To tier a position means to bundle players with a similar projected outcome, creating an alternate form of rankings that will better serve you on Draft Day. Tiers make it immediately apparent during the heat of the draft where the drop-off is coming next so that you'll know which position to target with each and every pick.
Tiers 4.0: Catcher | First base | Second base | Shortstop | Outfield | Starting pitcher | Relief pitcher
Below are the third base tiers for 2021, which reflect the beating the position took in 2020. It makes for an unusually large middle tier comprised mostly of bounce-back candidates, but few assurances overall.
The Super Elite: Jose RamirezThe Elite: Manny Machado, DJ LeMahieu, Alex Bregman, Anthony RendonThe Near-Elite: Rafael Devers, Nolan ArenadoThe Next-Best Things: Cavan Biggio, Eugenio Suarez, Yoan Moncada, Max Muncy, Matt Chapman, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Gio Urshela, Kris BryantThe Fallback Options: Josh Donaldson, Alec Bohm, Tommy Edman^, Andres Gimenez^The Last Resorts: Justin Turner, Austin Riley, J.D. DavisThe Deep-Leaguers: Jean Segura, Kyle Seager, Eduardo Escobar, Brian Anderson, Jeimer Candelario, Jonathan IndiaThe Leftovers: Joey Wendle, Carter Kieboom, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Ryan McMahon, Yandy Diaz, Evan Longoria, Spencer Torkelson, Asdrubal Cabrera, Colin Moran, Maikel Franco, Travis Shaw, Nolan Jones, Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, Edwin Rios
^ one tier lower in points leagues
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