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The 2026 MLB season has reached the All-Star break. This season has shown many players and teams having sensational seasons. Following the All-Star Game, the second half of the season will be in full swing. Here are the top 10 first basemen at the midway point of the season.
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Garcia is having the best season of his career. He’s been one of the top producers in Washington’s lineup. When the season is over, Garcia will have new career highs across the board.
The Tampa Bay first baseman is a hitting machine. His numbers get overlooked but are as good as any MLB first baseman. He is currently second in hits among MLB first basemen.
Jun 25, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) hits a two run home run against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
The veteran has been excellent this season. His bat has propelled the Phillies from early-season struggles. He’s having one of the better seasons of his career.
The veteran has produced throughout the season. He currently leads MLB first basemen in hits. He is a future first-ballot Hall of Famer.
After a long injury list stint, Murakami is back in action. In his first Major League season, Murakami led MLB in home runs. The White Sox are hoping he has a monster second half of the season.
After a slow start to the season, Alonso caught fire. He is currently third in home runs among MLB first basemen. His first season in Baltimore has turned into a success.
Jul 6, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the New York Mets during the third inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
The veteran has produced throughout the first half of the season. He is second in home runs among MLB first basemen. He will be in the running for the NL MVP Award.
Kurtz, in his second season, is becoming one of the game’s brightest young first basemen. He has taken over as the leader of the Athletics. He will be a borderline superstar by the time the team makes the move to Las Vegas.
Contreras is having a phenomenal season. He is tied for fourth in home runs among MLB first basemen. His bat will be valuable at the trade deadline.
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 is having a big season. At the All-Star Break, he leads MLB first basemen in home runs. He will be in the race for the AL MVP Award.
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10. Luis Garcia, Washington Nationals
Garcia is having the best season of his career. He’s been one of the top producers in Washington’s lineup. When the season is over, Garcia will have new career highs across the board.
9. Jonathan Aranda, Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay first baseman is a hitting machine. His numbers get overlooked but are as good as any MLB first baseman. He is currently second in hits among MLB first basemen.
8. Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies
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Jun 25, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) hits a two run home run against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
The veteran has been excellent this season. His bat has propelled the Phillies from early-season struggles. He’s having one of the better seasons of his career.
7. Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers
The veteran has produced throughout the season. He currently leads MLB first basemen in hits. He is a future first-ballot Hall of Famer.
6. Munetaka Murakami, Chicago White Sox
After a long injury list stint, Murakami is back in action. In his first Major League season, Murakami led MLB in home runs. The White Sox are hoping he has a monster second half of the season.
5. Pete Alonso, Baltimore Orioles
After a slow start to the season, Alonso caught fire. He is currently third in home runs among MLB first basemen. His first season in Baltimore has turned into a success.
4. Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves
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Jul 6, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the New York Mets during the third inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
The veteran has produced throughout the first half of the season. He is second in home runs among MLB first basemen. He will be in the running for the NL MVP Award.
3. Nick Kurtz, Athletics
Kurtz, in his second season, is becoming one of the game’s brightest young first basemen. He has taken over as the leader of the Athletics. He will be a borderline superstar by the time the team makes the move to Las Vegas.
2. Willson Contreras, Boston Red Sox
Contreras is having a phenomenal season. He is tied for fourth in home runs among MLB first basemen. His bat will be valuable at the trade deadline.
1. Ben Rice, New York Yankees
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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 is having a big season. At the All-Star Break, he leads MLB first basemen in home runs. He will be in the race for the AL MVP Award.
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