MLB History Book

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MLB Hitting Stats Key: H-Hits, HR-Home Runs, RBI-Runs Batted In, R-Runs, BA-Batting Average, OBP-On Base Percentage, SLG-Slugging Percentage, OPS-On Base Plus Slugging Percentage, BB-Walks, SO-Strikeouts, SB-Stolen Bases; wRAA-Weighted Runs Above Average, wOBA-Weighted On Base Average, wRC-Weighted Runs Created, wRC+-Weighted Runs Created Plus, RF/G-Range Factor Per Game, oWAR-Offensive Wins Above Replacement, dWAR-Defensive Wins Above Replacement, WAR-Wins Above Replacement

MLB Starting Pitching Stats Key: IP-Innings Pitched, W-Wins, L-Losses, ERA-Earned Runs Average, SO-Strikeouts, BB-Bases On Balls, HR-Home Runs Allowed, CG-Complete Games, SHO-Shoutouts, QS-Quality Starts, QS%-Quality Starts Percentage, AVG-Batting Average Against, BABIP-Batting Average Against On Balls In Play, ERA+-Earned Runs Average Plus, FIP-Fielding Independent Pitching, WHIP-Walks Plus Hits Per Innings Pitched, RAA-Runs Better Than Average, WAA-Wins Above Average, WAR-Wins Above Replacement, GmSCA-Average Game Score

MLB Relief Pitching Stats Key: Wgr-Wins In Relief, Lgr-Losses In Relief, IS-Inherited Score, IS%-Inherited Score Percentage, SV-Saves, SV%-Save Percentage

Top Five Catchers Of All-Time:

1. Johnny Bench (Reds from 1967-1983)
Honors: 2-time MLB World Series Champion (1975-1976); 1-time World Series MVP (1976); NL Rookie of the Year (1968); 2-time NL MVP (1970, 1972); 10-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1968-1977)
Season Leader: 6-time NL Total Zone Runs As Catcher Leader (1970, 1972-1976); 3-time NL Runs Batted In Leader (1970, 1972, 1974); 3-time NL Caught Stealing Percentage Leader (1969, 1972-1973); 2-time NL Home Runs Leader (1970, 1972); 2-time NL Extra Base Hits Leader (1970, 1974); 1-time NL Defensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1972)
Traditional Stats: 2,048 H, 389 HR, 1,376 RBI, 1,091 R; .267 BA, .342 OBP, .476 SLG, .817 OPS; 891 BB, 1,278 SO, 68 SB
Advanced Stats: 302.9 wRAA, .362 wOBA, 1,237 wRC, 125 wRC+; 5.80 RF/G as C; 65.2 oWAR, 19.3 dWAR, 75.0 WAR
Memorable Performances: Game 1 of 1973 NLCS - 3-4 with a walk-off HR in the 9th inning off Tom Seaver in win vs. Mets; 1972 Regular Season - 40 HR, 125 RBI, C record 8.6 WAR with .541 SLG in MVP season; Game 5 of 1972 NLCS - 2-4 with game-tying HR in the 9th inning in sudden-death win vs. Pirates; 1976 MLB World Series - 8-15 with 2 HR, 6 RBI in 4 game series win vs. Yankees, including a 3-run HR in the 9th inning of game 4 to extend the Reds lead

2. Yogi Berra (Yankees from 1946-1963, Mets from 1965)
Honors: 13-time MLB World Series Champion (1947, 1949-1953, 1956, 1958, 1961-1962, 1969, 1977-1978); 3-time AL MVP (1951, 1954, 1955)
Season Leader: 3-time Total Zone Runs As Catcher Leader (1953, 1957-1958); 3-time AL Caught Stealing Leader (1950-1952); 3-time AL Range Factor Per 9 Innings As Catcher Leader (1949, 1951, 1957); 1-time AL At-Bats Per Strikeout Leader (1950)
Traditional Stats: 2,150 H, 358 HR, 1,430 RBI, 1,175 R; .285 BA, .348 OBP, .482 SLG, .830 OPS; 704 BB, 414 SO, 30 SB
Advanced Stats: 265.6 wRAA, .370 wOBA, 1,233 wRC, 124 wRC+; 5.61 RF/G as C; 56.5 oWAR, 8.7 dWAR, 59.5 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1950 Regular Season - 28 HR, 124 RBI, 116 R, 116 wRC, 58 CS% with .322 BA, .533 SLG; Game 3 of 1947 MLB World Series - First pinch-hit home run in World Series history in loss vs. Dodgers; 1953 MLB World Series - 9-21 with 1 HR, 4 RBI in 6 game series win vs. Dodgers; Game 5 of 1956 World Series - Caught the only perfect game in World Series history in win vs. Dodgers with series tied at 2

3. Ivan Rodriguez (Rangers from 1991-2002, Marlins in 2003, Tigers from 2004-2008), Yankees in 2008, Astros in 2009, Rangers in 2009, Nationals from 2010-2011)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (2003); 1-time NLCS MVP (2003); 1-time AL MVP (1999); 7-time Silver Slugger Award Winner (1994-1999, 2004); 13-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1992-2001, 2004, 2006-2007)
Season Leader: 9-time AL Caught Stealing Percent Leader (1992, 1996-2001, 2005-2006); 9-time AL Total Zone Runs as Catcher Leader (1992, 1995-1999, 2001, 2005-2006); 5-time AL Assists As Catcher Leader (1995-1998, 2008); 1-time AL Defensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1997)
Traditional Stats: 2,844 H, 311 HR, 1,332 RBI, 1,354 R; .296 BA, .334 OBP, .464 SLG, .798 OPS; 513 BB, 1,474 SO, 127 SB
Advanced Stats: 124.7 wRAA, .344 wOBA, 1,383 wRC, 104 wRC+; 6.63 RF/G as C; 53.9 oWAR, 28.7 dWAR, 68.4 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1999 Regular Season - 35 HR, 113 RBI, 199 H, 25 SB, 2.7 dWAR with .332 BA, .558 SLG in MVP season; Game 4 of 2003 NLDS - 2-4 with 2 R, 1 RBI, and series-clinching tag at the plate on a bulldozing J.T. Snow with 2 outs in the 9th inning in win vs. Giants; 2003 NLCS - 9-33 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 5 R in 7 game series win vs. Cubs

4. Mickey Cochrane (Athletics from 1925-1933, Tigers from 1934-1937)
Honors: 3-time World Series Champion (1929, 1930, 1935); 2-time AL MVP (1928, 1934)
Season Leader: 6-time AL Putouts As Catcher Leader (1926-1930, 1932); 5-time AL Range Factor Per Game as Catcher Leader (1926-1930); 1-time AL On-Base Percentage Leader (1933)
Traditional Stats: 1,652 H, 119 HR, 830 RBI, 1,041 R; .320 BA, .419 OBP, .478 SLG, .897 OPS; 857 BB, 217 S), 64 SB
Advanced Stats: 345.0 wRAA, .413 wOBA, 1,128 wRC, 132 wRC+; 5.00 RF/G as C; 52.2 oWAR, 4.4 dWAR, 52.1 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1929 World Series - 6-15 with 2B, 5 R, 7 BB in 5 games series win vs. Cubs; 1933 Regular Season - 15 HR, 104 R, then C record 6.4 oWAR with .322 BA, C live-ball era record .459 OBP, .449 wOBA; Game 6 of 1935 MLB World Series - 3-5 with 2 R, including walk-off series-clinching run in the 9th inning in win vs. Cubs

5. Roy Campanella (Dodgers from 1948-1957)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1955); 3-time NL MVP (1951, 1953, 1955)
Season Leader: 9-time NL Range Factor Per Game As Catcher Leader (1948-1955, 1957); 6-time NL Putouts As Catcher Leader (1949-1951, 1953, 1955-1956); 5-time NL Caught Stealing Percentage Leader (1948-1952); 1-time NL Runs Batted In Leader (1953); 1-time NL Wins Probability Added Leader (1953)
Traditional Stats: 1,161 H, 242 HR, 856 RBI, 627 R; .276 BA, .360 OBP, .500 SLG, .860 OPS; 533 BB, 501 SO, 25 SB
Advanced Stats: 193.4 wRAA, .385 wOBA, 755 wRC, 123 wRC+; 5.98 RF/G as C; 33.8 oWAR, 5.7 dWAR, 34.2 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1953 Regular Season - Then C records of 41 HR, 142 RBI, 7.1 WAR with .312 BA, .611 SLG, 1.006 OPS in MVP season; Game 3 of 1953 World Series - 1-4 with GW HR in the 8th inning in win vs. Yankees; Games 3 and 4 of 1955 MLB World Series - 6-10 with 2 HR, 4 RBI in 2 wins vs. Yankees after being down 2-0 in the series

Honorable Mention: 6. Carlton Fisk, 7. Mike Piazza, 8. Bill Dickey, 9. Gary Carter, 10. Gabby Hartnett

Top Five First Basemen of All-Time:

1. Lou Gehrig (Yankees from 1923-1939)
Honors: 6-time World Series Champion (1927-1928, 1932, 1936-1938); 2-time AL MVP (1927, 1936); 1-time AL Triple Crown Winner (1934)
Season Leader: 6-time AL Times On Base Leader (1927, 1930-1931, 1934, 1936-1937); 5-time AL Runs Batted In Leader (1927-1928, 1930-1931, 1934); 4-time AL Offensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1927, 1934, 1936-1937); 4-time AL Extra Base Hits Leader (1926-1927, 1930-1931); 4-time AL Runs Created Leader (1927, 1930, 1934, 1936); 3-time AL Home Runs Leader (1931, 1934, 1936); 3-time AL On-Base Plus Slugging Leader (1934, 1936-1937)
Traditional Stats: 2,721 H, 493 HR, 1,995 RBI, 1,888 R; .340 BA, .447 OBP, .632 SLG, 1.080 OPS; 1,508 BB, 790 SO, 102 SB
Advanced Stats: 1,046.8 wRAA, .477 wOBA, 2,265 wRC, 173 wRC+; 9.60 RF/G as 1B; 112.1 oWAR, -8.9 dWAR, 112.4 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1927 Regular Season - 47 HR, then record 175 RBI, 52 2B, 1B records of 199 wRC, 11.8 WAR with .373 BA, 1B record .765 SLG in MVP season; 1928 World Series - 6-11 with 4 HR, 9 RBI, 6 BB, 5 R in 4 game series win vs. Cardinals, including GW HR in the 7th inning of game 4 win; 1932 Regular Season Game - First player in the 20th century with 4 HR in a game in win vs. Athletics; 1932 World Series - 9-17 with 3 HR, 8 RBI, 2 BB, 9 R in 4 game series win vs. Cubs

2. Jimmie Foxx (Athletics from 1925-1935, Red Sox from 1936-1942, Cubs in 1942, 1944, Phillies in 1945)
Honors: 2-time World Series Champion (1929-1930); 3-time AL MVP (1932-1933, 1938); 1-time AL Triple Crown Winner (1933)
Season Leader: 5-time AL On-Base Plus Slugging Percentage Leader (1932-1933, 1935, 1938-1939); 4-time AL Home Runs Leader (1932-1933, 1935, 1939); 4-time AL Weighted On Base Average Leader (1932-1933, 1938-1939); 3-time AL Runs Batted In Leader (1932-1933, 1938); 3-time AL Total Bases Leader (1932-1933, 1938); 3-time AL Wins Above Replacement Leader (1932-1933, 1938)
Traditional Stats: 2,646 H, 534 HR, 1,922 RBI, 1,751 R; .325 BA, .428 OBP, .609 SLG, 1.038 OPS; 1,452 BB, 1,311 SO, 87 SB
Advanced Stats: 934.2 wRAA, .460 wOBA, 2,136 wRC, 158 wRC+; 9.64 RF/G as 1B; 94.3 oWAR, -5.5 dWAR, 96.4 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1929 World Series - 7-20 with 2 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R in 5 game series win vs. Cubs, including becoming the first player to hit a HR in his first two World Series game; 1932 Regular Season - Then 1B record 58 HR, 169 RBI, 193 wRC, 10.5 WAR with .364 BA, .749 SLG, 1.218 OPS in MVP season; 1938 Regular Season Game - AL Record 6 walks in a game in win vs. Browns

3. Albert Pujols (Cardinals from 2001-2011, Angels from 2012-2018)
Honors: 2-time World Series Champion (2006, 2011); 1-time NLCS MVP (2004); NL Rookie of the Year (2001); 3-time NL MVP (2005, 2008, 2009); 6-time Silver Slugger Award Winner (2001, 2003-2004, 2008-2010); 2-time Gold Glove Award Winner (2006, 2010); 2-time NL Hank Aaron Award Winner (2003, 2009)
Season Leader: 6-time NL Wins Above Replacement By Positions Players Leader (2005-2010); 5-time NL Runs Scored Leader (2003-2005, 2009-2010); 4-time NL Extra Base Hits Leader (2003-2004, 2009-2010); 3-time NL Slugging Percentage Leader (2006, 2008-2009); 2-time NL Home Runs Leader (2009-2010); 2-time NL Total Zone Runs Leader (2007-2008)
Traditional Stats: 3,017 H, 621 HR, 1,945 RBI, 1,742 R; .304 BA, .384 OBP, .558 SLG, .942 OPS; 1,261 BB, 1,177 SO, 110 SB
Advanced Stats: 681.9 wRAA, .394 wOBA, 2,031 wRC, 147 wRC+; 9.50 RF/G as 1B; 85.4 oWAR, -1.8 dWAR, 99.4 WAR
Memorable Performances: 2003 Regular Season - 43 HR, 51 2B, 212 H, 8.5 oWAR with .359 BA to become the youngest player in 54 years to win the NL batting title; 2004 NLCS - 14-28 with 4 HR, 9 RBI in 7 game series win vs. Astros, including GW HR in the 8th inning of game 2 win; Game 5 of 2005 NLCS - 1-5 with GW 3-run HR down 2 runs in the 9th inning vs. Astros down 3-1 in series; Game 3 of 2011 World Series - 5-6 to tie World Series records with 3 HR, 6 RBI in win vs. Rangers

