Top 5 first basemen looking to make it to the MLB All-Star Game this season
The caliber of talent scattered across first base in the MLB is incredible. There is no shortage of sluggers who can blast home runs and stick it in the left side of the infield.
With the All-Star game just on the horizon, there are plenty of sluggers who could get the call on July 12. Today, we look at the top five first basemen who could make an appearance.
Top 5 first basemen looking to make it to the MLB All-Star Game this season
#5. Josh Naylor, Cleveland Guardians
Josh Naylor is coming off a career season last year. Through 121 games, the slugger hit .308/.354/.489 with 17 home runs and 97 runs batted in.
This year, he is one home run away from tying the 17 blasts he hit in 2023. While he is in the middle of a slump, he has been a reason why the Cleveland Guardians have come out so dominant.
#4. Ryan Mountcastle, Baltimore Orioles
Ryan Mountcastle is another player who has been impressive during the first half of the season. Through 60 games, he is hitting .280/.323./496 with 11 home runs and 32 runs batted in.
Mountcastle has yet to be invited to an MLB All-Star Game during his four years in the big leagues. However, it would be hard to deny him this year with the way he has swung the bat.
#3. Pete Alonso, New York Mets
Pete Alonso has been a bright spot for the struggling New York Mets. He is coming off two consecutive MLB All-Star Game appearances and is looking for his third.
Alonso has been impressive in what could be his final season in the Big Apple. He is expected to be a free agent following the end of the season and could be a major trade piece for teams looking to add some power.
#2. Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers
There is no denying that Freddie Freeman is one of the best first basemen across the board. He is already a seven-time All-Star, and will likely make his eighth appearance this season.
#1. Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies
Since making the switch to first base, Bryce Harper has not faltered. While missing out on the All-Star Game last season due to missing the start of the season, he has made up for lost time.
In 60 games, Harper is hitting .277/.388/.532 with 15 home runs and 45 runs batted in. He has been monumental for the Philadelphia Phillies hot start and could be an eight-time MLB All-Star following the season.