MLB first basemen power rankings entering week 6
The 2026 MLB season is through five weeks. Following suit with previous seasons, this is the common point in the schedule where players break out of early-season slumps. Of course, certain players are continuing their outstanding production.
This is what makes baseball the greatest sport in the world. Entering week six, here are the top 10 first base rankings. MORE: Yankees promote top prospect following Giancarlo Stanton’s Injury 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 has continued to produce. Entering the week, he leads all MLB first basemen in OPS.
He’s been the Yankees’ best hitter, not named Aaron Judge. 2. Sal Stewart, Cincinnati Reds Stewart is having a fantastic rookie season.
Entering the week, he leads MLB rookies in RBI. The rookie leads Cincinnati in batting average, OBP, and RBI. 3.