4. Miguel Cabrera (Marlins from 2003-2007, Tigers from 2008-2018)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (2003); 2-time AL MVP (2012-2013); 1-time AL Triple Crown Winner (2012); 6-time NL/AL Silver Slugger Award Winner (2005-2006, 2010, 2012-2013, 2015); 2-time AL Hank Aaron Award Winner (2012, 2013)
Season Leader: 4-time AL Batting Average Leader (2011-2013, 2015); 4-time AL On-Base Percentage Leader (2010-2011, 2013, 2015); 4-time AL Runs Created Leader (2010-2013); 4-time AL Weighted Runs Above Average Leader (2010-2013); 2-time AL Home Runs Leader (2008, 2012); 2-time AL Doubles Leader (2011, 2014)
Traditional Stats: 2,666 H, 465 HR, 1,634 RBI, 1,384 R; .317 BA, .395 OBP, .552 SLG, .947 OPS; 1,0579 BB, 1,643 SO, 38 SB
Advanced Stats: 608.1 wRAA, .400 wOBA, 1,742 wRC, 149 wRC+; 8.54 RF/G as 1B; 79.0 oWAR, -16.1 dWAR, 69.5 WAR
Memorable Performances: 2003 NLCS - 10-30 with 3 HR, 6 RBI in 7 game series win vs. Cubs, including a 3-run HR in game 7; 2013 Regular Season - 44 HR, 137 RBI, 193 wRC+, 9.1 oWAR with .348 BA, .455 wOBA, 1.078 OPS in MVP season; Game 5 of 2013 ALDS - 1-4 with 2-run HR in sudden-death win vs. Athletics

5. Hank Greenberg (Tigers from 1930, 1933-1941, 1945-1946, Pirates in 1947)
Honors: 2-time World Series Champion (1935, 1945); 2-time AL MVP (1935, 1940)
Season Leader: 4-time AL Home Runs Leader (1935, 1938, 1940, 1946); 4-time AL Runs Batted In Leader (1935, 1937, 1940, 1946), 4-time AL Extra Base Hits Leader (1934-1935, 1937, 1940); 3-time AL At Bats Per Home Runs Leader (1938, 1940, 1946); 3-time AL Runs Created Leader (1935, 1937, 1940); 2-time AL Range Factor Per Game as First Baseman Leader (1937, 1946)
Traditional Stats: 1,628 H, 331 HR, 1,274 RBI, 1,046 R; .313 BA, .412 OBP, .605 SLG, 1.017 OPS; 852 BB, 844 SO, 58 SB
Advanced Stats: 556.1 wRAA, .453 wOBA, 1,287 wRC, 154 wRC+; 9.92 RF/G as 1B; 55.9 oWAR, -4.3 dWAR, 57.5 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1938 Regular Season - Tied then 1B record 58 HR, 147 RBI, 143 R, 80.3 wRAA with .315 BA, .683 SLG, 1.122 OPS; 1945 Regular Season Game - 2-5 with pennant-clinching grand slam HR down 1 run in the 9th inning in win vs. Browns; Game 2 of 1945 World Series - 1-3 with GW 3-run HR in win vs. Cubs down 1-0 in series

Honorable Mention: 6. Willie McCovey, 7. Johnny Mize, 8. Eddie Murray, 9. Cap Anson, 10. George Sisler

Top Five Second Basemen of All-Time:

1. Rogers Hornsby (Cardinals from 1915-1926, Giants in 1927, Braves in 1928, Cubs from 1929-1932, Cardinals in 1933, Browns from 1933-1937)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1926); 2-time NL MVP (1925, 1929); 2-time NL Triple Crown Winner (1922, 1925)
Season Leader: 12-time NL Offensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1916-1917, 1919-1925, 1927-1929); 12-time NL Adjusted On-Base Plus Slugging Leader (1917, 1919-1925, 1927-1929, 1931); 8-time NL Runs Created Leader (1917, 1920-1922, 1924-1925, 1928-1929); 7-time NL Batting Average Leader (1920-1925, 1928); 7-time NL Total Bases Leader (1917, 1920-1922, 1924-1925, 1929); 2-time NL Home Runs Leader (1922, 1925)
Traditional Stats: 2,930 H, 301 HR, 1,584 RBI, 1,579 R; .358 BA, .434 OBP, .577 SLG, 1.010 OPS; 1,038 BB, 679 SO, 135 SB
Advanced Stats: 899.0 wRAA, .459 wOBA, 2,018 wRC, 173 wRC+; 5.36 RF/G as 2B; 121.6 oWAR, 13.9 dWAR, 127.0 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1924 Regular Season - 25 HR, 43 2B, 227 H, 221 wRC+, 2B record 12.1 WAR with live-ball era record .424 BA, then 2B records of .537 wOBA, 1.203 OPS; Game 3 of 1929 World Series - 2-4 with 2B and game-tying RBI in win vs. Athletics down 2-0 in series

2. Joe Morgan (Astros from 1963-1971, Reds from 1972-1979, Astros in 1980, Giants from 1981-1982, Phillies in 1983, Athletics in 1984)
Honors: 2-time World Series Champion (1975-1976); 2-time NL MVP (1975-1976); 1-time Silver Slugger Award Winner (1982); 5-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1973-1977)
Season Leader: 6-time NL Offensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1972-1977); 4-time NL On-Base Percentage Leader (1972, 1974-1976); 3-time NL Fielding Percentage As Second Baseman Leader (1972, 1975, 1977); 3-time NL Stolen Base Percentage Leader (1967, 1975, 1983); 2-time NL Adjusted On-Base Plus Slugging Leader (1975-1976); 1-time NL Triples Leader (1971)
Traditional Stats: 2,517 H, 268 HR, 1,133 RBI, 1,650 R; .271 BA, .392 OBP, .427 SLG, .819 OPS; 1,865 BB, 1,015 SO, 689 SB
Advanced Stats: 490.0 wRAA, .372 wOBA, 1,717 wRC, 135 wRC+; 5.03 RF/G as 2B; 103.7 oWAR, 3.3 dWAR, 100.3 WAR
Memorable Performances: Game 3 of 1975 World Series - 1-4 with 2 RBI including walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning in win vs. Red Sox; Game 7 of 1975 World Series - 2-4 including series-clinching RBI single in 9th inning in win vs. Red Sox; 1976 Regular Season - 27 HR, 60 SB, 184 wRC+., 9.6 oWAR with .320 BA, .444 OBP, .576 SLG in MVP season

3. Eddie Collins (Athletics from 1906-1914, White Sox from 1915-1926, Athletics from 1927-1930)
Honors: 4-time World Series Champion (1910-1911, 1913, 1917); 1-time AL MVP (1914)
Season Leader: 9-time AL Fielding Percentage As Second Baseman Leader (1909-1910, 1914-1916, 1920-1922, 1924); 4-time AL Stolen Base Leader (1910, 1919, 1923-1924); 3-time AL Runs Scored Leader (1912-1914); 1-time Wins Above Replacement By Position Players Leader (1913)
Traditional Stats: 3,315 H, 47 HR, 1,300 RBI, 1,821 R; .333 BA, .424 OBP, .429 SLG, .853 OPS; 1,499 BB, 468 SO, 741 SB
Advanced Stats: 693.4 wRAA, .409 wOBA, 2,032 wRC, 144 wRC+; 5.34 RF/G as 2B; 119.6 oWAR, 8.2 dWAR, 123.9 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1910 Regular Season - 15 3B, 2B record 81 SB, 24 TZ, 10.5 WAR with .324 BA; 1910 World Series - 9-21 with 5 R, 4 2B in 5 game series win vs. Cubs; Game 5 of 1917 World Series - 3-4 with 2 R, RBI including GW RBI single in 8th inning in win vs. Giants

4. Nap Lajoie (Phillies from 1896-1900, Athletics from 1901-1902, Naps from 1902-1914, Athletics from 1915-1916)
Honors: 1-time AL Triple Crown Winner (1901)
Season Leader: 7-time NL/AL Range Factor Per Game As Second Baseman Leader (1900-1904, 1908-1909); 6-time AL Wins Above Replacement By Position Players Leader (1901, 1903-1904, 1906-1908); 5-time AL Batting Average Leader (1901-1904, 1910); 4-time AL Hits Leader (1901, 1904, 1906, 1910); 4-time NL/AL Slugging Percentage Leader (1897, 1901, 1903-1904)
Traditional Stats: 3,243 H, 82 HR, 1,599 RBI, 1,504 R; .338 BA, .380 OBP, .466 SLG, .847 OPS; 516 BB, 347 SO, 380 SB
Advanced Stats: 600.4 wRAA, .401 wOBA, 1,788 wRC, 144 wRC+; 5.78 RF/G as 2B; 97.8 oWAR, 10.1 dWAR, 107.4 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1901 Regular Season - 125 RBI, 145 R, then 2B records of 232 H, 48 2B with post-19th century MLB record .426 BA, .506 wOBA, .643 SLG;

5. Jackie Robinson (Dodgers from 1947-1956)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1955); Rookie of the Year Award Winner (1947); 1-time NL MVP (1949)
Season Leader: 3-time NL Wins Above Replacement By Position Players Leader (1949, 1951, 1952); 3-time Fielding Percentage as Second Baseman Leader (1948, 1950-1951); 2-time NL Stolen Bases Leader (1947, 1949); 2-time NL Wins Probability Added Leader (1951-1952); 1-time NL Batting Average Leader (1949); 1-time NL Stolen Base Percentage Leader (1953)
Traditional Stats: 1,518 H, 137 HR, 734 RBI, 947 R; .311 BA, .409 OBP, .474 SLG, .883 OPS; 740 BB, 291 SO, 197 SB
Advanced Stats: 315.6 wRAA, .406 wOBA, 993 wRC, 135 wRC+; 5.25 RF/G as 2B; 54.2 oWAR, 10.0 dWAR, 61.5 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1949 Regular Season - 16 HR, 124 RBI, 203 H, 37 SB, 9.6 WAR with .342 BA, .442 wOBA in MVP season; 1951 Regular Season Game - 2-6 including HR in 14th inning to force a playoff with the Giants for the NL pennant; Game 3 of 1953 World Series - 3-4 with 2B in win vs. Yankees down 2-0 in series

Honorable Mention: 6. Rod Carew, 7. Charlie Gehringer, 8. Roberto Alomar, 9. Craig Biggio, 10. Frankie Frisch

Top Five Third Basemen of All-Time:

1. Mike Schmidt (Phillies from 1972-1989)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1980); 1-time World Series MVP (1980); 3-time NL MVP (1980, 1981, 1986), 6-time Silver Slugger Award Winner (1980-1984, 1986); 10-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1976-1984, 1986)
Season Leader: 8-time NL Home Runs Leader (1974-1976, 1980-1981, 1983-1984, 1986); 6-time NL At Bats Per Home Run Leader (1974, 1980-1981, 1983-1984, 1986); 6-time Adjusted On Base Plus Slugging Leader (1980-1984, 1986); 5-time NL Slugging Percentage Leader (1974, 1980-1982, 1986); 5-time NL Extra Base Hits Leader (1975-1976, 1980-1981, 1986); 4-time NL Offensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1977, 1979-1981)
Traditional Stats: 2,234 H, 548 HR, 1,595 RBI, 1,506 R; .267 BA, .380 OBP, .527 SLG, .908 OPS; 1,507 BB, 1,883 SO, 174 SB
Advanced Stats: 591.0 wRAA, .395 wOBA, 1,717 wRC, 147 wRC+; 3.00 RF/G as 3B; 90.9 oWAR, 17.6 dWAR, 106.5 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1976 Regular Season Game - First player in 15 years to hit 4 HR in one game in win vs. Cubs; 1980 Regular Season - NL 3B record 48 HR, 81 XBH, then 3B record .338 ISO, 7.5 oWAR with .624 SLG in MVP season; 1980 MLB World Series - 8-21 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 6 R, 4 BB in 6 game series win vs. Royals, including GW 2B in the 8th inning in game 2 win

2. George Brett (Royals from 1973-1993)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1985); 1-time ALCS MVP (1985); 1-time AL MVP (1980); 3-time Silver Slugger Award Winner (1980, 1985, 1988); 1-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1985)
Season Leader: 3-time AL Batting Average Leader (1976, 1980, 1990); 3-time AL Hits Leader (1975, 1976, 1979); 3-time AL Runs Created Leader (1976, 1980, 1985); 3-time AL Slugging Percentage Leader (1980, 1983, 1985); 2-time AL Offensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1976, 1980); 2-time AL Range Factor Per Game As Third Baseman Leader (1977, 1979)
Traditional Stats: 3,154 H, 317 HR, 1,596 RBI, 1,583 R; .305 BA, .369 OBP, .487 SLG, .857 OPS; 1,096 BB, 908 SO, 201 SB
Advanced Stats: 496.2 wRAA, .374 wOBA, 1,799 wRC, 132 wRC+; 2.98 RF/G as 3B; 84.1 oWAR, 1.2 dWAR, 88.4 WAR
Memorable Performances: Game 3 of 1978 ALCS - 3-5 with record 3 HR off one pitcher in loss vs. Yankees; 1980 Regular Season - 118 RBI in 117 games with .390 BA to become the then closest batter to Ted Williams's .406 BA, live-ball era 3B records of .478 wOBA, .664 SLG, 198 wRC+; Game 3 of 1985 ALCS - 4-4 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, including game-tying 2-run HR in win vs. Blue Jays down 2-0 in series; 1985 World Series - 10-27 with 5 R, 4 BB in 7 game series win vs. Cardinals, including 4-5 with 2 R in game 7 win

3. Eddie Mathews (Braves from 1952-1966, Astros in 1967, Tigers from 1967-1968)
Honors: 2-time World Series Champion (1957, 1959)
Season Leader: 3-time At Bats Per Home Run Leader (1953, 1959-1960); 2-time NL Home Runs Leader (1953, 1959); 2-time NL Total Zone Runs as Third Baseman Leader (1958, 1963); 1-time NL Offensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1961); 1-time NL On-Base Percentage Leader (1963)
Traditional Stats: 2,315 H, 512 HR, 1,453 RBI, 1,509 R; .271 BA, .376 OBP, .509 SLG, .885 OPS; 1,444 BB, 1,487 SO, 68 SB
Advanced Stats: 557.5 wRAA, .389 wOBA, 1,685 wRC, 143 wRC+; 2.92 RF/G as 3B; 93.9 oWAR, 5.5 dWAR, 96.4 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1953 Regular Season - Then 3B record 47 HR, 135 RBI, 8.2 oWAR with .302 BA, then 3B live-ball era record .627 SLG; Game 4 of 1957 World Series - 2-4 with walk-off 2-run HR in 10th inning in win vs. Yankees down 2-1 in series

