MLB Power Rankings: Where All 30 MLB Lineups Rank at the One-Quarter Mark

We have reached the one-quarter mark on the 2013 MLB season, and it has been a season largely dominated by starting pitching to this point.

That said, there have been a number of players, and teams for that matter, putting up impressive offensive showings here in the early going.

As one would expect, American League lineups tend to generate more runs thanks to the presence of the DH. The gap isn't all that significant, though, as NL teams have averaged 4.08 runs per game in 2013, while AL teams have averaged 4.43 runs per game.

So as we pass the quarter pole on what has already been an exciting season, here is an updated look at where all 30 MLB lineups current rank.

*All stats courtesy of MLB.com and current as of May 13.

30. Miami Marlins

Overview: (.223 BA, 2.8 RPG)

After gutting their roster in the offseason, the Marlins entered the season with little in the way of offensive firepower, as Giancarlo Stanton was expected to be the lone bright spot. However, he's hit just .227 with three home runs and nine RBI and is currently on the DL.

Prospects Marcell Ozuna (.326 BA, .867 OPS) and Derek Dietrich (.364 BA, 1.091 OPS) have made an impact in limited action and should continue to see time. However, with just 108 runs scored and a .223 average, they rank dead last in both categories.

Starting Lineup

1. LF Juan Pierre
2. SS Adeiny Hechavarria
3. 3B Placido Polanco
4. CF Justin Ruggiano
5. 1B Greg Dobbs
6. RF Marcell Ozuna
7. 2B Derek Dietrich
8. C Rob Brantly
9. Pitcher

Bench

C Miguel Olivo
IF Nick Green
OF Chris Coghlan
OF Matt Diaz 

29. Chicago White Sox

Overview: (.229 BA, 3.4 RPG)

After over-performing last season, the White Sox have come back to earth this year and have struggled up and down the lineup, ranking second-to-last in batting average and runs scored.

Alex Rios (.847 OPS, 8 HR, 20 RBI) has been far and away the team's best hitter, and new addition Conor Gillaspie (.776 OPS) has been a pleasant surprise at third base. However, sluggers Adam Dunn (.133 BA, .535 OPS) and Paul Konerko (.214 BA, .623 OPS) have failed to deliver as run producers.

Starting Lineup

1. CF Alejandro De Aza
2. 2B Jeff Keppinger
3. RF Alex Rios
4. DH Adam Dunn
5. 1B Paul Konerko
6. 3B Conor Gillaspie
7. LF Dayan Viciedo
8. SS Alexei Ramirez
9. C Tyler Flowers

Bench

C Hector Gimenez
IF Tyler Greene
OF Casper Wells
OF Dewayne Wise 

28. Houston Astros

Overview: (.247 BA, 4.0 RPG)

Second baseman Jose Altuve (.333 BA, .816 OPS) continues to rank as one of the best young hitters in the game, and he's far and away the best hitter in the team's lineup.

Newcomer Chris Carter has also been a plus, providing some much-needed pop and leading the team with nine home runs and 22 RBI. However, he's hitting just .221 and has struck out 57 times in 131 at-bats, and the team as a whole has whiffed an MLB-high 389 times versus just 101 walks.

Starting Lineup

1. CF Robbie Grossman
2. SS Ronny Cedeno
3. RF Jimmy Paredes
4. C Jason Castro
5. LF J.D. Martinez
6. 1B Carlos Pena
7. DH Chris Carter
8. 3B Matt Dominguez
9. 2B Marwin Gonzalez

Bench

C Carlos Corporan
IF Jacob Elmore
OF Brandon Barnes
OF Trevor Crowe

27. Seattle Mariners

Overview: (.235 BA, 3.6 RPG)

After finishing dead last in the American League in runs scored in each of the past three seasons, the Mariners made a number of additions to their lineup this offseason in hopes avoiding that dubious distinction once again.

Michael Morse (9 HR, 15 RBI) has added some pop, but he's batting just .230 and Kendrys Morales (.767 OPS, 17 RBI) has been nothing to write home about. They're better, and should avoid being the lowest-scoring offense, but they are batting .215 with runners in scoring position (second-worst in the AL), and that isn't helping their cause.

