Ranking MLB’s top 10 third basemen – The Athletic

The Big Board is a look at players from across the league at key points in the season: in the spring, at the trade deadline and in the offseason. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be highlighting the top players at every position — for whenever baseball resumes. We’ve already taken a look at first base, second base and shortstop, now let’s take a look at the top 10 third basemen. 

1. Alex Bregman, Houston Astros

Age: 26 B: R T: R Height: 6-0 Weight: 180

2019 Stats:Slash line: .296/.423/.592 HR: 41 RBI: 112 SB: 5 WAR: 9.1 OPS+: 162

Statcast:Avg. Exit Velo: 88.6 Hard Hit%: 37 wOBA: .384 xwOBA: .362 Barrel%: 6.0Fld%: .966 DRS: 8 UZR: 2.4

Career accomplishments: Two-time All-Star; Silver Slugger; two-time Top 5 MVP voting.

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Bregman finished second in the AL MVP voting last year…