In 1966, the National League All-Star team fielded a lineup with arguably the greatest outfield ever to appear in a baseball game: Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, and Hank Aaron. 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. 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. Rockies top 5 >. 300 games) with a .305 AVG.The Rangers have three worthy candidates for the title of best left fielder in club history: Greer, Frank Howard and Al Oliver. Teams: New York/San Francisco Giants (1956, 1958), St. Louis Cardinals (1959-1965, 1969), Philadelphia Phillies (1966-68). Bonds spent the final 15 seasons of his career with the Giants, hitting .312/.477/.666 with 586 home runs 1,440 RBIs over 1,976 games. No, not in home runs, Sluggo, but Total Zone Runs among left fielders. Mariners top 5 >, Rangers: Rusty Greer (1994-2002)Key fact: Tied for fourth in franchise history (min. Because range was a valuable commodity at spacious Tiger Stadium, Al Kaline spent nearly 20 percent of his time in center field. Jim Kaat is regarded as one of the greatest fielding pitchers of all time. 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. 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. In 16 years with the Cardinals, he stole 888 bases, hit .297 and accumulated 41.8 bWAR. Would you believe that hes the only shortstop among the top 10 in Range Factor per nine innings (sixth) and Total Zone Runs (seventh) in baseball history? 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. Mike Schmidt is one of the best hitting and fielding third basemen of the modern era. The six-time All-Star led the NL in homers every year from 1946-52, and he hit 35 or more homers every season from 47-53. In the 2017 season, this valuable moveable piece was among the Total Zone Runs leaders at second base and left field. Mays, who finished with 660 HR, 3,283 hits, and 12 Gold Gloves, was the best of the three and the greatest center fielder of all time. His 27.4 bWAR is the most among all Indians left fielders and the 23rd highest in franchise history. Photo credit (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) 10. And runs, are the most important stat in baseball. No argument here. Mays is the all-time leader in putouts in center field, fifth in assists, and second in double plays as a center fielder. He is regarded as the " the best defensive fielder of all time" by the former Australian Captain Ricky Ponting. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches while quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before the Chiefs take on the New England Patriots on Monday, October 5, 2020, at . His defensive skills were so highly regarded that his glove was known as the place where triples go to die. The three-time World Series champion was named MVP in 1912 and won the batting title in 1916. Former VP of Player Personnel Gil Brandt's Top 10 Defensive Ends of All Time! Giants top 5 >, Padres: Gene Richards (1977-83)Key fact: Ranks among Padres' top five in average, hits, runs, triples, steals and position-player WARHistorically, the Padres outfield thump has come from right field. 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. Elegance personified on the field of play. 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. These impressive fielding statistics earned him eight Gold Gloves when combined with his hitting statistics earned him seven NL MVP Awards and fourteen All-Star appearances. Ted Williams Carl Yastrzemski Willie Stargell Stan "The Man" Musial Luis Gonzalez Jim Rice Goose Goslin Moiss Alou Cleon Jones Gary Sheffield Mike Riley Keith Hernandez was welcomed into Americas living rooms on Seinfeld after a solid Major League career with three teams. Try this great: second in career Defensive WAR, third in Total Zone Runs and third in Range Factor per nine innings on the all-time list. 1 among White Sox left fielders and ranks fifth overall behind Hall of Famers Luke Appling, Frank Thomas, Eddie Collins and Nellie Fox. He was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011 and had his #12 retired by the Toronto Blue Jays. Barry Bonds also had a plus arm. 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. He was the ultimate glue guy, a personal favorite of manager Casey Stengel for good reason. Philadelphia A's (1908-09), Cleveland Naps ('10-14), Cleveland Indians ('15), Chicago White Sox ('15-20), Career stats Here are some other contenders. "Charlie Hustle" was durable and one of baseball's greatest hitters. This guy didnt hit enough to play regularly (career .642 OPS), but some team always wanted Rey Sanchez. 10. 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. Next up are left fielders. 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. 100 Greatest Left Fielders of All-Time ALL-TIME TOP 100 LISTS CATCHER FIRST BASE SECOND BASE SHORTSTOP THIRD BASE LEFT FIELD CENTER FIELD RIGHT FIELD PITCHER Baseball's All-Time Greatest Left Fielders Ranked From 1 to 100 CAREER = career war Long Peak = WAR in Best 7 Seasons SHORT PEAK = WAR in Best 3 Seasons -- 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. Kante is a winner / Sebastian Frej/MB Media/GettyImages. Richie Ashburn played the majority of his career before they awarded Gold Glove awards for elite fielders. I explained my methodology here, and weve previously looked at catchers, first-, second and third basemen, and shortstops. 