| Writers no longer take note of the assists credited to a shortstop or second baseman. |
| He's the top power-hitting first baseman in the minors and the only legitimate 50-home-run threat on this list. |
| He mostly was a second baseman in the minors but has become solid at shortstop and third base. |
| The book states that on September 14, 1923, Red Sox first baseman George Burns turned an unassisted triple play on a line drive. |
| The two glaring needs are a leadoff hitter with speed who can play center and a third baseman who can make contact and drive in runs. |
| A first baseman in the minors, Sexson progressed quickly through the Indians' minor league system. |
