As we take a look at the RotoProspects fantasy baseball rankings and projections, we see that third base remains a critical position in fantasy baseball with elite hitters at the top and solid depth throughout. In 2025, fantasy managers will find a strong mix of power, contact skills, and run production among the top-ranked players.
Here at RotoProspects, we provide 2025 fantasy baseball rankings position-by-position rankings and projections, broken into tiers. Here’s a quick look at the first two tiers. You can check out the entire list of the top 65 third basemen, broken into eight different tiers, by clicking here (subscription required).
Tier 1: The Elite Options
1. Jose Ramirez, CLE
A perennial fantasy superstar, Ramirez (pictured above) delivers across the board with .272 AVG, 28 HR, 92 R, 95 RBI, and 32 SB. His elite combination of power and speed makes him the top third baseman for 2025.
2. Austin Riley, ATL
Riley continues to be a dominant force at the plate, projecting .274 AVG, 34 HR, 91 R, and 100 RBI. His strong .848 OPS and consistent power make him a cornerstone for any fantasy roster.
3. Rafael Devers, BOS
Devers remains one of the best pure hitters at third base, with a projected .272 AVG, 32 HR, 90 R, and 98 RBI. His elite contact skills and power provide a strong fantasy foundation.
4. Jazz Chisholm Jr., NYY
Chisholm offers a rare mix of power (27 HR) and elite speed (36 SB), but his .247 AVG and high strikeout rate (25.6%) make him a risk-reward pick.
5. Manny Machado, SD
Even with some age-related concerns, Machado still offers .269 AVG, 31 HR, 80 R, and 97 RBI, making him a reliable option in all formats.
| No. | TIER 1 | Age | PA | HR | R | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | BB% | K% |
| 1 | Jose Ramirez, Cle | 32 | 667 | 28 | 92 | 95 | 32 | .272 | .342 | .486 | .828 | 9.4 | 12.0 |
| 2 | Austin Riley, Atl | 28 | 663 | 34 | 91 | 100 | 1 | .274 | .341 | .507 | .848 | 8.2 | 24.1 |
| 3 | Rafael Devers, Bos | 28 | 658 | 32 | 90 | 98 | 4 | .272 | .351 | .502 | .853 | 10.2 | 21.5 |
| 4 | Jazz Chisholm Jr., NYY | 27 | 606 | 27 | 79 | 85 | 36 | .247 | .315 | .447 | .762 | 8.5 | 25.6 |
| 5 | Manny Machado, SD | 32 | 648 | 31 | 80 | 97 | 8 | .269 | .327 | .479 | .806 | 8.0 | 19.2 |
Tier 2: Strong Starters
6. Junior Caminero, TB
Caminero has major upside with 27 HR, 83 RBI, and a .268 AVG, but his 6.0% BB rate limits his OBP upside.
7. Matt Chapman, SF
Chapman remains a solid power source with 27 HR and 9 SB, but his .241 AVG and high 26.2% K rate can be a drag in batting average leagues.
8. Jake Burger, TEX
Burger brings big power potential with 32 HR, 87 RBI, but his low .248 AVG and 6.4% BB rate make him a boom-or-bust option.
9. Alex Bregman, BOS
Bregman’s .259 AVG, 21 HR, and strong OBP (.339) keep him relevant, especially with his elite 13.1% K rate.
10. Mark Vientos, NYM
Vientos has intriguing power (30 HR, 88 RBI), but his .242 AVG, low OBP (.303), and high 29.2% K rate make him a high-risk, high-reward option.
| No. | TIER 2 | Age | PA | HR | R | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | BB% | K% |
| 6 | Junior Caminero, TB | 21 | 594 | 27 | 72 | 83 | 4 | .268 | .315 | .465 | .780 | 6.0 | 21.6 |
| 7 | Matt Chapman, SF | 32 | 651 | 27 | 84 | 85 | 9 | .241 | .326 | .449 | .775 | 10.3 | 26.2 |
| 8 | Jake Burger, Tex | 29 | 599 | 32 | 74 | 87 | 1 | .248 | .305 | .478 | .783 | 6.4 | 26.7 |
| 9 | Alex Bregman, Bos | 31 | 654 | 21 | 81 | 79 | 3 | .259 | .339 | .431 | .770 | 9.9 | 13.1 |
| 10 | Mark Vientos, NYM | 25 | 636 | 30 | 73 | 88 | 0 | .242 | .303 | .448 | .751 | 7.6 | 29.2 |
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