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. Only Keith Hernandez won more Gold Gloves among National Leaguers at his best position. His #6 was retired by the Detroit Tigers and in 1980 he was enshrined in Cooperstown as a first ballot Hall of Famer. Blue Jays top 5 >, Key fact: Only O's player to rank among top 10 in homers (209, eighth) and steals (307, first), Before he grew into a slugging center fielder, Anderson was the Orioles everyday and amply productive left fielder. Mays is the all-time career leaders in putouts by an outfielder and games played by a center fielder. Maddux was an eight-time All-Star, four time NL Cy Young winner, and racked up an impressive eighteen Gold Glove Awards. Hes the all-time leader. He was an especially strong presence in Seattle's lineup from 2004-08, batting .291/.354/.477 with 113 home runs and 489 RBIs in 755 games. David Ortiz insists on calling him "Mr. Williams," Big Papi's nod to the greatest hitter who ever lived. The best outfielder of the 1980s decade combined excellent range and a bazooka arm that rivaled the best ever (read: Roberto Clemente). "Motormouth" played so shallow in the field, he could almost shake hands with the second-base umpire. Baseball's best left field players include some amazing legends of the game, with names like Ted Williams, Stan Musial and Carl Yastrzemski. Richards would depart before the Padres 1984 run to the NL pennant. 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. 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. Joe DiMaggio 6. In baseballs rich history there have been many players that have excelled in the defensive aspects of the game. Who would have bet he could do all that? 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. 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. Here are the ten greatest defensive midfielders of all time. The Washington Redskins, 2015 NFC East division champions, are ready for the playoffs. Teams: New York/San Francisco Giants (1951-52, 1954-1972), New York Mets (1972-73). (Insider), Teams 9. Who is the best left fielder in MLB? This team boasts a potent offense capable of thriving in postseason football.Success on that side of the ball is being inspired by record-setting playmakers. Truth is, few ever played the field with more flair and confidence. -- Lauber, Was he one of the best pure hitters ever? No Gavin Lux -- big problem. Willie Mays 2. The sixtime All-Star was a two time batting champ, but his fielding statistics were truly special. Carty stood as one of the best outfielders of his era, and fans showed their respect for his game when they used write-in votes to elect him to the NLs starting lineup in the 1970 All-Star Game. Paul Blair's home run thievery in the final game of the 1966 World Series sweep was one of the greatest plays ever in postseason play, but because it came in the pre-YouTube days, it was never recognized as such. He batted .336/.458/.677 with 46 home runs and 123 RBIs to earn the first of five NL MVP Awards in San Francisco. See, the career leader in Total Zone Runs at the position had a certain mystique about him, an unmatched flair and grace and passion that set him apart from the rest. ALL-TIME #MLBRANK, Top 100: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 | 10-1, Insider analysis: 100-81 | 80-61 | 60-41 | 40-21 | 20-1, Top 10s: LHP | RHP | C | SS | 3B | 2B | 1B | LF | CF | RF, My Top 10: Kurkjian | Stark | Olney | Crasnick | Schoenfield, Stark: The perception of greatness in the Top 100, Szymborski: Who's in the future 100? He is also the all-time career leader in assists as a shortstop and total zone runs. Cruz is undoubtedly the best left-fielder in Astros history, and is one of the greatest Astros of All-Time. 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. He has led all shortstops in double plays turned three times and is the active leader among shortstops in range factor, fielding percentage, and total zone runs. Rose finished with 4,256 hits and he also touched home plate with a run 2,165 times. 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. Hes also the all-time leader in Total Zone Runs from here to Funkstown. 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). If not for a tragic auto accident that ended his career prematurely, the three-time Most Valuable Player likely would have become the first black manager in the major leagues. He also played the Green Monster at Fenway Pahk like it was his rec room wall. Ben Zobrist also spent time at shortstop and right field in his career. Arozarena and Meadows split left field duties almost evenly in 2021 and that duo should take on the majority of starts there again this season. But they still have some very meaningful football left to play on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefsand next week when the Pittsburgh Steelers visit FirstEnergy Stadium.If theTennessee Titanssomehow win their next two games, two losses by the Browns would secure them the No. Some had stronger arms. Honus Wagner is known as one of the greatest players of all time, but unfortunately he played in an era before advanced defensive statistics. Thats how confident the former prep school track-basketball star was in his speed, quickness and ups. Jorginho is a technically gifted defensive midfielder who prefers playing as a focal point and controlling the tempo of play. 