Top 25 Third Basemen

2012 Fantasy Baseball Player Rankings – Top 25 Third Basemen

The consensus for the 2011 baseball season says that Evan Longoria is going to hit more homeruns than he did last year… and we agree. Find out what value we place on the rest of the 3b players

1.Evan Longoria .269 BA, 35 HR, 108 RBI – He’ll put up an excellent five-tool fantasy season worthy of a first round pick.

2. Adrian Beltre .291 BA, 29 HR, 98 RBI – He missed a month last season and still put up gaudy numbers worthy of an early second round selection (.296/32/105). Expect much of the same from Beltre this season.

3. David Wright .272 BA, 27 HR, 94 RBI – Wright was out two months last season and was unable to produce like he had in the years prior but now he’s good to go. Citi Field is bringing in the fences so his power numbers should see a rise.

4. Brett Lawrie .283 BA, 25 HR, 89 RBI – It’s hard to put much stock into a 22-year-old playing in Toronto but if he plays anything like he did last season he’ll be well worth the top five ranking.

5. Ryan Zimmerman .297 BA, 27 HR, 84 RBI – Zimmerman is fantasy gold. If you need a third baseman when the top four are gone, take him.

6. Jose Bautista .270 BA, 24 HR, 84 RBI – I don’t expect another 2011 season from Bautista but he’ll still get you solid power numbers.

7. Alex Rodriguez .264 BA, 25 HR, 80 RBI – He’s not the same A-Rod that signed the 10-year, $275 million dollar deal just a few seasons ago but he will still put up great numbers.

8. Pablo Sandoval .301 BA, 22 HR, 74 RBI – Kung Fu Panda slimmed up a bit in 2011 and it gave his numbers a boost. If he’s in the same shape as he was last season expect much of the same this season.

9. Aramis Ramirez .287 BA, 24 HR, 85 RBI – His numbers should see a jump in his new hitter-friendly environment.

10. Kevin Youkilis .265 BA, 22 HR, 76 RBI – He’s not flashy but he gets the job done. Just ask anyone that owned him last season.

11. Michael Young .298 BA, 20 HR, 70 RBI – He’s Mr. Consistent at this position. He’s a career .300 hitter who will give you 20+ homers and 70+ RBI.

12. Mark Reynolds .224 BA, 35 HR, 84 RBI – If you want home runs he’s your guy. You just have to look past the areas in which he lacks.

13. Mike Moustakas .279 BA, HR BA, 73 RBI – Moustakas has potential for days. Unfornately potential gets you nothing in just about every league. He’s worth the chance when the top 10 are off the board.

14. David Freese .292 BA, 17 HR, 64 RBI – If he can continue what he had going in last season’s NLCS he’s definitely worth the late-round pick.

15. Ryan Roberts 260 BA, 19 HR, 65 RBI – The 31-year-old has quietly made himself into a productive third baseman for the Diamondbacks. Roberts won’t hit a great average, but does has power and speed to contribute.

16. Chase Headley .285 BA, 14 HR, 58 RBI – His power saw a drop off for the fourth consecutive season but his average allows him to be a top 15 ranking.

17. Danny Valencia .262 BA, 16 HR, 64 RBI – He doesn’t do anything great but gets the job done. Valencia is worth the backup spot on your team.

18. Casey McGehee .248 BA, 20 HR, 70 RBI – Like Alvarez, McGehee will get you power if that’s what you’re looking for late in the draft.

19. Lonnie Chisenhall .260 BA, 17 HR, 67 RBI – The second year third baseman has areas he needs to improve on but with his youth he could easily make his way up these rankings as the season goes on.

20. Pedro Alvarez .252 BA, 17 HR, 60 RBI – If you’re looking for power late in the draft and you need a third baseman, Alvarez is your guy.

Honorable Mentions for 3B – Jimmy Paredes, Ian Stewart, Brent Morel, Scott Sizemore, Scott Rolen, Chone Figgins