Here are this week’s MLB infielder (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS) power rankings:
Catcher:
Mar 29, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (20) reacts after hitting a home run during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
1. Keibert Ruiz, Washington Nationals: Ruiz is off to a hot start hitting .571 with two home runs and 11 total bases.
2. Adley Rutschman, Baltimore Orioles
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – JULY 20: Felix Bautista #74 and Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 at Tropicana Field on July 20, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Rustschman capped off Opening Day with two home runs.
3. Austin Wells, New York Yankees
Mar 30, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (28) follows through on an RBI groundout against the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Wells led off Opening Day with a home run. It was the first time in Yankees history a catcher led off a game with a home run.
4. Ivan Herrera, St. Louis Cardinals
Herrera’s fast start sees him slashing .571/.625/.857.
5. Will Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates his three run home run, to take a 7-1 lead over the San Diego Padres, during the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium on September 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Smith finished the first week of the season with one home run and nine total bases.
6. Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals
Mar 25, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) circles the bases on his two-run home run against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images
Perez’s quick start has him slashing .375/.375/.375.
7. Logan O’Hoppe, Los Angeles Angels
The young Angels catcher has one home run and five total bases through his first two games.
8. Hunter Goodman, Colorado Rockies
Mar 28, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) doubles during the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Goodman is ready to become a household name after slashing .375/.375/.625 through two games.
9. Joey Bart, Pittsburgh Pirates
Mar 7, 2025; Bradenton, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Joey Bart (14) hits an rbi single against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth inning during spring training at LECOM Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Bat has four hits in his first 12 at-bats.
10. Bo Naylor, Cleveland Guardians
Feb 20, 2025; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) poses for a photo during MLB Media Day at Cleveland Guardians Spring Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Naylor slashed .286/.286/.286, with one RBI, through his first two games of the season.
First Base:
Mar 27, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (21) celebrates while running the bases after hitting a solo-home run against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
1. Tyler Soderstrom, Athletics: Soderstrom enters Week 2 with two home runs and 12 total bases.
2. Kyle Manzardo, Cleveland Guardians
Mar 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Kyle Manzardo (9) hits an RBI double against the Kansas City Royals during the tenth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
The Guardians first baseman has one home run and four RBI through two games.
3. Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Cincinnati Reds
Mar 29, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (33) bats against the San Francisco Giants in the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Encarnacion-Strand has one home run and eight total bases through his first two games.
4. Spencer Torkelson, Detroit Tigers
Mar 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Detroit Tigers first base Spencer Torkelson (20) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Through three games, Torkelson is slashing .444/.643/.889 with one home run and five walks.
5. Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 22: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on August 22, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
In nine at-bats, Harper has one home run and six total bases.
6. Jake Cronenworth, San Diego Padres
Mar 29, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth (9) hits a ground rule double during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images
In his first 10 at-bats, Cronenworth has one home run, one RBI, and seven total bases.
7. Vinnie Pasquantino, Kansas City Royals
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 31: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals hits a two run home run in the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 31, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
In his first two games, Pasquantino has one home run and three RBI.
8. Nathaniel Lowe, Washington Nationals
Mar 7, 2025; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (33) hits a single against the New York Mets during the third inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Lowe’s first season in Washington sees him with one home run and three RBI through two games.
9. Wilmer Flores, San Francisco Giants
Mar 29, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores (41) at bat in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Flores is tied for first among first basemen with two home runs.
10. Josh Naylor, Arizona Diamondbacks
Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Naylor (22) at bat in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
Naylor enters Week 2 slashing .308/.308/.385.
Second Base:
Mar 29, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Jorge Polanco (7) hits an RBI-single against the Athletics during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
1. Jorge Polanco, Seattle Mariners: In three games, Polanco is slashing .500/.500/.800.
2. Kristian Campbell, Boston Red Sox
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 18: Kristian Campbell #28 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during photo day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 18, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Campbell has one home run, one RBI, and nine total bases.
3. Otto Lopez, Miami Marlins
Mar 28, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Otto Lopez (6) hits a two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
In 11 at-bats, Lopez has one home run, four RBI, and eight total bases.
4. Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 18: Jose Altuve #27 and Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros high-five prior to Game Three of the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on October 18, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
In three games, Altuve is slashing .455/.500/.455.
5. Brendan Donovan, St. Louis Cardinals
Mar 30, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (33) breaks his bat as he singled to centerfield in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Vizer-Imagn Images
Donovan has two RBI in the team’s first two games.
6. Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 29: Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on September 29, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Marte has accumulated seven total bases in his first 14 at-bats.
7. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Pittsburgh Pirates
Mar 27, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) throws to first base but cannot retire Miami Marlins third baseman Graham Pauley (not pictured) during the third inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Kiner-Falefa slashed .333/.538/.333 during the first week of the season.
8. Brandon Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays
Mar 28, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second base Brandon Lowe (8) singles during the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Lowe has three hits in his first nine at-bats.
9. Bryson Stott, Philadelphia Phillies
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 02: Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates a double during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 02, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
In seven at-bats, Stott has one home run and two RBI.
10. Jackson Holliday, Baltimore Orioles
Aug 19, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holiday (7) drives in a run on a fielder’s choice during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Holliday has one home run and six total bases in his first 11 at-bats.
Third Base:
Mar 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third base Eugenio Suarez (28) singles in the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
1. Eugenio Suarez, Arizona Diamondbacks: The top hitter in baseball has four home runs, seven RBI, and 16 total bases through three games.
2. Jordan Westburg, Baltimore Orioles
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 02: Jordan Westburg #11 of the Baltimore Orioles hits a single against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning of Game Two of the Wild Card Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on October 02, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
In 13 at-bats, Westburg has three home runs and 15 total bases.
3. Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals
ST LOUIS, MO – JUNE 29: Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Busch Stadium on June 29, 2021 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)
In his first two games, Arenado is slashing .500/.556/1.000.
4. Ryan McMahon, Colorado Rockies
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 30: Ryan McMahon #24 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates in the dugout after scoring in the second inning from a balk from Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
McMahon has four hits in his first seven at-bats.
5. Jeimer Candelario, Cincinnati Reds
Mar 29, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Jeimer Candelario (3) dodges a wild pitch in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Through two games, Candelario has three hits and three total bases.
6. Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 26: Junior Caminero #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays at bat during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 26, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
Caminero is slashing .444/.444/.556.
7. Jazz Chisholm Jr., New York Yankees
TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 18: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait during the New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Chisholm has one home run and five total bases.
8. Alec Bohm, Philadelphia Phillies
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 15: Alec Bohm #28 of Philadelphia Phillies hits in the semi-final during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field on July 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images)
Bohm has two RBI and five total bases in two games.
9. Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves
ATLANTA, GA – MAY 14: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves hits an RBI double in the eighth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on May 14, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images)
Riley has one home run, one RBI, and six total bases in two games.
10. Matt Chapman, San Francisco, Giants
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – MAY 23: Matt Chapman #26 of the San Francisco Giants reacts in the dugout after hitting a three run home run on May 23, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Chapman has two hits through his first eight at-bats.
Shortstop:
Mar 29, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) hits a single against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
1. Bo Bichette, Toronto Blue Jays: In 12 at-bats, Bichette is slashing .500/.571/.667.
2. Zach McKinstry, Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers infielder Zach McKinstry bats against Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a Grapefruit League game at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
McKinstry has one triple and five total bases through three games.
3. Willi Castro, Minnesota Twins
Mar 29, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Willi Castro (50) reacts after hitting a one run double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
In six at-bats, Castro has two doubles, two RBI, and four total bases.
4. Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 17, 2023 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Reds 8-4. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
In two games, De La Cruz is slashing .286/.375/.286.
5. Xavier Edwards, Miami Marlins
Mar 18, 2025; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (9) at bat against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Edwards has two RBI and four total bases in three games.
6. Geraldo Perdomo, Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) lays down a sacrifice bunt against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
In three games, Perdomo has three RBI and one stolen base.
7. Anthony Volpe, New York Yankees
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 8: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action against the Milwaukee Brewers during a game at Yankee Stadium on September 8, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
In two games, Volpe has two home runs, four RBI, and eight total bases.
8. Jacob Wilson, Athletics
Mar 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) fields a ground ball single hit by Seattle Mariners right fielder Victor Robles (10, not pictured) during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Ryan Sun-Imagn Images
Wilson is slashing .273/.273/.273 in the team’s first three games.
9. Corey Seager, Texas Rangers
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 01: Corey Seager #5 of the Texas Rangers hits a single in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Five of the World Series at Chase Field on November 01, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Seager has three hits in his first 12 at-bats.
10. Jeremy Pena, Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 01: Jeremy Pena #3 of the Houston Astros throws to first for an out in the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park on April 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
In three games, Pena has one home run, one RBI, and five total bases.
