The following countdown details my early top 35 first basemen heading into exhibition play, with an emphasis on 5×5 roto leagues.
Generally speaking, I favor power-average-speed guys over one-dimensional sluggers who rely on their immense but sporadic power to get through a given season.
I’m also a sucker for positional versatility, which may explain why Joe Mauer, Buster Posey and Victor Martinez warrant special mention here.
Enjoy the show!