Rank
|
Team/s
|
Position
|
Year Played
|
Fun Fact
|
Answer
|
#1
|
Red Sox, Yankees, Braves
|
RF/LHP
|
1914-35
|
714 Homeruns
|
Babe Ruth
|
#2
|
Giants, Mets
|
CF
|
1951-73
|
Played in 24 All-Star Games
|
Willie Mays
|
#3
|
Pirates, Giants
|
LF
|
1986-2007
|
Hit 73 Homeruns in a single season
|
Barry Bonds
|
#4
|
Red Sox
|
LF
|
1939-60
|
.344 Hitter but had no 200 hit seasons
|
Ted Williams
|
#5
|
Braves, Brewers
|
RF
|
1954-76
|
Most Career RBI's (2,297)
|
Hank Aaron
|
#6
|
Tigers, Athletics
|
CF
|
1905-28
|
Highest Career Average
|
Ty Cobb
|
#7
|
Red Sox, Blue Jays, Yankees, Astros
|
RHP
|
1984-2007
|
Won 7 Cy Young Awards
|
Roger Clemens
|
#8
|
Cardinals
|
1B/OF
|
1941-63
|
1,815 hits both home and road
|
Stan Musial
|
#9
|
Yankees
|
OF
|
1951-68
|
World Series Record 18 Homers
|
Mickey Mantle
|
#10
|
Pirates
|
SS
|
1897-1917
|
8 Time Batting Champion
|
Honus Wagner
|
|
Rank
|
Team/s
|
Position
|
Year Played
|
Fun Fact
|
Answer
|
#11
|
Yankees
|
1B
|
1923-39
|
23 Grand Slams
|
Lou Gehrig
|
#12
|
Senators
|
RHP
|
1907-27
|
6 wins, 1.14 ERA in 1913
|
Walter Johnson
|
#13
|
Braves, Cubs, Padres, Dodgers
|
RHP
|
1986-2008
|
Won 4 consecutive Cy Young Awards
|
Greg Maddux
|
#14
|
A's, Yankees, Blue Jays, Angels, Mets, Mariners, Padres, Red Sox, Dodgers
|
LF
|
1979-2003
|
All-time leader in runs, steals
|
Rickey Henderson
|
#15
|
Orioles, Cardinals, Cubs, Braves, Giants
|
2B
|
1915-37
|
Led NL in BA/OBP/SLG each year from 1920-25
|
Rogers Hornsby
|
#16
|
Phillies
|
3B
|
1972-89
|
Led NL in homers eight times
|
Mike Schmidt
|
#17
|
Spiders, Americans
|
RHP
|
1890-1911
|
94 wins more than anyone else
|
Cy Young
|
#18
|
A's Phillies, Giants, Astros, Reds
|
2B
|
1963-84
|
Led NL OBP four times
|
Joe Morgan
|
#19
|
Yankees
|
CF
|
1936-51
|
361 home runs, 369 strikeouts
|
Joe Dimaggio
|
#20
|
Reds, Orioles, Dodgers, Indians
|
OF
|
1956-76
|
Only player to win MVP in both leagues
|
Frank Robinson
|
|
Rank
|
Team/s
|
Position
|
Year Played
|
Fun Fact
|
Answer
|
#21
|
Giants, Diamondbacks, Yankees, Mariners, Astros, Nationals
|
LHP
|
1988-2009
|
Averaged 354 K's 1999-2002
|
Randy Johnson
|
#22
|
Mets, Reds, White Sox, Red Sox
|
RHP
|
1967-86
|
2.47 ERA over first 10 seasons
|
Tom Seaver
|
#23
|
Mariners, Rangers, Yankees
|
3B, SS
|
1996-2016
|
Only SS with a 50-homer season
|
Alex Rodriguez
|
#24
|
Royals, Twins, Indians, Red Sox
|
CF
|
1907-28
|
Most doubles (792) in history
|
Tris Speaker
|
#25
|
Twins, Indians, Giants, Phillies, White Sox, Cardinals
|
LHP
|
1965-88
|
Won 27 of Phillies' 59 games in '72
|
Steve Carlton
|
#26
|
Reds
|
C
|
1967-83
|
Only catcher to lead league in total bases
|
Johnny Bench
|
#27
|
A's, Red Sox, Phillies, Cubs
|
1B
|
1925-45
|
At least 30 homers and 100 RBIs each season from 1929-40
|
Jimmie Foxx
|
#28
|
Giants, Reds
|
RHP
|
1900-16
|
0.97 World Series ERA (11 starts)
|
Christy Mathewson
|
#29
|
Cardinals, Angels
|
1B
|
2001-Present
|
He and Miguel Cabrera are only Hall of 100 members to debut this century
|
Albert Pujols
|
#30
|
Royals
|
3B
|
1973-93
|
Won a batting title in three decades
|
George Brett
|
|
Rank
|
Team/s
|
Position
|
Year Played
|
Fun Fact
|
Answer
|
#31
|
Yankees
|
SS
|
1995-2014
|
Yankees' all-time steals leader
|
Derek Jeter
|
#32
|
Orioles
|
SS, 3B
|
1981-2001
|
Won '91 AL MVP with 95-loss team
|
Cal Ripken Jr.
