Keller compiled an AL-best .922 OPS in 1943, then missed most of the next two seasons while serving in the United States Merchant Marines. Teams: Tampa Bay Rays (2006-14), Oakland Athletics (2015), Kansas City Royals (2015), Chicago Cubs (2016-19), Positions: Second base, shortstop, outfield. 3. Ben Zobrist also spent time at shortstop and right field in his career. If not for a relatively short shelf life, he might have more than one All-Star Game and two Gold Gloves on his resume. ABOUT MISSOURI. Honus Wagner is known as one of the greatest players of all time, but unfortunately he played in an era before advanced defensive statistics. (2:29). Today we turn our attention to left fielders. Baseball's Best @ 150, The Book That Counts Down the Best Players, Pitchers, And Fielders in Baseball History at the 150th Anniversary of the Major Leagues (1871-2020). Not only as an outfielder, mind you, but at any position. -- Kahrl, Teams Philadelphia A's (1908-09), Cleveland Naps ('10-14), Cleveland Indians ('15), Chicago White Sox ('15-20), Career stats This is, quite simply, an amazing list of power, defensive prowess, great arms, speed and high averages. Yaz excelled at playing balls off of Fenways Green Monster and for his efforts has had his #8 retired by the Boston Red Sox. -- Kahrl, Teams 5) Dave Kingman. His 5 All-Star appearances may not be as spectacular as other members of the list, but he led the league assists as a first baseman 5 times, fielding percentage twice, and putouts four times. His defensive skills earned him the nickname The Wizard of Oz. During his 19 year career he appeared in 15 All-Star Games and earned 13 Gold Glove Awards. The talented footballer was voted UEFA Men's Player of the Year. Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers. But with the Rays' best defensive alignment being Arozarena in left, Kevin Kiermaier in center field, and Margot in right field, Meadows figures to see a lot more at-bats as the designated hitter. Raines Sr. belongs in the Hall of Fame. The adequate fielding was a bonus. The only 3 left fielders with 4 or more Gold Gloves are Barry Bonds (8), Alex Gordon (7, so far), and Yastrzemski (7). "Campy" had no weaknesses other than the assorted hurts that went with the position. Dude, the underappreciated superstar once gunned down a baserunner in three consecutive innings. Matthews, too, was primarily a good hitter. The year after, he hit 40 homers with 120 RBIs, leading the NL. Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) is another modern metric that considers multiple factors to determine how many runs the player saved through his direct defensive contributions. When "Little Louie" led the new wave of Hispanic players in the bigs, the position went from 33 1/3 to 78 rpm in terms of athleticism and entertainment value. More so than any position I've reviewed so far, the right fielders are affected by the 1970 timeline cutoff. Rodriguez led catchers in caught stealing percentage for eight consecutive seasons and is the career leader in total zone runs among catchers. Ed Delahanty Delahanty was one of the first great hitters in the game's history. He was the ultimate glue guy, a personal favorite of manager Casey Stengel for good reason. Is there a more fundamentally correct baseball player out there? -- Caple, Teams Statistic Description: Defensive Wins Above Replacement for position players A defensive measure of wins above replacement, but given only the defensive stats of the player and his position adjustment. He was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983 as a first ballot member. NAME. He made up for a relatively weak throwing arm with a very quick release and a patented spin move down the left field line to hold runners to a single. -- Caple, "Manny being Manny" wasn't merely the clownish contemporary riff on a Ruthian theme, his raw stats also wouldn't look out of place among the greats in whites-only era between the wars, even acknowledging his late-career suspensions for PEDs. His #33 is retired by the Pittsburgh Pirates and he was honored as part of the first class inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. Truth is, few ever played the field with more flair and confidence. "Motormouth" played so shallow in the field, he could almost shake hands with the second-base umpire. -- Caple, When you look at combined value metrics like WAR or Jay Jaffe's JAWS, it might surprise you to find that after LF's all-time trinity of Williams, Bonds and Henderson, Yaz is the guy who doesn't quite rise to their level, but is far better than everyone else on this list. Join the discussion by using the #MLBRank hashtag, and follow along @BBTN and on Facebook. Cincinnati Reds (1963-78, '84-86), Philadelphia Phillies ('79-83), Montreal Expos ('84). Ichiro Suzuki Ichiro was the 2001 MVP, an All-Star 10 times, a Gold Glove winner 10 times, the winner of three Silver Slugger awards, and a batting title winner twice. The top 100 will roll out next week. After