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MLB Preview: Ranking the Top Third Basemen in MLB

By Nick Fustor

Jun 19, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) chases a wild throw as Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado (13) is safe at third in the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Toronto defeated Baltimore 5-4. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 19, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) chases a wild throw as Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado (13) is safe at third in the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Toronto defeated Baltimore 5-4. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Honorable Mentions

Despite his age, Adrian Beltre is still one of the more productive hitters in the league.  Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Despite his age, Adrian Beltre is still one of the more productive hitters in the league.  Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Trevor Plouffe

Trevor Plouffe was one of the main reasons the Minnesota Twins surged into competition last season, and his power will continue to be a vital tool for an emerging lineup.  He’ll never be a .300 hitter, but his defense and leadership more than makes up for it.

Chase Headley

Once considered one of the top third basemen in the league after a few dominant seasons with the San Diego Padres, Chase Headley has not yet lived up to the hype with the New York Yankees.  However, he’s a consistent threat to get on base and provide some pop toward the bottom of the order.

Adrian Beltre

Adrian Beltre has been as consistent as anyone over the past several years at third base, and that likely won’t slow down yet.  Despite his age (37), Beltre still has above average skills across the board.  A nagging thumb injury bothered him for most of last season, but he picked things up down the stretch.

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