Starting Lineup

1. CF Michael Saunders
2. 3B Kyle Seager
3. DH Kendrys Morales
4. RF Michael Morse
5. 1B Justin Smoak
6. LF Raul Ibanez
7. C Jesus Montero
8. 2B Dustin Ackley
9. SS Brendan Ryan

Bench

C Kelly Shoppach
IF Robert Andino
OF Jason Bay
OF Endy Chavez

26. Washington Nationals

Overview: (.232 BA, 3.6 RPG)

Viewed as perhaps the most complete team in all of baseball entering the season, the Nationals have not performed nearly as well as expected to this point. 

Bryce Harper (1.022 OPS, 10 HR) has been great, but he is one of the just four regulars hitting over .250 to this point. Adam LaRoche (.210 BA, .602 OPS) and Danny Espinosa (.181 BA, .549 OPS) have been notably bad.

Starting Lineup

1. CF Denard Span
2. LF Roger Bernadina
3. RF Bryce Harper
4. 3B Ryan Zimmerman
5. 1B Adam LaRoche
6. SS Ian Desmond
7. 2B Danny Espinosa
8. C Kurt Suzuki
9. Pitcher

Bench

C Wilson Ramos
1B/3B Chad Tracy
1B/OF Tyler Moore
IF/OF Steve Lombardozzi
OF Eury Perez 

25. Chicago Cubs

Overview: (.249 BA, 3.9 RPG)

The Cubs have improved of late, but their offense has been inconsistent to say the least, and an MLB-worst .204 average with runners in scoring position has to be improved.

Anthony Rizzo (.875 OPS, 9 HR, 28 RBI) has turned things on after a slow start and looks like a legitimate star. Unheralded guys like Nate Schierholtz (.881 OPS) and Welington Castillo (.290 BA) have been solid as well.

On the other hand, second baseman Darwin Barney has provided virtually nothing at the plate.

Starting Lineup

1. CF David DeJesus
2. SS Starlin Castro
3. 1B Anthony Rizzo
4. LF Alfonso Soriano
5. RF Nate Schierholtz
6. 3B Luis Valbuena
7. C Welington Castillo
8. 2B Darwin Barney
9. Pitcher

Bench

C Dioner Navarro
IF Cody Ransom
OF Julio Borbon
OF Scott Hairston
OF Ryan Sweeney 

24. San Diego Padres

Overview: (.238 BA, 3.9 RPG)

The Padres offense has once again been led by third baseman Chase Headley (.901 OPS), but once again, he has had little in the way of a supporting case.

Yonder Alonso leads the team with 23 RBI, and Chris Denorfia has emerged as an everyday starter with a .283 average and 17 runs. As a whole, however, the Padres lineup is still greatly lacking in firepower from top to bottom.

Starting Lineup

1. SS Everth Cabrera
2. CF Will Venable
3. 3B Chase Headley
4. LF Carlos Quentin
5. 1B Yonder Alonso
6. 2B Jedd Gyorko
7. RF Chris Denorfia
8. C Nick Hundley
9. Pitcher

Bench

C John Baker
1B/OF Kyle Blanks
1B/OF Mark Kotsay
IF/OF Alexi Amarista
IF/OF Jesus Guzman

23. Philadelphia Phillies

Overview: (.244 BA, 3.5 RPG)

While Chase Utley (.858 OPS, 24 RBI) and Ryan Howard (.734 OPS, 22 RBI) are both healthy and performing, the Phillies lineup really been a mess this season.

Newcomer Ben Revere (.237 BA) has not been the table-setter the team hoped he would, and outside of the aforementioned duo, only Domonic Brown (6 HR, 18 RBI) has more than 15 RBI. The Phillies are in that awkward phase between contention and rebuilding right now, and their lineup shows it.

Starting Lineup

1. SS Jimmy Rollins
2. 2B Chase Utley
3. 3B Michael Young
4. 1B Ryan Howard
5. RF Delmon Young
6. LF Domonic Brown
7. C Carlos Ruiz
8. CF Ben Revere
9. Pitcher

Bench

C Erik Kratz
IF Kevin Frandsen
IF/OF Freddy Galvis
OF John Mayberry
OF/1B Laynce Nix

22. Toronto Blue Jays

Overview: (.237 BA, 3.9 RPG)

So far, the Blue Jays' new-look roster has been nothing short of a disaster, as they're currently 15-24 and a distant fifth in the AL East.

Jose Reyes (.395 BA, .991 OPS) was the only hitter putting up plus numbers, but an ankle injury will keep him shelved for some time. Jose Bautista (.904 OPS, 20 RBI) and Edwin Encarnacion (11 HR, 27 RBI) are finally getting going, but the Blue Jays need more than that to turn things around.

