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
The 2025 season is heating up, with many players stating their case on their respective league’s All-Star rosters. Below is a breakdown of Week 9’s top 10 first basemen:
1. Pete Alonso, New York Mets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 27: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets watches the flight of his fifth inning two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field on April 27, 2024 in New York City. The home run was the 200th of Alonso’s career. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Alonso has cooled off but is third among MLB first basemen with nine home runs and first with 37 RBI.
2. 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 headed for another All-Star appearance, slashing .375/.435/.680 with nine home runs and 34 RBI.
3. 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 leads MLB first basemen with 12 home runs and is second with 35 RBI.
4. 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 leads the Athletics in home runs (10) and RBI (30).
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 is on track for a career year, reaching eight home runs and 33 RBI in 47 games.
6. 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
Arizona’s offseason acquisition has been on fire, slashing .308/.374/.467 with five home runs, 28 RBI, and eight stolen bases.
7. Paul Goldschmidt, New York Yankees
May 2, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) hits a three run home run during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
The 37-year-old is off to his best start since 2022, slashing .341/.389/.494 with five home runs and 24 RBI.
8. Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 30: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on March 30, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
The Atlanta first baseman is coming off a big week, raising his totals to nine home runs and 24 RBI.
9. 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 continues to flourish as the Phillies’ first baseman, having reached seven home runs and 26 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
Last week, Conteras had a .885 OPS with one home run and four RBI.