winning the National League MVP in 2018 and finishing runner-up in 2019, Yelich slashed just . He led all pitchers in assists in eleven seasons, range factor among pitchers fourteen times, and had three seasons in which he did not commit an error. Frank White also is 10th in double plays turned. He was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979 as a first ballot member. For true seamheads, this was absolutely rotten news. Carl Yastrzemskiplayed three different positions for the Boston Red Sox during his 22-year career. Honorable Mention: Rickey Henderson (29.7 fWAR) and Bobby Murcer (27.1 fWAR) The Yankees have a rich history of impactful center fielders. No argument here. Teams: Los Angeles-California Angeles (1964-69), Chicago White Sox (6970) Kansas City Royals (1971-72). Brock was at his best in October, hitting .391 -- second only to Pepper Martin (.418) in franchise history -- with 34 hits in 21 World Series games. Twins top 5 >, White Sox: Minnie Minoso (1951-57, '60-61, '64, '76, '80), Key fact: First black player in franchise history, Minoso debuted for the White Sox on May 1, 1951, hitting a home run on the first pitch he saw against the Yankees, and was a beloved staple of the organization long after he retired. Ashburn has remained one of the best Phillies center fielders of all time and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1995. Indians top 5 >. Montreal Expos (1979-90, 2001), Chicago White Sox ('91-95), New York Yankees ('96-98), Oakland A's ('99), Baltimore Orioles ('01), Florida Marlins ('02), Honors He also won the 1986 NL batting title, earned a Silver Slugger Award that year and was named to seven consecutive All-Star teams. The sixtime All-Star was a two time batting champ, but his fielding statistics were truly special. In 1983 he left to play for San Diego and made two All-Star games as a Padre and led San Diego to their first ever pennant in 1984. William Felton Russell (February 12, 1934 - July 31, 2022) was an American professional basketball player who played as a center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. Having helped lead the Rangers to three division titles in four years (1996-99) with a .315/.398/.502 batting line and 80 home runs, Greer gets the edge. "The Glove" is the MLB career leader in Total Zone Runs and double plays at the position and it would take a search party to find the next in line. That leaves half or just under half from his long peak (seven best seasons), short peak (three best seasons), and prime (five best consecutive seasons). He played more games in his career than anyone else by more than an entire season. Moore was a four-time All-Star who lost three seasons at the peak of his career to serve in World War II. Left field is located down the third baseline when viewing the field from home plate. Teams: Atlanta Braves (1996-2007), Los Angeles Dodgers (2008), Texas Rangers (2009), Chicago White Sox (2010), New York Yankees (2011-12). No first baseman won more Gold Gloves (11) in his career. Oakland A's (1979-84, '89-93, '94-95, '98), New York Yankees ('85-89), Toronto Blue Jays ('93), San Diego Padres ('96-97, '01), Anaheim Angels ('97), New York Mets ('99-2000), Seattle Mariners ('00), Boston Red Sox ('02), Los Angeles Dodgers ('03), Honors In 1982 when he was the second oldest player in the Major Leagues, he won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals. Worthy of this list as well as the Hall of Fame. RANK. These rankings are for fun and debate purposes only, and fans were able to participate in Twitter polls to vote for their favorites. 297/.355/.536 with 21 home runs, 69 RBIs, 30 walks, .892 OPS, 137 OPS+, three defensive runs saved, zero outs above average and a 3.0 fWAR. 5. What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? Baseball Best MLB Defensive Players of All Time By Paul Ladewski, updated on December 5, 2022 Old-Time Baseball Photos / Facebook TTO has done more to hurt defense than Daniel Murphy ever could on his worst day. In baseballs rich history there have been many players that have excelled in the defensive aspects of the game. Their consistency over baseballs grueling calendar has allowed them to be included among the greatest defensive players of all time. He batted .336/.458/.677 with 46 home runs and 123 RBIs to earn the first of five NL MVP Awards in San Francisco. -- Lauber, The numbers defy sense. Kante is a winner / Sebastian Frej/MB Media/GettyImages. 344 views, 3 likes, 0 loves, 1 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Field of Dreams Navojoa: Aguerridas Vs Buhas. The White Sox retired his No. Bell also ranks fifth in Range Factor per nine innings (3.18) overall. Quarterback Kirk Cousins and tight end Jordan Reed are dominating defenses.Their dominance keyed the 38-24 road win over the Philadelphia Eagles that . 1. He earned two of the best nicknames in baseball history because of his prowess with the glove, the Human Vacuum Cleaner and Mr. But Bonds is among the greatest players of all time, with 762 home runs, a career OPS of 1.051. 