4. Brooks Robinson (Orioles from 1955-1977)
Honors: 2-time World Series Champion (1966, 1970); 1-time World Series MVP (1970); 1-time AL MVP (1964); 16-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1960-1975)
Season Leader: 11-time AL Fielding Percentage as Third Baseman Leader (1960-1964, 1966-1969, 1972, 1975); 4-time AL Range Factor Per Game as Third Baseman Leader (1959-1960, 1967, 1974); 2-time AL Defensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1967-1968); 2-time AL Total Zone Runs Leader (1967, 1968); 1-time AL Runs Batted In Leader (1964)
Traditional Stats: 2,848 H, 268 HR, 1,357 RBI, 1,232 R; .267 BA, .322 OBP, .401 SLG, .723 OPS; 860 BB, 990 SO, 28 SB
Advanced Stats: 88.0 wRAA, .322 wOBA, 1,355 wRC, 104 wRC+; 3.10 RF/G as 3B; 47.4 oWAR, 38.8 dWAR, 78.4 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1968 Regular Season - 17 HR, 36 2B, then live-ball era record 4.5 dWAR, 3B record 33 TZ; 1970 World Series - 9-21 with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R in 5 game series win vs. Reds, including GW HR in the 7th inning of game 1 win

5. Wade Boggs (Red Sox from 1982-1992, Yankees from 1993-1997, Devil Rays from 1998-1999)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1996); 8-time Silver Slugger Award Winner (1983, 1986-1989, 1991, 1993-1994); 2-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1994-1995)
Season Leader: 8-time AL Times On Base Leader (1983-1990); 6-time AL On-Base Percentage Leader (1983, 1985-1989); 5-time AL Batting Average Leader (1983, 1985-1988); 3-time AL Wins Above Replacement By Positions Players Leader (1986-1988); 3-time AL Singles Leader (1983-1985); 2-time AL Doubles Leader (1988-1989)
Traditional Stats: 3,010 H, 118 HR, 1,014 RBI, 1,513 R; .328 BA, .415 OBP, .443 SLG, .858 OPS; 1,412 BB, 745 SO, 24 SB
Advanced Stats: 493.8 wRAA, .381 wOBA, 1,746 wRC, 132 wRC+; 2.62 RF/G as 3B; 80.6 oWAR, 12.9 dWAR, 91.1 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1985 Regular Season - 3B record 240 H, 42 2B, 8.2 oWAR with .368 BA, .450 OBP; Game 2 of 1986 World Series - 2-5 with 2 2B, 1 R in win vs. Mets up 1-0 in series; Game 4 of 1996 World Series - GW BB in the 10th inning in win vs. Braves down 2-1 in series

Honorable Mention: 6. Chipper Jones, 7. Adrian Beltre, 8. Ron Santo, 9. Home Run Baker, 10. Pie Traynor

Top Five Shortstops of All-Time:

1. Honus Wagner (Colonels from 1897-1899, Pirates from 1900-1917)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1909)
Season Leader: 11-time NL Wins Above Replacement By Position Players Leader (1900, 1902-1909, 1911-1912); 8-time NL Batting Average Leader (1900, 1903-1904, 1906-1909, 1911); 7-time NL Runs Created Leader (1900, 1903-1904, 1906-1909); 7-time NL Doubles Leader (1900, 1902, 1904, 1906-1909); 6-time NL Slugging Percentage Leader (1900, 1902, 1904, 1907-1909); 5-time NL Stolen Base Leader (1901-1902, 1904, 1907-1908)
Traditional Stats: 3,420 H, 101 HR, 1,732 RBI, 1,739 R; .328 BA, .391 OBP, .467 SLG, .858 OPS; 963 BB, 735 SO, 723 SB
Advanced Stats: 723.4 wRAA, .408 wOBA, 2,041 wRC, 147 wRC+; 5.63 RF/G as SS; 123.0 oWAR, 21.3 dWAR, 131.0 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1908 Regular Season - 109 RBI, 201 H, 19 3B, 194 wRC+, then record 11.4 oWAR with .354 BA, .459 wOBA; 1909 MLB World Series - 8-24 with 2 2B, 6 RBI, 4 R in 7 game series win vs. Tigers

2. Derek Jeter (Yankees from 1995-2014)
Honors: 5-time World Series Champion (1996, 1998-2000, 2009); 1-time World Series MVP (2000); AL Rookie of the Year (1996); 5-time Silver Slugger Award Winner (2006-2009, 2012); 5-time Gold Glove Award Winner (2004-2006, 2009-2010); 2-time AL Hank Aaron Award Winner (2006, 2009)
Season Leader: 3-time AL Times On Base Leader (1999, 2006, 2009); 3-time AL Singles Leader (1997-1998, 2012); 2-time AL Hits Leader (1999, 2012); 2-time AL Offensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1999, 2006); 1-time AL Runs Created Leader (1999)
Traditional Stats: 3,465 H, 260 HR, 1,311 RBI, 1,923 R; .310 BA, .377 OBP, .440 SLG, .817 OPS; 1,082 BB, 1,840 SO, 358 SB
Advanced Stats: 346.5 wRAA, .360 wOBA, 1,877 wRC, 119 wRC+; 3.90 RF/G as SS; 95.5 oWAR, -9.7 dWAR, 71.8 WAR
Memorable Performances: 2000 World Series - 9-22 with 2 HR, 2 2B, 6 R in 5 game series win vs. Mets, including game-tying HR of game 5 win; Game 3 of 2001 ALDS - Defensive assist on the "Flip Play" to preserve a 1-0 lead in the 7th inning in win vs. Athletics down 2-0 in series; Game 4 of 2001 World Series - 1-5 with walk-off HR in 10th inning to become "Mr. November" in win vs. Diamondbacks down 2-1 in series; 2009 World Series - 11-27 with 3 2B, 5 R in 6 game series win vs. Phillies

3. Ernie Banks (Cubs from 1953-1971)
Honors: 2-time NL MVP (1958-1959); 1-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1960)
Season Leader: 4-time NL Extra Base Hits Leader (1955, 1957-1958, 1960); 2-time NL Home Runs Leader (1958, 1960); 2-time NL Runs Batted In Leader (1958-1959); 1-time NL Wins Above Replacement Leader (1959); 1-time NL Total Zone Runs As Shortstop Leader (1959)
Traditional Stats: 2,583 H, 512 HR, 1,636 RBI, 1,305 R; .274 BA, .330 OBP, .500 SLG, .830 OPS; 763 BB, 1,236 SO, 50 SB
Advanced Stats: 354.6 wRAA, .359 wOBA, 1,496 wRC, 118 wRC+; 4.91 RF/G as SS; 67.4 oWAR, 4.9 dWAR, 61.8 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1955 Regular Season - Then record 5 grand slams in a season; 1958 Regular Season - Then SS record 47 HR, 8.5 oWAR with .313 BA, then live-ball era SS record .614 SLG in MVP season; 1963 Regular Season Game - MLB record 22 putouts in win vs. Pirates

4. Cal Ripken Jr. (Orioles from 1981-2001)
Honors: 1-time MLB World Series Champion (1983); AL Rookie of the Year (1982); 2-time AL MVP (1983, 1991); 8-time Silver Slugger Award Winner (1983-1986, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994); 2-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1991, 1992)
Season Leader: 5-time AL Defensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1984, 1989-1991, 1994); 3-time AL Wins Above Replacement Leader (1983-1984, 1991); 3-time AL Range Factor Per Game As Shortstop Leader (1983-1984, 1991); 2-time AL Extra Base Hits (1983, 1991); 1-time AL Hits Leader (1983); 1-time AL Total Bases Leader (1991)
Traditional Stats: 3,184 H, 431 HR, 1,695 RBI, 1,647 R; .276 BA, .340 OBP, .447 SLG, .788 OPS; 1,129 BB, 1,305 SO, 36 SB
Advanced Stats: 219.2 wRAA, .346 wOBA, 1,734 wRC, 112 wRC+; 4.62 RF/G as SS; 77.2 oWAR, 34.6 dWAR, 95.5 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1991 Regular Season - 34 HR, 46 2B, 210 H, 11.5 WAR with .323 BA, .566 SLG in MVP season; 1995 Regular Season Game vs. Angels - Played in MLB record 2,131st consecutive game to surpass Lou Gehrig; 1996 ALDS - 8-18 with 3 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R in 4 game series win vs. Indians, including GW run after 2B in game 2 win

5. Ozzie Smith (Padres from 1978-1981, Cardinals from 1982-1996)
Honors: 1-time MLB World Series Champion (1982); 1-time NLCS MVP (1985); 1-time Silver Slugger Award Winner (1987); 13-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1980-1992)
Season Leader: 7-time NL Range Factor Per Game as Shortstop Leader (1981-1985, 1988, 1993); 6-time NL Defensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987-1989); 6-time NL Assists Leader (1979-1982, 1985, 1987); 2-time NL Total Zone Runs Leader (1980, 1982)
Traditional Stats: 2,460 H, 28 HR, 793 RBI, 1,257 R; .262 BA, .337 OBP, .328 SLG, .666 OPS; 1,072 BB, 589 SO, 580 SB
Advanced Stats: -130.9 wRAA, .305 wOBA, 1,096 wRC, 90 wRC+; 5.03 RF/G as SS; 47.8 oWAR, 43.4 dWAR, 76.5 WAR
Memorable Performances: Game 5 of 1985 NLCS - 1-3 with walk-off HR in the 9th inning in win vs. Dodgers with series tied at 2; Game 5 of 1987 World Series - 2-4 with 1 RBI, 2 SB in win vs. Tigers with series tied at 2; 1989 Regular Season - 162 H, 30 2B, 8 3B, 29 SB, then NL SS record 32 TZ, then NL live-ball era record 4.7 dWAR

Honorable Mention: 6. Robin Yount, 7. Arky Vaughn, 8. Luke Appling, 9. Lou Boudreau, 10. Barry Larkin

Top Five Left Fields of All-Time:

1. Ted Williams (Red Sox from 1939-1942, 1946-1960)
Honors: 2-time AL MVP (1946, 1949); 2-time AL Triple Crown Winner (1942, 1947)
Season Leader: 12-time AL On-Base Percentage Leader (1940-1942, 1946-1949, 1951, 1954, 1956-1958); 9-time AL Slugging Percentage Leader (1941-1942, 1946-1949, 1951, 1954, 1957); 9-time AL Runs Created Leader (1939, 1941-1942, 1946-1949, 1951, 1954); 6-time AL Wins Above Replacement Leader (1941-1942, 1946-1947, 1949, 1951); 6-time AL Batting Average Leader (1941-1942, 1947-1948, 1957-1958); 4-time AL Home Runs Leader (1941-1942, 1947, 1949)
Traditional Stats: 2,654 H, 521 HR, 1,839 RBI, 1,798 R; .344 BA, .482 OBP, .634 SLG, 1.116 OPS; 2,021 BB, 709 SO, 24 SB
Advanced Stats: 1,219.8 wRAA, .493 wOBA, 2,349 wRC, 188 wRC+; 1.95 RF/G as LF; 126.3 oWAR, -13.3 dWAR, 123.1 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1941 Regular Season - 37 HR, 108.8 wRAA, 221 wRC+, 10.9 oWAR with .406 BA, becoming last hitter to bat above .400, then MLB record .553 OBP, .735 SLG, 1.287 OPS; Final Four Games Of 1948 Regular Season - 7-13 with 3 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 7 BB in 4 wins vs. Senators and Yankees to force a playoff with the Indians for the AL pennant; 1949 Regular Season - MLB record 84 consecutive games reaching base

2. Stan Musial (Cardinals from 1941-1944, 1946-1963)
Honors: 3-time World Series Champion (1942, 1944, 1946); 3-time NL MVP (1943, 1946, 1948)
Season Leader: 8-time NL Times On Base Leader (1943-1944, 1946, 1948-1949, 1951-1953); 8-time NL Weighted Runs Above Average Leader (1943-1944, 1946, 1948-1950, 1952-1953); 7-time NL Offensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1943-1944, 1946, 1948-1951); 7-time NL Batting Average Leader (1943, 1946, 1948, 1950-1952, 1957); 7-time NL On-Base Plus Slugging Leader (1943-1944, 1946, 1948, 1950, 1952, 1957); 6-time NL Hits Leader (1943-1944, 1946, 1948-1949, 1952)
Traditional Stats: 3,630 H, 475 HR, 1,951 RBI, 1,949 R; .331 BA, .417 OBP, .559 SLG, .976 OPS; 1,599 BB, 696 SO, 78 SB
Advanced Stats: 1,032.5 wRAA, .435 wOBA, 2,474 wRC, 158 wRC+; 2.03 RF/G as LF; 124.7 oWAR, -9.3 dWAR, 128.1 WAR
Memorable Performances: Game 4 of 1944 World Series - 3-4 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R in win vs. Browns down 2-1 in series; 1946 World Series - 6-27 with 4 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R, 4 BB in 7 game series win vs. Red Sox; 1948 Regular Season - 39 HR, 46 2B, 18 3B, 230 H, then NL OF records of 92.3 wRAA, 201 wRC+, 10.7 oWAR with .376 BA, .512 wOBA, .702 SLG, 200 OPS+ in MVP season

3. Carl Yastrzemski (Red Sox from 1961-1983)
Honors: 1-time AL MVP (1967); 1-time AL Triple Crown Winner (1967); 7-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1963, 1965, 1967-1969, 1971, 1977)
Season Leader: 5-time AL On-Base Percentage Leader (1963, 1965, 1967-1968, 1970); 4-time AL Runs Created Leader (1963, 1967-1968, 1970); 4-time Total Zone Runs As Outfielder Leader (1962, 1966-1968); 3-time AL Wins Above Replacement Leader (1967-1968, 1970); 3-time AL Batting Average Leader (1963, 1967-1968); 3-time AL Doubles Leader (1963, 1965-1966); 3-time AL Runs Scored Leader (1967, 1970, 1974)
Traditional Stats: 3,419 H, 452 HR, 1,844 RBI, 1,816 R; .285 BA, .379 OBP, .462 SLG, .841 OPS; 1,845 BB, 1,393 SO, 168 SB
Advanced Stats: 643.1 wRAA, .375 wOBA, 2,155 wRC, 130 wRC+; 1.97 RF/G as LF; 77.7 oWAR, 0.5 dWAR, 96.1 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1967 Regular Season - 44 HR, 121 RBI with .326 BA, .622 SLG, 12.4 WAR as last position player with WAR of at least 12.0 in Triple Crown season, including 7-8 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R in 2 wins vs. Twins in final two pennant deciding games; 1967 World Series - 10-25 with 3 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R in 7 game series loss vs. Cardinals, including 2 HR in game 2 win; 1978 AL East Tie-Breaker Game - 2-5 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R in loss vs. Yankees

