2021

February 11, 2021

Drafts are in full swing and now I am 10 drafts into the season, here are my current ranks for the third base position for 2021. I will post updates every 2-4 weeks as things change with signings, injuries, or news in Major League Baseball.

Justin Mason’s Top 50 Third Basemen: 2/11/2021

Rk	Player	Team	Position(s)	ADP	Notes
1	Jose Ramirez	CLE	3B	11.4	Easily a top 10 pick in fantasy this year.
2	Manny Machado	SD	3B	24.33	In spite of what people think, he has never been anything but a stud.
3	Anthony Rendon	LAA	3B	43.54	Safe floor and high ceiling
4	DJ LeMahieu	NYY	1B, 2B, 3B	33.58	Landing back in New York was the best case scenario.
5	Nolan Arenado	STL	3B	35.15	I don’t think the regression will be as bad as others do.
6	Rafael Devers	BOS	3B	44.54	At some point he will hit 40+ bombs.
7	Alex Bregman	HOU	3B	46	Could be a guy that is hurt by the change in the ball. Could easily move him down further.
8	Yoan Moncada	CWS	3B	82.63	COVID sapped him, but supposedly he is good to go.
9	Eugenio Suarez	CIN	3B	83.23	Power is legit, but that batting average cratering is scary.
10	Cavan Biggio	TOR	2B, 3B, OF	59.75	Some concerns about where he hits in this lineup has me a bit concerned.
11	Max Muncy	LAD	1B, 2B, 3B	103.37	Playoff performance makes me feel better about the disappointing 2020.
12	Alec Bohm	PHI	1B, 3B	104.98	Perfect mix of upside and safe floor.
13	Ke’Bryan Hayes	PIT	3B	139.87	Was really impressive in his small sample.
14	Matt Chapman	OAK	3B	117.6	Injuries hurt him in 2020, but if healthy, he is a solid power bat that plays everyday.
15	Tommy Edman	STL	2B, 3B, SS, OF	126.02	I think there is enough pop and speed with a great flexibility.
16	Kris Bryant	CHC	3B	136.12	Last year was disappointing, but as long as he is healthy, he should rebound.
17	Andres Gimenez	CLE	2B, 3B, SS	153.79	Cleveland is a great landing spot for Gimenez.
18	Jeff McNeil	NYM	2B, 3B, OF	89.25	The power outage and 0-for-2 on the base paths has me very scared.
19	Josh Donaldson	MIN	3B	205.75	Health is the only thing I am worried about.
20	Justin Turner	FA	3B	217.17	Still thinks he ends up back in LA
21	Jean Segura	PHI	2B, 3B	188.29	The stolen bases aren’t what they used to be, but he is a solid contributor.
22	Gio Urshela	NYY	3B	159.98	Expected to ready for opening day, but we need to see him on the field.
23	Austin Riley	ATL	3B	204.81	Still young enough to improve as long as the Braves don’t bring in someone else.
24	Brian Anderson	MIA	3B	219.44	Boring name matches a boring profile.
25	J.D. Davis	NYM	3B, OF	232.56	Rumors of the Mets wanting to trade for a 3B makes me worried about his playing time.
26	Eduardo Escobar	ARZ	3B	283.4	He isn’t as bad as he was in 2020 and not as good as he was in 2019.
27	Evan Longoria	SF	3B	363.48	Reliable bat that will play everyday and hit in the middle of the lineup.
28	Ryan McMahon	COL	1B, 2B, 3B	250.96	Will Colorado actually play him?
29	Jeimer Candelario	DET	1B, 3B	242.73	Going to hit fifth and should accumulate a decent enough stats to be usable.
30	Isiah Kiner-Falefa	TEX	3B, SS	287.02	Locked into playing time now.
31	Kyle Seager	SEA	3B	258.02	Compiler that should produce just enough.
32	David Fletcher	LAA	2B, 3B, SS	221.87	Going to lead off, but has no power or speed.
33	Carter Kieboom	WAS	3B	425.25	I still believe in the talent and the price is right.
34	Edwin Rios	LAD	3B	316.02	If Turner goes somewhere else, Rios could be in for a big opportunity.
35	Yandy Diaz	TB	3B	431.08	I don’t think we ever see the upside his muscles say is there.
36	Willi Castro	DET	3B, SS	251.25	Showed more pop than I thought was there and less speed. Don’t know what to expect here.
37	Joey Wendle	TB	2B, 3B, SS	306.23	Strong side platoon is still a platoon.
38	Luis Urias	MLW	2B, 3B, SS	376.69	Should play every day, but bats at the bottom.
39	Isaac Paredes	DET	3B	494.44	Could be interesting if he finds a full time role.
40	Maikel Franco	FA	3B	433.08	Needs to find a team, but I think he will be a starter if he does.
41	Rio Ruiz	BAL	3B	491.75	Going to play and hit for some power.
42	Matt Carpenter	STL	3B	544.35	No longer a starter unless the DH comes to the NL.
43	David Bote	CHC	2B, 3B	458.63	Super Utility guy that will have deep league value.
44	Marwin Gonzalez	FA	1B, 2B, 3B, OF	475.87	I think he signs somewhere that he will get decent playing time.
45	Josh Harrison	WAS	2B, 3B	605.92	Insurance for Kieboom.
46	Erik Gonzalez	PIT	3B, SS	540.44	Will play everyday in Pittsburgh, but there is limited upside.
47	Mike Brosseau	TB	1B, 2B, 3B	421.04	A better DFS play than a season long one.
48	Spencer Torkelson	DET	3B	529.98	Don’t know when or if he will be up this year.
49	Abraham Toro	HOU	3B	645.83	Blocked, but I think he has some skills.
50	Nolan Gorman	STL	3B	736.29	The Arenado signing blocks him until the DH is in the NL, but he is ready offensively.

ADP reflects NFBC draft champions league from 1/1-2/11