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
The 2025 season is well underway. Below is a breakdown of week 8’s 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 .320/.434/.613 with nine home runs and 34 RBI.
2. Spencer Torkelson, Detroit Tigers
May 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Tigers first base Spencer Torkelson (20) RBI doubles in the tenth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Torkelson has 33 RBI and leads MLB first basemen with 11 home runs.
3. 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)
Freeman is slashing .358/.426/.689 with eight home runs and 31 RBI.
4. Tyler Soderstrom, Athletics
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
On the season, Soderstrom has nine home runs and 27 RBI.
5. 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 consistent season continues with seven home runs and 29 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)
The Cubs’ first baseman has 34 hits, seven home runs, and 24 RBI.
7. 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)
Harper has eight doubles, seven home runs, and 22 RBI.
8. 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 has been inconsistent at reaching base but has six home runs and 24 RBI.
9. 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 is slashing .293/.369/.442 with four home runs and 23 RBI.
10. Willson Contreras, St. Louis Cardinals
Mar 1, 2024; Jupiter, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Wilson Contreras (40) swings during his at-bat against the New York Mets in the third inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Contreras has six home runs and 23 RBI this season.
