Mike Scott
Mike Scott pitched a no-hitter in 1986 to clinch the division title; that same year he also struck out 306 batters and earned the Cy Young Award.
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 >J.R. Richard
J.R. Richard broke Tom Seaver’s NL single-season record for most strikeouts by a right-handed pitcher in ’78, then extended it to 313 Ks in ’79.
Read More >Jose Altuve
Before the age of 30 Jose Altuve earned a World Series ring, an MVP Award, six All Star rings, five Silver Slugger Awards, and a Gold Glove.
Read More >Dusty Baker
Only 8 Hall of Fame managers have more wins than Dusty Baker; as a player he was an All Star, Silver Slugger, Gold Glover, and World Series champion.
Read More >Cecil Cooper
Five-time All Star Cecil Cooper earned three Silver Slugger Awards, two Gold Gloves, three top-5 MVP finishes, & had 2,192 hits, and 1,125 RBI.
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 >Brian McCann
Brian McCann made six straight All Star teams and seven overall; among catchers only Mike Piazza has earned more Silver Sluggers than McCann.
Read More >Dwight Gooden
An All Star each of his first three seasons, Dwight Gooden was the Rookie of the Year, a Cy Young winner & World Series champ before turning 22.Â
Read More >Al Rosen
Bill James called the 1953 season by Al Rosen the greatest ever by a third baseman; he hit .336 with league-leading 43 homers, and 145 RBI.
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