May 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) hits a RBI against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-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 third basemen.
1. Eugenio Suarez, Arizona Diamondbacks
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
Suarez leads MLB third basemen with 14 home runs and 37 RBI.
2. Alex Bregman, Boston Red Sox
Apr 6, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) runs the bases after hitting a three run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Bregman is slashing .309/.391/.580 with 11 home runs and 34 RBI.
3. Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians
CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 08: Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a one-run triple off Alek Manoah #6 of the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning at Progressive Field on May 08, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)
Ramirez is stating his case for an AL All-Star roster spot, slashing .293/.358/.516 with nine home runs, 23 RBI, and 12 stolen bases.
4. 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)
One of MLB’s top hitters over the past Month, Riley has eight home runs and 27 RBI.
5. 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 eight home runs and 24 RBI.
6. Josh Jung, Texas Rangers
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 18: Josh Jung #6 of the Texas Rangers hits a two run home run against Cristian Javier #53 of the Houston Astros during the fifth inning in Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on October 18, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Last week, Jung produced a 1.303 OPS with four home runs and eight RBI.
7. 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)
21 years old, and in his second season, Caminero already has career-best marks with eight home runs and 20 RBI.
8. Manny Machado, San Diego Padres
Apr 8, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; San Diego Padres third base Manny Machado (13) hits a home run against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Machado’s .323/.392/.466 slash line is one of the best among MLB third basemen.
9. Maikel Garcia, Kansas City Royals
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 06: Maikel Garcia #11 of the Kansas City Royals scores during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 06, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Year three has seen Garcia put it together, slashing .301/.368/.485 with five home runs, 19 RBI, and 10 stolen bases.
10. Isaac Paredes, Houston Astros
Apr 13, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15) is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a three run home run to left field against the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
