Dodgers: NL West Position Rankings

Mar 10, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; USA infielder Nolan Arenado (12) throws the ball in the third inning against Colombia during the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Third base:

1. Nolan Arenado, COL

There’s really no debate on who’s the best third baseman in baseball is anymore after Nolan Arenado’s 2016 season. After hitting 41 home runs and driving in 130 runs, he deserves his spot at the top of the third baseman rankings. Pair that with his 4^th gold glove award and he just widens the gap between the rest of the competition.

2. Justin Turner, LAD

Ginger Jesus is back for the Dodgers, and he looks to continue his unprecedented production at the hot corner. Turner had a career year last year in which he smacked 27 home runs and drove in 90 RBI’s. All eyes will be on Turner, as he looks to live up to the 4-year, 64 million dollar deal he received this winter.

3. Jake Lamb, ARI

I can remember multiple times last season, where I was yelling at my TV screen “Really, Jake Lamb is hitting homers against us!?”. After cooling down considerably in the second half, let’s see if I will still be yelling at my TV when the two teams meet up.

4. Yongarvis Solarte, SD

Solarte quietly had a strong season last year in which he batted .285. I guess you can’t make too much noise when your team isn’t winning. But Solarte and Myers are the best hitters for the Padres.

5. Eduardo Nunez, SF

I really didn’t know how to rank Nunez. Yes, he was an all-star, but after he appeared in the all-star game for MIN his production faded off. He has a unique set of power and speed combination but the production wasn’t all there when he joined the Giants. Let’s hope that continues.

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