First base isnt usually a prospect-rich position.Most big league 1Bsstart their careersat other positions Trevor Bauer Jersey such as third base, outfield, or catcher.Clubs do everything they can to allow the best hitting prospects to develop defensively at other positions with a move to first base as a fallback option that often takes place once the player reaches the majors.Unfortunately -- or perhaps fortunately for fantasy baseball owners -- a lot of sluggers can't hack it in the field, thus winding up back at first, which ultimately makes the position full of sleepers.

However, it's usually not easy to identify dynasty/keeper league targets at this position, as those tend to emerge later in a player's career. Heading into this season, there are only handful of young names worth remembering, but one them could wind up making a real impact on fantasy leagues as early as opening day.

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An injury to Mets veteran Todd Frazier has opened the door for slugging Peter Alonso to win the opening dayfirst basejob. Alonso has been blistering hot this spring and is battling former top prospect Dominic Smith, who has also hit well in Grapefruit League competition.Smith is a better defender than Alonso, who struggles to be even Scott Feldman Jersey average with the glove, but Alonso has plus righthanded power,which is currently lacking in the Mets lineup.If he wins the job,Alonsoprobably wont hit for average, but he has the eliteraw power andplusbat speed to produce 25-30 home runs in a full season.

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Daniel Vogelbach , another defensively-challenged slugger,couldend up splitting first base and designated hitterduties with Edwin Encarnacion in Seattle.The fact that the Mariners are willing to let Dave Concepcion Jersey Encarnacionplay in the field tells you all you need to know about Vogelbachs glove.It also says something about Vogelbachs considerable offensive upside.The lefty sluggerhas great plate discipline and has walked almost as much as he has struck out as a pro.He can also use his plus strength, excellent bat speed, and compact swing to drive the ball out of the ballpark, though he will often dial back his swing to make contact rather than always selling out for power.If he gets regular playing time, he should hit about .270, club 20-plushome runs, and post a high on-base percentage.

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The Rays Nate Lowe won Joey Votto Jersey t make the opening day roster, but he could very well get a big league shotby midseason.Hes had a horrible spring,but hehas above-average offensive tools and its hard to see Ji-Man Choi holding the job allyear.Lowe Matt Kemp Jersey is a polished hitter who typically shows good plate discipline and makes consistent hard contact.He still needs to prove that he can handle advanced pitching,but he has all the tools good pitch recognition, above-average bat speed, and a consistent swing path to be a solid big league hitter.

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The Angels MattThai s also probably wontbe onthe opening day roster,buthes making a statement by raking in Cactus League action.Thai shas always been an above-average hitter with solid plate discipline and moderate power.He adjusted his swing plane last season andshowed more power but also saw his strikeouts spike upward This springhes making more contact,but he's continued tohit forabove-average power.

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JustinBourwill man first base for the Angels to begin the season and Albert Pujols will see some time at the positiononce ShoheiOhtanireturns, but its hard to seeThai sspending the entire year in the minors.His bat is big league ready, and its a good bet that Pujols,Bour, andOhtaniwont stay healthy for a full season.Once he gets a chance,Thai swill hit for average and post a high OBP.If he can become more consistent with his swing plane, he could eventually hit 15-20 home runs, as well.