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Top Ten Baseball Players of all Time

Babe Ruth​
Babe Ruth​

Ruth is regarded as one of the greatest sports heroes in American culture and is considered by many to be the greatest baseball player of all time. In 1936, Ruth was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of its "first five" inaugural members.

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Willie Mays​
Willie Mays​

Sure Ruth hit more home runs and could pitch but Mays could run, and was the greatest all-around player of all time. Mays is one incredible baseball player. Willie Mays had one of the greatest arms, biggest bats and coolest nicknames ever in the sport.

Barry Bonds​
Barry Bonds​

Barry Bonds is the best of all time. He's even better than babe ruth. My greatest baseball player of all time. 14 time all star, 8 time gold glove, leader in home runs and walks. One of very few that are in the 40/40 club. More than 500 stolen bases and 762 career home runs. He had all of the tools hitting, base stealing, fielding.

Ty Cobb​
Ty Cobb​

TY Cobb, not nice guy, but he was the best player of all time. We should not equate the ability to hit a home run to the ability to play the overall game of baseball. Cobb was a better player than Ruth!.367 lifetime batting average.

Hank Aaron​
Hank Aaron​

Hank Aaron, the greatest baseball hitter of all time played in a National League city – Atlanta, home of the Braves. Growing up in Kansas City, an America League City, where I first followed the Kansas City Athletics and then the Kansas City Royals, Hammerin Hank didn’t receive a lot of newspaper mentions in the late 1960’s.

Cy Young​
Cy Young​

BR Home > MLB Players ... More Cy Young Pages at Baseball Reference. Oracle; ... All-Time Greats: Stan Musial, Barry Bonds, Babe Ruth, ...

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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Ted Williams​
Ted Williams​

Ted is awesome. a great baseball player, and the best hitter of all time Way, way better then pujols no doubt answer me this did pujols it.400 Ted Williams is the true home run king, with his amazing swing and undeniable power.

Mickey Mantle​
Mickey Mantle​

Mickey Mantle was born to be a baseball superstar. Possessed all the tools to be the greatest of all time, but also had his demons. Injuries certainly shortened an already Hall of Fame career. He still owns the 2 longest recorded home runs in history and is responsible for the term "tape measure" home run.

Stan Musial​
Stan Musial​

In 2001, James ranked Musial the tenth-greatest baseball player in history, and the second-best left fielder of all time. According to Baseball-Reference.com, he ranks fifth all-time among hitters on the Black Ink Test, and third all-time on the Gray Ink Test—measures designed to compare players of different eras.

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.

Alex ​Rodriguez​
Alex ​Rodriguez​

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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.

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Walter ​Johnson​
Walter ​Johnson​

View Walter Johnson's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, ... Walter Perry Johnson Nicknames: Barney or The Big Train. ... , All-Time All-Star Batters ...

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Honus ​Wagner​
Honus ​Wagner​

Wagner, Honus Honus Wagner. Culver Pictures. A number of modern fans probably know Honus Wagner best as the subject of the most-valuable baseball card in history, the rare 1909–11 T206 Wagner card that was produced by the American Tobacco Company.

Pete Rose​
Pete Rose​

His older son, Pete Rose, Jr., spent 16 years as a minor league baseball player, advancing to the majors once for an 11-game stint with the Cincinnati Reds in 1997. As of March 2014 Rose earns more than $1 million annually from many paid public appearances and autograph signings.

Nolan Ryan​
Nolan Ryan​

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Derek Jeter​
Derek Jeter​

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Rickey ​Henderson​
Rickey ​Henderson​

In 1999, before breaking the career records for runs scored and walks, Henderson was ranked number 51 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players, and was a nominee for the Major League Baseball All-Century Team.

Albert Pujols​
Albert Pujols​

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Sandy Koufax​
Sandy Koufax​

On July 14, 2015, before the 2015 MLB All-Star Game in Cincinnati, Koufax was introduced as one of the four best living players (as selected by the fans of major league baseball), along with Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and Johnny Bench.

Roger ​Clemens​
Roger ​Clemens​

William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962), nicknamed "Rocket", is an American former baseball pitcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for four teams. Clemens was one of the most dominant pitchers in major league history, tallying 354 wins, a 3.12 earned run average (ERA), and 4,672 strikeouts, the third-most all time.

Yogi Berra​
Yogi Berra​

In 1998, Berra appeared at No. 40 on The Sporting News list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players, and fan balloting elected him to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. At the 2008 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, Berra had the honor of being the last of the 49 Hall of Famers in attendance to be announced.

Roberto ​Clemente​
Roberto ​Clemente​

Baseball Career. Baseball player Roberto Clemente was born on August 18, 1934, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The son of a sugarcane worker, Roberto Clemente began his professional baseball career just after finishing high school. He signed a deal with the Brooklyn Dodgers and played with their minor league team, the Montreal Royals, for a season.

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Tris Speaker​
Tris Speaker​

BR Home > MLB Players ... View Tris Speaker's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). ... All-Time Greats: Stan Musial, ...

Mike Schmidt​
Mike Schmidt​

Michael Jack Schmidt (born September 27, 1949) is an American former professional baseball third baseman who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Greg Maddux​
Greg Maddux​

In 2002, in the episode "Take Me out of the Ballgame", of the TV series Do Over, the main character lost a baseball game to a young Greg Maddux, who was played by Shad Hart. On January 8, 2014 Maddux was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Rogers ​Hornsby​
Rogers ​Hornsby​

In 1914, Hornsby's older brother Everett, a minor league baseball player for many years, arranged for Rogers to get a tryout with the Texas League's Dallas Steers. He made the team, but did not play in any games for the Steers; he was released after only two weeks.

