X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

Updated Third Base Rankings - 5x5 Roto (Mixed Leagues)

Alex Bregman - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, DFS and Betting Picks, MLB News

Updated third base fantasy baseball rankings for 5x5 roto mixed leagues. Our staff's 3B rankings feature the #1 most accurate industry expert, Nick Mariano.

We move to the left side on the infield now in our fantasy baseball tiered rankings analysis with the third base position. The 2019 baseball season is already here! RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, JB Branson, Bill Dubiel, Pierre Camus, and Scott Engel want to make sure you are prepared for last-minute drafts, so they have given their preseason rankings a final update. Check out our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard for a current list any time.

Third base might be your first priority on draft day, as it's a good place to find some true power/average options. This position can seem a bit top-heavy but there is value to be found up and down the rankings. Some of these players also qualify at other positions, so you can approach this list with a decent amount of roster flexibility in mind on draft day.

Without any more delay, let's break down the 2019 third base rankings for March.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy baseball lineup tools and resources:

 

Third Base Tiered Ranks - 5x5 Mixed Leagues (March)

In case you missed it, our very own "Big Pick Nick" Mariano was recently named the #1 overall most accurate industry expert ranker for the 2018 season. You can see his secret sauce below! Additionally, industry legend Scott Engel recently joined the RotoBaller team and provides his insights as well. Scott is an FSWA Hall Of Famer and award winner.