Starting Lineup

1. LF Melky Cabrera
2. RF Jose Bautista
3. 1B Edwin Encarnacion
4. C J.P. Arencibia
5. DH Adam Lind
6. 3B Brett Lawrie
7. CF Colby Rasmus
8. 2B Emilio Bonifacio
9. SS Munenori Kawasaki

Bench

C Henry Blanco
IF Maicer Izturis
IF/OF Mark DeRosa 

21. New York Mets

Overview: (.228 BA, 4.4 RPG)

The Mets have gotten good production from David Wright (.929 OPS, 24 RBI), Lucas Duda (.872 OPS, 8 HR) and John Buck (10 HR, 29 RBI), but the rest of the lineup has been rough.

First baseman Ike Davis has been particularly bad, hitting just .175 and failing to build off of a strong second half to what was a 32-HR campaign last year. It looks as though the Mets are in for a long season, but at least watching Matt Harvey pitch will be fun.

Starting Lineup

1. RF Mike Baxter
2. 2B Daniel Murphy
3. 3B David Wright
4. 1B Ike Davis
5. LF Lucas Duda
6. C John Buck
7. CF Jordany Valdespin
8. SS Ruben Tejada 
9. Pitcher

Bench

C Anthony Recker
IF/OF Justin Turner
IF/OF Jordany Valdespin
OF Marlon Byrd
OF Juan Lagares 

20. Los Angeles Angels

Overview (.253 BA, 4.1 RPG)

On paper, few teams can rival the Angels' talent level, and their offensive trio of Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton was expected to rank as one of the best in baseball, and perhaps of all-time.

Instead, Hamilton (.212 BA, 11 RBI) has stumbled out of the gates, and Pujols (.234 BA) has again gotten off to a slow start as well. Trout has been solid after a slow start, and Mark Trumbo (.839 OPS, 9 HR, 27 RBI) has picked up some of the run production slack, but it hasn't been nearly enough for a disappointing Angels team.

Starting Lineup

1. SS Erick Aybar
2. CF Mike Trout 
3. 1B Albert Pujols
4. DH Mark Trumbo
5. RF Josh Hamilton
6. 2B Howie Kendrick
7. 3B Alberto Callaspo
8. C Chris Iannetta
9. LF J.B. Shuck 

Bench

C Hank Conger
3B/OF Luis Jimenez
IF Brendan Harris 

19. Pittsburgh Pirates

Overview: (.246 BA, 4.1 RPG)

Last season, Andrew McCutchen almost single-handedly carried the Pirates offense during the first half while the team remained in the thick of things in the NL Central.

This year, the production has been much more balanced, but the team still ranks in the bottom third among NL offenses. Starling Marte (.320 BA, .883 OPS) has been great in his first full season, and Garrett Jones (.863 OPS, 21 RBI) continues to put up numbers. Pedro Alvarez (.198 BA) has struggled to make consistent contact once again, however.

Starting Lineup

1. LF Starling Marte
2. RF Travis Snider
3. CF Andrew McCutchen
4. 1B Garrett Jones
5. 2B Neil Walker
6. C Russell Martin
7. 3B Pedro Alvarez
8. SS Clint Barmes
9. Pitcher

Bench

C Michael McKenry
1B Gaby Sanchez
IF John McDonald
IF/OF Brandon Inge
OF Jose Tabata 

18. Los Angeles Dodgers

Overview: (.263 BA, 3.5 RPG)

Though they have a .708 OPS as a team, good for a respectable ninth in the National League, the Dodgers have struggled to consistently score runs through a very disappointing start.

There has been no clear hole in the lineup, as every regular is hitting over .250 and they're batting .263 as a team. However, they've hit just 26 home runs on the season, and only Adrian Gonzalez (.350 BA, 26 RBI) has driven in over 15 runs.

Starting Lineup

1. LF Carl Crawford
2. SS Dee Gordon
3. 1B Adrian Gonzalez
4. CF Matt Kemp
5. RF Andre Ethier
6. C A.J. Ellis
7. 2B Skip Schumaker
8. 3B Nick Punto
9. Pitcher

Bench

C Tim Federowicz
C Ramon Hernandez
1B/OF Scott Van Slyke
IF Luis Cruz
IF Juan Uribe 

17. Arizona Diamondbacks

Overview: (.250 BA, 4.2 RPG)

It was a busy offseason for the Diamondbacks, as they dealt a pair of key contributors in Justin Upton and Chris Young and added Martin Prado, Didi Gregorius and a number of bench pieces.