|
#33
|
Cardinals
|
RHP
|
1959-75
|
Played for the Harlem Globetrotters in 1957-58
|
Bob Gibson
|
#34
|
Pirates
|
RF
|
1955-72
|
First homer was inside-the-parker in his third game
|
Roberto Clemente
|
#35
|
Mariners, Reds, White Sox
|
CF
|
1989-2010
|
Sixth all time in homers and extra-base hits
|
Ken Griffey Jr.
|
#36
|
Mets, Angels, Astros, Rangers
|
RHP
|
1966-93
|
Led NL in ERA (2.76) with 8-16 record in 1987
|
Nolan Ryan
|
#37
|
Giants
|
RF, 3B
|
1926-47
|
Retired 65 years ago, but still ranks 12th all time in RBIs
|
Mel Ott
|
#38
|
Reds, Phillies, Expos
|
OF, 1B
|
1963-86
|
The Hit King was hitless until his 12th official at-bat
|
Pete Rose
|
#39
|
Braves, Astros, Tigers
|
3B
|
1952-68
|
Only Brave to play for club in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta
|
Eddie Mathews
|
#40
|
Red Sox
|
LF
|
1961-83
|
Led the AL in outfield assists seven times
|
Carl Yastrzemski
|
|
Rank
|
Team/s
|
Position
|
Year Played
|
Fun Fact
|
Answer
|
#41
|
Dodgers,Expos, Red Sox
|
RHP
|
1992-2009
|
Struck out 5 of 6 hitters he faced in '99 All-Star Game
|
Pedro Martinez
|
#42
|
White Sox, A's
|
2B
|
1906-1930
|
All-time leader in assists (7,630) by a second baseman
|
Eddie Collins
|
#43
|
Orioles
|
3B
|
1955-77
|
Hit .303 in nine postseason series, including .429 in 1970 World Series
|
Brooks Robinson
|
#44
|
Dodgers
|
LHP
|
1955-66
|
382 strikeouts in 1965 is most ever by a lefty
|
Sandy Koufax
|
#45
|
Braves, Mets, Giants
|
LHP
|
1942-65,
|
Didn't get the first win until age 25
|
Warren Spahn
|
#46
|
Tigers
|
RF
|
1953-74
|
Hit .340 at age 20 to become youngest batting champ ever
|
Al Kaline
|
#47
|
Marlins, Tigers
|
1B, 3B
|
2003-Present
|
One of five players to win three straight AL batting titles
|
Miguel Cabrera
|
#48
|
A's, Red Sox
|
LHP
|
1925-41
|
Fun fact: Faced Babe Ruth for 10 years, gave up only nine homers to him
|
Lefty Grove
|
#49
|
Phillies, A's, Indians
|
2B
|
1896-1916
|
Fun fact: Said to be first player walked intentionally with bases loaded (1901)
|
Nap Lajoie
|
#50
|
Braves
|
3B, LF
|
1993-2012
|
Fun fact: Record-tying 14 extra-base hits in 14 straight games in 2006
|
Chipper Jones
|
|
Rank
|
Team/s
|
Position
|
Year Played
|
Fun Fact
|
Answer
|
#51
|
Phillies, Cubs, Cardinals
|
RHP
|
1911-1930
|
Fun fact: Issued no walks in his first 53 innings in 1923
|
Pete Alexander
|
#52
|
Yankees
|
RHP
|
1995-2013
|
Fun fact: 0.70 ERA in 96 playoff games
|
Mariana Rivera
|
#53
|
Cubs
|
SS, 1B
|
1953-71
|
Fun fact: Four straight 40-HR years at SS
|
Ernie Banks
|
#54
|
Dodgers
|
2B
|
1947-56
|
Fun fact: Stole home 19 times
|
Jackie Robinson
|
#55
|
Twins, Angels
|
