Jimmy Wynn
On September 27, 1963 Jimmy Wynn was part of an all-rookie starting lineup for the Houston Colt .45s that included Joe Morgan and Rusty Staub.
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Bobby Murcer
The first three Yankee players to earn $100,000 per season were Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Bobby Murcer who later became the highest-paid player in Yankees, Giants and Cubs history.
Read More >Torii Hunter
The winner of 9 straight Gold Gloves from 2001-2009, Torii Hunter finished his career with 2,452 hits, 1,296 runs, 353 homers, and 1,391 RBI.
Read More >Elmer Smith
In 1920 Elmer Smith helped the Indians win their first championship by hitting the first grand slam in World Series history off of Hall of Fame pitcher Burleigh Grimes.
Read More >Bobby Bonds
Bobby Bonds and son Barry share the record with 5 seasons of 30 homers and 30 steals; Bobby was first to total at least 300 homers & 400 steals in a career.
Read More >Ken Singleton
Ken Singleton had four top-10 and two top-3 MVP finishes; his lifetime numbers include 2,029 hits, a .388 on-base percentage, and a 132 OPS+.
Read More >Reggie Smith
Reggie Smith has a higher WAR than McCovey, Winfield, Cepeda; his OPS+ is better than that of Griffey Jr., Kaline, Al Simmons.
Read More >Bill Nicholson
In 1944 Bill Nicholson led the NL in runs, HR, RBI, total bases & became the 4th in MLB history to receive an intentional walk with the bases loaded.
Read More >Rusty Staub
The only man with 500+ hits for 4 teams, Rusty Staub had his number retired with the Expos and was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame.
Read More >Buddy Lewis
Only Ty Cobb, Mel Ott, Al Kaline, and Freddie Lindstrom reached 1,000 career hits at a younger age than Buddy Lewis, then WWII intervened.
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