The lineup has struggled with injuries, but the talent is there for them to rank as a plus group. Paul Goldschmidt (.312 BA, 10 HR, 31 RBI) is quickly climbing the ranks of the game's top first basemen, while last year's cleanup hitter, catcher Miguel Montero, is hitting just .197 and has been dropped to eighth in the lineup.

Starting Lineup

1. CF Gerardo Parra
2. SS Didi Gregorius
3. 1B Paul Goldschmidt
4. 3B Eric Chavez
5. RF Cody Ross
6. LF Jason Kubel
7. 2B Martin Prado
8. C Miguel Montero
9. Pitcher

Bench

C Wil Nieves
1B/OF Eric Hinske
IF Cliff Pennington
IF Josh Wilson
OF A.J. Pollock 

16. Atlanta Braves

Overview: (.243 BA, 4.4 RPG)

There's a wealth of young talent in the Braves lineup, but the team as a whole has to do a better job putting the bat on the ball, as it's struck out 351 times on the year or a little under 28 percent of its at-bats.

Justin Upton (1.040 OPS, 13 HR) has been a force, and Chris Johnson (.324 BA, .840 OPS) has helped ease the loss of Chipper Jones at the hot corner. However, outfielders Jason Heyward (.121 BA) and B.J. Upton (.151 BA) have to start pulling their weight.

Starting Lineup

1. RF Jordan Schafer
2. SS Andrelton Simmons
3. C Brian McCann
4. LF Justin Upton
5. 1B Freddie Freeman
6. 2B Dan Uggla
7. CF B.J. Upton
8. 3B Juan Francisco
9. Pitcher

Bench

C/1B/OF Evan Gattis
C Gerald Laird
3B/1B Chris Johnson
IF Ramiro Pena
OF Reed Johnson 

15. New York Yankees

Overview: (.253 BA, 4.3 RPG)

No one expected much out of the Yankees when they opened the season with Derek Jeter, Curtis Granderson, Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira all on the disabled list.

However, Robinson Cano (.895 OPS, 10 HR) has continued to play like a superstar, and an unlikely veteran trio has stepped up huge. Vernon Wells (.875 OPS, 22 RBI), Lyle Overbay (.772 OPS, 22 RBI) and Travis Hafner (.893 OPS, 18 RBI) have all exceeded what anyone could have hoped for out of them.

Starting Lineup

1. CF Brett Gardner
2. 2B Robinson Cano
3. DH Vernon Wells
4. LF Curtis Granderson
5. 1B Lyle Overbay
6. SS Jayson Nix
7. RF Ichiro Suzuki
8. 3B Chris Nelson
9. C Chris Stewart

Bench

C Austin Romine
DH Travis Hafner
IF Alberto Gonzalez
OF Ben Francisco

14. Kansas City Royals

Overview: (.267 BA, 4.4 RPG)

Though their .267 batting average as a team is good for fourth in all of baseball, the Royals have not been able to turn that into consistent run production yet.

Alex Gordon (.862 OPS, 28 RBI) has been great, and a healthy Lorenzo Cain (.826 OPS, 19 RBI) has given the team a major production boost in center field. However, Mike Moustakas (.200 BA, .625 OPS) has been a major disappointment and second base remains a question mark.

Starting Lineup

1. SS Alcides Escobar
2. CF Lorenzo Cain
3. LF Alex Gordon
4. DH Billy Butler
5. 1B Eric Hosmer
6. C Salvador Perez
7. 3B Mike Moustakas
8. RF Jeff Francoeur
9. 2B Elliot Johnson

Bench

C George Kottaras
2B Chris Getz
IF Miguel Tejada
OF Jarrod Dyson 

13. Milwaukee Brewers

Overview: (.263 BA, 4.4 RPG)

The highest-scoring offense in the National League last season, the Brewers have had to deal with injuries to two of their main hitters with Corey Hart and Aramis Ramirez both missing significant time this season.