Rank Tier Player Position Nick Pierre Bill JB Scott
1 1 Jose Ramirez 2B/3B 3 4 3 3 3
2 1 Nolan Arenado 3B 4 5 4 7 4
3 1 Alex Bregman 3B/SS 15 14 7 13 9
4 1 Manny Machado 3B/SS 16 16 8 12 12
5 2 Javier Baez 2B/SS/3B 28 28 24 21 15
6 2 Kris Bryant 3B/OF 27 25 31 36 30
7 2 Anthony Rendon 3B 36 52 38 33 45
8 2 Eugenio Suarez 3B 42 42 42 46 40
9 2 Matt Carpenter 1B/2B/3B 68 40 39 43 69
10 3 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 3B 49 89 65 49 75
11 3 Miguel Andujar 3B 87 76 99 100 47
12 3 Josh Donaldson 3B 75 68 84 73 110
13 3 Wil Myers 3B/OF 105 56 69 95 138
14 3 Justin Turner 3B 72 132 78 97 85
15 4 Matt Chapman 3B 107 100 82 110 90
16 4 Travis Shaw 1B/2B/3B 113 107 104 114 103
17 4 Joey Gallo 3B/1B/OF 84 102 102 120 165
18 4 Max Muncy 1B/2B/3B 150 120 124 111 88
19 5 Rafael Devers 3B 131 141 154 149 93
20 5 Mike Moustakas 3B 88 157 158 151 137
21 5 Jurickson Profar SS/3B/1B/2B 192 197 143 137 147
22 5 Carlos Santana 1B/3B 134 200 170 173 231
23 6 Joey Wendle 2B/3B/SS/OF 229 230 176 188 182
24 6 Yuli Gurriel 1B/2B/3B 204 175 237 213 241
25 6 Eduardo Escobar SS/3B 220 255 199 194 219
26 6 Nick Senzel 2B/3B/OF 240 174 270 231 190
27 6 Maikel Franco 3B 251 211 220 286 177
28 6 Miguel Sano 1B/3B 304 181 159 267 247
29 6 Kyle Seager 3B 301 189 227 232 253
30 6 Jake Lamb 3B 222 177 296 243 266
31 6 Ian Happ 3B/OF 256 246 222 236 255
32 7 Brian Anderson 3B/OF 263 209 329 279 175
33 7 Evan Longoria 3B 299 214 263 303 #N/A
34 7 Asdrubal Cabrera SS/2B/3B 179 278 458 281 206
35 7 Jeimer Candelario 3B 298 208 333 331 236
36 7 Niko Goodrum 1B/2B/3B/SS/OF 328 221 393 366 297
37 7 Scott Kingery SS/3B/OF 348 292 323 378 #N/A
38 8 Ryan McMahon 1B/3B/2B 371 272 360 392 287
39 8 Wilmer Flores 1B/3B/2B 203 317 508 396 259
40 8 Johan Camargo 2B/3B/SS 356 350 361 314 #N/A
41 8 Todd Frazier 3B 425 244 265 492 #N/A
42 8 Yandy Diaz 3B 343 356 394 445 #N/A
43 8 Eduardo Nunez 2B/3B 468 313 376 395 #N/A
44 8 Jung Ho Kang 3B 266 339 569 431 #N/A
45 8 Zack Cozart SS/2B/3B 466 334 390 426 #N/A
46 8 Isiah Kiner-Falefa C/2B/3B 465 499 344 320 #N/A
47 8 Tim Beckham SS/3B 429 311 392 526 #N/A
48 8 Colin Moran 3B/1B 440 391 469 434 #N/A
49 8 Yolmer Sanchez 2B/3B 495 346 480 459 #N/A
50 8 Logan Forsythe 2B/3B 546 373 438 #N/A #N/A
51 8 Matt Duffy SS/3B 508 402 487 424 #N/A
52 8 Hernan Perez 2B/3B/OF/SS 547 355 563 380 #N/A
53 8 Jedd Gyorko 1B/3B 513 375 420 545 #N/A
54 8 David Fletcher 3B 438 488 503 490 #N/A
55 8 Renato Nunez 3B 480 544 #N/A 423 #N/A
56 8 Yangervis Solarte 2B/3B/SS 626 307 542 463 #N/A
57 8 Martin Prado 3B 518 411 538 #N/A #N/A
58 8 Chris Owings 2B/3B/OF #N/A 426 433 624 #N/A
59 9 Brandon Drury 3B/OF 543 421 495 620 #N/A
60 9 Matt Davidson 3B 516 397 479 693 #N/A
61 9 Ehire Adrianza SS/1B/3B #N/A 406 514 690 #N/A
62 9 Yairo Munoz 2B/3B/SS/OF 541 618 #N/A 451 #N/A
63 9 David Freese 1B/3B 607 413 541 596 #N/A
64 9 Kaleb Cowart 3B 579 #N/A 505 #N/A #N/A
65 9 Brock Holt 2B/3B/OF 544 639 500 516 #N/A
66 9 Pat Valaika 3B #N/A 519 616 #N/A #N/A
67 9 JaCoby Jones 3B 621 570 #N/A 534 #N/A
68 9 Miguel Rojas 1B/2B/3B/SS #N/A #N/A #N/A 581 #N/A
69 9 Austin Riley 3B #N/A 638 #N/A 536 #N/A
70 9 David Bote 2B/3B 577 #N/A #N/A 662 #N/A
71 9 J.D. Davis 3B #N/A #N/A #N/A 626 #N/A
72 9 Michael Chavis 3B #N/A #N/A #N/A 651 #N/A
73 9 Patrick Wisdom 3B #N/A #N/A #N/A 665 #N/A
74 9 Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B #N/A #N/A #N/A 677 #N/A

 

Rankings Analysis - Top Tiers

Tier One

There isn't a ton I can say about the guys in this tier that would come as a surprise to anyone. They are four of the top assets in all of fantasy baseball, each capable of hitting above .300, driving in 100 runs and smashing at least 30 dongs. I am higher on Bregman and Machado than my colleagues, which I'm perfectly okay with.

In Bregman's case, I don't think we've seen the best he has to offer, and I'm banking on him taking it to the next level this year. He's improved every season he's been in the bigs by almost every measurable metric, and last year he busted out a legitimate MVP-level season. With a walk rate higher than his strikeout rate, the capacity for 15+ steals and a prime position in one of the best lineups in baseball, Bregman has a terrific chance to be the top third baseman this year, and every year for a while.