2x All-Star (1980, 1985) 2x Silver-Slugger (1983 . Jim Kaat is regarded as one of the greatest fielding pitchers of all time. Thatd be Sweet Swinging Billy Williams, who won the 1961 NL Rookie of the Year Award, made six All-Star teams, picked up a batting title (72), finished as the runner-up for the NL MVP twice and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987. Greg Maddux is widely considered to be the greatest fielding pitcher of all-time. AJ Pollock, Los Angeles Dodgers. Add to that his limitless joy in playing anywhere that would play him at the end. Which helped him earn the 1979 MVP award at age 39. 10. Lets also not forget how the "Little General" revolutionized the position with his hinged glove and one-handed technique. Ivan Pudge Rodriguez is the epitome of the defensive catcher. Often the accounts of their plays were passed on in daily summaries of the games, while others were lost to the ages. At 35, Alex Gordon is a good bet to rank second when all is said and done. Without that, he'd be far beyond 500 career home runs, and get far more credit on this list. The Top 21 Offensive Linemen in NFL History. Sure, he probably was. Gordons 98 outfield assists are tied for the most in MLB since 2010. As a left fielder he has a .979 fielding percentage. Garvey was as an All-Star for the NL in eight straight seasons and while with the Dodgers would win four pennants and a World Series in 1981. The Missouri men's basketball team is set for its final true road game of the 2022-23 season with a contest at LSU on Wednesday. Left Field JAWS Leaders. Maddux was an eight-time All-Star, four time NL Cy Young winner, and racked up an impressive eighteen Gold Glove Awards. Even if only half of the 18 were based on merit he ranked first in Total Zone Runs 13 times and fielding percentage three times the result would be difficult to ignore. The best outfielder of the 1980s decade combined excellent range and a bazooka arm that rivaled the best ever (read: Roberto Clemente). He led third basemen in assists seven times, double plays turned six times, total zone runs seven times, and range factor four times. While good fielders, neither is known primarily for his defensive skills. Over his 11 seasons in Cincinnati, Foster went to five All-Star Games and was the team's biggest power threat during the Big Red Machine years. Not only was Mays the best center fielder, he might have been the best all-around player to play the game. Well-renowned for his passing, Gerson is often considered as one of the best passers in World Cup history. Nine AL Silver Sluggers (1995, '99-06), 12-time AL All-Star ('95, '98-08), World Series MVP (2004), Career stats Here are some other contenders. Mickey Mantle 3. -- Kahrl, We're counting down the greatest players in baseball history. A five-time All-Star, "King Kong" Keller completed his Yankees career with a slash line of .286/.410/.518, slugging 184 homers with 723 RBIs in 1,066 games. A seven-time NL MVP, 14-time All-Star and eight-time Gold Glove Award winner, Bonds holds Major League Baseballs all-time records for home runs (762) and walks (2,558) and is the only player to hit 500 home runs and steal 500 bases. Despite these statistical shortcomings, we do know that he finished first among shortstops in fielding percentage four times, had the best range factor for shortstops four times, and led shortstops in putouts twice. David Ortiz insists on calling him "Mr. Williams," Big Papi's nod to the greatest hitter who ever lived. He spent his entire 18-year career with the Philadelphia Phillies where he was chosen as an All-Star twelve times and won ten Gold Glove Awards. It's been a rollercoaster couple of years for N'Golo Kante at Chelsea, but there's no disputing that he's back to his very . Smith led the National League in fielding percentage among shortstops eight times, double plays turned five times, and range factor seven times. His eight grand slams are also the most in franchise history, as are his 10 RBIs in a single game against the Yankees on Aug. 21, 2007. That campaign ranks among the best of any player in franchise history: Floyd recorded a .317/.390/.578 slash line with 31 home runs, 123 runs scored, and 103 RBIs. He won an NL batting title in 1918 en route to a career batting average of .317. The MLB now awards the Roberto Clemente Award annually to the player with outstanding baseball skills combined with personal involvement in community work. Defense is why he flew into the Hall with ease on his first try (91.7%). Crawford stole 50 or more bases in five seasons with the Rays, including 60 in 2009, which is still a franchise record. Players are evaluated on five criteria as the foundation of our rankings: We use Wins Above Replacement (WAR) as a basis for these calculations. 