2B, 1B
|
1967-85
|
Fun fact: Led MLB in OBP in '70s (.408)
|
Rod Carew
|
#56
|
Red Sox, Yankees, Rays
|
3B
|
1982-99
|
Fun fact: Led AL in OBP five straight years
|
Wade Boggs
|
#57
|
A's, Yankees, Angels, Orioles
|
OF
|
1967-87
|
Fun fact: World Series MVP for two teams
|
Reggie Jackson
|
#58
|
Yankees, Mets
|
C
|
1946-65
|
Fun fact: Was a 15-time All-Star
|
Yogi Berra
|
#59
|
Giants, Padres, A's
|
1B
|
1959-80
|
Fun fact: 18th all time with 521 home runs
|
Willie McCovey
|
#60
|
Brewers
|
SS, CF
|
1974-93
|
Began big league career at age 18
|
Robin Yount
|
|
Rank
|
Team/s
|
Position
|
Year Played
|
Fun Fact
|
Answer
|
#61
|
Indians
|
RHP
|
1936-56
|
Fun fact: Pitched 279 complete games
|
Bob Feller
|
#62
|
Padres, Cardinals
|
SS
|
1978-96
|
Fun fact: 13-time Gold Glove winner
|
Ozzie Smith
|
#63
|
Padres
|
OF
|
1982-2001
|
Fun fact: Eight-time NL batting champion
|
Tony Gwynn
|
#64
|
Phillies, Cubs, Rangers, Red Sox
|
RHP
|
1965-83
|
Fun fact: NL Cy Young winner in 1971
|
Ferguson Jenkins
|
#65
|
Tigers, Pirates
|
1B, OF
|
1930-47
|
Two-time AL MVP
|
Hank Greenberg
|
#66
|
Senators, Twins, Royals
|
3B
|
1954-75
|
Fun fact: Led AL in home runs six times
|
Harmon Killebrew
|
#67
|
Orioles, Dodgers, Indians, Mets, Angels
|
1B
|
1977-97
|
Fun fact: AL Rookie of the Year in 1977
|
Eddie Murray
|
#68
|
Giants, Indians, Mariners, Braves, Yankees, Padres, Rangers, Royals
|
RHP
|
1962-85
|
Fun fact: Won a Cy Young in both leagues
|
Gaylord Perry
|
#69
|
Astros
|
1B
|
1991-2005
|
Fun fact: Scored over 100 runs nine times
|
Jeff Bagwell
|
#70
|
White Sox, A's, Jays
|
1B
|
1990-2008
|
Fun fact: Two-time American League MVP
|
Frank Thomas
|
|
Rank
|
Team/s
|
Position
|
Year Played
|
Fun Fact
|
Answer
|
#71
|
Giants, Red Sox, Dodgers
|
RHP
|
1960-75
|
Fun fact: Pitched 244 complete games
|
Juan Marichal
|
#72
|
Rangers, Tigers, Nationals, Rangers, Yankees, Marlins
|
C
|
1991-2011
|
Fun fact: AL MVP in 1999
|
Ivan Rodriguez
|
#73
|
Twins, Pirates, others
|
RHP
|
1970-92
|
Fun fact: Two-time World Series winner
|
Bert Blyleven
|
#74
|
White Sox, Indians, Mets, Padres, Blue Jays, Orioles, Diamondbacks
|
2B
|
1988-2004
|
10-time Gold Glove winner
|
Roberto Alomar
|
#75
|
Reds
|
SS
|
1986-2004
|
Fun fact: NL MVP in 1995
|
Barry Larkin
|
#76
|
Braves, Red Sox, Cardinals
|
RHP
|
1988-2009
|
Fun fact: NL Cy Young winner in 1996
|
John Smoltz
|
#77
|
Red Sox, White Sox
|
C
|
1969-93
|
Fun fact: 1972 ROY, 11-time All-Star
|
Carlton Fisk
|
#78
|
Brewers, Jays, Twins
|
INF, DH
|
1978-98
|
Fun fact: 1993 World Series MVP
|
Paul Molitor
|
#79
|
Dodgers, Mets, Marlins, Padres, A's
|
C
|
1992-2007
|
