2018 Postional Top 10: Third Base
Matt Linder The current crop of third basemen is unique. The position has the unusual combination of being both top heavy and deep. There are stars atop the list, in addition to having close to twenty players worthy of top ten consideration. Enjoy! Ezra Shaw - Getty Images 1. Kris Bryant You know Bryant is great, because hitting .295/.409/.537 with 29 home runs is considered a down year. The Cubs’ third baseman finished first (7.7) and third in WAR (6.1) in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Bryant also increased his walk rate while decreasing his strikeout rate last season. At only 26 years old, I expect the home run total to rebound to his 2016 level as he continues to develop. David Zalubowski - AP 2. Nolan Arenado It is always tough to compare a Rockie to other players because Arenado’s home ballpark certainly helps his offensive numbers. With that being said, he led all third basemen in OPS (.959) and WAR ...