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. FROM. Part of the reason Rose would eventually break Ty Cobb's hit record was because of his incredible durability and longevity. A few had better range. The criteria were a combination of Gold Glove Awards (since 1957) and metrics such as Defensive Wins Above Replacement (dWAR), Total Zone Runs (an estimate of runs saved in the field) and Range Factor per nine innings with an assist from YouTube on occasion. His was known for his trademark tumbling skills which dazzled fans young and old. He was Brooklyns starting left fielder for 17 years, succeeding in both the Dead Ball and Live Ball eras. Relying on positioning and reading hitters proved inadequate to maintain the standards hed set. 2 -- Philadelphia A's (1929-30), Career stats 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. ABOUT MISSOURI. A team can hide a poor defender here and he will do minimal damage to them. -- Lauber, You know the quote: Williams once supposedly said, "All I want out of life is that when I walk down the street folks will say, 'There goes the greatest hitter that ever lived.' This week, we bring you the top 10 at each position, starting in the outfield. As central midfielders often go across boundaries, with mobility and passing ability, they are often referred to as deep-lying midfielders, play-makers, box-to-box midfielders, or holding midfielders. At the age of 29, Troy Tulowitzkistill has a long MLB career ahead of him. No first baseman won more Gold Gloves (11) in his career. -- Jim Caple, ESPN.com senior writer, Another whites-only era star, you can acknowledge that and then enjoy his being the Hall of Famer who never did stop putting his foot in the bucket at bat, as well as the key role he played as a guy with tremendous plate coverage starring for Connie Mack's last A's dynasty in 1929-31. For most of his career, Ozzie Smith was the premier defensive shortstop in baseball. Here is the No. 344 views, 3 likes, 0 loves, 1 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Field of Dreams Navojoa: Aguerridas Vs Buhas. Just imagine if he hadn't lost three prime years to serve in World War II. Maddux was an eight-time All-Star, four time NL Cy Young winner, and racked up an impressive eighteen Gold Glove Awards. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. 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. 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. His career, you may have heard, was cut a little short after all. Cardinals top 5 >, Key fact: Had 4,262 total bases with Cubs, second to only Ernie Banks in club history, There is no debate over who should be the Cubs No. 2 -- Pittsburgh (1971, '79), Career stats Dude, the underappreciated superstar once gunned down a baserunner in three consecutive innings. Padres top 5 >, Rockies: Matt Holliday (2004-08, 18)Key fact: Led NL in average (.340), RBIs (137), hits (216) and total bases (386) in 2007Rockies fans will argue until the end of time that Holliday's 2007 performance -- a .340/.405/.607 slash line with 46 home runs and league-leading totals in hits (216), doubles (50) and total bases (386) -- should have netted him the NL MVP Award. .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. In two short weeks the Cleveland Browns will close the book on their disaster 2015 season. The unquestioned best leadoff hitter of all time. 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 . To put it simply, Royals coach Rusty Kuntz said, he is the gold standard of left fielders in baseball. Royals top 5 >, Key facts: Four-time All-Star; led 1968 World Series champion Tigers in average, homers and OPS, This is the only position where the Tigers don't have a Hall of Famer to consider, and it makes for an interesting debate. A weak hitter with a great glove (see Gregor Blanco) will not play left on the prototypical good team. -- Lauber, In one sense, the hits record made him overrated -- his career OPS+ is the same as Justin Upton or Ken Griffey SENIOR -- and he hung on way too long when he was no longer productive. 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. But I wouldn't put him in the top 100 players. Ted Williams - Boston Red Sox (1939-1942; 1946-1960) Gordons 98 outfield assists are tied for the most in MLB since 2010. Williams not only had a .344 average for his career, but he also blasted 522 home runs despite missing nearly five full seasons serving in World War II and the Korean War. Positions: Shortstop, second base, third base. Ill tell you, hes one of the great hitters Ive ever seen, said Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker. After winning the National League MVP in 2018 and finishing runner-up in 2019, Yelich slashed just . Clementes defensive skills were virtually unparalleled, with Roberto earning 12 Golden Gloves and 15 All-Star appearances. 