Machado certainly is in a worse ballpark now that he's a Padre, but he's about to be at the core of an up-and-coming offense for the next couple years. Let's be honest, he wasn't exactly thriving in Baltimore. He's got a better chance for runs and RBI this year, and as an annual 30-15 threat with a declining strikeout rate, I see nothing but upside here.

Tier Two

I fall right in the middle on Kris Bryant, and that's probably an apt position as I'm not sure what to believe with Bryant. He's likely going to play at an All-Star level for the next decade or so, but the power was down a bit last year. It's perfectly logical to chalk that up to his multiple DL stints for a shoulder injury, and I'd fully expect a bounce back in that department. Still a solid candidate for 100 R, 100 RBI and a batting average right around .290 or so, Bryant falls just barely outside of my top 30 players.

I'm highest on Matt Carpenter, and I'm not sure why that's the case. The 33-year-old veteran offers one of the highest floors at the position--he's logged 560+ at-bats in six straight seasons, is a lock for 20 homers and 90 runs, and he's hitting at the top of a rock-solid lineup. Carpenter went on an absurd power surge during the summer last season and finished with a career-high 36 homers. While I don't expect him to hit that mark again, I think 30 homers in a perfectly realistic expectation for him. I value safety in production highly, and Matt Carpenter is one of the safest bets you can make on draft day.

Tier Three

I may yet move Josh Donaldson up before the season truly kicks off (not ignoring the series in Japan, of course). The Bringer of Rain is now in Atlanta and will be hitting right in the meat of one of the better lineups in the NL. Most of Donaldson's 2018 was lost due to injuries and their lingering effects, but prior to that, he cracked 33 homers in just 113 games. Now back at full health (in theory), Donaldson should be a lock for at least 30 homers, 100 runs, and 90 RBI. I've been grabbing him everywhere I possibly could because the slugger could be one of the better values you'll get for power numbers.

I've seen a bunch of hate for Wil Myers this offseason, and I'm just not on board the train. His 2018 was underwhelming in the sense that he only managed to stay healthy for 83 games, but in those games, he still managed 11 homers and 13 stolen bases. If Myers is able to stay healthy for at least 500 ABs, he's a lock for a 20/20 season, which is still rare to find in these days of the dying steal. He's also hitting cleanup behind Ian Kinsler, Manny Machado, and Eric Hosmer, so 500 ABs gets him a good crack at 100 RBI as well. The former blue-chip prospect is prone to slumping, but over the course of a season, he can be a great asset for any roto squad.

 

Rankings Analysis - Middle Tiers

Tier Four

I'm highest in the group on Matt Chapman, and I stand by that ranking. Chapman quietly had an All-Star-type 2018, and any of his accomplishments will likely remain quiet as long as he plays in Oakland. Use that to your advantage and grab him where you can, because the power there is real. Chapman has hit a .230+ ISO in both of his big league seasons and is only just scratching the surface of his overall hitting abilities. He'll likely hit out of the second spot in a young and talented Oakland lineup, with the only real knock against him being the cavernous ballpark in which he plays his home games. Let others fret over that--just go after the talent.

So uh, where did Max Muncy come from? The surprise slugger had one of the more impressive power seasons in the majors last year, smashing 35 homers in just 481 at-bats. He also tacked on 75 runs, 79 RBI and walked at a highly impressive rate of 16.4%. There aren't very many things to suggest that this isn't somewhat sustainable production. While I certainly don't think he's capable of hitting that many homers again (his 29% HR/FB ratio is NOT sustainable), this is a guy who's going to have a very realistic shot at 30 homers, 100 RBI and 100 runs scored if he starts a full season.