Despite the absence of their protection, Ryan Braun (.974 OPS, 26 RBI) continues to put up numbers. It's been the unheralded trio of Carlos Gomez (.367 BA, 1.042 OPS), Jean Segura (.368 BA, 1.000 OPS) and Yuniesky Betancourt (8 HR, 24 RBI), though, that has kept the Brewers offense afloat.

Starting Lineup

1. RF Norichika Aoki
2. SS Jean Segura
3. LF Ryan Braun
4. 3B Aramis Ramirez
5. C Jonathan Lucroy
6. CF Carlos Gomez
7. 2B Rickie Weeks
8. 1B Yuniesky Betancourt
9. Pitcher

Bench

C/1B/OF Blake Lalli
C/1B Martin Maldonado
IF Jeff Bianchi
IF Alex Gonzalez
OF Logan Schafer 

12. Minnesota Twins

Overview: (.251 BA, 4.7 RPG)

Pitching continues to be a thorn in the Twins' side, as their offense once again ranks in the upper half in the American League, but it has been held back by the team's sub-par staff.

Joe Mauer (.343 BA, .927 OPS) continues to do what's come to be expected, and Justin Morneau (.296 BA, 28 RBI) is hitting well in a contract year. Even guys who are struggling like Josh Willingham (.202 BA) and Ryan Doumit (.215 BA) have each driven in a respectable 16 runs.

Starting Lineup

1. 2B Brian Dozier
2. C Joe Mauer
3. LF Josh Willingham
4. 1B Justin Morneau
5. 3B Trevor Plouffe
6. DH Ryan Doumit
7. RF Oswaldo Arcia
8. CF Aaron Hicks
9. SS Pedro Florimon Jr.

Bench

1B/OF Chris Parmelee
IF Jamey Carroll
IF Eduardo Escobar
OF Wilkin Ramirez 

11. Texas Rangers

Overview: (.268 BA, 4.5 RPG)

For the past several years, the Rangers have been one of the most feared lineups in all of baseball, but a number of offseason losses has bumped them down a notch. However, thanks to one of the top pitching staffs in the American League (3.45 ERA), they remain a contender.

Eight players have at least 11 RBI, and the center field platoon of Leonys Martin and Craig Gentry have combined for 12. Ian Kinsler (.911 OPS, 7 HR, 20 RBI) has stepped up as the team's most consistent run producer, while Adrian Beltre (8 HR, 23 RBI) has started to pick things up of late.

Starting Lineup

1. 2B Ian Kinsler
2. SS Elvis Andrus
3. DH Lance Berkman
4. 3B Adrian Beltre
5. RF Nelson Cruz
6. 1B Mitch Moreland
7. C Geovany Soto
8. LF David Murphy
9. CF Leonys Martin

Bench

C Robinson Chirinos
IF/OF Jeff Baker
IF/OF Leury Garcia
OF Craig Gentry 

10. Tampa Bay Rays

Overview: (.256 BA, 4.7 RPG)

The Rays made a handful of under-the-radar additions to their lineup in the offseason, and as a result, their offense has been substantially improved.

No pickup has been better than James Loney, who signed a one-year, $2 million deal and is currently leading the AL in hitting with a .376 average. Kelly Johnson (.832 OPS, 19 RBI) has been a solid pickup as well, while Evan Longoria (.333 BA, 1.012 OPS) could be in for a monster season if he stays healthy.

Starting Lineup

1. CF Desmond Jennings
2. LF Matt Joyce
3. 2B Ben Zobrist
4. 3B Evan Longoria
5. 1B James Loney
6. SS Yunel Escobar
7. DH Luke Scott
8. C Jose Molina
9. RF Sam Fuld

Bench

C Jose Lobaton
IF Sean Rodriguez
IF/OF Kelly Johnson
IF/OF Ryan Roberts 

9. Oakland Athletics

Overview: (.242 BA, 4.8 RPG)

The A's continue to shuffle their lineup like few teams in baseball can, as 13 different players have seen at least 40 at-bats so far this season.

Newcomer Jed Lowrie (.301 BA, 18 RBI) has brought some welcome production to the shortstop position, while third baseman Josh Donaldson (5 HR, 25 RBI) has proven that last year was no fluke. Veterans Coco Crisp (.943 OPS, 8 SB) and Brandon Moss (6 HR, 22 RBI) have been solid as well, while Josh Reddick (.152 BA, 1 HR) has struggled mightily.