Jimmie Foxx​
Jimmie Foxx​

BR Home > MLB Players ... More Jimmie Foxx Pages at Baseball Reference. Oracle; ... All-Time Greats: Stan Musial, Barry Bonds, Babe Ruth, ...

Bob Gibson​
Bob Gibson​

The Hall of Famer was a 10-time All-Star who won a pair of World Series rings ... More Bob Gibson Pages at Baseball ... Many historical player head shots courtesy of ...

Tony Gwynn​
Tony Gwynn​

View Tony Gwynn's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, ... BR Home > MLB Players ... All-Time Greats: Stan Musial, ...

Randy ​Johnson​
Randy ​Johnson​

Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963), nicknamed "The Big Unit", is an American former baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1988 to 2009 for six teams. He played primarily for the Seattle Mariners and the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Johnny Bench​
Johnny Bench​

View Johnny Bench's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, ... Full Name: Johnny Lee Bench Nicknames: Little General. ... , All-Time All-Star Batters ...

Frank ​Robinson​
Frank ​Robinson​

Frank Robinson (born August 31, 1935) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder and manager. He played for five teams from 1956 to 1976, and became the only player to win league MVP honors in both the National and American Leagues.

Carl ​Yastrzemski​
Carl ​Yastrzemski​

Top 20 Defensive Baseball Players of All Time In baseball’s rich history there have been many players that have excelled in the defensive aspects of the game. Although not always earning the recognition of home run hitters or ace pitchers, excell

Christy ​Mathewson​
Christy ​Mathewson​

The baseball field at Keystone College is named "Christy Mathewson Field." Christy Mathewson Park in Factoryville is home to the community's Little League field, as well as basketball courts and other athletic facilities, public gardens, walking trails and a picnic pavilion.

Satchel Paige​
Satchel Paige​

In 1971, Satchel Paige became the first African-American pitcher to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Did You Know? Satchel Paige is the oldest rookie in baseball history, debuting in the major leagues on his 42nd birthday.

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Warren ​Spahn​
Warren ​Spahn​

... Warren Edward Spahn View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject. ... More Warren Spahn Pages at Baseball Reference. ... All-Time Greats: ...

Mike Trout​
Mike Trout​

Mike Trout, the two-time Most Valuable Player for the Los Angeles Angels, will almost certainly take over as baseball's top earner, as his salary jumps to $34.083 million in 2018, according to salary data obtained by USA TODAY Sports.

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Miguel ​Cabrera​
Miguel ​Cabrera​

More Miguel Cabrera Pages at Baseball Reference. ... All-Time Greats: Stan Musial, ... Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis.

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Lefty Grove​
Lefty Grove​

More Lefty Grove Pages at Baseball Reference. ... All-Time Greats: Stan Musial, ... Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis.

Ichiro Suzuki​
Ichiro Suzuki​

More Ichiro Suzuki Pages at Baseball Reference. ... All-Time Greats: Stan Musial, ... Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis.

Joe Morgan​
Joe Morgan​

Considered one of the greatest second basemen of all-time, Morgan was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990. He became a baseball broadcaster for ESPN after his retirement, and now hosts a weekly nationally syndicated radio show for Sports USA. He is currently a special adviser to the Reds.

Pedro ​Martínez​
Pedro ​Martínez​

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Tom Seaver​
Tom Seaver​

George Thomas Seaver (born November 17, 1944), nicknamed Tom Terrific and The Franchise, is a retired Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher. He pitched from 1967 to 1986 for four different teams, but is noted primarily for his time with the New York Mets and especially for his important role in the team's 1969 World Championship.

Mel Ott​
Mel Ott​

Since 1959, the National League has honored the league's annual home run champion with the Mel Ott Award. In the 1989 film Field of Dreams, Ott was one of several deceased players portrayed in farmer Ray Kinsella's Iowa cornfield.

Mark McGwire​
Mark McGwire​

Mark David McGwire (born October 1, 1963), nicknamed Big Mac, is an American former professional baseball player and currently the bench coach for the San Diego Padres. As a first baseman, his MLB career spanned from 1986 to 2001 while playing for the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Reggie ​Jackson​
Reggie ​Jackson​

Visit Biography.com to read about the life and career of Reggie Jackson, widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Professional baseball player Reggie Jackson starred for five world championship teams and slugged 563 home runs during a 21-year Hall of Fame career.

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Ken Griffey Jr
Ken Griffey Jr

For the longest time, Griffey Jr. was the face of baseball. He has the sweetest swing baseball has ever seen, and many have tried manipulating. He was a trend setter with his cool style.

Cal Ripken Jr
Cal Ripken Jr

One of his position's most offensively productive players, Ripken ... moving to third on baseball's all-time list ... Ripken Jr., Cal (2011). Cal Ripken, Jr.’s All ...

Shoeless Joe ​Jackson​
Shoeless Joe ​Jackson​

Joseph Jefferson Jackson (July 16, 1887 – December 5, 1951), nicknamed "Shoeless Joe", was an American star outfielder who played Major League Baseball (MLB) in the early 1900s.