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2016 AL East Rankings by Position: Third Base

By Nate Wardle

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Oct 6, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley (right) bare hands the ground ball by Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis (not pictured) and throws to first base for the out as Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (left) runs the bases during the third inning in the American League Wild Card playoff baseball game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley (right) bare hands the ground ball by Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis (not pictured) and throws to first base for the out as Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (left) runs the bases during the third inning in the American League Wild Card playoff baseball game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

5. New York Yankees – Chase Headley, Alex Rodriguez, Rob Refsnyder

How is Headley behind Sandoval? Because his season in 2015 was close to his career average, and he has been worse in New York than he was in San Diego. Headley hit .259/.324/.369 with 11 HRs, 29 2Bs, 62 RBIs, and 74 runs. He also committed 23 errors at third base, the most of anyone at the position in the AL. His dWAR was -0.4, only the second time in his career it was a negative number.

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He did play 155 games at third base, so the Yankees do not have to worry about durability issues from Headley. Which is a good thing, because Alex Rodriguez probably can’t play the field anymore, considering his age and injury issues.

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