Starting Lineup

1. C John Jaso
2. LF Seth Smith
3. DH Jed Lowrie
4. CF Yoenis Cespedes
5. RF Brandon Moss
6. 3B Josh Donaldson
7. 1B Daric Barton
8. SS Adam Rosales
9. 2B Eric Sogard

Bench

C/1B Luke Montz
C Derek Norris
1B Nathan Freiman
OF Michael Taylor 

8. St. Louis Cardinals

Overview: (.263 BA, 4.6 RPG)

Backed by the best pitching staff in baseball (3.03 ERA), the Cardinals haven't needed all that much on the offensive side of things, but they've been solid nonetheless.

Every regular other than the struggling David Freese (.224 BA, 4 RBI) has at least 10 RBI, and the team has gotten production from up and down the lineup. Yadier Molina (.343 BA, .846 OPS) is having another terrific year, and rookie Matt Adams (.469 BA, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 32 AB) has been a beast off the bench.

Starting Lineup

1. 2B Matt Carpenter
2. RF Carlos Beltran
3. LF Matt Holliday
4. 1B Allen Craig
5. C Yadier Molina
6. CF Jon Jay
7. 3B David Freese
8. SS Pete Kozma
9. Pitcher

Bench

C Tony Cruz
1B Matt Adams
IF Daniel Descalso
IF/OF Ty Wigginton
OF Shane Robinson 

7. San Francisco Giants

Overview: (.266 BA, 4.6 RPG)

If you had told me the Giants would have the eighth-best offense in the league through their first 38 games, I would have guessed they'd have far and away the best record in baseball. However, their pitching has not been as sharp as usual, though they remain a top team.

The trio of Buster Posey (.920 OPS, 24 RBI), Pablo Sandoval (.845 OPS, 26 RBI) and Hunter Pence (.809 OPS, 22 RBI) has once again done most of the heavy lifting, while defensive-minded shortstop Brandon Crawford (.840 OPS, 5 HR, 17 RBI) has been a huge surprise.

Starting Lineup

1. CF Angel Pagan
2. 2B Marco Scutaro
3. 3B Pablo Sandoval
4. C Buster Posey
5. RF Hunter Pence
6. 1B Brandon Belt
7. LF Gregor Blanco
8. SS Brandon Crawford
9. Pitcher

Bench

C Guillermo Quiroz
1B/OF Brett Pill
IF Joaquin Arias
IF Nick Noonan
OF Andres Torres 

6. Boston Red Sox

Overview: (.268 BA, 4.8 RPG)

The Red Sox have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the early season, as they added a number of veterans in free agency to help them do a complete 180 after their disastrous 2012 season.

Mike Napoli (7 HR, 33 RBI) has been the team's most productive hitter, and David Ortiz (.984 OPS, 17 RBI) has been great over his first 19 games after opening the season on the DL. Daniel Nava (.891 OPS, 24 RBI) has locked down the left field job, while Will Middlebrooks (.206 BA, .642 OPS) has battled through a sophomore slump.

Starting Lineup

1. CF Jacoby Ellsbury
2. RF Shane Victorino
3. 2B Dustin Pedroia
4. DH David Ortiz
5. 1B Mike Napoli
6. LF Daniel Nava
7. C Jarrod Saltalamacchia
8. 3B Will Middlebrooks
9. SS Stephen Drew

Bench

C Ryan Lavarnway
1B/OF Mike Carp
IF Pedro Ciriaco
OF Jonny Gomes 

5. Cincinnati Reds

Overview: (.248 BA, 4.7 RPG)

The fact that the Reds lineup has fallen short of expectations and still ranks in the top 10 speaks to what a solid collection of hitters the team has right now.

Joey Votto (.909 OPS, 15 RBI) and Shin-Soo Choo (.998 OPS, 17 RBI) have both been on-base machines, and Brandon Phillips (6 HR, 31 RBI) and Todd Frazier (6 HR, 25 RBI) have made the most of their RBI chances. Left field has been a hole with Ryan Ludwick hurt and the catcher position has been weak, but as a whole, they look like they have the pieces to contend.

Starting Lineup

1. CF Shin-Soo Choo
2. SS Zack Cozart
3. 1B Joey Votto
4. 2B Brandon Phillips
5. RF Jay Bruce
6. 3B Todd Frazier
7. LF Xavier Paul
8. C Ryan Hanigan
9. Pitcher

Bench

C Devin Mesoraco
3B/1B Jack Hannahan
IF Cesar Izturis
OF Donald Lutz
OF Derrick Robinson 

4. Cleveland Indians

Overview: (.264 BA, 4.8 RPG)

Expected by many to trade off their veteran pieces this past offseason and begin rebuilding, the Indians instead bought aggressively in free agency, and it has worked wonders to this point.

