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MLB: First Basemen Power Rankings

May 25, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) doubles during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

These are the first base power rankings entering the week:

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 .296/.394/.572 with 15 home runs and MLB-best 57 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)

The Dodgers’ first baseman has slashed .354/.423/.601 with nine home runs and 40 RBI.

3. 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 continues to produce with 15 home runs and 43 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

The Athletics’ blossoming star has 14 home runs and 43 RBI.

5. 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)

A hot month helped Olson raise his totals to 13 home runs and 34 RBI.

6. 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 is slashing .277/.332/.434 with 10 home runs and 38 RBI.

7. 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

Stating his case for the All-Star Game, Aranda is slashing .325/.412/.497 with seven home runs and 34 RBI.

8. Paul Goldschmidt, New York Yankees

Apr 5, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) hits an RBI single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Goldschmidt posts a healthy .313/.369/.468 slash line with seven home runs and 29 RBI.

9. 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 has totaled 10 home runs and 38 RBI.

10. 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 nine home runs, 34 RBI, and eight stolen bases.