Third Base Rankings – 2021 Top 50 (2/21)
I will continuously update my rankings throughout the 2021 preseason based on updates to my projections, which themselves are based on transactions, injuries, and “best shape of his life” narratives (hopefully more of the first two). And also as I have time to do some research into individual players.
Notes are my quick thoughts on players.
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1 | 1 | Jose Ramirez | 10.5 | |
2 | 1 | Manny Machado | 24.94 | 2/21: Not sure I am fully buying into last year, but he’s clear 2nd best 3B right now for me (however, I see the distance between him and Ramirez as about the same between him and Rendon/Devers |
3 | 2 | Anthony Rendon | 44.04 | 2/21: More confident in Rendon than Devers but happy to have either |
4 | 2 | Rafael Devers | 43.83 | 2/21: More confident in Rendon than Devers but happy to have either |
5 | 2 | Eugenio Suarez | 80.5 | 2/21: Ranking driven by potential 35-40 HR |
6 | 2 | DJ LeMahieu | 32.35 | 2/21: Don’t have him high enough to ever draft him, but appreciate what he brings (high average, runs, positional flexibility) |
7 | 2 | Alex Bregman | 47.13 | 2/21: Similar ADP as Rendon/Devers, but I’m targeting Suarez two rounds later rather than take Bregman |
8 | 2 | Nolan Arenado | 39.22 | 2/21: Hard pass for me; like the player, but not the price tag |
9 | 3 | Matt Chapman | 117.89 | 2/21: Poor man’s Suarez but happy to have either at their draft price |
10 | 3 | Cavan Biggio | 62.76 | 2/21: Overpriced at the moment, but have paid it myself when I’ve shorted myself SBs through the first 4-5 rounds (don’t do that) |
11 | 3 | Jeff McNeil | 90.35 | 2/21: |
12 | 3 | Kyle Seager | 255.7 | 2/21: This is most likely too high, but seems right “by the numbers” if Seager gets 600+ ABs and maintains HR typical HR output; a clear target for me at his current draft price |
13 | 3 | Yoan Moncada | 84.41 | 2/21: May end up with at least one share due to FOMO; feel like ceiling is there |
14 | 3 | Kris Bryant | 136.8 | 2/21: Reasonable price tag; Runs >> RBI |
15 | 3 | Max Muncy | 101.94 | 2/21: Low average, no SB; quality target for other 3 |
16 | 3 | Gio Urshela | 159.81 | 2/21: Good target for batting average |
17 | 3 | Austin Riley | 202.02 | 2/21: Reasonable target |
18 | 3 | Ke’Bryan Hayes | 145.48 | 2/21: Will own zero shares at current price |
19 | 3 | Josh Donaldson | 205.2 | |
20 | 3 | Alec Bohm | 111.35 | 2/21: Will own zero shares at current price |
21 | 3 | Brian Anderson | 228.2 | |
22 | 3 | Justin Turner | 208.19 | |
23 | 3 | Tommy Edman | 126.44 | 2/21: Think I have too high in 2B rankings; now putting lower value and have likely priced myself out of drafting |
24 | 3 | Jean Segura | 179.5 | 2/21: Like the player, not the price tag |
25 | 3 | Eduardo Escobar | 278.06 | |
26 | 4 | Jeimer Candelario | 252.72 | |
27 | 4 | David Fletcher | 229.19 | |
28 | 4 | Isiah Kiner-Falefa | 295.56 | |
29 | 4 | Ryan McMahon | 239.65 | |
30 | 4 | Andres Gimenez | 157.69 | 2/21: Will own zero shares at current price |
31 | 4 | Willi Castro | 253.83 | |
32 | 4 | Joey Wendle | 311.06 | 2/21: Not much HR/SB volue, but solid player for draft price |
33 | 4 | J.D. Davis | 238.57 | 2/21: Villar + McNeil will keep Abs low? |
34 | 4 | Maikel Franco | 441.59 | 2/21: Not signed yet, but feels like he should get a job |
35 | 4 | Evan Longoria | 371.87 | 2/21: Not what he once was, but can be solid enough as a 50-round backup |
36 | 4 | Rio Ruiz | 486.56 | 2/21: Don’t expect much, but happy picking him up in 30th+ round |
37 | 4 | Yandy Diaz | 431.04 | |
38 | 4 | Carter Kieboom | 422.28 | |
39 | 4 | David Bote | 470.78 | |
40 | 5 | Chad Pinder | 461.33 | |
41 | 5 | Todd Frazier | 735.24 | 2/21: Could be a “steal” at this point |
42 | 5 | Asdrubal Cabrera | 518.41 | |
43 | 5 | Matt Carpenter | 572.5 | |
44 | 5 | Jake Lamb | 661.07 | 2/21: How does the Braves signing impact value? |
45 | 5 | Luis Urias | 384.67 | 2/21: Will own zero shares at current price |
46 | 5 | Brad Miller | 597.33 | |
47 | 5 | Travis Shaw | 568.35 | |
48 | 5 | Marwin Gonzalez | 453.07 | 2/21: Will own zero shares at current price |
49 | 5 | Phillip Evans | 715.87 | 2/21: Reasonable target near end of drafts |
50 | 5 | Mike Brosseau | 422 | 2/21: Will own zero shares at current price |