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Top Ten Baseball Players

Cy Young​
Cy Young​

More Cy Young Pages at Baseball Reference. Oracle; ... You are here: BR Home > MLB Players > Y Listing > Cy Young Statistics and History. Full Site Menu. Return to Top;

Babe Ruth​
Babe Ruth​

George Herman "Babe" Ruth Jr. (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) was an American professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935.

Mike Trout​
Mike Trout​

Is it surprising that Mike Trout's talent is able to produce what's happening on the field? No, that's not a surprise. He's an extraordinary talent." Trout's 34 runs scored in July tied the Major League rookie record with Cleveland Indians first baseman Hal Trosky in 1934. He had a .392 batting average, 10 home runs, and 23 runs batted in.

Bryce Harper​
Bryce Harper​

Bryce Harper. Position: Outfielder Bats: Left • Throws: Right 6-3, 220lb (190cm, 99kg) Team: Washington Nationals (majors) Born: October 16, 1992 in Las Vegas, NV us. Draft: Drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 1st round (1st) of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft from College of Southern Nevada (Henderson, NV).

Clayton ​Kershaw​
Clayton ​Kershaw​

Clayton Kershaw. Position: Pitcher Bats: Left • Throws: Left 6-4, 228lb (193cm, 103kg) Team: Los Angeles Dodgers (majors, 10-day DL) Born: March 19, 1988 in Dallas, TX us. Draft: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1st round (7th) of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft from Highland Park HS (University Park, TX).

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Willie Mays​
Willie Mays​

Born on May 6, 1931, in Westfield, Alabama, Willie Mays began his professional baseball career in the Negro Leagues before joining the New York Giants in 1951. Celebrated for his superb all-around play, he was twice named MVP and finished among the all-time leaders in home runs and hits.

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Ty Cobb​
Ty Cobb​

In 1999, editors at the Sporting News ranked Ty Cobb third on their list of "Baseball's 100 Greatest Players". Cobb is widely credited with setting 90 MLB records during his career. His combined total of 4,065 runs scored and runs batted in (after adjusting for home runs) is still the highest ever produced by any major league player.

Miguel ​Cabrera​
Miguel ​Cabrera​

Miguel Cabrera. Positions: ... More Miguel Cabrera Pages at Baseball Reference. Oracle; ... You are here: BR Home > MLB Players > C Listing

Mickey Mantle​
Mickey Mantle​

Mickey Mantle. Positions: ... Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1974. ... View Mickey Mantle's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).

Barry Bonds​
Barry Bonds​

Barry Lamar Bonds was born on July 24, 1964, in Riverside, California, to baseball player Bobby Bonds. He made history by setting the single-season and career records for home runs, though he was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs.

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Alex ​Rodriguez​
Alex ​Rodriguez​

Growing up, Rodriguez's favorite baseball players were Keith Hernandez, Dale Murphy, and Cal Ripken Jr., and his favorite team was the New York Mets.

Hank Aaron​
Hank Aaron​

This led Hank Aaron to a major league contract, ... Later that year, he ranked fifth on The Sporting News ' list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players, ...

Albert Pujols​
Albert Pujols​

Albert Pujols. Positions: ... Prince Albert, Phat Albert or The Machine. Pronunciation: ... More Albert Pujols Pages at Baseball Reference.

Kris Bryant​
Kris Bryant​

Kristopher Lee Bryant (born January 4, 1992) is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to playing professionally, Bryant attended the University of San Diego, where he played college baseball for the Toreros. Bryant starred in baseball for Bonanza High School.

Ted Williams​
Ted Williams​

Williams would also go into a partnership with friend Al Cassidy to form the Ted Williams Baseball Camp in Lakeville, Massachusetts. It was not uncommon to find Williams fishing in the pond at the camp.

Mookie Betts​
Mookie Betts​

5/20 This week in baseball blogs… theScore profiles Mookie Betts and discusses the Red Sox superstar with some of his teammates. Astros County examines the outstanding work of Houston’s rotation.

Joey Votto​
Joey Votto​

Joey Votto. Position: First Baseman Bats: Left • Throws: Right 6-2, 220lb (188cm, 99kg) Team: Cincinnati Reds (majors) Born: September 10, 1983 in Toronto, Canada ca. Draft: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2nd round of the 2002 MLB June Amateur Draft from Richview Collegiate Institute (Toronto, ON).

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Manny ​Machado​
Manny ​Machado​

Manny Machado. Positions: Third Baseman and Shortstop Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-3, 185lb (190cm, 83kg) Team: Baltimore Orioles (majors) Born: July 6, 1992 in Hialeah, FL us. Draft: Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1st round (3rd) of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft from Brito Miami Private School (Miami, FL).

