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MLB The Show 17: Top 5 rated players at each position

By Derek Helling

Mar 23, 2017; Surprise, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) pitches during the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2017; Surprise, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) pitches during the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) reacts after making a play during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians in game four of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) reacts after making a play during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians in game four of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /

Third base

1) Josh Donaldson, Toronto Blue Jays – A perennial contender for the AL MVP, his 94 rating gives him a strong case for the title of the best third baseman in baseball according to The Show.

2) Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs – Bryant is the only one at his position who can challenge Donaldson. He has an identical 94 rating, making him the undisputed best NL third baseman in the game.

3) Manny Machado, Baltimore Orioles – At 93, Machado would make a fine option at third base for any The Show player this year.

4) Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies – Arenado is Machado’s counterpart in the NL with a 93 rating, routinely impressing fans with the bat and the glove.

5) Adrian Beltré, Texas Rangers – The future Hall of Fame inductee comes in at 89 on The Show this year.

Shortstop

1) Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Indians – Giving Cleveland yet another appearance on these lists is Lindor, with an AL-best overall rating of 90.

2) Corey Seager, Los Angeles Dodgers – Part of the reason why Jansen and Kershaw are so highly ranked is because they have Seager playing behind them. In The Show, he gets an NL-best overall rating of 90.

3) Brandon Crawford, San Francisco Giants – His bat and glove impressed during the WBC, showing why he has an 88 rating in this year’s game.

4) Xander Bogaerts, Boston Red Sox – Bogaerts gives Boston a middle infield to be jealous of in The Show with his 85 rating.

5) Carlos Correa, Houston Astros – This is the first rating that fans may do a double-take at, as Correa’s rating is just an 85.

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