Tier Five

I'm lowest on Rafael Devers and I'm okay with it. The 22-year-old phenom has shown the exact opposite of plate discipline so far in his young career, and I think that's going to hamstring him until he can prove that he's capable of adjusting. His 7.8 BB% last year (and the 7.5% from the year before) are cringe-worthy marks that he will need to fix if he is to become a regular asset. Fortunately, that's really the only big thing he needs to work on. As the third baseman in a top-three offense, the counting stats will be there if he can just get that patience down.

I'm also apparently lowest on Mike Moustakas still. He's hopped on the launch angle train in the last couple seasons, and as a result, he's seen a sustainable increase in home runs. Swap out Kaufmann Park in Kansas City for Miller Park in Milwaukee and you've got a recipe for some nice power numbers. He'll likely hit at the tail end of the meat in that lineup, so you can pretty much bank on 30 homers and 100 RBI if he's able to stay healthy all year. Nothing much else to him though stat-wise; won't kill your average, but won't help it, no steals, OBP will be middling, runs will be middling. From the third base position I'm looking for more upside than what Moustakas brings to the table, and I always end up having one or two long before Moustakas' name comes up.

 

Rankings Analysis - Lower Tiers

Tier Six

I love me some Joey Wendle. The rookie essentially lucked into a starting job thanks to injuries, and he did not give anyone any reason to doubt the decision. He hit .300 across 545 at-bats while also stealing 16 bags, and while there isn't a ton of power in his profile you can certainly work with the elevated average and some speed. His .353 BABIP probably means there's some regression coming to the batting average, but even if you step it down a little bit you're working with a very usable number.

I'd love to rank Nick Senzel higher, but I'm still a touch worried about what that playing time crunch is going to look like in Cincinnati. The uber-prospect certainly has more upside than Scott Schebler or Matt Kemp, who he's competing for starting time with, but I don't foresee it being as simple as one guy getting a majority of the time. Down the road, Senzel is a guy with legit 20/20 potential, but this year isn't going to be his breakout year.

Tiers Seven and Eight

I really hope Ryan McMahon gets a starting job (and he's currently RAKING in spring training) because he's got the makings of a fantasy stud given the home ballpark. McMahon's power stroke should be perfectly suited to take advantage of the high altitude, and he's even got a bit of speed to match it. He's going to need to cut down on the strikeouts a bit to carry any long-term roto value, but for this year he's a terrific flier if you're looking for power--especially with his multiple position eligibility.

Jung Ho Kang recently won a starting spot on the Pirates, and we're going to be forced to take notice. He's got legitimate 25-homer pop in his bat, and he certainly won't crush your average. With the sub-par lineup around him counting stats are going to be hard to come by, but Kang's time away from baseball is going to have him under most people's radar. Take a flier on him and enjoy the cheap power.

More Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Tallison Teixeira

Suffers First-Round TKO
Derrick Lewis

Scores First-Round TKO
Michael Lorenzen

Royals Put Michael Lorenzen on Injured List With Oblique Strain
Stephen Thompson

Loses Controversial Split Decision
Stefon Diggs

Likely to Begin Camp Working on the Side
Gabriel Bonfim

Wins Controversial Split Decision
Calvin Kattar

Gets Outclassed At UFC Nashville
Xavier Legette

Should be More Productive
Steve Garcia

Extends His Win Streak
Cole Bishop

has Good Shot to Win a Starting Job
Nate Landwehr

Gets Knocked Out
Nate Wiggins

Ravens Think Nate Wiggins has Star Potential
Morgan Charrière

Morgan Charriere Scores Third-Round Knockout
Kel'el Ware

Collects 21 Points in Summer League Loss on Sunday
Austen Lane

Suffers Submission Loss
Vitor Petrino

Scores First-Round Submission In Heavyweight Debut
Cam Spencer

Contract Being Restructured
Drew Timme

Scores 30 Points in Summer League Loss to Wizards
Quinshon Judkins

More Details Emerge on Quinshon Judkins' Arrest
Tuco Tokkos

Earns His First UFC Win
Alexandre Sarr

Logs Impressive Outing in Summer League Action on Sunday
Junior Tafa

Unsuccessful in his Light-Heavyweight Debut
Kaden Elliss

Could be Atlanta's Most Impactful Pass-Rusher
Kyle Filipowski

Scores 21 Points in Summer League Loss to Warriors
Darius Robinson

Ready to Make his Mark in 2025?
Jauan Jennings

Expected to Report for Training Camp
Trey Smith

the Only Player Still on the Franchise Tag
Cody Williams

Collects 22 Points in Summer League Loss on Sunday
Chase Elliott

Charges to A Finish of Third At Sonoma
Chase Briscoe

Finishes Second With his First Career Road-Course Top-Five at Sonoma
Christopher Bell

Rollercoaster Day Ends With Top-5 Finish at Sonoma
William Byron

Maintains the Regular-Season Points Lead
Kyle Busch

Earns A Hard-Fought Top-10 Finish At Sonoma
Jauan Jennings

Seeking New Deal or Trade From 49ers
Alex Ovechkin

Not Thinking About Retirement
PIT

Penguins Acquire Arturs Silovs
NHL

Nikolai Kovalenko Returns to Russia
Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Tosses Gem Against Giants
Shota Imanaga

Shuts Down Yankees on Sunday
Nathan Eovaldi

Dominant Again in Seventh Win
Tyler Reddick

Evades Near Upset to Remain Alive in In-Season Challenge
Ty Gibbs

One of Three Tylers to Make In-Season Challenge Semifinals
Kyle Larson

Curiously Mediocre at Sonoma Before Late-Race Crash
NASCAR

John H. Nemechek Edges Out Teammate to Make In-Season Challenge Semifinal
Alex Bowman

Ty Dillon Bumps Alex Bowman to Advance to In-Season Challenge Semifinal
A.J. Dillon

Not a Lock for a Roster Spot?
Chicago White Sox

Billy Carlson Goes 10th Overall to White Sox
Cincinnati Reds

Steele Hall Selected Ninth by Cincinnati
Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays Select JoJo Parker with Eighth Overall Pick
Boston Celtics

Damian Lillard Drawing Interest from the Celtics
Miami Marlins

Marlins Select Aiva Arquette With Seventh Overall Pick
Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates Select Seth Hernandez with Sixth Overall Pick
Kyle Stowers

Punishes Former Team with Three-Homer Game
St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals Select Liam Doyle with Fifth Overall Pick
Daniel Gafford

Agrees to Contract Extension with Dallas
Colorado Rockies

Rockies Select Ethan Holliday Fourth Overall
Seattle Mariners

Kade Anderson Selected Third Overall by Seattle
Ha-Seong Kim

X-rays on Ha-Seong Kim's Foot Come Back Negative
Los Angeles Angels

Tyler Bremner Selected Second Overall by Angels in 2025 MLB Draft
Washington Nationals