4. Rickey Henderson (Athletics from 1979-1984, Yankees from 1985-1989, Athletics from 1989-1993, Blue Jays from 1993, Athletics from 1994-1995, Padres from 1996-1997, Angels in 1997, Athletics in 1998, Mets from 1999-2000, Mariners in 2000, Padres in 2001, Red Sox in 2002, Dodgers in 2003)
Honors: 2-time World Series Champion (1989, 1993); 1-time ALCS MVP (1989); 1-time AL MVP (1990); 3-time Silver Slugger Award Winner (1981, 1985, 1990); 1-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1981)
Season Leader: 12-time AL Stolen Base Leader (1980-1986, 1988-1991, 1998); 5-time AL Runs Scored Leader (1981, 1985-1986, 1989-1990); 4-time AL Range Factor Per Game as Left Fielder Leader (1981, 1988-1990); 3-time AL Wins Above Replacement By Positions Player Leader (1985, 1989-1990); 3-time AL Weighted On Base Average Leader (1985, 1989-1990)
Traditional Stats: 3,055 H, 297 HR, 1,115 RBI, 2,295 R; .279 BA, .401 OBP, .419 SLG, .820 OPS; 2,190 BB, 1,694 SO, 1,406 SB
Advanced Stats: 509.4 wRAA, .372 wOBA, 2,074 wRC, 132 wRC+; 2.21 RF/G as LF; 104.2 oWAR, -3.4 dWAR, 110.8 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1982 Regular Season - 119 R, 116 BB, 75.6 SB%, MLB record 130 SB with .398 OBP; 1989 ALCS - 6-15 with 2 HR, 8 R, 7 BB, 8 SB in 5 game series win vs. Blue Jays; 1989 World Series - 9-19 with 2 3B, 1 HR, 4 R, 3 SB in 4 game series win vs. Giants

5. Pete Rose (Reds from 1963-1978, Phillies from 1979-1983, Expos in 1984, Reds from 1984-1986)
Honors: 3-time World Series Champion (1975, 1976, 1980); 1-time World Series MVP (1975); NL Rookie of the Year (1963); 1-time NL MVP (1973); 1-time Silver Slugger Award Winner (1981); 2-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1969-1970)
Season Leader: 9-time NL Times On Base Leader (1965, 1968-1969, 1973-1976, 1979, 1981); 7-time NL Hits Leader (1965, 1968, 1970, 1972-1973, 1976, 1981); 5-time NL Doubles Leader (1974-1976, 1978, 1980); 4-time NL Runs Scored Leader (1969, 1974-1976); 3-time NL Batting Average Leader (1968-1969, 1973)
Traditional Stats: 4,256 H, 160 HR, 1,314 RBI, 2,165 R; .303 BA, .375 OBP, .409 SLG, .784 OPS; 1,566 BB, 1,143 SO, 198 SB
Advanced Stats: 480.2 wRAA, .354 wOBA, 2,190 wRC, 121 wRC+; 2.06 RF/G as LF; 82.2 oWAR, -14.0 dWAR, 79.1 WAR
Memorable Performances: Game 4 of 1973 NLCS - 3-5 with GW HR in 12th inning in win vs. Mets down 2-1 in series; 1975 World Series - 10-27 with 2 RBI, 3 R, 5 BB in 7 game series win vs. Red Sox, including game-tying single in the 7th inning of game 7 win; 1978 Regular Season - Tied NL record with 44 game single-season hit streak; 1985 Regular Season Game vs. Padres - Recorded MLB record 4,192nd hit to surpass Ty Cobb to become the "hit king"

Honorable Mention: 6. Al Simmons, 7. Shoeless Joe Jackson, 8. Willie Stargell, 9. Tim Raines, 10. Ralph Kiner

Top Five Center Fielders of All-Time:

1. Willie Mays (Giants from 1951-1952, 1954-1972, Mets from 1972-1973)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1954); NL Rookie of the Year (1951); 2-time NL MVP (1954, 1965); 12-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1957-1968)
Season Leader: 9-time NL Wins Above Replacement Leader (1954-1955, 1957-1958, 1960, 1962-1965); 6-time NL Weighted On-Base Average Leader (1954-1955, 1957-1958, 1964-1965); 6-time NL Weighted Runs Created Plus Leader (1954-1955, 1957-1958, 1964-1965); 5-time NL Slugging Percentage Leader (1954-1955, 1957, 1964-1965); 5-time NL Total Zone Runs As Outfielder Leader (1954-1955, 1960, 1962, 1966); 4-time NL Stolen Base Leader (1956-1959); 4-time NL Home Runs Leader (1955, 1962, 1964-1965)
Traditional Stats: 3,283 H, 660 HR, 1,903 RBI, 2,062 R; .302 BA, .384 OBP, .557 SLG, .941 OPS; 1,464 BB, 1,526 SO, 338 SB
Advanced Stats: 894.8 wRAA, .409 wOBA, 2,266 wRC, 154 wRC+; 2.55 RF/G as CF; 136.4 oWAR, 18.1 dWAR, 156.2 WAR
Memorable Performances: Game 1 of 1954 World Series - Made an over-the-shoulder catch with runners on 1st and 2nd to preserve a tie game in the 8th inning and scored the GW run in extra innings in win vs. Indians; Game 3 of 1954 World Series - 3-5 with 2 RBI, 1 R in win vs. Indians up 2-0 in series; 1965 Regular Season - 52 HR, 112 RBI, 11.2 WAR with .317 BA, .448 wOBA, .645 SLG in MVP season, including stretch of 16 HR in 24 games in August

2. Ty Cobb (Tigers from 1905-1926, Athletics from 1927-1928)
Honors: 1-time AL MVP (1911); 1-time AL Triple Crown Winner (1909)
Season Leader: 11-time AL Batting Average Leader (1907-1909, 1911-1915, 1917-1919); 8-time AL Offensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1907-1909, 1911, 1915-1918); 8-time AL Slugging Percentage Leader (1907-1912, 1914, 1917); 8-time AL Hits Leader (1907-1909, 1911-1912, 1915, 1917, 1919); 7-time AL On-Base Percentage Leader (1909-1910, 1913-1915, 1917-1918); 6-time AL Stolen Base Leader (1907, 1909, 1911, 1915-1917); 6-time AL Weighted Runs Created Leader (1907-1909, 1911, 1915, 1917)
Traditional Stats: 4,189 H, 117 HR, 1,933 RBI, 2,244 R; .366 BA, .433 OBP, .512 SLG, .945 OPS; 1,249 BB, 681 SO, 897 SB
Advanced Stats: 1,093.8 wRAA, .445 wOBA, 2,534 wRC, 165 wRC+; 2.49 RF/G as CF; 150.9 oWAR, -10.8 dWAR, 151.0 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1907 Regular Season Game - Game-tying 2-run HR with 2 outs in the 9th inning off Rube Waddell in win vs. Athletics to preserve pennant lead; Game 3 of 1908 World Series - 4-5 with 2B and game-tying RBI single in win vs. Cubs down 2-0 in series; 1911 Regular Season - 147 R, then MLB record 248 H, 47 2B, 24 3B, then post-19th century OF record 83 SB, 10.2 oWAR with post-19th century OF record .420 BA, .621 SLG, 196 OPS+ in MVP season

3. Mickey Mantle (Yankees from 1951-1968)
Honors: 7-time World Series Champion (1951-1953, 1956, 1958, 1961-1962); 3-time AL MVP (1956-1957, 1962); 1-time AL Triple Crown Winner (1956); 1-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1962)
Season Leader: 9-time AL Offensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1955-1962, 1964); 8-time AL Adjusted On-Base Plus Slugging Leader (1955-1956, 1958-1962, 1964); 7-time AL Weighted Runs Created Plus Leader (1952, 1955-1956, 1958-1961); 5-time AL Weighted Runs Above Average Leader (1952, 1955-1956, 1958, 1960); 4-time AL Home Runs Leader (1955-1956, 1958, 1960); 3-time AL Extra Base Hits Leader (1952, 1955-1956)
Traditional Stats: 2,415 H, 536 HR, 1,509 RBI, 1,676 R; .298 BA, .421 OBP, .557 SLG, .977 OPS; 1,733 BB, 1,710 SO, 153 SB
Advanced Stats: 840.0 wRAA, .428 wOBA, 1,941 wRC, 170 wRC+; 2.36 RF/G as CF; 116.0 oWAR, -10.1 dWAR, 109.7 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1952 World Series - 10-29 with 2 HR, 5 R in 7 game series win vs. Dodgers, including GW HR in the 8th inning of game 6 win and the 6th inning of game 7 win; 1956 Regular Season - 52 HR, 202 wRC+, 11.2 WAR with .353 BA, .498 wOBA, .705 SLG in Triple Crown season; Games 2 and 3 of 1960 World Series - 9-11 with 3 HR, 7 RBI, 5 R in 2 blowout wins vs. Pirates; Game 3 of 1964 World Series - 2-3 with walk-off HR in 9th inning vs. Cardinals

4. Joe DiMaggio (Yankees from 1936-1942, 1946-1951)
Honors: 9-time World Series Champion (1936-1939, 1941, 1947, 1949-1951); 3-time AL MVP (1939, 1941, 1947)
Season Leader: 3-time AL Wins Above Replacement By Position Players Leader (1937, 1939-1940); 3-time AL Total Bases Leader (1937, 1941, 1948); 3-time AL Assists As Center Fielder Leader (1937-1938, 1946); 2-time AL Home Runs Leader (1937, 1948); 2-time AL Batting Average Leader (1939-1940)
Traditional Stats: 2,214 H, 361 HR, 1,537 RBI, 1,390 R; .325 BA, .398 OBP, .579 SLG, .977 OPS; 790 BB, 369 SO, 30 SB
Advanced Stats: 604.1 wRAA, .439 wOBA, 1,517 wRC, 152 wRC+; 2.68 RF/G as CF; 73.3 oWAR, 3.2 dWAR, 78.1 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1936 World Series - 9-26 with 3 2B, 3 R, 3 RBI in 6 game series win vs. Giants; Game 4 of 1939 World Series - 2-5 with 2 R, series-clinching RBI single in 10th inning in win vs. Reds; 1941 Regular Season - MLB record 56 game hitting streak and MLB record hitting safely in 72 of 73 games in MVP season

5. Ken Griffey Jr. (Mariners from 1989-2000, Reds from 2000-2008, White Sox in 2008, Mariners from 2009-2010)
Honors: 1-time AL MVP (1997); 1-time NL Comeback Player of the Year (2005); 7-time AL Silver Slugger Award Winner (1991, 1993-1994, 1996-1999); 10-time AL Gold Glove Award Winner (1990-1999)
Season Leader: 4-time AL Home Runs Leader (1994, 1997-1999); 3-time AL Wins Above Replacement By Position Players Leader (1993, 1996-1997); 2-time AL Extra Base Hits Leader (1993, 1997); 2-time AL Total Zone Runs As Center Fielder Leader (1995-1996)
Traditional Stats: 2,781 H, 630 HR, 1,836 RBI, 1,662 R; .284 BA, .370 OBP, .538 SLG, .907 OPS; 1,312 BB, 1,779 SO, 184 SB
Advanced Stats: 521.1 wRAA, .384 wOBA, 1,892 wRC, 131 wRC+; 2.47 RF/G as CF; 83.8 oWAR, 1.3 dWAR, 83.6 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1993 Regular Season - Tied MLB record with 8 consecutive games with a HR; 1995 ALDS - 9-23 with 5 HR, 7 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB in 5 game series win vs. Yankees, including GW run scoring from first base on a double in game 5 extra innings win; 1997 Regular Season - 56 HR, most in AL since Roger Maris in 1961, 147 RBI, 93 XBH with .646 SLG in MVP season

Honorable Mention: 6. Tris Speaker, 7. Mike Trout, 8. Duke Snider, 9. Andre Dawson, 10. Kirby Puckett

Top Five Right Fielders of All-Time:

1. Babe Ruth (Red Sox from 1914-1919, Yankees from 1920-1934, Braves in 1935)
Honors: 7-time World Series Champion (1915-1916, 1918, 1923, 1927-1928, 1932); 1-time AL MVP (1923)
Season Leader: 13-time AL Slugging Percentage Leader (1918-1924, 1926-1931); 13-time AL On-Base Plus Slugging Leader (1918-1924, 1926-1931); 13-time AL At Bats Per Home Runs Leader (1918-1924, 1926-1931); 12-time AL Home Runs Leader (1918-1921, 1923-1924, 1926-1931); 11-time AL Weighted Runs Created Plus Leader (1919-1921, 1923-1924, 1926-1931); 10-time AL Wins Above Replacement Leader (1920-1921, 1923-1924, 1926-1931); 7-time AL Extra Base Hits Leader (1918-1921, 1923-1924, 1928)
Traditional Stats: 2,873 H, 714 HR, 2,214 RBI, 2,174 R; .342 BA, .474 OBP, .690 SLG, 1.164 OPS; 2,062 BB, 1,330 SO, 123 SB
Advanced Stats: 1,437.2 wRAA, .513 wOBA, 2,727 wRC, 197 wRC+; 2.05 RF/G as RF; 155.1 oWAR, -2.3 dWAR, 163.1 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1920 Regular Season - 54 HR, then record 239 wRC+, 11.8 oWAR with record .598 wOBA, then records of .847 SLG, 1.379 OPS; 1921 Regular Season - 59 HR, MLB records of 119 XBH, 457 TB, 214 wRC, then record 12.2 oWAR with .846 SLG, 1.359 OPS; 1923 World Series - 7-19 with 3 HR, 8 R, 8 BB in 6 game series win vs. Giants; Game 4 of 1926 World Series - 3-3 becoming the first player in a WS game to hit 3 HR in win vs. Cardinals down 2-1 in series; 1928 World Series - 10-16 with 3 HR, 9 R in 4 game series win vs. Cardinals, including 3 HR in game 4; Game 3 of 1932 World Series - 2-4 with "called shot" HR in 5th inning in win vs. Cubs