16 Reasons why Lebron is greater than Jordan. Check out Gil's full list here! How Many Good Giants Were Good Prospects? Astros top 5 >, Athletics: Rickey Henderson (1979-84, '89-93, '94-95, '98), Key fact: 72.7 bWAR is highest of any position player in As history, Widely considered the greatest leadoff hitter ever, Henderson had four separate stints with the A's and is the franchise's all-time leader in position-player bWAR (72.7), runs (1,270), walks (1,227) and stolen bases (867). That's short for Three True Outcomes, also known as walks, strikeouts and home runs. 18-time All-Star ('63, '65-79, '82-83), All-Star Game MVP ('70), MVP (1967), Triple Crown ('67), seven Gold Gloves ('63, '65, '67-69, '71, '77), Hall of Fame ('89), Career stats Bench was named to fourteen All-Star Games and earned ten Gold Glove Awards in his seventeen seasons in the majors. Ken Griffey Jr. 5. And time ran out on their season. Although he played only 1,027 games during his nine-year career, Greer ranks 10th in franchise history with 1,166 hits. Mariners top 5 > Rangers: Rusty Greer (1994-2002) (Insider), Teams The Phillies Jimmy Rollins took that home, but the Rockies vanquished the Phils in the NL Division Series -- and Holliday went on to earn NLCS MVP honors. Some of the players on this list have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and are considered among the games greatest players. He notched an impressive 283 wins and 2,461 strikeouts in his career along with a career ERA of 3.45. -- Lauber, Was he one of the best pure hitters ever? Some had stronger arms. Marlins top 5 >, Key fact: Caught final out of 1969 World Series, One of the engines of the 1969 Miracle Mets, Jones hit .340 in 137 games that season, starting in left field for 119 of them. His was known for his trademark tumbling skills which dazzled fans young and old. His #1 is retired by the St. Louis Cardinals and he's a Hall of Famer who helped win a World Series title in 1982. While Gonzalez is best remembered for his base hit off Mariano Rivera that won the 2001 World Series for the D-backs, he also ranks second in franchise history among D-backs position players with 30 bWAR, trailing only Paul Goldschmidt. -- Kahrl, Teams Bottom line: On Opening Day in 2010, the southpaw made a kick save on a shot up the middle, quickly ran down the ball in foul territory then executed a no-look, between-the-legs, glove-handed flip to first base for the out, the most insane, off-the-charts play by a pitcher in the history of history. Jorginho is a technically gifted defensive midfielder who prefers playing as a focal point and controlling the tempo of play. Here is the No. -- Schoenfield, It isn't easy taking the place of Ted Williams, but Yaz did a pretty good job, winning three batting titles and making 18 All-Star teams. The 18 time All Star won the World Series in 1968 and was also the AL Batting Champion in 1955. -- Kahrl, Who's the greatest left fielder of all-time? Braves top 5 >, Marlins: Cliff Floyd (1997-2002)Key fact: Was an All-Star in 2001, when he had 31 home runs with 103 RBIsAfter gaining valuable experience as a reserve on the 1997 World Series championship team, Floyd became a regular in '98 and blossomed into an All-Star in 2001. Ted Williams - Boston Red Sox (1939-1942; 1946-1960) The Big Puma ranks fourth in franchise history in games played; second in homers (326); third in runs scored (1,008), RBIs (1,090), doubles (375) and extra-base hits (727); and fifth in total hits (1,548). He also ranks among the top 100 in career Total Zone Runs at second base (28th), shortstop (99th) and all positions (100th). But nobody was a more complete package than this gold standard at the hot corner. .312/.411/.585, OPS -- .996, Hits -- 2,574, HRs -- 555, RBIs -- 1,831, Charlie Manuel often says that to know Manny is to understand him. 2021 Statistics: . How great does a career .228 hitter have to be to play regularly for 10 seasons? All-time, I would say that you would find a consensus of 6 right fielders that stand above the crowd by most opinions - Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Frank Robinson, Mel Ott, Roberto Clemente, and Al Kaline.Of those 6, 4 (Aaron, Robinson, Clemente, and Kaline) debuted in the mid-1950's and . Orioles top 5 >, Key fact: Had four All-Star selections with Rays, the most in franchise history, In his nine seasons with Tampa Bay, Crawford displayed the athleticism and talent that made him a coveted three-sport athlete and a highly regarded prospect. All told, Anderson appeared in 623 games in left over his 14 seasons in Baltimore, good for second in franchise history. A midfielder is an outfield position in association football. His pitching credentials are some of the greatest of his era with 355 career wins, a 3.16 career ERA, and 3,371 career strikeouts. Quick and agile Ichiro could get to balls and set-up as quickly as anyone. Hes the all-time leader. The differences seen in baseball across different eras are significant, and television and radio were not always available to document the miraculous plays of major leaguers on a daily basis. For some, a great grab is when a fielder