20 Greatest Shortstops in MLB History
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1.
Honus Wagner
.327 Average, 1700+ RBI, 722 Stolen Bases, 3400+ Hits
43 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
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Simply the greatest ever. 1908 Season was the most dominant by a player ever. Led the league in hitting, slugging, and stolen bases many times and considered to be the best fielder of his day.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
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Barry Larkin
22 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
3.
Allen Trammell
21 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
4.
Cal Ripken, Jr.
2 MVPs, 2 Gold Gloves, 2632 Consecutive Games Played, 431 Home Runs, 3000+ Hits
19 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
5.
Derek Jeter
Multiple All-Star and World Series Appearances, Gold Glove, .300+ Average
18 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
6.
Arky Vaughan
15 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
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Great Hitter. Hit .380 one season for the Pirates.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
7.
Ozzie Smith
13 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
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What shortstop had a better glove? None!
Added 14 years ago by guest, 1 point
8.
Alex Rodriguez
11 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
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No longer a SS. Great hitter. Cheated by using performance enhancement drugs. Will probably break the all time home run record.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
9.
Phil Rizzuto
8 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
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The Scooter could really field and bunt. MVP of the AL in 1950.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
10.
Robin Yount
2 MVPs, 1 Gold Glove, 3-Time All-Star, 251 Home Runs
5 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
11.
Luke Appling
4 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
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Known as Ole Aches and Pains. Could really hit. Played for the White Sox.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
12.
Luis Aparicio
4 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 2 comments
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to me little louie is the best defensive shortstop ever in baseball history. no doubt about it.
Added 11 years ago by guest, 0 points
Good Field No Hit Guy. Stole a lot of bases.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
13.
Pee Wee Reese
3 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
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The cornerstone of the Brooklyn Dodgers "boys of summer" teams.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
14.
Nomar Garciaparra
3 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
15.
Lou Boudreau
1 MVP, 1 Title, 8-Time All-Star, .295 Average
2 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
16.
Joe Cronin
1 point - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
17.
Vern Stephens
1 point - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
18.
George Davis
0 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
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Great early 20th Century player
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
19.
Hughie Jennings
0 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
20.
Willie Wells
-1 point - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
who?
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
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