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Joe DiMaggio​
Joe DiMaggio​

Seven of the American League's 1937 All-Star players, from left to right Lou Gehrig, Joe Cronin, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Charlie Gehringer, Jimmie Foxx, and Hank Greenberg. All seven were eventually inducted into the Hall of Fame.

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Derek Jeter​
Derek Jeter​

Derek Jeter is an athlete best known for his stellar Major League Baseball career as shortstop for the New York Yankees. Who Is Derek Jeter? Derek Jeter was born on June 26, 1974, in Pequannock, New Jersey.

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Lou Gehrig​
Lou Gehrig​

Hall of Fame baseball player Lou Gehrig was born in New York City in 1903. A standout football and baseball player, Gehrig signed his first contract with the New York Yankees in April 1923. Over the next 15 years he led the team to six World Series titles and set the mark for most consecutive games played.

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Stan Musial​
Stan Musial​

Stan Musial was the greatest player in Cardinals history and one of the best players in the history of baseball. The entire Cardinals organization extends its sincere condolences to Stan's family, including his children Richard, Gerry, Janet and Jean, as well as his eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

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Buster Posey​
Buster Posey​

Gerald Dempsey "Buster" Posey III (born March 27, 1987), is an American professional baseball catcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. He stands 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighs 215 pounds (98 kg).

Robinson ​Canó​
Robinson ​Canó​

More Robinson Canó Pages at Baseball Reference. Oracle; Robinson Canó page at the Bullpen Wiki; 2018 Mariners. 2018 Mariners (29-20, 2nd place in AL West) 40-man Roster; Schedule; Roster. Show entire roster. Player Injury (Suspension): Cano is on the 10-day disabled list after having surgery to repair a fractured fifth metacarpal on his right hand. He has also been suspended 80 games for ...

Giancarlo ​Stanton​
Giancarlo ​Stanton​

Giancarlo Cruz Michael Stanton (born November 8, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his major league debut on June 8, 2010, as a member of the Miami Marlins, where he played through 2017.

Nolan ​Arenado​
Nolan ​Arenado​

Nolan James Arenado (/ ɛər ə ˈ n ɑː d oʊ /; born April 16, 1991) is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Rockies on April 28, 2013.

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Jackie ​Robinson​
Jackie ​Robinson​

Jackie Robinson became the first black player in the major leagues in 1947, signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was named Rookie of the Year in 1947, National League MVP in 1949 and a World Series champ in 1955. Learn more about his famous life and career at Biography.com.

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José Altuve​
José Altuve​

José Carlos Altuve (Spanish pronunciation: ; born May 6, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Astros signed Altuve as an amateur free agent on March 6, 2007, and he made his major league debut on July 20, 2011.

Francisco ​Lindor​
Francisco ​Lindor​

Francisco Lindor. Position: Shortstop ... 190lb (180cm, 86kg) Team: Cleveland Indians (majors) ... More Francisco Lindor Pages at Baseball Reference.

Justin ​Verlander​
Justin ​Verlander​

Justin Verlander. Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-5, 225lb (196cm, 102kg) Team: Houston Astros (majors) Born: February 20, 1983 in Manakin Sabot, VA us. Draft: Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 1st round (2nd) of the 2004 MLB June Amateur Draft from Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA).

Carlos Correa​
Carlos Correa​

Carlos Correa. Position: Shortstop Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-4, 215lb (193cm, 97kg) Team: Houston Astros (majors) Born: September 22, 1994 in Ponce, Puerto Rico pr. Draft: Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 1st round (1st) of the 2012 MLB June Amateur Draft from Puerto Rico Baseball Academy (Gurabo, Puerto Rico).

Paul ​Goldschmidt​
Paul ​Goldschmidt​

Paul Goldschmidt was born in Wilmington, Delaware, and grew up in The Woodlands, Texas, a suburb of Houston. He attended The Woodlands High School and attended Texas State University to play college baseball for the Texas State Bobcats baseball team.

Max Scherzer​
Max Scherzer​

More Max Scherzer Pages at Baseball Reference. Oracle; ... You are here: BR Home > MLB Players > S Listing > Max Scherzer Statistics and History. Full Site Menu.

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Ken Griffey Jr
Ken Griffey Jr

Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball is a Super NES baseball game that was released in 1994. The game has a Major League Baseball license but not a Major League Baseball Players Association license, meaning that the game has real stadiums and real teams, but not real players (except Ken Griffey Jr.).

Rickey ​Henderson​
Rickey ​Henderson​

Rickey Nelson Henley Henderson (born December 25, 1958) is an American retired professional baseball left fielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for nine teams from 1979 to 2003, including four stints with his original team, the Oakland Athletics.

Roger ​Clemens​
Roger ​Clemens​

Roger Clemens is a former Major League Baseball player for the Red Sox and the Astros who won seven Cy Young Awards. He was also indicted for perjury in 2010. Learn more at Biography.com.

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Chris Sale​
Chris Sale​

Chris Sale. Position: Pitcher ... More Chris Sale Pages at Baseball Reference. ... Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis.

Pete Rose​
Pete Rose​

Peter Edward Rose Sr. (born April 14, 1941), also known by his nickname "Charlie Hustle", is an American former professional baseball player and manager. Rose played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1963 to 1986, and managed from 1984 to 1989.

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Sandy Koufax​
Sandy Koufax​

Jewish-American baseball pitcher Sandy Koufax starred for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers before elbow arthritis forced an early retirement. Synopsis Born on December 30, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, Sandy Koufax signed by the hometown Brooklyn Dodgers, the hard-throwing left-hander was the most dominant pitcher in baseball until elbow arthritis forced an early retirement at age 30.

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Yogi Berra​
Yogi Berra​

Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra (May 12, 1925 – September 22, 2015) was an American professional baseball catcher, who later took on the roles of manager and coach. He played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) (1946–63, 1965), all but the last for the New York Yankees.

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Nolan Ryan​
Nolan Ryan​

Born in 1947 in Refugio, Texas, Nolan Ryan began his Major League Baseball career with the New York Mets in 1966. He hit his stride after a 1971 trade to the California Angels, earning renown as a top strikeout pitcher on the strength of an overpowering fastball.

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Johnny Bench​
Johnny Bench​

View Johnny Bench's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, ... Johnny Lee Bench Nicknames: Little General. Twitter ... Many historical player head shots courtesy ...

Honus ​Wagner​
Honus ​Wagner​

Johannes Peter "Honus" Wagner (/ ˈ h ɒ n ə s ˈ w æ ɡ n ər /; February 24, 1874 – December 6, 1955), sometimes referred to as "Hans" Wagner, was an American baseball shortstop who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1917, almost entirely for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Walter ​Johnson​
Walter ​Johnson​

The baseball field in Memorial Park, in Weiser, Idaho, is called Walter Johnson Field. Johnson was the first American League pitcher to strike out four batters in one inning.

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Jimmie Foxx​
Jimmie Foxx​

More Jimmie Foxx Pages at Baseball Reference. Oracle; Jimmie Foxx page at the Bullpen Wiki; Standard Batting. ... Many historical player head shots courtesy of David ...

Corey Seager​
Corey Seager​

Corey Seager. Position: Shortstop Bats: Left • Throws: Right 6-4, 220lb (193cm, 99kg) Team: Los Angeles Dodgers (majors, 60-day DL) Born: April 27, 1994 in Charlotte, NC us. Draft: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1st round (18th) of the 2012 MLB June Amateur Draft from Northwest Cabarrus HS (Concord, NC).

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Freddie ​Freeman​
Freddie ​Freeman​

Freeman was not a part of the Braves' playoff roster. 2011. Freeman began the 2011 season as the starting first baseman for the Braves. After a slow start, his performance improved and he had been mentioned as a strong candidate for rookie of the year.

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Yadier Molina​
Yadier Molina​

Yadier Molina. Position: Catcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 5-11, 205lb (180cm, 92kg) Team: St. Louis Cardinals (majors, 10-day DL) Born: July 13, 1982 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico pr. Draft: Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 4th round of the 2000 MLB June Amateur Draft from Ladislao Martinez HS (Vega Alta, Puerto Rico).

Roberto ​Clemente​
Roberto ​Clemente​

Born Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker on August 18, 1934, Clemente played with the Brooklyn Dodgers' minor league team before making his major league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1955. He led the National League in batting four times during the 1960s, and starred in the 1971 World Series.

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Cal Ripken Jr
Cal Ripken Jr

Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr. was born on August 24, 1960, in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Dad Cal Sr. soon ended his professional baseball playing career to become a minor league manager, and his wife, Violet, and four children would join him for summertime stints in such cities as Aberdeen, South Dakota, and Elmira, New York.

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Zack Greinke​
Zack Greinke​

Greinke was primarily a shortstop when he started playing baseball at Apopka High School. He hit over .400 with 31 home runs in his high school career. He worked as a relief pitcher as a sophomore and junior, before becoming a starting pitcher as a senior.