2. Hank Aaron (Braves from 1954-1974, Brewers from 1975-1976)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1957); 1-time NL MVP (1957); 3-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1958-1960)
Season Leader: 8-time NL Total Bases Leader (1956-1957, 1959-1961, 1963, 1967, 1969); 5-time NL Extra Base Hits Leader (1959, 1961, 1963, 1967, 1969); 4-time NL Home Runs Leader (1957, 1963, 1966-1967); 4-time NL Doubles Leader (1955-1956, 1961, 1965); 4-time NL Slugging Percentage Leader (1959, 1963, 1967, 1971); 3-time NL Weighted Runs Created Plus Leader (1959, 1963, 1971); 3-time NL Total Zone Runs As Right Fielder Leader (1956, 1960-1961)
Traditional Stats: 3,771 H, 755 HR, 2,297 RBI, 2,174 R; .305 BA, .374 OBP, .555 SLG, .928 OPS; 1,402 BB, 1,383 SO, 240 SB
Advanced Stats: 936.4 wRAA, .403 wOBA, 2,453 wRC, 153 wRC+; 1.99 RF/G as RF; 131.8 oWAR, -4.8 dWAR, 142.6 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1957 Regular Season - 44 HR, 132 RBI, 128 wRC with .322 BA, .600 SLG, including walk-off 2-run HR in the 11th inning to clinch the NL pennant; 1957 World Series - 11-28 with 3 HR, 7 RBI, 5 R in 7 game series win vs. Yankees; 1974 Regular Season Game vs. Dodgers - Then MLB Record 715th career HR to surpass Babe Ruth on the all-time list

3. Frank Robinson (Reds from 1956-1965, Orioles from 1966-1971, Dodgers in 1972, Angels from 1973-1974, Indians from 1974-1976)
Honors: 2-time World Series Champion (1966, 1970), 1-time World Series MVP (1966); NL Rookie of the Year (1956); 1-time NL MVP (1961); 1-time AL MVP (1966); 1-time Triple Crown Winner (1966); 1-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1958)
Season Leader: 4-time NL/AL Slugging Percentage Leader (1960-1962, 1966); 4-time NL/AL On-Base Plus Slugging Percentage Leader (1960-1962, 1966); 4-time NL/AL Weighted Runs Created Plus Leader (1960-1962, 1966); 2-time NL/AL Offensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1962, 1966)
Traditional Stats: 2,943 H, 586 HR, 1,812 RBI, 1,829 R; .294 BA, .389 OBP, .537 SLG, .926 OPS; 1,420 BB, 1,532 SO, 204 SB
Advanced Stats: 807.2 wRAA, .404 wOBA, 2,083 wRC, 153 wRC+; 1.83 RF/G as RF; 106.6 oWAR, -15.0 dWAR, 107.2 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1966 Regular Season - 49 HR, 122 RBI, 195 wRC+, 8.9 oWAR with .316 BA, .637 SLG, 198 OPS+ in Triple Crown and MVP season; Game 4 of 1966 World Series - 1-3 with series-clinching HR in 4th inning in 1-0 win vs. Dodgers; 1970 World Series - 6-22 with 2 HR, 5 R in 5 game series win vs. his former team the Reds

4. Roberto Clemente (Pirates from 1955-1972)
Honors: 2-time World Series Champion (1960, 1971); 1-time World Series MVP (1971); 1-time NL MVP (1966); 12-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1961-1972)
Season Leader: 10-time NL Total Zone Runs as Right Fielder Leader (1957-1959, 1962, 1965-1966, 1968-1969, 1971-1972); 6-time NL Range Factor Per Game as Right Fielder Leader (1955, 1957-1959, 1968, 1971); 4-time NL Batting Average Leader (1961, 1964-1965, 1967); 2-time NL Hits Leader (1964, 1967)
Traditional Stats: 3,000 H, 240 HR, 1,305 RBI, 1,416 R; .317 BA, .359 OBP, .475 SLG, .834 OPS; 621 BB, 1,230 SO, 83 SB
Advanced Stats: 405.9 wRAA, .365 wOBA, 1,513 wRC, 129 wRC+; 2.04 RF/G as RF; 71.0 oWAR, 12.1 dWAR, 94.5 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1960 World Series - 9-29 with a hit in each game of the 7 game series win vs. Yankees; 1971 World Series - 12-29 with 2 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 3 R in 7 game series win vs. Orioles, including HR in one run game 7 win; 1972 Regular Season Game vs. Mets - 2B in final at-bat to finish career with exactly 3,000 H

5. Mel Ott (Giants from 1926-1947)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1933)
Season Leader: 10-time NL At Bats Per Home Run Leader (1929, 1931-1932, 1934, 1936-1939, 1942, 1944); 6-time NL Home Runs Leader (1932, 1934, 1936-1938, 1942); 4-time NL Offensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1932, 1934, 1938, 1942); 4-time NL On-Base Percentage Leader (1930, 1932, 1938-1939); 4-time NL Weighted Runs Above Average Leader (1934, 1936, 1938, 1942)
Traditional Stats: 2,876 H, 511 HR, 1,860 RBI, 1,859 R; .304 BA, .414 OBP, .533 SLG, .947 OPS; 1,708 BB, 896 SO, 89 SB
Advanced Stats: 826.3 wRAA, .430 wOBA, 2,204 wRC, 156 wRC+; 2.03 RF/G as RF; 103.5 oWAR, -6.0 dWAR, 107.8 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1929 Regular Season Game vs. Braves - Then youngest player to ever hit for the cycle at age 20; Game 5 of 1933 World Series - 1-5 with series-clinching HR in the 10th inning in win vs. Senators; 1938 Regular Season - 36 HR, 8.3 oWAR with .459 wOBA, 1.024 OPS

Honorable Mention: 6. Tony Gwynn, 7. Al Kaline, 8. Reggie Jackson, 9. Ichiro Suzuki, 10. Paul Waner

Top Five Designated Hitters of All-Time

1. Frank Thomas (White Sox from 1990-2005, Athletics in 2006, Blue Jays from 2007-2008, Athletics in 2008)
Honors: 2-time AL MVP (1993, 1994); 4-time Silver Slugger Award Winner (1991, 1993-1994, 2000)
Season Leader: 4-time AL Weighted On-Base Average Leader (1991-1992, 1994, 1997); 4-time AL Weighted Runs Created Leader (1991-1992, 1994, 1997); 4-time AL Base On Balls Leader (1991-1992, 1994-1995); 2-time AL Offensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1992, 1994)
Traditional Stats: 2,468 H, 521 HR, 1,704 RBI, 1,494 R; .301 BA, .419 OBP, .555 SLG, .974 OPS; 1,667 BB, 1,397 SO, 32 SB
Advanced Stats: 721.1 wRAA, .416 wOBA, 1,954 wRC, 154 wRC+; 79.8 oWAR, -23.4 dWAR, 73.7 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1994 Regular Season - 38 HR, 205 wRC+ with .353 BA, .487 OBP, .729 SLG, 1.217 OPS in MVP season; Game 1 of 2006 ALDS - 3-4 with 2 HR, 2 RBI, including GW HR in the 9th inning in win vs. Twins

2. David Ortiz (Twins from 1997-2002, Red Sox from 2003-2016)
Honors: 3-time World Series Champion (2004, 2007, 2013); 1-time World Series MVP (2013); 1-time ALCS MVP (2004); 7-time Silver Slugger Winner (2004-2007, 2011, 2013, 2016); 8-time Edgar Martinez Award Winner (2003-2007, 2010, 2013, 2016); 2-time AL Hank Aaron Award Winner (2005, 2016)
Season Leader: 3-time AL Extra Base Hits Leader (2004-2005, 2007); 3-time AL Runs Batted In Leader (2005-2006, 2016); 1-time AL Home Runs Leader (2006); 1-time AL On-Base Percentage Leader (2007); 1-time AL Slugging Percentage Leader (2016)
Traditional Stats: 2,472 H, 541 HR, 1,768 RBI, 1,419 R; .286 BA, .380 OBP, .552 SLG, .931 OPS; 1,319 BB, 1,750 SO, 17 SB
Advanced Stats: 559.9 wRAA, .392 wOBA, 1,760 wRC, 140 wRC+; 56.4 oWAR, -21.7 dWAR, 55.4 WAR
Memorable Performances: Game 4 of 2004 ALCS - 2-5 with walk-Off HR in 12th inning in win vs. Yankees down 3-0 in series; Game 5 of 2004 ALCS - 3-6 with HR, walk-off single in 14th inning in win vs. Yankees down 3-1 in series; Game 2 of 2013 ALCS - Game-Tying grand slam in the 8th inning in win vs. Tigers down 1-0 in series; 2013 World Series - 11-16 with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 8 BB, 7 R in 6 game series win vs. Cardinals

3. Edgar Martinez (Mariners from 1987-2004)
Honors: 5-time Silver Slugger Award Winner (1992, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2003); 5-time Edgar Martinez Award Winner (1995, 1997-1998, 2000-2001)
Season Leader: 3-time AL On-Base Percentage Leader (1995, 1998-1999); 3-time Times On Base Leader (1995, 1997-1998); 2-time AL Batting Average Leader (1992, 1995); 2-time AL Doubles Leader (1992, 1995); 1-time AL Offensive Wins Above Replacement Leader (1995)
Traditional Stats: 2,247 H, 309 HR, 1,261 RBI, 1,219 R; .312 BA, .418 OBP, .515 SLG, .933 OPS; 1,283 BB, 1,202 SO, 49 SB
Advanced Stats: 548.1 wRAA, .405 wOBA, 1,606 wRC, 147 wRC+; 66.4 oWAR, -9.7 dWAR, 68.3 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1995 Regular Season - 29 HR, 52 2B, 121 R, 7.2 oWAR with DH records of .356 BA, .479 OBP, 1.107 OPS; Game 4 of 1995 ALDS - 3-4 with 2 HR, playoff record 7 RBI including GW grand slam in 8th inning down 2-1 in series vs. Yankees; Game 5 of 1995 ALDS - 3-6 with 2 RBI including GW two-run double in the 11th inning in sudden-death win vs. Yankees

4. Paul Molitor (Brewers from 1978-1992, Blue Jays from 1993-1995, Twins from 1996-1998)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1993); 1-time World Series MVP (1993); 4-time Silver Slugger Award Winner (1987-1988, 1993, 1996); 2-time Edgar Martinez Award (1993, 1996)
Season Leader: 3-time AL Hits Leader (1991, 1993, 1996); 3-time AL Runs Scored (1982, 1987, 1991); 2-time AL Singles Leader (1994, 1996); 1-time AL Stolen Base Percentage Leader (1994)
Traditional Stats: 3,319 H, 234 HR, 1,307 RBI, 1,782 R; .306 BA, .369 OBP, .448 SLG, .817 OPS; 1,094 BB, 1,244 SO, 504 SB
Advanced Stats: 375.3 wRAA, .361 wOBA, 1,785 wRC, 122 wRC+; 74.8 oWAR, -8.0 dWAR, 75.4 WAR
Memorable Performances: Game 1 of 1982 World Series - 5-6 with 2 RBI, 1 R in win vs. Cardinals; 1993 Regular Season - 22 HR, 211 H, 37 2B, 5.9 oWAR with .332 BA, .509 SLG; 1993 MLB World Series - 12-24 with 2 HR, 8 RBI, 2 2B, 2 3B, 10 R in 6 game series win vs. Blue Jays, including single and GW run on Joe Carter's walk-off HR in game 6 win

5. Don Baylor (Orioles from 1970-1975, Athletics in 1976, Angels from 1977-1982, Yankees from 1983-1985, Red Sox from 1986-1987, Twins in 1987, Athletics from 1988)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1987); 1-time AL MVP (1979); 3-time Silver Slugger Award Winner (1983, 1985-1986); 2-time Edgar Martinez Award Winner (1985-1986)
Season Leader: 8-time AL Hit By Pitch Leader (1973, 1975-1976, 1978, 1984-1987); 1-time AL Runs Scored Leader (1979); 1-time AL Runs Batted In Leader (1979); 1-time AL Stolen Base Percentage Leader (1972)
Traditional Stats: 2,135 H, 338 HR, 1,276 RBI, 1,236 R; .260 BA, .342 OBP, .436 SLG, .777 OPS; 1805 BB, 1,069 SO, 285 SB
Advanced Stats: 206.1 wRAA, .347 wOBA, 1,253 wRC, 118 wRC+; 34.5 oWAR, -23.1 dWAR, 28.3 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1979 Regular Season - 36 HR, 139 RBI, 120 R with .530 SLG in MVP season; Game 1 of the 1982 ALCS - 2-3 1 R, 1 3B, 5 RBI in win vs. Angels, including a two run 3B

Honorable Mention: 6. Harold Baines, 7. Hal McRae

Top Ten Right Handed Pitchers of All-Time:

1. Walter Johnson (Senators from 1907-1927)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1924); 2-time AL MVP (1913, 1924); 3-time Triple Crown Winner (1913, 1918, 1924)
Season Leader: 12-time AL Strikeouts Leader (1910, 1912-1919, 1921, 1923-1924); 9-time AL Strikeouts To Base On Balls Leader (1912-1917, 1919, 1924-1925); 9-time AL Fielding Independent Pitching Leader (1910, 1912-1913, 1915-1917, 1919, 1924-1925); 8-time AL Wins Above Replacement Leader (1912-1916, 1918-1919, 1925); 6-time AL Adjusted Earned Runs Average Leader (1912-1913, 1915, 1918-1919, 1924); 6-time AL Walks And Hits Per Innings Pitched Leader (1912-1913, 1915, 1918-1919, 1924)
Traditional Stats: 5,914.1 IP, 417 W, 279 L, 2.17 ERA; 3,509 SO, 1,363 BB, 97 HR; 531 CG, 110 SHO; 307 QS, 70% QS%
Advanced Stats: 147 ERA+, 2.42 FIP, 1.061 WHIP; .225 AVG, .264 BABIP; 790 RAA, 97.3 WAA, 152.3 WAR; 61 GmSCA
Memorable Performances: 1913 Regular Season - 36-7, 29 CG, 11 SHO with 346.0 IP, 1.14 ERA,  1.90 FIP, 20th century SP record 0.780 WHIP, post-19th century SP record 14.6 WAR in MVP season; 1920 Regular Season Game - No-hitter with 10 SO in win vs. Red Sox; Game 7 of 1924 World Series - 4 IP, 0 R, 5 SO in relief in sudden-death win vs. Giants; Game 1 and 4 of 1925 World Series - 2-0, 2 CG, 1 SHO with 18 IP, 1 R, 12 SO, .180 BA in two wins vs. Pirates

