There are a lot of really good third basemen in the MLB right now. It is one of the deepest positions in baseball with stars on a lot of teams. MLB Network asked fans which one was the best in baseball from a list of:
- Alex Bregman
- Austin Riley
- DJ LeMahieu
- Eugenio Suarez
- Jean Segura
- Jose Ramirez
- Josh Donaldson
- Justin Turner
- Ke’Bryan Hayes
- Luis Urias
- Manny Machado
- Matt Chapman
- Max Muncy
- Nolan Arenado
- Rafael Devers
- Ryan McMahon
- Yandy Diaz
- Yoan Moncada
Naturally, fans have their own opinions on which of these stars is the best in baseball. They are all really good third basemen, but there can only really be one named the best.
Many MLB fans are incredulous at the list or incredulous that it’s even a question being posed to them.
Three names routinely popped up amongst the fans: Nolan Arenado, Manny Machado and Jose Ramirez. That’s for good reason as each of them is one of the best players in baseball, let alone third basemen.
Arenado and Machado had excellent years and were both named MVP finalists in the NL. The AL was a little deeper or else Ramirez might have been one, too.
As it stands, he led the Cleveland Guardians to a division title when they were supposed to be one of baseball’s worst teams.
Who were MLB’s top third basemen in 2022?
Defining “best” is extremely difficult, especially in a sport where there are so many different facets of the game. There are excellent defenders and offensive powerhouses and some third basemen who do a little of both.
