Presenting SI.com's All-MLB Team for the 2015 season
We're in a peak era for baseball talent, with Hall of Fame-caliber players at the top of their game at just about every position on the field. There's also depth in greatness at many spots, especially on the mound. Picking the best of the best is an exercise in teasing out gradations of excellence, most notably in spots, like first base, where a changing of the guard is happening. Now, with the 2015 season starting on Sunday, we present SI.com's third annual All-MLB team: this year's top players across the diamond.
• Check out SI's team previews and rankings ahead of the 2015 season
. Catcher
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. First Base
Honorable mention: Paul Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks
. Second Base
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. Third Base
Adrian Beltre, Rangers
Honorable mention: Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays
. Shortstop
• JAFFE: These five managers are on the hot seat for 2015
. Leftfield
Honorable mention: Christian Yelich, Marlins
. Centerfield
• CORCORAN: Can these 2014 breakouts keep it up for this season?
. Rightfield
Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins
Honorable mention: Jason Heyward, Cardinals
. Designated Hitter
• WATCH: Rising Stars: Is Pirates' Cole ready to be MLB's next young ace?
. Bench Weapon
Jarrod Dyson, Royals
Honorable Mention: Enrique Hernandez, Dodgers
. Lefthanded Starter
Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
• WATCH: Rising Stars: Dee Gordon on cusp of greatness in Miami
. Righthanded Starter
Felix Hernandez, Mariners
Honorable Mention: Johnny Cueto, Reds
. Lefthanded Closer
Aroldis Chapman, Reds
Honorable Mention: Sean Doolittle, Athletics
. Righthanded Closer
Craig Kimbrel, Braves
Honorable Mention: Greg Holland, Royals
. Setup Man
Wade Davis, Royals
Honorable Mention: Tyler Clippard, A's
. Manager
Joe Maddon, Cubs
Honorable Mention: Buck Showalter, Orioles
