My Top 10 Catchers list led to some nasty comments about my credibility. I invite anyone who has any issues with my lists to provide a well-researched, well-written response. This is preferred over “WHERE IS YADIER MOLINA… TRASH LIST.” Yadier Molina was a great defensive catcher and a great leader for his team. He had two good years (2012 and 2013) where many thought he was on the path to be an All-Time great. Then he went back to being an average hitter again.
Nevertheless, this is a list about the Top 10 First Basemen RIGHT NOW. Just a reminder, just because a player has a higher projected WAR does not automatically put them higher up on the list.
Editors Note: All the images below come from statsolider.com. Go check it out!
1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — Toronto Blue Jays
2025
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .324 / .393 / .570
Home Runs: 40
WAR: 3.9
2026 Projection
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .336 / .412 / .590
Home Runs: 43
WAR: 5.0
2. Freddie Freeman — Los Angeles Dodgers
2025
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .286 / .356 / .494
Home Runs: 24
WAR: 4.1
2026 Projection
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .292 / .362 / .480
Home Runs: 22
WAR: 3.9
3. Matt Olson — Atlanta Braves
2025
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .265 / .343 / .557
Home Runs: 48
WAR: 4.7
2026 Projection
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .256 / .338 / .545
Home Runs: 44
WAR: 4.2
4. Bryce Harper — Philadelphia Phillies
2025
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .290 / .379 / .558
Home Runs: 37
WAR: 3.1
2026 Projection
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .298 / .385 / .562
Home Runs: 36
WAR: 5.3
5. Pete Alonso — Baltimore Orioles
2025
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .245 / .335 / .508
Home Runs: 31
WAR: 3.4
2026 Projection
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .240 / .329 / .480
Home Runs: 27
WAR: 2.3
6. Nick Kurtz — Oakland Athletics
To be honest, I probably wouldn’t have Kurtz this high if I didn’t think I would get canceled if I put him lower. I am hesitant to put a sophomore this high on any list.
Just how I am.
2025
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .290 / .383 / .619
Home Runs: 36
WAR: 5.4
2026 Projection
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .258 / .353 / .534
Home Runs: 39
WAR: 3.9
7. Rafael Devers — San Francisco Giants
I think Devers is going to have a huge year. There was definetly an adjustment period for him in San Fran, so starting the season with them from day one should be a huge help for him.
2025
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .252 / .372 / .479
Home Runs: 35
WAR: 1.9
2026 Projection
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .259 / .382 / .512
Home Runs: 40
WAR: 3.3
8. Willson Contreras — Boston Red Sox
2025
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .257 / .344 / .447
Home Runs: 20
WAR: 2.5
2026 Projection
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .243 / .333 / .440
Home Runs: 24
WAR: 2.7
9. Michael Busch — Chicago Cubs
2025
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .264 / .350 / .459
Home Runs: 32
WAR: 3.0
2026 Projection
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .254 / .331 / .449
Home Runs: 28
WAR: 2.5
10. Vinnie Pasquantino — Kansas City Royals
2025
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .282 / .358 / .510
Home Runs: 35
WAR: 3.2
2026 Projection
Slash Line (AVG/OBP/SLG): .275 / .347 / .480
Home Runs: 26
WAR: 2.6
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