Nationals Select Eli Willits First Overall
Jake Meyers

to Miss More Than Three Weeks With Calf Injury
Cooper Flagg

Shut Down for Rest of Summer League
LeBron James

Hasn't Requested a Trade
Quinshon Judkins

Following Quinshon Judkins Arrest, NFL Declines Comment
Travis Hunter

Earning Praise in Jaguars Camp for Work Ethic
Memphis Grizzlies

Cole Anthony, Grizzlies Agree to Contract Buyout
Edward Cabrera

Hopeful to Avoid Injured List
Oneil Cruz

Absent on Sunday
Lars Nootbaar

Placed on 10-Day Injured List
Jake Burger

Scratched on Sunday
Shane Van Gisbergen

Can Anyone Beat Shane van Gisbergen at Sonoma?
Tyler Reddick

Better at Sonoma Than Record Shows
Chase Elliott

a Prime DFS Option at Sonoma
Julius Chestnut

Kalel Mullings Competing for RB3 Role
Michael McDowell

Struggling a Bit at Sonoma
Kimani Vidal

Fighting for No. 3 Job
Cam Hart

Recovering From Shoulder Surgery
NASCAR

Christopher Bell Has Never Finished Better Than Ninth at Sonoma
Ryan Blaney

Has Top-10 Upside at Sonoma
Quentin Johnston

Might Not Get Many Chances to Prove Himself
Tre Harris

Officially a Holdout
NASCAR

Sunday at Sonoma Will Likely Be a Long Race for Bubba Wallace
Kyle Larson

Is A Likely Top-Five Contender for Sonoma
Ryan Preece

Points Position Could Affect Race at Sonoma
Todd Gilliland

Struggling to Find Speed at Sonoma
Ty Gibbs

May be an Underrated Favorite to Compete for the Win at Sonoma
Travis Etienne Jr.

Needs to Bounce Back in 2025
Wan'Dale Robinson

Wants More Downfield Opportunities this Season
Quinshon Judkins

Arrested on Saturday for Battery and Domestic Violence
Alexandre Sarr

Plays Well in Summer League Loss to Phoenix
Yang Hansen

Looks Good on Friday Night
Erik Karlsson

Open to Move Away From Pittsburgh
Zach Hyman

Hopes to be Ready for Start of Next Season
SJ

Jeff Skinner Joins Sharks on One-Year Contract
Kon Knueppel

Struggles in Summer League Win
Walter Clayton Jr.

Plays Well on Friday Night
Cody Williams

Scores 21 Points in Summer League Loss
Kyle Filipowski

Leads the Way on Friday Night
Isaiah Jackson

Signs Three-Year Extension
Marvin Bagley III

Joining the Wizards
Herbert Jones

Signing Extension with Pelicans
Jacob Toppin

Returning to Hawks
Ryan Reaves

Traded to Sharks
Vladislav Kolyachonok

Moves to Dallas
Matt Dumba

Lands in Pittsburgh
Mackie Samoskevich

Re-Signs with Panthers on One-Year Deal
Josh Manson

Inks Two-Year Extension with Avalanche
EDM

Isaac Howard Signs Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract With Oilers
Tallison Teixeira

Set For His First UFC Main Event
Derrick Lewis

Set To Headline UFC Nashville
Gabriel Bonfim

Looks For His Third UFC Win
Stephen Thompson

Returns At UFC Nashville
Steve Garcia

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Calvin Kattar

In Dire Need Of Victory
Morgan Charrière

Morgan Charriere A Favorite At UFC Nashville
Nate Landwehr

Aims To Bounce Back
MMA

Austen Lane Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Gary Woodland

Looking to Find Rhythm at Scottish Open
Aaron Rai

Brings Consistent Play to Scottish Open
Maverick McNealy

a Solid Value Play at Scottish Open
Aldrich Potgieter

Making Scottish Open Debut
Tom Kim

Looks to Rebound at Scottish Open
Brian Harman

a Safe Option at Scottish Open
Luke Clanton

a Sneaky Value Play at Scottish Open
Sam Burns

Looking to Stay Hot at Scottish Open
Nicolai Hojgaard

May Feel More at Home in Europe
Harry Hall

Showing Fine Form Heading to Scotland
Ryan Fox

Playing Well Since Early Spring Struggles
Max Greyserman

has Solid History at the Genesis Scottish Open
Harris English

Aims High for Scotland Next
Corey Conners

Primed for the Genesis Scottish Open
Daniel Brown

Attempts the Scottish Swing Again
Jacob Bridgeman

Needs Putter to Work at Genesis Scottish Open
Scottie Scheffler

Headlines Field at Genesis Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy

a Smart Play for Scottish Open
Adam Scott

Looking to Build on History at The Renaissance Club
Justin Rose

Hopes Month Hiatus Helps Him Bounce Back at Scottish Open
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF