NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 3: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after hitting an RBI double during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 3, 2023 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
The 2025 season is six weeks in. Below is a breakdown of the Week 7 top 10 first basemen:
1. Pete Alonso, New York Mets
Apr 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a three-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the eighth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Alonso is slashing .344/.468/.656 with eight home runs and 31 RBI.
2. 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
Torkelson has 27 RBI and leads MLB first basemen with 10 home runs.
3. Tyler Soderstrom, Athletics
Apr 18, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (21) singles during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Soderstrom’s hot start has seen a cool stretch, but he has nine home runs and 25 RBI.
4. 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 has six home runs and is tied for second with 27 RBI among MLB first basemen.
5. Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 17: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on August 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Last week, Freeman had a 1.367 OPS with two home runs and nine RBI.
6. Michael Busch, Chicago Cubs
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 17: Michael Busch #29 of the Chicago Cubs bats during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 17, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Cubs defeated the Diamondbacks 5-3. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Busch is slashing .268/.359/.509 with six home runs and 22 RBI.
7. Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies
Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first base Bryce Harper (3) reacts after scoring a run during the tenth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Harper has six home runs, 17 RBI, and six stolen bases.
8. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO, ON – AUGUST 13: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 Jr. of Toronto Blue Jays swings against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on August 13, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
Guerrero Jr. is heating up, raising his total to four home runs and 18 RBI.
9. 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)
Pasquantino struggles to get on base, but his power numbers have been steady with six home runs and 22 RBI.
10. Jonathan Aranda, Tampa Bay Rays
Apr 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Aranda continues to produce, slashing .316/.414/.561 with five home runs and 17 RBI.
