Fernando Valenzuela
The only pitcher to win the Rookie of the Year & Cy Young in the same season, Fernando Valenzuela made 6 straight All Star teams from 1981-86.
Read More > Woody English
Woody English was at third base for Babe Ruth’s called shot in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series & also played in MLB’s first All Star game in ’33.
Read More >Ben Chapman
Remembered for his racist taunts aimed at Jackie Robinson, Ben Chapman played in the first four All Star games and hit .302 in 15 MLB seasons.
Read More >Fred Frankhouse
Fred Frankhouse pitched in the second All Star Game; three years later his pitching performance ended Carl Hubbell‘s MLB record 24-game win streak.
Read More >Bill Madlock
On the last day of the 1976 season Bill Madlock went 4-for-4 to raise his average from .333 to .339 and edge Ken Griffey Sr. for the batting crown.
Read More >Babe Herman
Babe Herman hit .393 in 1930. With five more hits that season he would’ve hit .400 likely punching his ticket to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Read More >Charles Ebbets
Owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1902-1925, Charles Ebbets was voted into the Hall of Fame’s Honor Rolls of Baseball in 1946.
Read More >Greg Maddux
Greg Maddux became the first pitcher with four consecutive Cy Young seasons. From 1992-95 he went 75-29 with a 1.98 earned run average.
Read More >Babe Dahlgren
Remembered as the man who replaced Lou Gehrig on 5/2/1939 to end the streak, Babe Dahlgren was an All Star with over 1,000 career hits.
Read More >Don Newcombe
Don Newcombe & Justin Verlander are the only players in MLB history to win the Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, & Cy Young Awards.
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