MLB first basemen power rankings in week 4
The 2026 MLB season is through three weeks. Numerous players are off to hot starts, while others are still working on timing and rhythm. The biggest stories are the players that come out of nowhere and have tremendous starts to their season.
Here are the top 10 first basemen rankings in MLB heading into week four. MORE: MLB catcher power rankings in week 4 1. Ben Rice, New York Yankees Oct 7, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (11) hits an RBI single in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game three of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Rice continues his hot start to the season. He’s on pace to break last season’s total of 26 home runs. The young first baseman is aiming to represent the AL in this year’s All-Star Game.
2. Sal Stewart, Cincinnati Reds Stewart is having the best start to the season of any National League rookie. He’s become one of the most relied upon bats in Cincinnati’s offense.
Sal Stewart is making an early case for NL Rookie of the Year. 3. Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves Olson is as hot as any first baseman early in the 2026 season.