Mel Ott
Just 5’9″ and 170 pounds, Mel Ott was the premier slugger in the National League. When he retired he was the NL’s career home run king.
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Stan Musial
Originally signed as a pitcher, Musial injured his throwing shoulder. Stan gave up pitching and went on to become one of the greatest hitters ever.
Read More >Tommy McCarthy
In his 2000 Historical Abstract, noted SABRmetrician Bill James called Tommy McCarthy the worst player in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Read More >Chuck Klein
The 1932 MVP and 1933 Triple Crown winner, Chuck Klein was the first player named to the All Star Game as a member of two different teams. Be sure to visit our page on Facebook.
Read More >Al Kaline
Al Kaline spent his entire 22-year playing career with the Detroit Tigers. He made eighteen All Star games and won ten Gold Glove Awards.
Read More >Reggie Jackson
“Mr. October” Reggie Jackson appeared in the post season 10X in a 12 year span, hitting 18 homers and 48 RBI in 281 career post season at bats.
Read More >Willie Keeler
Wee Willie Keeler stood only 5’4″ tall but packed a wallop as tallied 2,932 hits and a lifetime batting average of .341 in his 19-year career.
Read More >Mike “King” Kelly
A two-time batting champ in the 1880s, Mike “King” Kelly helped popularize the hit-and-run, run, the double-steal, and the hook slide.
Read More >Harry Hooper
A fine defensive outfielder, Harry Hooper is the only member of four separate Red Sox World Series championships — 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918.
Read More >Harry Heilmann
Harry Heilmann is one of only six American League players to hit .400 for a season. From 1921-27 he averaged .380 with a .452 on-base percentage.
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