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