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). Here are the ultimate left field rankings. CAREER = career war. His #20 is retired by the Phillies and he was inducted as a first ballot Hall of Famer in 1995. He also won the 1986 NL batting title, earned a Silver Slugger Award that year and was named to seven consecutive All-Star teams. Teams: Chicago Cubs (1991-97), New York Yankees (1997, 2005), San Francisco Giants (1998), Kansas City Royals (1999-2001), Atlanta Braves (2001), Boston Red Sox (2002), New York Mets (2003), Seattle Mariners (2003), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2004). When he was the runner-up for the AL MVP Award in 1995, he led the AL with 121 runs scored and 126 RBIs and led the Majors with 50 homers, 52 doubles and a .690 slugging percentage. He also retired with the highest career fielding percentage and once went 95 consecutive games without committing an error. Teams: Toronto Blue Jays (1981-89), New York Yankees (1989-92). In 1977, he set what was then a rookie record with 56 stolen bases, and he batted .290 en route to a third-place finish in the NL Rookie of the Year voting. Over on Ranker, football fans have cast their votes to list the greatest defender of all-time, with over 135,000 votes cast. I did not see many plays where he left his feet going forward (towards . Indians top 5 >. The MLB now awards the Roberto Clemente Award annually to the player with outstanding baseball skills combined with personal involvement in community work. Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (1974-83), New York Mets (1983-89), Cleveland Indians (1990). 2021 Statistics: . He led all outfielders in putouts nine times, range factor per game ten times, and assists three times. A premium defender in front of the Green Monster and another star who saw the low-scoring '60s cut into his prime seasons. Someday, Gordons No. D-backs top 5 >, Key fact: Is the Dodgers franchise leader in hits, doubles, triples and total bases, Wheat was a rookie more than 110 years ago, and hes still the Dodgers franchise leader in career hits (2,804), doubles (464), triples (171) and total bases (4,003). He also leads the club in total steals (409), as well as hits (1,480), batting average (.296) and triples (105). If only the world had seen more of Jackson, whose association with the Black Sox scandal cut short his career at age 32. Left Field JAWS Leaders. Too bad he wasn't able to play longer because he finished just 73 hits shy of 3,000. And none led the league in Total Zone Runs more times (eight). A five-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) and a 12-time NBA All-Star, he was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won 11 NBA championships during his 13-year career. As his speed declined, his defense faded. He was a six-time All-Star and won two Gold Gloves as a member of the White Sox, topping .300 in six seasons. Fernando Redondo. A midfielder is an outfield position in association football. Bell still sits among the all-time franchise greats, ranking seventh in games played (1,181), fifth in hits (1,284), sixth in home runs (202) and fourth in RBIs (740), and he is one of just seven players to have their name unveiled on the Blue Jays Level of Excellence at Rogers Centre. 1. His lifetime OPS was 1.116, which would be a career season for nearly any other player. Known for his intensity, he won two batting titles while hitting .334 in his career and drove in 100-plus runs his first 11 seasons. Eddie Rosario - Minnesota Twins Age 27 The 27-year old Rosario has been a steady 30+ doubles / 20+ home runs guy for the last. Smith led the National League in fielding percentage among shortstops eight times, double plays turned five times, and range factor seven times. The Top 21 Offensive Linemen in NFL History. 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. Left field has been the position of some of baseball's greatest players, including Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Carl Yastrzemski, and Frank Robinson, and was one of the primary positions on a . He led all left fielders in range factor per game five times, assists six times, and is the all-time leader in putouts by a left fielder. No player not even Mantle dominated on his level for the '50s and '60s when he roamed center for the Giants and racked up two MVP awards, four home run titles, four stolen base titles, and one batting title. Whiteland built a double-digit lead at the pivotal moment of the third quarter then hit just enough free throws in the game's final minute to secure a 47-45 victory over Shelbyville . He deserves to be in the Hall of Defense at the very least. Sure, he probably was. Ivan Pudge Rodriguez is the epitome of the defensive catcher. We've already tackled catchers, first basemen, second basemen, third basemen and shortstops. The on-field portion of the NFL scouting combine rolls on with Day 2 of the action gearing up Friday as special teams players and defensive backs get set for measurements, testing and on-field drills. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in '53. Long Peak = WAR in Best 7 Seasons. Teams: Kansas City Royals (2004-10), Milwaukee Brewers (2011-12), Los Angeles Angels (2012), Los Angeles Dodgers (2013-15), Arizona Diamondbacks (2016-19), Houston Astros (2019-present). 7 Cubs pitchers combine for no-hitter vs Machado, Padres, Jays 'playing it safe' after Guerrero tweaks knee, Top moments from Brady, Manning, Jordan and other athletes hosting 'Saturday Night Live', Fantasy baseball rankings, projections, strategy and cheat sheets, PitchCom-tipping: Loud device leaks Twins calls, Eflin's first start after $40M deal impresses Rays, Rangers' Leclerc to miss WBC with neck injury, Rockies' Rodgers may need surgery, '23 at risk, Rojas to withdraw from WBC, stay with Dodgers. Jonty Rhodes features at number one on our list of "Best fielders in world cricket." He was described by Ricky Ponting as "The best defensive fielder of all-time." This probably had some truth to it, because he could stop runs inside the 30-yard circle, like no other fielders could. Justin Upton can hit, but when he takes the field he can be a defensive liability. He was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983 as a first ballot member. 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 Welcome to All-Time #MLBRank, our ranking of the top 100 players in baseball history. (Bonds routinely sat in on the pitchers pre-game meeting where they discussed how they were going to pitch to that days opponents.) Teams: Cleveland Indians (1972-78), Texas Rangers (1979-85, 1989), Cincinnati Reds (1985-88), Houston Astros (1988). -- Kahrl, Teams #Brazil squad prior a World Cup Qualifier in 1969: #CarlosAlbertoTorres #Joel #Flix # . Embed from Getty Images. Before Barry Bonds became a controversial, divisive figure, before he was conserving energy in left field, he was a tremendously talented five-tool player. 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 But he posted a .291/.357/.387 slash line across seven seasons, and he still ranks in the franchise's top five in batting average, runs, position-player WAR, hits, triples and stolen bases. Maybe other gamblers should have paid him to make sure the White Sox won that series. He led second basemen in assists eight times and putouts five times. The Argentine midfielder was capable of carrying on his own the . Willie Mays was involved in perhaps the most iconic play in baseball history which has been dubbed The Catch, when he ran down a Vic Wertz blast in the 1954 World Series. Who's the greatest left fielder of all-time? He was an important force in the heart of the lineup for the World Series-winning '91 squad. He posted a .609 OBP one year. -- Caple, Teams Tweet Email Comment Next The Clooney Garage: Inside George Clooney's Insane Car Collection Related Topics Baseball Williams ended his MLB career with 426 homers, 434 doubles, 2,711 hits and a .290/.361/.492 slash line. -- Kahrl, Honors In 2002, Bonds was walked intentionally with no one on base eight times. Bill Mazeroski became a baseball icon when he hit the first World Series winning walk off home run in history. Teams Baseball's All-Time Greatest Center Fielders Ranked From 1 to 100. Willie Mays Mickey Mantle Ty Cobb Ken Griffey Jr. Joe DiMaggio Mike Trout 1. Brooks Robinson's 16 Gold Gloves are the most for a non-pitcher in MLB history. Philadelphia A's (1924-32, '40-41, '44), Chicago White Sox ('33-35), Detroit Tigers ('36), Washington Senators ('37-38), Boston Bees ('39), Cincinnati Reds ('39), Boston Red Sox ('43), Honors Widely considered to be the greatest catcher in the history of baseball, Johnny Bench was a key member of the Big Red Machine teams that won four National League pennants and two World Series titles. 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. 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 was world champion with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982 and a part of the Amazin' Mets of 1986. Check out Gil's full list here! Rodriguez led catchers in caught stealing percentage for eight consecutive seasons and is the career leader in total zone runs among catchers. JAWS (Jaffe WAR Score system) was developed by sabermetrician Jay Jaffe as a means to measure a player's Hall of Fame worthiness. Just three Marlins left-handed hitters have topped 30 home runs in a season -- Floyd in 2001, Carlos Delgado in '05 (33) and Mike Jacobs in '08 (32). 344 views, 3 likes, 0 loves, 1 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Field of Dreams Navojoa: Aguerridas Vs Buhas 5) Dave Kingman. Ozzie Smith is generally regarded as the greatest defensive player of all time. He spent the majority of his career with the Texas Rangers among other teams, but a one year stint with the Florida Marlins earned him a World Series title in 2003.
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