Fun fact: Six 30-HR/100-RBI seasons
|
Mike Piazza
|
#80
|
Phillies, Orioles, Astros, Cubs
|
RHP
|
1948-66
|
Fun fact: Pitched 28 consecutive complete games
|
Robin Roberts
|
|
Rank
|
Team/s
|
Position
|
Year Played
|
Fun Fact
|
Answer
|
#81
|
Tigers
|
2B
|
1924-42
|
Fun fact: Led AL 2B in fielding five times
|
Charlie Gehringer
|
#82
|
Dodgers, Mets, Giants
|
CF
|
1947-64
|
Fun fact: Five straight 40-homer seasons
|
Duke Snider
|
#83
|
Beaneaters, Cardinals, Phillies
|
RHP
|
1890-1906
|
Fun fact: Compiled 361 wins over 15 seasons
|
Kid Nichols
|
#84
|
Athletics, Cardinals
|
1B
|
1986-2001,
|
Fun fact: Hit a 538-foot home run off Randy Johnson in 1997
|
Mark McGwire
|
#85
|
Pirates
|
1B
|
1962-82,
|
Fun fact: Won 1979 NL MVP at age 39
|
Willie Stargell
|
#86
|
Indians, Red Sox, Dodgers, White Sox, Rays
|
LF
|
1993-2011,
|
Fun fact: Had a career-best 165 RBIs in '99
|
Manny Ramirez
|
#87
|
Expos, Mets, Dodgers, Giants
|
C
|
1974-92
|
Fun fact: 11-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glove winner
|
Gary Carter
|
#88
|
Giants, Cardinals
|
2B
|
1919-37
|
Fun fact: Went directly from Fordham to the majors
|
Frankie Frisch
|
#89
|
Forest Citys, Athletics, White Stockings
|
1B
|
1871-97
|
Fun fact: Starred in the Broadway play "A Runaway Colt"
|
Cap Anson
|
#90
|
Orioles
|
RHP
|
1965-84
|
Fun fact: Winningest AL pitcher in the 1970s
|
Jim Palmer
|
|
Rank
|
Team/s
|
Position
|
Year Played
|
Fun Fact
|
Answer
|
#91
|
Astros
|
C, 2B
|
1988-2007
|
Fun fact: Stole 50 bases in 1998
|
Craig Biggio
|
#92
|
Pirates, Braves, Dodgers, Yankees
|
RF
|
1926-45
|
Fun fact: Extra-base hit in 14 straight games in 1927
|
Paul Waner
|
#93
|
Braves, Mets
|
LHP
|
1987-2008
|
Fun fact: 14-16, 3.30 ERA in postseason
|
Tom Glavine
|
#94
|
Indians, Phillies, White Sox, Dodgers, Twins, Orioles
|
1B
|
1991-2007
|
Fun fact: .402 career OBP
|
Jim Thome
|
#95
|
Rangers, White Sox, Cubs, Orioles
|
RF
|
1989-2007
|
Fun fact: Only player in history with three 60-homer seasons
|
Sammy Sosa
|
#96
|
Expos, Yankees, Marlins, Orioles, Athletics's, White Sox
|
LF
|
1979-2002
|
Fun fact: 84.7 SB% is highest ever (min. 500 attempts)
|
Tim Raines
|
#97
|
Cubs, White Sox
|
3B
|
1960-74
|
Fun fact: Only 3B with eight straight 90-RBI seasons
|
Ron Santo
|
#98
|
Red Sox, Senators
|
SS
|
1926-45
|
Fun fact: Served as AL president for 24 years
|
Joe Cronin
|
#99
|
A's, White Sox,Tigers, Senators, Braves, Reds, Red Sox
|
OF
|
1922-44
|
Fun fact: 11 straight years of .300/100
|
Al Simmons
|
#100
|
Braves, Yankees, Blue Jays, Indians
|
RHP
|
1964-87
|
Fun fact: Ranks fourth all time in innings pitched
|
Phil Niekro
|
|