2. Greg Maddux (Cubs from 1986-1992, Braves from 1993-2003, Cubs from 2004-2006, Dodgers in 2006, Padres from 2007-2008, Dodgers in 2008)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1995); 4-time NL Cy Young Award (1992-1995); 18-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1990-2002, 2004-2008)
Season Leader: 9-time NL Bases On Balls Per 9 Innings Pitched Leader (1995-1997, 2000-2001, 2003, 2005, 2007-2008); 5-time NL Adjusted Earned Runs Average Leader (1992-1995, 1998); 4-time NL Fielding Independent Pitching Leader (1992-1995); 3-time NL Wins Above Replacement Leader (1992, 1994-1995); 3-time NL Strikeouts To Base On Balls Leader (1995-1997)
Traditional Stats: 5,008.1 IP, 355 W, 227 L, 3.16 ERA; 3,371 SO, 999 BB, 353 HR; 109 CG, 35 SHO; 480 QS, 65% QS%
Advanced Stats: 132 ERA+, 3.26 FIP, 1.143 WHIP; .225 AVG, .264 BABIP; 567 RAA, 64.9 WAA, 152.3 WAR; 56 GmSCA
Memorable Performances: 1995 Regular Season - 19-2, 10 CG with 1.63 ERA, 260 ERA+, then NL record 0.811 WHIP, 1.0 BB9 in Cy Young season; Game 1 of 1995 World Series - 9.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 4 SO, 83 GSc in win vs. Indians; Game 1 of 1997 NLDS - W with 9.0 IP, 1 R, 6 SO, 1 BB in win vs. Astros, including SO with tying-runner on second base in the 8th inning; 2001 Regular Season - NL record 72.1 consecutive innings without conceding a walk

3. Pedro Martinez (Dodgers from 1992-1993, Expos from 1994-1997, Red Sox from 1998-2004, Mets from 2005-2008, Phillies in 2009)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (2004); 3-time Cy Young Award Winner (1997, 1999, 2000); 1-time AL Triple Crown Winner (1999)
Season Leader: 6-time NL/AL Walks And Hits Per Innings Pitched Leader (1997, 1999-2000, 2002-2003, 2005); 5-time NL/AL Earned Run Average Leader (1997, 1999-2000, 2002-2003); 5-time NL/AL Fielding Independent Pitching Leader (1997, 1999-2000, 2002-2003); 5-time NL/AL Strikeouts Per 9 Innings Pitched Leader (1997, 1999-2000, 2002-2003); 3-time NL/AL Wins Above Replacement By Pitchers Leader (1997, 1999-2000)
Traditional Stats: 2,827.1 IP, 219 W, 100 L, 2.93 ERA; 3,154 SO, 760 BB, 239 HR; 46 CG, 17 SHO; 273 QS, 67% QS%
Advanced Stats: 154 ERA+, 2.91 FIP, 1.054 WHIP; .212 AVG, .279 BABIP; 567 RAA, 61.4 WAA, 86.0 WAR; 61 GmSCA
Memorable Performances: Game 5 of 1999 ALDS - W with 6.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 8 SO in relief in sudden-death win vs. Indians; Game 3 of 1999 ALCS - W with 7.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 12 SO, 83 GSc in win vs. Yankees down 2-0 in series; 2000 Regular Season - 18-6, 4 SHO with 1.74 ERA, 2.17 FIP, MLB record 0.737 WHIP, then AL record 8.88 SO/W, live-ball era record .166 BA in Cy Young season; Game 3 of 2004 World Series - W with 7.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 6 SO in win vs. Cardinals up 2-0 in series

4. Tom Seaver (Mets from 1967-1977, Reds from 1977-1982, Mets in 1983, White Sox from 1984-1986, Red Sox in 1986)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1969); NL Rookie of the Year (1967); 3-time NL Cy Young Winner (1969, 1973, 1975)
Season Leader: 5-time NL Strikeouts Leader (1970-1971, 1973, 1975-1976); 4-time NL Fielding Independent Pitching Leader (1971, 1973, 1975-1976); 3-time NL Earned Run Average Leader (1970-1971, 1973); 3-time NL Hits Per 9 Innings Pitched Leader (1969, 1973, 1977); 2-time NL Wins Above Replacement By Pitchers Leader (1974, 1975)
Traditional Stats: 4,783.0 IP, 311 W, 205 L, 2.86 ERA; 3,640 SO, 1,390 BB, 380 HR; 231 CG, 61 SHO; 454 QS, 70% QS%
Advanced Stats: 127 ERA+, 3.04 FIP, 1.121 WHIP; .222 AVG, .259 BABIP; 535 RAA, 65.5 WAA, 106.3 WAR; 60 GmSCA
Memorable Performances: Game 4 of 1969 World Series - W, CG with 10.0 IP, 1 R, 6 SO, 80 GSc in 2-1 win vs. Orioles up 2-1 in series; 1971 Regular Season - 20-10, 21 CG with 1.76 ERA, 194 ERA+, 1.93 FIP, 9.1 SO9, 289 SO; Game 3 of 1973 World Series - 8.0 IP, 2 R, 12 SO, 1 BB in loss vs. Athletics

5. Christy Mathewson (Giants from 1900-1916, Reds from 1916)
Honors: 2-time World Series Champion (1905, 1921); 2-time NL Triple Crown Winner (1905, 1908)
Season Leader: 9-time NL Strikeouts To Base On Balls Leader (1905, 1907-1914); 8-time NL Fielding Independent Pitching Leader (1903, 1905, 1907-1912); 7-time NL Bases On Balls Per 9 Innings Pitched Leader (1908-1909, 1911-1915); 5-time NL Wins Above Replacement By Pitchers Leader (1901, 1907-1910); 5-time NL Earned Runs Average Leader (1905, 1908-1909, 1911, 1913); 5-time NL Strikeouts Leader (1903-1905, 1907-1908)
Traditional Stats: 4,788.2 IP, 373 W, 188 L, 2.13 ERA; 2,507 SO, 848 BB, 89 HR; 435 CG, 79 SHO
Advanced Stats: 135 ERA+, 2.26 FIP, 1.058 WHIP; .238 AVG, .273 BABIP; 470 RAA, 58.1 WAA, 95.3 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1905 World Series - 3-0, 3 SHO with 27.0 IP, 0 R, 18 SO, 1 BB in 5 game series win vs. Athletics, including series-clinching SHO in 2-run game 5 win; 1908 Regular Season - 37-11, 34 CG, 11 SHO with 390.2 IP, 1.43 ERA, MLB record 1.29 FIP, 0.827 WHIP, 11.1 WAR in triple crown season; 1912 World Series - 0-2, 3 CG with 28.2 IP, 3 ER, 10 SO, .213 BA in 7 game series loss vs. Red Sox; 1913 World Series - 1-1, 2 CG, 1 SHO with 19.0 IP, 2 ER, 7 SO, .206 BA in 2 starts vs. Athletics

6. Cy Young (Spiders from 1890-1898, Cardinals from 1899-1900, Red Sox from 1901-1908, Naps from 1909-1911, Rustlers in 1911)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1903); 1-time AL Triple Crown Winner (1901)
Season Leader: 14-time NL/AL Bases On Balls Per 9 Innings Pitched Leader (1890, 1893-1901, 1903-1906); 11-time NL/AL Strikeouts To Base On Balls Leader (1893-1894, 1896, 1898-1901, 1903-1906); 7-time NL/AL Fielding Independent Pitching Leader (1893, 1895-1896, 1898, 1901, 1905-1906); 7-time NL/AL Walks And Hits Per Innings Pitched (1892, 1895, 1899, 1901, 1904-1905, 1907); 6-time NL/AL Wins Above Replacement Leader (1892, 1895-1896, 1900-1901, 1903)
Traditional Stats: 7,356.0 IP, 511 W, 316 L, 2.63 ERA; 2,803 SO, 1,217 BB, 138 HR; 749 CG, 76 SHO
Advanced Stats: 138 ERA+, 2.84 FIP, 1.130 WHIP; .255 AVG, .280 BABIP; 1,055 RAA, 106.0 WAA, 170.3 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1901 Regular Season - 33-10, 38 CG with 371.1 IP, 1.62 ERA, 219 ERA+, 0.972 WHIP, 0.9 BB, 12.6 WAR; 1903 World Series - 2-1, 2 CG with 17 SO, 1.85 ERA in 8 game series win vs. Pirates, including game 7 win by 4 runs vs. Pirates; 1904 Regular Season Game - First perfect game in AL history with 8 SO in win vs. Athletics; 1904 Regular Season - MLB record 25.1 consecutive hitless innings pitched

7. Bob Gibson (Cardinals from 1959-1975)
Honors: 2-time World Series Champion (1964, 1967); 2-time World Series MVP (1964, 1967); 1-time NL MVP (1968); 2-time NL Cy Young Award Winner (1968, 1970); 9-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1965-1973)
Season Leader: 4-time NL Shutouts Leader (1962, 1966, 1968, 1971); 3-time NL Wins Above Replacement Leader (1968-1970); 3-time NL Fielding Independent Pitching Leader (1968-1970); 2-time Adjusted Earned Runs Average Leader (1962, 1968); 1-time NL Wins Leader (1970)
Traditional Stats: 3,884.1 IP, 251 W, 174 L, 2.91 ERA; 3,117 SO, 1,336 BB, 257 HR; 255 CG, 56 SHO; 328 QS, 68% QS%
Advanced Stats: 127 ERA+, 2.89 FIP, 1.188 WHIP; .224 AVG, .268 BABIP; 376 RAA, 47.0 WAA, 81.9 WAR; 61 GmSCA
Memorable Performances: 1964 World Series - 2-1, 2 CG with 27.0 IP, 9 ER, WS record 31 SO in 7 game series win vs. Yankees, including CG, 9 SO in sudden-death game 7 win; 1967 World Series - 3-0, 3 CG with 27.0 IP, 3 R, 26 SO in 7 game series win vs. Red Sox, including CG, 10 SO in sudden-death game 7 win; 1968 Regular Season - 22-9, 28 CG, live-ball era record 13 SHO with 304.2 IP, live-ball era record 1.12 ERA, including record 26 consecutive quality starts; Game 1 of 1968 World Series - W, SHO with 9.0 IP, 0 R, 5 H, WS record 17 SO, 93 GSc in win vs. Tigers

8. Pete Alexander (Phillies from 1911-1917, Cubs from 1918-1926, Cardinals from 1926-1929, Phillies in 1930)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1926); 3-time NL Triple Crown Winner (1915, 1916, 1920)
Season Leader: 6-time NL Wins Above Replacement By Pitchers Leader (1914-1917, 1919-1920); 6-time NL Wins Leader (1911, 1914-1917, 1920); 6-time NL Strikeouts Leader (1912, 1914-1917, 1920); 6-time NL Complete Games Leader (1911, 1914-1917, 1920); 5-time NL Walks And Hits Per Innings Pitched Leader (1915-1916, 1923, 1926-1927); 4-time NL Fielding Independent Pitching Leader (1914-1915, 1917, 1919); 4-time NL Earned Run Average Leader (1915-1916, 1919-1920)
Traditional Stats: 5,190.0 IP, 373 W, 208 L, 2.56 ERA; 2,198 SO, 951 BB, 165 HR; 436 CG, 90 SHO; 354 QS, 72% QS%
Advanced Stats: 135 ERA+, 2.88 FIP, 1.121 WHIP; .246 AVG, .270 BABIP; 635 RAA, 77.2 WAA, 117.0 WAR; 59 GmSCA
Memorable Performances: 1915 Regular Season - 31-10, 36 CG, 12 SHO with 376.1 IP, 1.22 ERA, 225 ERA+, 1.82 FIP, 0.842 WHIP, 10.9 WAR in triple crown season; 1915 World Series - 1-1, 2 CG with 17.2 IP, 3 ER, 10 SO, .233 BA in 2 starts vs. Red Sox; 1926 World Series - 2-0, 2 CG, 1 SV with 20.1 IP, 3 ER, 17 SO, .167 BA in 7 game series win vs. Yankees, including SV in sudden-death game 7 win after recording a bases-loaded 2-out SO on Tony Lazzeri in the 7th inning

9. Bob Feller (Indians from 1936-1941, 1945-1956)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1948); 1-time AL Triple Crown Winner (1940)
Season Leader: 7-time AL Strikeouts Leader (1938-1941, 1946-1948); 6-time AL Wins Leader (1939-1941, 1946-1947, 1951); 4-time AL Shutouts Leader (1940-1941, 1946-1947); 3-time AL Wins Above Replacement By Pitchers Leader (1939-1940, 1946); 3-time AL Hits Per 9 Innings Pitched Leader (1938-1940)
Traditional Stats: 3,827.0 IP, 266 W, 162 L, 3.25 ERA; 2,581 SO, 1,764 BB, 224 HR; 279 CG, 44 SHO; 302 QS, 62% QS%
Advanced Stats: 122 ERA+, 3.48 FIP, 1.316 WHIP; .228 AVG, .264 BABIP; 313 RAA, 34.1 WAA, 65.2 WAR; 57 GmSCA
Memorable Performances: 1938 Regular Season Game vs. Tigers - Then MLB record 18 SO; 1940 Regular Season vs. White Sox - Only opening day no-hitter in MLB history with 8 SO; 1946 Regular Season - 26-15, live-ball era record 36 CG, 10 SHO with 371.1 IP, 2.18 ERA, 2.16 FIP, disputed then AL record 348 SO (Rube Waddell in 1904 had either 344 SO or 349 SO); Game 1 of 1948 World Series - L, CG with 8.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 73 GSc in 1-0 loss vs. Braves

10. Nolan Ryan (Mets from 1966, 1968-1971, Angels from 1972-1979, Astros from 1980-1988, Rangers from 1989-1993)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1969)
Season Leader: 12-time AL/NL Hits Per 9 Innings Pitched Leader (1972, 1974, 1976-1977, 1979, 1981-1983, 1987, 1989-1991); 12-time AL/NL Strikeouts Per 9 Innings Pitched Leader (1972-1974, 1976-1979, 1987-1991); 11-time AL/NL Strikeouts Leader (1972-1974, 1976-1979, 1987--1990); 2-time NL Earned Runs Average Leader (1981, 1987)
Traditional Stats: 5,386.0 IP, 324 W, 292 L, 3.19 ERA; 5,714 SO, 2,795 BB, 321 HR; 222 CG, 61 SHO; 481 QS, 62% QS%
Advanced Stats: 112 ERA+, 2.97 FIP, 1.247 WHIP; .200 AVG, .265 BABIP; 300 RAA, 35.2 WAA, 83.8 WAR; 60 GmSCA
Memorable Performances: 1973 Regular Season - 21-16, 26 CG with 326.0 IP, 2.87 ERA, 2.49 FIP, 10.6 SO9, post-19th century MLB record 383 SO; 1981 Regular Season Game - No-hitter with 11 SO, 3 BB, 95 GSc in win vs. Dodgers; 1991 Regular Season Game - Recorded 7th career no-hitter with 16 SO, 2 BB, 101 GSc in win vs. Blue Jays