reaches over the wall or does an acrobatic move. While Bobby Veach has a strong case as one of the Tigers' great run producers of the Dead Ball Era, Horton's legacy as a hometown hero and clutch performer in the Tigers' 1968 World Series have secured his place in franchise history. He also played the Green Monster at Fenway Pahk like it was his rec room wall. Angels top 5 >, Key fact: His .959 OPS with the Astros is the second highest in franchise history, Berkman is one of the three greatest offensive players in Astros history, joining Hall of Famers Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio. Clementes defensive skills were virtually unparalleled, with Roberto earning 12 Golden Gloves and 15 All-Star appearances. Ibanez leads all Mariners left fielders and ranks among the franchise's overall top 10 in games (1,110), hits (1,077), homers (156), doubles (216), extra-base hits (392), RBIs (612), runs (540), walks (367) and slugging percentage (.466). Bottom line: This guy never played a postseason game, so unlike Brooks Robinson in the 1970 World Series, Buddy Bell never had a chance to showcase his skills in front of a national audience. He was so feared a hitter that he once was walked intentionally -- with the bases loaded. Tim Kurkjian, Eduardo Perez and Dallas Braden weigh in on who is the greatest left fielder in MLB history. To create our list, an ESPN expert panel voted on thousands of head-to-head matchups of 162 players, based on both peak performance and career value. Overall, Holliday had a .319 average with 130 homers over six seasons with the Rockies. Hernandez also delivered the iconic Seinfeld line I am Keith Hernandez, perhaps making up for him missing out on Cooperstown. He led all outfielders in putouts nine times, range factor per game ten times, and assists three times. 1. theScore examines the most important developments and biggest talking points from Saturday's slate of action in England's top flight.Foden bouncing back in a big wayTroubled by his ankle and out . Weve been examining the best three-year peaks of defensive play by Giant players, as measured by baseball-reference.coms rfield. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. His great first step, speed and knowledge of the tendencies of his own teams pitchers and opposing hitters allowed him to get to everything hit his way. Impossible. The players on this list have been recognized as multiple time Gold Glove winners, distinguishing themselves as members to baseballs elite defensive players. The Say Hey Kid is a living baseball treasure. -- Caple, The last .400 hitter, decorated veteran, the pull hitter so great the shift couldn't stop him, Williams' legend as the patron saint of the art of hitting is unchallengeable. No, not in home runs, Sluggo, but Total Zone Runs among left fielders. His defensive accomplishments are remarkable: seven Gold Gloves, three Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Awards, and the ALs Rawlings Platinum Glove Award in 2014. Dodgers top 5 >, Key fact: He is Major League Baseballs all-time home run leader, with 762, After spending the first seven years of his career with the Pirates, Bonds signed with the Giants ahead of the 1993 season and sparked the revitalization of the franchise. Clemente was the first Latino starter to win a World Series and the National League MVP. Who is the best left fielder in MLB? Moore was installed as the Giants' leadoff hitter by Bill Terry in one of his first acts after taking over for John McGraw in 1932. His defensive contribution to his teams were so significant that he was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2001 and had his #9 retired by the Pirates despite underwhelming stats at the plate. Bottom line: His dWar number is skewed by misspent time in center field. Simmons remains the A's all-time leader in batting average (.356), RBIs (1,179), total bases (2,998) and extra-base hits (655). 'The Progress & Freedom Fou Jesse Barfield ranks 16th in Total Zone Runs at any position. Relying on positioning and reading hitters proved inadequate to maintain the standards hed set. His untimely death while on a humanitarian aid trip to Nicaragua came after a baseball career during which his feats on the baseball diamond matched up to his generosity off of it. He led the American League in fielding percentage as a second basemen four times, assists twice, and committed the fewest errors as a second baseman twice. 