Gibbs signed as a third baseman and shortstop. Second base is typically defended by the second baseman and the shortstop. He said he was going to make his second baseman, Julio Cruz, his permanent shortstop. Mattingly spent his rookie season of 1983 as a part-time first baseman and outfielder. All-Star second baseman Ian Kinsler plus cash considerations with regard to Fielder's remaining contract amount. He played infield as a second baseman for the UC Irvine Anteaters. Bobby Richardson on an infield that also featured third baseman Clete Boyer. He won a Fielding Bible Award as the best fielding first baseman in MLB. He hit in the fourth slot in the lineup behind All-Star first baseman Albert Pujols. Peete was also a star third baseman on USC's baseball team. Votto has been recognized for his defensive play as a first baseman. He became the fourth third baseman to win the award. The contract made Kinsler the highest-paid second baseman in baseball. Ruth lined a single past third baseman Les Bell. Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt was named as the World Series MVP.