First base is generally a position with a lot of power, but there aren’t a ton of young stars at the position right now. These five players are the cream of the crop if you’re trying to build for the future, though. Each is a franchise cornerstone at first base.
5. Chris Davis - Baltimore Orioles
Getty ImagesDavis isn't exactly young, but he's one of the best run producers in the game and he's still in his prime. Insert him into any lineup and the team is going to be more productive offensively.
Age: 30
Davis isn't exactly young, but he's one of the best run producers in the game and he's still in his prime. Insert him into any lineup and the team is going to be more productive offensively.
4. Freddie Freeman - Atlanta Braves
Brett Davis, USA Today SportsFreeman has been off the last year or so, but he's still just 26 years old. He might not be with the Braves much longer, but any team looking to add a first baseman would be dumb not to consider going after him.
Age: 26
Freeman has been off the last year or so, but he's still just 26 years old. He might not be with the Braves much longer, but any team looking to add a first baseman would be dumb not to consider going after him.
3. Eric Hosmer - Kansas City Royals
Getty ImagesHosmer hasn't completely lived up to his potential yet, which is a scary thought. In the next few years, he has the chance to become a superstar. He's also a proven winner, which makes him even more valuable.
Age: 26
Hosmer hasn't completely lived up to his potential yet, which is a scary thought. In the next few years, he has the chance to become a superstar. He's also a proven winner, which makes him even more valuable.
2. Anthony Rizzo - Chicago Cubs
Joe Camporeale, USA Today SportsRizzo has really grown up with the Cubs and turned into a perennial MVP candidate. Hitting in the heart of a loaded Chicago order, he has the chance to put up truly elite numbers over the next few years.
Age: 26
Rizzo has really grown up with the Cubs and turned into a perennial MVP candidate. Hitting in the heart of a loaded Chicago order, he has the chance to put up truly elite numbers over the next few years.
1. Paul Goldschmidt - Arizona Diamondbacks
Getty ImagesGoldschmidt is one of the truly elite hitters in baseball right now and he hasn't even reached his 30th birthday. Anyone wanting a franchise cornerstone at first base would have to make Goldschmidt their No. 1 priority.
Age: 28
Goldschmidt is one of the truly elite hitters in baseball right now and he hasn't even reached his 30th birthday. Anyone wanting a franchise cornerstone at first base would have to make Goldschmidt their No. 1 priority.
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