Honorable Mention: 11. Robin Roberts, 12. Kid Nichols, 13. Ed Walsh, 14. Jim Palmer, 15. Ferguson Jenkins

Top Five Left Handed Pitchers of All-Time

1. Randy Johnson (Expos from 1988-1989, Mariners from 1989-1998, Astros in 1998, Diamondbacks from 1999-2004, Yankees from 2005-2006, Diamondbacks from 2007-2009, Giants in 2009)
Honors:  1-time World Series Champion (2001); 1-time World Series MVP (2001); 5-time AL/NL Cy Young Award (1995, 1999-2002); 4-time Warren Spahn Award (1999-2002); 1-time NL Triple Crown Winner (2002)
Season Leader: 9-time AL/NL Strikeouts Per 9 Innings Pitched Leader (1992-1995, 1997, 1999-2002); 6-time AL/NL Wins Above Replacement By Pitchers Leader (1995, 1999-2002, 2004); 6-time AL/NL Hits Per 9 Innings Pitched Leader (1992-1993, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2004); 6-time AL/NL Fielding Independent Pitching Leader (1994-1995, 1999-2001, 2004); 6-time AL/NL Adjusted Earned Runs Average Plus Leader (1995, 1999-2002, 2004)
Traditional Stats: 4,135.1 IP, 303 W, 166 L, 3.29 ERA; 4,875 SO, 1,497 BB, 411 HR; 100 CG, 37 SHO; 403 QS, 67% QS%
Advanced Stats: 135 ERA+, 3.19 FIP, 1.171 WHIP; .218 AVG, .291 BABIP; 618 RAA, 68.2 WAA, 104.3 WAR; 60 GmSCA
Memorable Performances: 1995 AL West Tie-Breaker Game - W with 9.0 IP, 1 R, 12 SO in win vs. Angels to advance to playoffs; Game 5 of 1995 ALDS - 3.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 6 SO in relief in sudden-death win vs. Yankees; 2001 Regular Season - 21-6 with 2.49 ERA, 188 ERA+, 2.13 FIP, MLB record 13.4 SO9, 372 SO in Cy Young season; 2001 World Series - 3-0 with 17.1 IP, 2 R, 19 SO in 7 game series win vs. Yankees, including SHO, 11 SO in game 2 win and relief win in sudden-death game 7 win

2. Sandy Koufax (Dodgers from 1955-1966)
Honors: 4-time World Series Champion (1955, 1959, 1963, 1965); 2-time World Series MVP (1963, 1965); 1-time NL MVP (1963); 3-time MLB Cy Young Award Winner (1963, 1965, 1966); 3-time NL Triple Crown Winner (1963, 1965, 1966)
Season Leader: 6-time NL Fielding Independent Pitching Leader (1961-1966); 6-time NL Strikeouts Per 9 Innings Pitched Leader (1960-1962, 1964-1966); 5-time NL Earned Run Average Leader (1962-1966); 5-time NL Hits Per 9 Innings Pitched Leader (1961-1965); 4-time NL Walks And Hits Per Innings Pitched Leader (1962-1965); 3-time NL Wins Leader (1963, 1965-1966); 2-time NL Wins Above Replacement By Pitchers Leader (1963, 1966)
Traditional Stats: 2,324.1 IP, 165 W, 87 L, 2.76 ERA; 2,396 SO, 817 BB, 204 HR; 137 CG, 40 SHO; 205 QS, 65% QS%
Advanced Stats: 131 ERA+, 2.69 FIP, 1.106 WHIP; .202 AVG, .256 BABIP; 249 RAA, 30.7 WAA, 53.2 WAR; 63 GmSCA
Memorable Performances: 1963 World Series - 2-0, 2 CG with 18.0 IP, 3 R, 23 SO in 4 game series win vs. Dodgers, including then WS record 15 SO in game 1 win vs. Yankees; 1965 World Series - 2-1, 2 CG, 2 SHO with 24.0 IP, 1 ER, 29 SO, 0.38 ERA in 7 game series win vs. Twins, including SHO, 10 SO in sudden-death 2-run game 7 win; 1966 Regular Season - 27-9, 27 CG, 5 SHO with 323.0 IP, 1.73 ERA, 190 ERA+, 2.07 FIP, 317 SO, 10.3 WAR, including 6-1, 6 CG with 66.0 IP, 1.50 ERA , .187 BA, 55 SO in final 8 starts in help the Dodgers clinch the pennant

3. Lefty Grove (Athletics from 1925-1933, Red Sox from 1934-1941)
Honors: 2-time World Series Champion (1929, 1930); 1-time AL MVP (1931); 2-time AL Triple Crown Winner (1930, 1931)
Season Leader: 9-time AL Earned Run Average Leader (1926, 1929-1932, 1935-1936, 1938-1939); 8-time AL Wins Above Replacement By Pitchers Leader (1928, 1930-1933, 1935-1937); 8-time AL Fielding Independent Pitching Leader (1926, 1928-1932, 1935, 1938); 8-time AL Strikeouts To Base On Balls Leader (1926, 1928-1932, 1936, 1938); 7-time AL Strikeouts Leader (1925-1931)
Traditional Stats: 3,940.2 IP, 300 W, 141 L, 3.06 ERA; 2,266 SO, 1,187 BB, 162 HR; 298 CG, 35 SHO; 269 QS, 59% QS%
Advanced Stats: 148 ERA+, 3.36 FIP, 1.278 WHIP; .250 AVG, .284 BABIP; 704 RAA, 72.2 WAA, 109.9 WAR; 56 GmSCA
Memorable Performances: 1930 World Series - 2-1, 2 CG with 19.0 IP, 3 ER, 10 SO, 1.42 ERA in 6 game series win vs. Cardinals; 1931 Regular Season - 31-4, 27 CG with 2.06 ERA, 217 ERA+, 1.077 WHIP, .227 BA in MVP season; 1931 World Series - 2-1, 2 CG with 26.0 IP, 7 R, 16 SO in 3 starts vs. Cardinals, including 9.0 IP CG, 1 R, 7 SO in game 6 elimination victory

4. Warren Spahn (Braves from 1942, 1946-1964, Mets in 1965, Giants in 1965)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1957); 1-time Cy Young Award (1957)
Season Leader: 9-time NL Complete Games Leader (1949, 1951, 1957-1963); 8-time NL Wins Leader (1949-1950, 1953, 1957-1961); 4-time NL Walks And Hits Per Innings Pitched Leader (1947, 1953, 1958, 1961); 4-time NL Strikeouts Leader (1949-1952); 4-time NL Shutouts Leader (1947, 1951, 1959, 1961); 3-time NL Earned Run Average Leader (1947, 1953, 1961)
Traditional Stats: 5,243.2 IP, 363 W, 245 L, 3.09 ERA; 2,583 SO, 1,434 BB, 434 HR; 382 CG, 63 SHO; 426 QS, 64% QS%
Advanced Stats: 119 ERA+, 3.44 FIP, 1.195 WHIP; .241 AVG, .258 BABIP; 367 RAA, 41.1 WAA, 92.6 WAR; 57 GmSCA
Memorable Performances: 1953 Regular Season - 23-7, 24 CG, 5 SHO with 2.10 ERA, 2.97 FIP, 188 ERA+, 1.058 WHIP, 7.1 H9; 1958 MLB World Series - 2-1, 2 CG, 1 SHO with 28.2 IP, 7 R, 18 SO, 2.20 ERA, .183 BA in 7 game series loss vs. Yankees; 1963 Regular Season Game vs. Giants - 15.1 IP, 9 H, 1 R, 201 pitches thrown in pitching duel vs. Juan Marichal

5. Steve Carlton (Cardinals from 1965-1971, Phillies from 1972-1986, Giants in 1986, White Sox in 1986, Indians in 1987, Twins from 1987-1988)
Honors: 2-time World Series Champion (1967, 1980); 4-time NL Cy Young Award Winner (1972, 1977, 1980, 1982); 1-time NL Triple Crown Winner (1972); 1-time NL Gold Glove Award (1981)
Season Leader:  5-time NL Strikeouts Leader (1972, 1974, 1980, 1982-1983); 4-time NL Wins Leader (1972, 1977, 1980, 1982); 3-time NL Wins Above Replacement By Pitchers Leader (1972, 1980-1981); 3-time NL Fielding Independent Pitching Leader (1972, 1980, 1982); 2-time NL Adjusted Earned Runs Average Leader (1972, 1980)
Traditional Stats: 5,217.2 IP, 329 W, 244 L, 3.22 ERA; 4,136 SO, 1,833 BB, 414 HR; 254 CG, 55 SHO; 447 QS, 63% QS%
Advanced Stats: 115 ERA+, 3.15 FIP, 1.247 WHIP; .236 AVG, .279 BABIP; 306 RAA, 39.7 WAA, 84.1 WAR; 58 GmSCA
Memorable Performances: 1972 Regular Season - 27-10, including 15 consecutive wins, 30 CG with 346.1 IP, 1.97 ERA, 310 SO, 12.5 WAR in CY Young season; 1980 NLCS - 1-0 with 12.1 IP, 3 ER, 6 SO in 5 game series win vs. Astros; 1980 World Series - 2-0 with 15.0 IP, 4 ER, 17 SO, .264 BA in 6 game series win vs. Royals, including series-clinching win with 1 ER, 7 SO in 4-1 game 6 victory

Honorable Mention: 6. Clayton Kershaw, 7. Carl Hubbell, 8. Eddie Plank, 9. Whitey Ford, 10. Tom Glavine

Top Five Relief Pitchers of All-Time:

1. Mariano Rivera (Yankees from 1995-2013)
Honors: 5-time World Series Champion (1996, 1998-2000, 2009); 1-time World Series MVP (1999); 1-time ALCS MVP (2003); 5-time AL Rolaids Relief Man Award (1999, 2001, 2004-2005, 2009); 3-time Delivery Man of the Year Winner (2005-2006, 2009); 1-time AL Comeback Player of the Year (2013)
Season Leader: 3-time AL Saves Leader (1999, 2001, 2004); 2-time AL Games Finished Leader (2004-2005)
Traditional Stats: 1,283.2 IP, 79 Wgr, 57 Lgr, 2.21 ERA; 1,173 SO, 286 BB, 71 HR; 107 IS, 29 IS%; 652 SV, 89 SV%
Advanced Stats: 205 ERA+, 2.76 FIP, 1.000 WHIP; .209 AVG, .263 BABIP; 326 RAA, 32.7 WAA, 56.6 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1999 MLB World Series - 1-0, 2 SV with 4.2 IP, 0 ER, 3 SO in 4 game series win vs. Braves; Game 4 of the 2000 World Series - SV with 2 IP, 2 SO in win vs. Mets up 2-1 in series; 2005 Regular Season - 7-4, 43 SV with 1.38 ERA, .176 BA, 26.1 K%; 2009 MLB World Series - 2 SV with 5.1 IP, 0 ER, 3 SO in 6 game series win vs. Phillies

2. Dennis Eckersley (Indians from 1975-1977, Red Sox from 1978-1984, Cubs from 1984-1986, Athletics from 1987-1995, Cardinals from 1996-1997, Red Sox in 1998)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1989); 1-time ALCS MVP (1988); 1-time AL MVP (1992); 1-time AL Cy Young Award (1992); 2-time AL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award (1988, 1992)
Season Leader: 3-time AL Strikeouts To Base On Balls Leader (1977, 1982, 1985); 2-time AL Saves Leader (1988, 1992); 1-time AL Wins Above Replacement By Pitchers Leader (1979); 1-time AL Adjusted Earned Runs Average Leader (1979)
Traditional Stats: 3,285.2 IP, 48 Wgr, 41 Lgr, 3.50 ERA; 2,401 SO, 738 BB, 347 HR; 91 IS, 26 IS%; 390 SV, 85 SV%
Advanced Stats: 116 ERA+, 3.40 FIP, 1.161 WHIP; .209 AVG, .263 BABIP; 268 RAA, 30.6 WAA, 62.5 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1988 ALCS - 4 SV with 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 5 SO, 1 H in 4 game series win vs. Red Sox, including 2 IP, 0 ER, 3 SO in game 1 win; 1989 ALCS - 3 SV with 5.2 IP, 1 ER, 2 SO in 4 game series win vs. Blue Jays; 1990 Regular Season - 4-2, 48 SV with .159 BA, then RP records of 0.61 ERA, 0.614 WHIP

3. Goose Gossage (White Sox from 1972-1976, Pirates in 1977, Yankees from 1978-1983, Padres from 1984-1987, Cubs in 1988, Giants in 1989, Yankees in 1989, Rangers in 1991, Athletics from 1992-1993, Mariners in 1994)
Honors: 1-time World Series Champion (1978); 1-time AL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year (1978)
Season Leader: 3-time AL Saves Leader (1975, 1978, 1980); 2-time AL/NL Win Probability Added Leader (1975, 1977); 1-time AL Games Finished Leader (1978)
Traditional Stats: 1,809.1 IP, 115 Wgr, 85 Lgr, 3.01 ERA; 1,502 SO, 732 BB, 119 HR; 277 IS, 33 IS%; 310 SV, 73 SV%
Advanced Stats: 126 ERA+, 3.18 FIP, 1.232 WHIP; .223 AVG, .270 BABIP; 148 RAA, 16.3 WAA, 41.8 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1975 Regular Season - 9-8, 26 SV with 141.2 IP, 1.84 ERA, .195 BA, 8.2 WAR; Game 4 of 1978 ALCS - SV with 1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 S after inheriting tying-runner on 2nd base in win vs. Royals; 1978 World Series - 6.0 IP, 0 R, 4 SO, .056 BA in 6 game series win vs. Dodgers

