Box-Toppers top players by position over several time frames

Here are the top players in Box-Toppers points (BTP) by position and over several time frames—over the past season (2016), the past two seasons (2015-16), the past six seasons (2011-16) and “all-time”—the past 22 seasons (since 1995, when Box-Toppers tracking began). Also shown are the top active players by position in career Box-Toppers points (Active career). Links to posts showing the top five or top 10 players at each position over several time frames are also included.

First basemen Team BTP Time frame Second basemen Team BTP
Miguel Cabrera Tigers 12.0 2016 Jose Altuve Astros 12.5
Chris Davis Orioles 18.5 2015-16 Jose Altuve Astros 19.5
Miguel Cabrera Tigers 65.3 2011-16 Robinson Cano Mariners 43.5
Albert Pujols Angels 182.3 1995-2016 Jeff Kent Retired 109.7
Albert Pujols Angels 182.3 Active career Robinson Cano Mariners 75.4
Details, top 5 lists: Top 1B by time frame
Details, top 5 lists: Top 2B by time frame
Shortstops Team BTP Time frame Third basemen Team BTP
Manny Machado Orioles 12.7 2016 Manny Machado Orioles 12.7
Manny Machado Orioles 20.2 2015-16 Adrian Beltre Rangers 22.0
Troy Tulowitzki Blue Jays 39.1 2011-16 Adrian Beltre Rangers 47.9
Miguel Tejada Retired 102.3 1995-2016 Alex Rodriguez Released 187.0
Troy Tulowitzki Blue Jays 59.8 Active career * Alex Rodriguez Released 187.0
Details, top 5 lists: Top SS by time frame
 Details, top 5 lists: Top 3B by time frame
Catchers Team BTP Time frame Outfielders Team BTP
Matt Wieters Orioles 11.0 2016 Mike Trout Angels 12.5
Russell Martin Blue Jays 15.5 2015-16 Mike Trout Angels 24.5
Brian McCann Yankees 35.4 2011-16 Mike Trout Angels 49.0
Mike Piazza Retired 95.7 1995-2016 Manny Ramirez Retired 167.2
Brian McCann Yankees 58.4 Active career Carlos Beltran Rangers 104.9
Details, top 5 lists: Top CA by time frame
Details, top 10 lists: Top OF by time frame
Designated hitters Team BTP Time frame Starting pitchers Team BTP
Kendrys Morales Royals 8.5 2016 Max Scherzer Nationals 25.7
Edwin Encarnacion Blue Jays 18.4 2015-16 Clayton Kershaw Dodgers 50.1
Edwin Encarnacion Blue Jays 46.6 2011-16 Clayton Kershaw Dodgers 150.2
Albert Pujols Angels 182.3 1995-2016 Randy Johnson Retired 278.8
Albert Pujols Angels 182.3 Active career CC Sabathia Yankees 185.0
Details, top 5 lists: Top DH by time frame
Details, top 10 lists: Top P by time frame
Closing pitchers Team BTP Time frame Overall Team BTP
Alex Colome Rays 9.0 2016 Max Scherzer Nationals 25.7
Familia Jeurys Mets 16.0 2015-16 Clayton Kershaw Dodgers 50.1
Craig Kimbrel Red Sox 57.7 2011-16 Clayton Kershaw Dodgers 150.2
Trevor Hoffman Retired 129.4 1995-2016 Randy Johnson Retired 278.8
Francisco Rodriguez Tigers 63.4 Active career * Alex Rodriguez Released 187.0
Details, top 5 lists: Top CP by time frame
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* Alex Rodriguez, 41, was released by the Yankees in August 2016, but has not officially retired. The second-ranking active third baseman in Box-Toppers points is Adrian Beltre of the Rangers (111.3). The highest-ranking active player in overall points (if Rodriguez is not considered active) is CC Sabathia of the Yankees (185.0).
Active players are shown on the team with whom they finished the 2016 season.

A look at Box-Toppers points leaders by position over several time frames

Here are Box-Toppers points leaders at each position over a variety of time frames.

For example, the all-time leader, Randy Johnson leads with 278.8 career Box-Toppers points (earned since 1995, when Box-Toppers tracking began). Johnson also leads in Box-Toppers points among all pitchers since 1995.

The chart above shows the top player at each position over several time frames—over the past season (2016), the past two seasons (2015-16), the past six seasons (2011-16) and “all-time”—the past 22 seasons (since 1995, when Box-Toppers tracking began). Also shown are the top active players by position in career Box-Toppers points (Active career). Links to posts showing the top five or top 10 players at each position over several time frames are also included.

Here is a brief summary of the leaders by position. More detailed information on each position (including top five or 10 rankings by time frame) can be found by clicking on the position links:

  • First base: Albert Pujols leads all-time, Miguel Cabrera leads past season and past six seasons.
  • Second base: Jeff Kent leads all-time, Jose Altuve leads past season.
  • Shortstop: Miguel Tejada leads all-time over Derek Jeter.
  • Third base: Alex Rodriguez leads all-time, Manny Machado and Adrian Beltre lead in recent seasons.
  • Catcher: Mike Piazza leads all-time, Brian McCann leads active catchers in career points.
  • Outfield: Manny Ramirez leads all-time, Carlos Beltran leads active outfielders in career points, Mike Trout leads in recent seasons.
  • Designated hitter: Albert Pujols leads all-time, Kendrys Morales and Edwin Encarnacion lead in recent seasons.
  • Pitcher: Randy Johnson leads all-time, CC Sabathia and Clayton Kershaw lead active pitchers in career points.
  • Closing pitcher: Trevor Hoffman leads all-time over all-time saves leader Mariano Rivera.

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