2 -- Oakland (1989), Toronto ('93), Career stats BOSTON (AP) Mikal Bridges was considered a defensive star and complementary offensive player in Phoenix before abruptly having his five-year run there ended when he was shipped to Brooklyn as . No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on each player's career with that franchise. As opposed to the puss arm who couldnt throw out Sid Bream with the 1992 NLCS on the line. Maddux had his #31 retired by both the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves. -- Kahrl, Honors The Grey Eagle was a member of the second ever Baseball Hall of Fame class and still holds the records for career outfield assists and doubles. CAREER = career war. The Definitive List of the 7 Best Left Fielders Right Now 7. -- Caple, Still judged for his inclusion in the Black Sox scandal, and still condemned for it. We've already tackled catchers, first basemen, second basemen, third basemen and shortstops. Here is our list of the 25 best outfielders of all time: 25. Positions: Shortstop, second base, third base. He did not have the career of his father, but who did? Answer (1 of 21): The first player that comes to mind would be Suzuki Ichiro, who could throw seeds all the way to the third-base bag from rightfield. In ranking the top 25, many great players were left off the list including Hall of Famers Andre Dawson, Jim Rice, Al Simmons, Duke Snider, Dave Winfield, Lou Brock and others. Teams: San Diego Padres (1978-81), St. Louis Cardinals (1982-96). Thats right more than Ozzie Smith even. He ranks third in Gold Gloves and fourth in Total Zone Runs among shortstops. Being shutout for nearly five minutes to start the third quarter Friday once again put the Golden Bears in chase mode. And runs, are the most important stat in baseball. Embed from Getty Images. Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers. All you need to know about his defensive prowess can be seen on one epic play in the 1954 World Series opener. One of the five greatest left-handed hitters in MLB history, "Stan the Man" helped the Cardinals to win World Series titles in 1942, 1944 and 1946. His arm strength was a half-cut below Roberto Clemente and Rocky Colavito in his day, but it was plenty strong and accurate enough. He was a six-time All-Star and won two Gold Gloves as a member of the White Sox, topping .300 in six seasons. -- Lauber, Another left fielder with PED issues, Manny hit .312 with 555 home runs. Baseball's All-Time Greatest Center Fielders Ranked From 1 to 100. Pudge was named as an All-Star fourteen times and earned thirteen Gold Glove Awards. Yaz's greatest achievement might have been succeeding Ted Williams in left field at Fenway Park in 1961 and playing at a Hall-of-Fame level for the next 23 years. Red Sox top 5 >, Key fact: Career 152 OPS+ ranks 27th all time, Though overshadowed somewhat on rosters packed with Hall of Fame talent, Keller was a feared slugger and solid fielder on three Yankees championship clubs (1939, 41 and 43), compiling an eye-popping career OPS+ of 152 that ranks 27th all-time. We feel its important to acknowledge that baseball is harder to play today than it was 25 years ago, and 50 years ago, and so on. Photo credit (Getty Images) 2. For this calculation, we use a replacement level on defense is the league average. He is the last player to hit .400 in a season -- back in 1941. Winner of the World Cup, UEFA Champions League, multiple Serie A titles and domestic cups, Andrea Pirlo is one of the most decorated midfielders in European football history. He split time between left field and first base while in Queens . Rays top 5 >, Key fact: His 121.9 fWAR ranks second in AL history to Babe Ruth, The Red Sox have three Hall of Famers at the head of their left-field class, but Williams easily stands out as the most dominant player in team history. Athletics top 5 >, Mariners: Raul Ibanez (1996-2000, '04-08, '13)Key fact: Ranks among Mariners' top 10 in games, hits, homers, RBIs and runsLeft field traditionally has been a revolving door for the Mariners, but Ibanez provided some stability during his three stints with the team. 100 Greatest Center Fielders of All-Time May 15, 2019 4 Comments Updated 12/29/2022 Major League Baseball as we know it, that is two leagues American and National, playing by the same rules with the champion from each squaring off against the other for baseball supremacy was born in 1901. Yankees top 5 >, Key fact: Is the only player in MLB history to hit 50 homers and 50 doubles in a single season, Belle may not have left Cleveland on the greatest terms, but theres no denying the contributions that he made to the club during its run in the 1990s. 3.4K views, 81 likes, 24 loves, 97 comments, 6 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from quei Clube de Barcelos: quei Clube de Barcelos - FC Porto | 19. jornada Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Roberto Alomar was a fixture on the Toronto Blue Jays World Series winning teams and would go on to have an impact on several other exciting teams. The Puerto Rican flash was ahead of his time, what with his sweeping glove motions and one-handed technique, which were no-nos in his day. Ted Williams Carl Yastrzemski Willie Stargell Stan "The Man" Musial Luis Gonzalez Jim Rice Goose Goslin Moiss Alou Cleon Jones Gary Sheffield Mike Riley Baseball's best left field players include some amazing legends of the game, with names like Ted Williams, Stan Musial and Carl Yastrzemski.
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