4. Rollie Fingers (Athletics from 1968-1976, Padres from 1977-1980, Brewers from 1981-1982, 1984-1985)
Honors: 3-time World Series Champion (1972-1974); 1-time World Series MVP (1974); 1-time AL MVP (1981); 1-time AL Cy Young Award (1981); 4-time Rolaids Relief Man of the Year (1977-1978, 1980-1981)
Season Leader: 3-time NL/AL Saves Leader (1977-1978, 1981); 2-time AL/NL Games Finished Leader (1975, 1977)
Traditional Stats: 1,701.1 IP, 107 Wgr, 101 Lgr, 2.90 ERA; 1,299 SO, 492 BB, 123 HR; 225 IS, 29 IS%; 341 SV, 76 SV%
Advanced Stats: 120 ERA+, 2.96 FIP, 1.156 WHIP; .230 AVG, .271 BABIP; 60 RAA, 7.0 WAA, 25.0 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1972 World Series - 1-1, 2 SV, 1 Hld with 10.1 IP, 2 R, 11 SO, .125 BA in 7 game series win vs. Reds, including save in game 7 win; 1973 World Series - 0-1, 2 SV, 1 Hld with 13.2 IP, 1 ER, 8 SO in 7 game series win vs. Mets, including 3.1 IP, 0 ER in game 7 win; 1974 World Series - 1-0, 2 SV, 1 Hld with 9.1 IP, 2 ER, 6 SO in 5 game series win vs. Dodgers; 1981 Regular Season - 6-3, 28 SV with 1.04 ERA, 0.872 WHIP, .194 BA in MVP and Cy Young season

5. Trevor Hoffman (Marlins in 1993, Padres from 1993-2008, Brewers from 2009-2010)
Honors: 2-time NL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year (1998, 2006)
Season Leader: 2-time NL Saves Leader (1998, 2006); 1-time NL Win Probability Added Leader (1998)
Traditional Stats: 1,089.1 IP, 61 Wgr, 75 Lgr, 2.87 ERA; 1,133 SO, 307 BB, 100 HR; 70 IS, 20 IS%; 601 SV, 89 SV%
Advanced Stats: 141 ERA+, 3.08 FIP, 1.058 WHIP; .208 AVG, .263 BABIP; 134 RAA, 13.7 WAA, 28.0 WAR
Memorable Performances: 1998 Regular Season - 4-2, then NL record 53 SV with 1.48 ERA, 0.849 WHIP; 1998 NLDS - 2 SV with 3.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 SO in 4 game series win vs. Astros; Game 3 of 1998 NLCS - SV with 1.1 IP, 0 R, 3 SO after inheriting tying runners with the bases loaded in 8th inning in win vs. Braves; 2010 Regular Season Game vs. Cardinals - First Pitcher to record 600 career saves

Honorable Mention: 6. Hoyt Wilhelm, 7. Dan Quisenberry, 8. Bruce Sutter, 9. Lee Smith, 10. Billy Wagner

Top Five Teams of All-Time:

1. 1927 New York Yankees - World Series Champion
Regular Season Record: 110-44 (9-5 in April, 19-9 in May, 21-6 in June, 24-7 in July, 16-10 in August, 20-7 in September, 1-0 in October)
Regular Season Run Differential: +376 (975 Runs Scored - 6.33 Runs Scored Per Game, 599 Runs Allowed - 3.89 Runs Allowed Per Game)
Playoff Record: 4-0 (4-0 in World Series vs. Pirates)
Notable Playoff Game: Game 4 of 1927 World Series with Yankees leading the series 3-0 - Yankees 4 - Pirates 3 (Earle Combs - 2-3 with 3 R, Babe Ruth - 2-4 with HR, 3 RBI, SB, Wilcy Moore - 9 IP, 1 ER)
Best Players Babe Ruth (.356 BA, 60 HR, 165 RBI), Lou Gehrig (.373 BA, 47 HR, 173 RBI), Earle Combs (.356 BA, 231 H, 23 3B), Tony Lazzeri (.309 BA, 18 HR, 102 RBI), Waite Hoyt (22-7, 2.63 ERA, 3.54 FIP), Wilcy Moore (19-7, 2.28 ERA, 1.146 WHIP), Herb Pennock (19-8, 3.00 ERA, 3.56 FIP)

2. 1939 New York Yankees - World Series Champion
Regular Season Record: 106-45 (5-3 in April, 24-4 in May, 21-7 in June, 16-12 in July, 21-10 in August, 19-9 in September)
Regular Season Run Differential: +411 (967 Runs Scored - 6.40 Runs Scored Per Game, 556 Runs Allowed - 3.68 Runs Allowed Per Game)
Playoff Record: 4-0 (4-0 in World Series vs. Reds)
Notable Playoff Game: Game 1 of 1939 World Series - Yankees 2 - Reds 1 (Joe DiMaggio - 1-3 with 1 BB, Bill Dickey - 1-4 with 1 RBI, Red Ruffing - 9 IP, 1 ER, 4 SO, 4 H)
Best Players: Joe DiMaggio (.381 BA, 30 HR, 126 RBI), Bill Dickey (.302 BA, 24 HR, 105 RBI), Joe Gordon (28 HR, 111 RBI, 287 TB), Red Rolfe (.329 BA, 46 2B, 213 H), Lefty Gomez (12-8, 3.98 FIP, 1.298 WHIP), Red Ruffing (21-7, 2.93 ERA, 1.226 WHIP)

3. 1998 New York Yankees - World Series Champion
Regular Season Record: 114-48 (17-6 in April, 20-7 in May, 19-7 in June, 20-7 in July, 22-10 in August, 16-11 in September)
Regular Season Run Differential: +309 (965 Runs Scored - 5.96 Runs Scored Per Game, 656 Runs Allowed - 4.05 Runs Allowed Per Game)
Playoff Record: 11-2 (3-0 in American League Division Series vs. Rangers; 4-2 in American League Championship Series vs. Indians; 4-0 in MLB World Series vs. Padres)
Notable Playoff Game: Game 6 of 1998 ALCS with Yankees leading in the series 3-2 - Yankees 9 - Indians 5 (Derek Jeter - 2-5 with 3B, 2 R, 2 RBI, Bernie Williams - 3-4 with 2 RBI, R, Mariano Rivera - 1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H)
Best Players: Derek Jeter (.324 BA, 203 H, 301 TB), Paul O' Neill (.317 BA, 24 HR, 116 RBI), Bernie Williams (.339 BA, .422 OBP, .575 SLG), Tino Martinez (33 2B, 28 HR, 123 RBI), David Wells (18-4, 3.49 ERA, 1.045 WHIP), Mariano Rivera (1.91 ERA, 1.060 WHIP, 36 SV)

4. 1929 Philadelphia Athletics - World Series Champion
Regular Season Record: 104-46 (7-4 in April, 22-5 in May, 19-8 in June, 24-9 in July, 15-14 in August, 15-6 in September, 2-0 in October)
Regular Season Run Differential: +286 (901 Runs Scored - 6.01 Runs Scored Per Game, 615 Runs Allowed - 4.10 Runs Allowed Per Game)
Playoff Record: 4-1 (4-1 in World Series vs. Cubs)
Notable Playoff Game: Game 5 of 1929 World Series with Athletics leading the series 3-1 - Athletics 3 - Cubs 2 (Al Simmons - 2-4 with 2B, Mule Haas - 1-4 with HR, 2 RBI, Rube Walberg - 5.1 IP, 0 ER, 6 SO, 2 H)
Best Players: Jimmie Foxx (33 HR, .354 AVG, .463 OBP, .625 SLG), Al Simmons (.365 AVG, 212 H, 34 HR), Mickey Cochrane (37 2B, .331 AVG, .412 OBP), Lefty Grove (20-6, 2.81 ERA, 3.22 FIP)

5. 1970 Baltimore Orioles - World Series Champion
Regular Season Record: 108-54 (13-6 in April, 20-9 in May, 14-13 in June, 17-11 in July, 22-8 in August, 21-7 in September, 1-0 in October)
Regular Season Run Differential: +218 (792 Runs Scored - 4.89 Runs Scored Per Game, 574 Runs Allowed - 3.54 Runs Allowed Per Game)
Playoff Record: 7-1 (3-0 in American League Championship Series vs. Twins, 4-1 in World Series vs. Reds)
Notable Playoff Game: Game 3 of 1970 World Series with the Orioles leading the series 2-0 - Orioles 9 - Reds 3 (Frank Robinson - 3-4 with HR, 2 R, Paul Blair - 3-3 with 2B, 1 RBI, Brooks Robinson - 2-4 with 2 2B, 2 RBI, Dave McNally - 9 IP, 3 ER, 5 SO)
Best Players: Brooks Robinson (.276 AVG, 18 HR, 261 TB), Frank Robinson (25 HR, .306 AVG, .520 SLG), Boog Powell (35 HR, .412 OBP, .549 SLG), Jim Palmer (20-10, 2.71 ERA, 134 ERA+), Dave McNally (24-9, 3.22 ERA, 1.199 WHIP)

Honorable Mention: 6. 1976 Cincinnati Reds, 7. 1961 New York Yankees, 8. 1932 New York Yankees, 9. 1907 Chicago Cubs, 10. 1984 Detroit Tigers

Top Three Most Memorable Moments/Games Of All-Time:

1. "The Best Game Ever Played" in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series with the Series Tied at 3
Game Score: Pittsburgh Pirates 10 - New York Yankees 9
Notable Game Stats: Pittsburgh Pirates - Rocky Nelson - 1-3 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, Hal Smith - 1-1 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, Bill Mazeroski - 2-4 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R; New York Yankees - Mickey Mantle - 3-5 with 2 RBI, 1 R, Yogi Berra - 1-4 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB, Bill Skowron - 2-5 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R
Memorable Moments: Pirates down 3 runs in the bottom of the 8th - Gino Cimoli began the frame with a single and Bill Virdon reached base on a typical double play ball due to a bad hop. Dick Groat drove in Cimoli with another single, and two outs later, Roberto Clemente reached base on an infielder chopper to send Virdon home. With two runners on base, Hal Smith hit a three-run home run  over the left field wall to take the lead. Pirates up 2 runs in the top of the 9th - Bobby Richardson and Dale Long began the inning with singles, and Richardson scored on a Mickey Mantle single with one out. With runners on first and third, Yogi Berra hit a ground ball to first, but Mantle avoided a tag and remained on the base to allow pinch runner Gil McDougald to score. Tie game in the bottom of the 9th - Facing Ralph Terry, Bill Mazeroski hit a series-clinching walk-off home run to left field.
Significance: Despite being outscored in the series by 28 runs, the Pirates completed their upset of the significantly favored Yankees, who had won 8 of the last 13 MLB titles. The Pirates won their 3rd World Series, but their first since back in 1925. Bill Mazeroski recorded the only game 7 walk-off home run in the history of the World Series, a hit that would help him reach the Baseball Hall of Fame.

2. Carlton Fisk "Waves The Ball Fair" Home Run in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series with the Red Sox Trailing in the Series 3-2
Game Score: Boston Red Sox 7 - Cincinnati Reds 6 in 12 Innings
Notable Game Stats: Boston Red Sox - Carl Yastrzemski - 3-6 with 1 R, Carlton Fisk - 2-4 with HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB, Fred Lynn - 2-4 with HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB, Bernie Carbo - 1-2 with HR, 2 RBI; Cincinnati Reds - Pete Rose - 2-5 with 1 R, HBP, George Foster - 2-6 with 2B, 2 RBI, Cesar Geronimo - 2-6 with HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
Memorable Moments: Red Sox down 3 runs in the bottom of the 8th - For the Red Sox, Fred Lynn began the frame with a single and Rico Petrocelli got on base with a walk. After Dwight Evans struck out and Rick Burleson flew out to left field, Bernie Carbo pinch-hit for Roger Moret and hit a three-home run to deep center field to tie the game. Tie game in the bottom of the 9th - Red Sox loaded the bases with no outs after a Denny Doyle walk, Carl Yastrzemski single, and Carlton Fisk intentional walk. However, Lynn popped out to left field, and George Foster threw out a tagging Doyle at the plate to end the threat. Tie game in the bottom of the 12th inning - Facing Pat Darcy, Carlton Fisk hit a deep shot to left field, and Fisk, who was unintentionally caught by the cameraman wildly trying to wave the ball fair with his arms, was fortunate enough to see the ball hit off the left field foul pole above the Green Monster for a walk-off home run.
Significance: The image of Carlton Fisk waving the ball fair as he strolls down the first base line is one of baseball's most iconic playoff moments. However, the "big red machine" won game 7 and their first of back-to-back World Series behind a Joe Morgan game-winning RBI single in the 9th inning. The Red Sox were once again denied their first World Series since 1918.

3. Bobby Thomson's "Shot Heard 'Round the World" Home Run in Game 3 of the 1951 National League Tie-Breaker with the Series Tied at 1
Game Score: New York Giants 5 - Brooklyn Dodgers 4
Notable Game Stats: New York Giants - Monte Irvin - 1-4 with 2B, 1 R, Whitey Lockman - 2-3 with 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, Bobby Thomson - 3-4 with HR, 2B, 4 RBI, Sal Maglie - 8 IP, 4 R, 6 SO; Brooklyn Dodgers - Pee Wee Reese - 1-4 with 2 R, 1 BB, Duke Snider - 2-3 with 1 R, 1 BB, Jackie Robinson - 1-2 with 1 RBI, 1 R, 2 BB, Don Newcombe - 8.1 IP, 4 R, 2 SO
Memorable Moments: Tie game in the top of the 8th - Pee Wee Reese and Duke Snider singled with one out for the Dodgers, and Reese scored on a Sal Maglie wild pitch to take the lead. After Robinson was intentionally walked, Andy Pafko knocked in Snider with a single and Billy Cox's base hit with 2 outs to left field allowed Robinson to score to extend the lead. Giants trailing by 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th - Al Dark singled to start the inning and San Mueller followed the base hit up with another single on a normal double-play ball because of the Dodgers change in defensive alignment. Whitey Lockman hit a double to left field and Dark easily scored to cut the lead to two runs. With two runners on base, Don Newcombe was pulled and Bobby Thomson took the second pitch he saw from Ralph Branca over the left field wall for a walk-off three run home run.
Significance: The Giants trailed the Dodgers by a near insurmountable 12.5 games in mid-August. However, Bobby Thomson's home run completed the team's improbable run to the World Series in "the miracle of coogan's bluff," which included winning 50 of their final 62 games just to force a three-game playoff for the pennant against their cross-town rivals. As the first national televised baseball game, Thomson's pennant clinching home run un the tie-breaker series has become known as "the shot heard 'round the world."

Honorable Mention: 4. Game 7 of Cubs-Indians 2016 World Series; 5. David Freese's Game-Saving 3B and Walk-Off HR in Game 6 of 2011 World Series; 6. Willie Mays Makes "The Catch" in Game 1 of 1954 World Series; 7. Joe Carter's Walk-Off HR in Game 6 of 1993 World Series; 8. Don Larsen's perfect game in Game 5 of 1956 World Series; 9. Game 7 of Diamondbacks-Yankees 2001 World Series; 10. Kirby Puckett's Walk-off HR in Game 6 of 1991 World Series