Mark Reynolds (.966 OPS, 11 HR, 32 RBI) has been the best free agent bargain of the year at one year, $6 million, and while he is the only player with over 17 RBI, the team has 11 players who have driven in double digits.

Catcher Carlos Santana (1.027 OPS, 7 HR) appears to finally be having the breakout season that has been predicted for the past several years.

Starting Lineup

1. CF Michael Bourn
2. 2B Jason Kipnis
3. SS Asdrubal Cabrera
4. 1B Nick Swisher
5. DH Jason Giambi
6. C Carlos Santana
7. 3B Mark Reynolds
8. LF Michael Brantley
9. RF Drew Stubbs 

Bench

C/IF Yan Gomes
IF Mike Aviles
OF Ryan Raburn 

3. Colorado Rockies

Overview: (.264 BA, 4.7 RPG)

The Rockies' hot start was perhaps the biggest shock of the early season, and while they have come back to earth a bit since, it has been no fault of their offense.

Troy Tulowitzki (8 HR, 31 RBI) is healthy and once again the game's top offensive shortstop, while Michael Cuddyer (7 HR, 23 RBI), Carlos Gonzalez (7 HR, 19 RBI), Wilin Rosario (7 HR, 19 RBI) and Dexter Fowler (8 HR, 16 RBI) have all flashed plus power. The only real hole has been Josh Rutledge (.241 BA) at second, and even he has five home runs and 11 RBI.

Starting Lineup

1. RF Eric Young Jr.
2. CF Dexter Fowler
3. LF Carlos Gonzalez
4. SS Troy Tulowitzki
5. 1B Todd Helton
6. C Wilin Rosario
7. 3B Nolan Arenado
8. 2B Josh Rutledge
9. Pitcher

Bench

C Yorvit Torrealba
C/IF Jordan Pacheco
IF Jonathan Herrera
IF/OF Reid Brignac
OF Charlie Blackmon 

2. Baltimore Orioles

Overview: (.264 BA, 5.0 RPG)

Despite a gaping hole at second base, the Orioles lineup has been phenomenal so far this season, with a number of players putting up All-Star caliber numbers.

The trio of Chris Davis (1.069 OPS, 11 HR), Manny Machado (.331 BA, 24 RBI) and Adam Jones (.321 BA, 25 RBI) have been as good as any in baseball. Matt Wieters (5 HR, 20 RBI), J.J. Hardy (6 HR, 22 RBI), Nate McLouth (.286 BA, 28 R) and Nick Markakis (.288 BA, 23 R) have all done their part as well.

Starting Lineup

1. LF Nate McLouth
2. 3B Manny Machado
3. RF Nick Markakis
4. CF Adam Jones
5. 1B Chris Davis
6. C Matt Wieters
7. SS J.J. Hardy
8. 2B Ryan Flaherty
9. DH Nolan Reimold

Bench

C Chris Snyder
1B/OF Steve Pearce
IF Alexi Casilla
IF/OF Yamaico Navarro
OF Chris Dickerson 

1. Detroit Tigers

Overview: (.284 BA, 5.4 RPG)

The Tigers' current .284 average as a team is a full 16 points higher than anyone else in baseball, and with their fantastic rotation and a bullpen that is rounding into form they look like the team to beat here in the early going.

Miguel Cabrera (.369 BA, 7 HR, 40 RBI) has been an animal once again, and Prince Fielder (9 HR, 33 RBI) has been a force as well. It goes beyond those two, though, as Torii Hunter (.333 BA), Jhonny Peralta (.326 BA) and Omar Infante (.312 BA) have all hit well. If they can get Victor Martinez (.213 BA, .582 OPS) going, watch out.

Starting Lineup

1. LF Andy Dirks
2. RF Torii Hunter
3. 3B Miguel Cabrera
4. 1B Prince Fielder
5. DH Victor Martinez
6. C Alex Avila
7. SS Jhonny Peralta
8. CF Don Kelly
9. 2B Omar Infante

Bench

C Brayan Pena
IF Ramon Santiago
IF/OF Matt Tuiasosopo
OF Avisail Garcia