My top five best players at each position in the Major league baseball was not based on if I liked the player or not. It was based on statistics. Their batting average or for a pitcher, their ERA made up my top five lists. Some great players were left off the list but being a top five player at your own respective position is something to be proud of.
Top five best first basemen in baseball
- Paul Goldschmidt
- Miguel Cabrera
- Joey Votto
- Anthony Rizzo
- Chris Davis
Top five best second basemen in baseball
- Dustin Pedroia
- Robinson Cano
- Jose Altuve
- Jason Kipnis
- Ben Zobrist
Top five best shortstops in baseball
- Troy Tulowitzki
- Carlos Correa
- Xander Bogaerts
- Francisco Lindor
- Brandon Crawford
Top five best third basemen in baseball
- Josh Donaldson
- Manny Machado
- Nolan Arenado
- Kris Bryant
- Adrian Beltre
Top five best catchers in baseball
- Buster Posey
- Yadier Molina
- Jonathan Lucroy
- Salvador Perez
- Russell Martin
Top five best left fielders in baseball
- Starling Marte
- Alex Gordon
- Michael Brantley
- Matt Holliday
- Kyle Schwarber
Top five best center fielders in baseball
- Mike Trout
- Andrew McCutchen
- Lorenzo Cain
- Jason Heyward
- Adam Jones
Top five best right fielders in baseball
- Bryce Harper
- Giancarlo Stanton
- Jose Bautista
- Carlos Gonzalez
- Ryan Braun
Top five best designated hitters in baseball
- Edwin Encarnacion
- David Ortiz
- Prince Fielder
- Nelson Cruz
- Victor Martinez
Top five best right-handed starters in baseball
- Jake Arrieta
- Max Scherzer
- Jose Fernandez
- Zack Greinke
- Felix Hernandez
Top five best left-handed starters in baseball
- Clayton Kershaw
- Madison Bumgarner
- Chris Sale
- David Price
- .Jon Lester
Top five best relievers in baseball
- Aroldis Chapman
- Dellin Betances
- Wade Davis
- Andrew Miller
- Craig Kimbrel
