The third base position had a regression in production in 2021, leading to only nine batters finishing with more than 500 at-bats. Only Jose Ramirez (111) and Rafael Devers (101) led the way in runs. In addition, four players hit 30 home runs or more, with three of those hitters driving in more than 100 runs. Overall, third base appears to lack depth this draft season.
The stats highlighted by the yellow line show the average results (.261 with 85 runs, 28 home runs, 87 RBI, and five steals over 542 at-bats) for the top 12 third basemen last year.
