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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 third basemen at the midway point of the season.
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His average isn’t where he wants it to be, but Bichette has turned around a slow start to the season. He has gotten on base frequently in his first season in New York. He is currently fourth in hits among MLB third basemen.
Jun 21, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (20) bats during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
Gelof is having a great season. He’s hitting for power and is reaching base at a high rate. He has been one of the best breakout stories of the season.
Lee is having a strong season. He has found his way to being a mainstay in the Twins’ lineup. He has posted top 10 numbers throughout the season.
The veteran is having a solid season. By the end of the season, he can have career highs in home runs and RBI. His production has Houston in playoff contention.
Ramirez was having a strong season before he hit the injury list. He won’t be back until August, but he’s still one of the best producers at the third base position. He currently leads MLB third basemen in stolen bases.
May 9, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (6) runs to third base during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Jung is having a strong season. He is currently one of the leaders in hits among MLB third basemen. His bat will play a pivotal role in the team’s success for the rest of the season.
The veteran has produced throughout the season. He is still the most feared hitter against right-handed pitching. His production has him starting the All-Star Game for the National League.
Okamoto’s first Major League season has been a success. He is currently second in home runs among MLB third basemen. Unfortunately, Toronto is sitting at the bottom of the AL East.
Vargas is having an excellent season. He is currently third in home runs among MLB third basemen. He has found a home in Chicago’s lineup.
Apr 16, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Caminero has produced monster numbers in his first two seasons. At the All-Star Break, he leads MLB third basemen in home runs. He has become one of the game’s premier players at third base.
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10. Bo Bichette, New York Mets
His average isn’t where he wants it to be, but Bichette has turned around a slow start to the season. He has gotten on base frequently in his first season in New York. He is currently fourth in hits among MLB third basemen.
9. Zack Gelof, Athletics
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Jun 21, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (20) bats during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
Gelof is having a great season. He’s hitting for power and is reaching base at a high rate. He has been one of the best breakout stories of the season.
8. Brooks Lee, Minnesota Twins
Lee is having a strong season. He has found his way to being a mainstay in the Twins’ lineup. He has posted top 10 numbers throughout the season.
7. Isaac Paredes, Houston Astros
The veteran is having a solid season. By the end of the season, he can have career highs in home runs and RBI. His production has Houston in playoff contention.
6. Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians
Ramirez was having a strong season before he hit the injury list. He won’t be back until August, but he’s still one of the best producers at the third base position. He currently leads MLB third basemen in stolen bases.
5. Josh Jung, Texas Rangers
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May 9, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (6) runs to third base during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Jung is having a strong season. He is currently one of the leaders in hits among MLB third basemen. His bat will play a pivotal role in the team’s success for the rest of the season.
4. Max Muncy, Los Angeles Dodgers
The veteran has produced throughout the season. He is still the most feared hitter against right-handed pitching. His production has him starting the All-Star Game for the National League.
3. Kazuma Okamoto, Toronto Blue Jays
Okamoto’s first Major League season has been a success. He is currently second in home runs among MLB third basemen. Unfortunately, Toronto is sitting at the bottom of the AL East.
2. Miguel Vargas, Chicago White Sox
Vargas is having an excellent season. He is currently third in home runs among MLB third basemen. He has found a home in Chicago’s lineup.
1. Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays
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Apr 16, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Caminero has produced monster numbers in his first two seasons. At the All-Star Break, he leads MLB third basemen in home runs. He has become one of the game’s premier players at third base.
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