1st Base Rankings

Fantasy baseball has always viewed the 1st base position as one of power. A good portion of your home runs and RBI's will come from your fantasy baseball first baseman. In order to win your fantasy baseball league you need to do a lot of research. Research takes time, so i have taken the liberty of doing the hard part for you. Instead of just ranking the players i have decided to use a tier ranking system. This system allows you to see where the drop off between first baseman occurs and where each first baseman compares to the next. Understanding how tier systems work is a great way to help you win your fantasy baseball league.

Tier 1 has the power first baseman. However most of these guys will score you quite a few runs as well. Drafting one of these guys in the first two rounds will not be a mistake. These guys are what it could take to win the fantasy baseball season in 2009. When reading these rankings remember that i use (HR/RBI/R/AVG/SB) to predict there stats for the 2009 season.

Tier 1.

1. Albert Pujols. (40/115/105/.325/10)
Hurt, not hurt doesn't matter this guy is one of the best to ever play the game. He is a five stat contributor and can carry your team through the season. Even hurt last year he put up MVP numbers which is incredible, look for this guy to go in the top 5 picks of the draft.

2. Miguel Cabrera. (40/120/105/.295/2)
Detroit's lineup will not disappoint this year. They were expected to score 1000 runs last year; they will make up for it this year. Look for this offense to be explosive, the best in baseball.

3. Ryan Howard. (45/115/100/.270/0)
Plays in the best hitters’ park. However he was a disappointment which is why i have him at number 3 for first baseman, He will most like hit 40+ homeruns so the power will continue but look for a drop off in RBI's.

4. Mark Tiexera. (35/125/110/.305/1)
The Yankees are paying him big money to produce, and produce he will. That lineup is possibly the best EVER in baseball. Hitting is contagious and Tiexera now plays with the best of the best.


Tier 2 will be full of plenty of players. If you don’t get one of the above players don’t waste a pick reaching for someone in tier 2.

Tier 2.

5. Prince Fielder. (32/105/95/.275/2)
What a disappointment he was last year. Look for these to be more like his number in 2009. He is the best in the 2nd tier, but the rest of these guys have a great chance to outperform the prince in fantasy baseball 2009.

6. Justin Morneau. (28/130/105/.315/0)
He has the potential to hit 30 homeruns and drive in 130 RBI's. These are great numbers. He will also help your teams BA.

7. Lance Berkman. (30/100/95/.300/15)
Nobody got off to a hotter start than lance last year, but boy did he cool down after the all star break. Look for him to finish were he finished last year.

8. Kevin Youkilis. (30/105/105/.305/2)
YOOOUUUUKKKK had a great season last year. He will repeat those numbers again this year, and he has 3rd baseman eligibility. Look for this guy to be a great fantasy baseball contributor in 2009.

9. Adrian Gonzalez. (30/100/95/.280/0)
Another first baseman that is a lock for 30 HR's. Take this guy in your fantasy baseball draft and don’t look back. If you can get him in the 6th round of your fantasy baseball draft, take him.

10. Carlos Pena. (35/110/90/.260/0)
This guy is a power house, he will hurt you in average but a guy you can get in the 8th round that will get you 30+ home runs, sign me up!


Tier 3.

11. Aubrey Huff. (25/95/85/.290/2)
No one knows what he can really do. He was a highly scouted prospect just a few years ago but has been a severe disappointment to fantasy baseball owners. Draft him if you feel like taking a risk, and then keep your fingers crossed.

12. Carlos Delgado. (35/105/85/.265/0)
The Mets will be a force in the NL east, as I have said many times before hitting is contagious. Take him then pencil in 30+ HR's and 100+ RBI's

13. Derek Lee. (23/100/90/.285/5)
Anotehr risky option at first base. He will most like get injured, if he stays healthy though, look out!

14. Joey Voto. (25/95/80/.285/5)
What a rookie season for this kid. He will get you over 20 HR's everything else is up in the air though.

15. James Loney. (17/105/95/.280/5)
Try not to draft him, he should be your last resort during your fantasy baseball 2009 draft.


Drafting your fantasy baseball team is the most important part of the season. It is obviously where Fantasy seasons are won and lost. Look to get yourself one of the first baseman in the first two tiers or just toss in the towel and ask your commissioner when the next season will start.