Sal Bando
As captain of the Oakland Athletics from 1969-1976 three-time World Series champ Sal Bando received MVP votes in 7 seasons and finished in the top-4 three times.
Read More > Bobby Lowe
Bobby Lowe was the first player to slug four homers in a single contest and a key member of five NL pennant-winning Boston Beaneater squads.
Read More >Ned Williamson
Ned Williamson hit 27 homers in 1884 to set the single-season home run mark; held it for 35 years until Babe Ruth surpassed it in 1919.
Read More >Graig Nettles
The all-time leader in homers among American League third baseman, Gold Glover Graig Nettles played in five World Series from 1976-1984.
Read More >Nomar Garciaparra
Honus Wagner, Cal Ripken Jr., Alex Rodriguez and two-time batting champion Nomar Garciaparra are the only shortstops with six 6-WAR seasons.
Read More >Manny Machado
Third baseman Manny Machado has three top-5 MVP finishes, a Silver Slugger, two Gold Gloves, and a Platinum Glove – all before the age of 30.
Read More >Buddy Bell
According to FanGraphs, 6-WAR is “an All-Star level player and potentially an MVP”; from 1979-1984 Buddy Bell averaged 6+ WAR per season.
Read More >Bud Fowler
The first acknowledged African-American pro player, Hall of Famer Bud Fowler began playing in the decade immediately following the Civil War.
Read More >Ryan Braun
Exactly 22 years after Robin Yount hit his 251st and final home run, Ryan Braun smashed his 252nd to surpass Yount’s Milwaukee franchise mark.
Read More >Eddie Yost
An expert at reaching base, Eddie Yost finished with a higher lifetime on-base percentage than Rod Carew, Tony Gwynn, and George Brett.
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