Learn The 100 Greatest MLB Players of All-Time

Learn the highlights of the 100 greatest MLB players of all-time, according to an ESPN list. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33158613/top-100-mlb-players-all-nos-25-1

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• Revolutionized the game with HR power. Started as elite pitcher before becoming the sport’s biggest slugger. 7× World Series champ. — Babe Ruth
• “The Say Hey Kid.” A true 5-tool player: power, speed, defense. 24× All-Star, 12 Gold Gloves, 2 MVPs. Famous for “The Catch” in 1954. — Willie Mays
• Broke Ruth’s HR record. MLB’s all-time RBI leader. 25× All-Star, steady greatness over 23 years. Endured racism with dignity. — Hank Aaron
• MLB’s highest career batting average (.366). 12 batting titles, hit .400 three times. Fierce and controversial competitor. — Ty Cobb
• “The Splendid Splinter.” Last man to hit .400 (.406 in 1941). Missed nearly 5 seasons to military service. Known for legendary plate discipline. — Ted Williams
• “The Iron Horse.” 2,130 straight games. 6× World Series champ. Famous farewell speech after ALS diagnosis in 1939. — Lou Gehrig
• Switch-hitting slugger with power and speed. Won 1956 Triple Crown. 20× All-Star, 7× WS champ. Record 18 HRs in World Series play. — Mickey Mantle
• All-time HR leader (762). 7 MVPs, 8 Gold Gloves. Feared hitter with record walk totals. Legacy clouded by PED era. — Barry Bonds
• “The Big Train.” Overpowered hitters with blistering fastball. Holds record for shutouts (110). 2 MVPs. 21 seasons with Washington. — Walter Johnson
• “Stan the Man.” 3× MVP, 7 batting titles, 3 WS titles. Famous for consistency — 1,815 hits at home, 1,815 on road. — Stan Musial
• Dominated at height of steroid era. 3 Cy Youngs. 1999–2000 seasons among best ever for a pitcher. Electric fastball/changeup combo. — Pedro Martínez
• “The Flying Dutchman.” 8 batting titles. Greatest SS of dead-ball era. His T206 card is the most valuable in collecting history. — Honus Wagner
• Sweetest swing of his generation. Face of 1990s baseball. 13× All-Star, 10 Gold Gloves. Injuries kept him from threatening HR record. — Ken Griffey Jr.
• Won 4 straight Cy Youngs (1992–95). Known for precision and pitch movement rather than velocity. Defined “crafty ace.” — Greg Maddux
• Best player of 2010s. 3 MVPs, Rookie of the Year. Combines power, speed, and defense. Limited postseason play so far. — Mike Trout
• 9× WS champ, 3 MVPs. Famous for 56-game hitting streak in 1941. Cultural icon, married Marilyn Monroe. — Joe DiMaggio
• 7 Cy Youngs, most all-time. Power pitcher known for intensity. Postseason legend. Legacy clouded by PED allegations. — Roger Clemens
• Greatest 3B ever. 3 MVPs, 10 Gold Gloves. Led NL in HR 8 times. Power and defense combination unmatched at his position. — Mike Schmidt
• Only player to win MVP in both leagues. 1966 Triple Crown winner. Later became MLB’s first Black manager. — Frank Robinson
• Second-highest batting average ever (.358). 2 MVPs. Hit over .400 three times. One of the greatest RH hitters in MLB history. — Rogers Hornsby
• All-time wins leader (511). Pitched 749 complete games. The annual best-pitcher award is named for him. — Cy Young
• “Tom Terrific.” Face of the Miracle Mets (1969). 3 Cy Youngs. Famous drop-and-drive delivery. — Tom Seaver
• All-time steals leader (1,406). Greatest leadoff hitter ever. Known for flair and bravado — “Rickey being Rickey.” — Rickey Henderson
• “Big Unit.” 5 Cy Youngs. Intimidating 6′10″ lefty. Notable for 2001 World Series MVP and the infamous bird strike pitch. — Randy Johnson
• Gentleman ace of early 1900s. 3 shutouts in 1905 World Series. One of the first 5 Hall of Famers. Known for his “fadeaway” pitch. — Christy Mathewson
• 3 MVPs. Elite hitter and defender. Legacy complicated by PED scandals, including 2014 suspension. — Alex Rodriguez
• 12× Gold Glove winner. 3,000th hit came in final game. Died in plane crash delivering earthquake relief to Nicaragua (1972). — Roberto Clemente
• “The Captain.” 5× World Series champion. Known for postseason clutch moments (“The Flip,” “Mr. November”). — Derek Jeter
• Widely considered greatest catcher ever. Leader of Big Red Machine. 2 MVPs, 10 Gold Gloves. — Johnny Bench
• “The Machine.” 3 MVPs, 2 WS titles. Hit with remarkable consistency and power through first 11 seasons. 700+ career HRs. — Albert Pujols
• Greatest closer ever. Famous cut fastball. First unanimous Hall of Fame inductee. 0.70 ERA in 141 postseason innings. — Mariano Rivera
• Dominant from 1961–66, winning 3 Cy Youngs and MVP. Retired at 30 due to arthritis. Known for his devastating curveball. — Sandy Koufax
• Fierce competitor. 1968 season (1.12 ERA) forced mound lowering. 2× WS MVP. 7–2 record in Fall Classic with 8 CGs. — Bob Gibson
• “Charlie Hustle.” MLB hits king. 17× All-Star. Lifetime ban for betting on baseball. — Pete Rose
• “Black Babe Ruth.” Prolific HR hitter in Negro Leagues. Credited with nearly 800 total HRs across leagues and barnstorming. — Josh Gibson
• “Grey Eagle.” Elite fielder; holds record for outfield assists (448). All-time doubles leader (792). — Tris Speaker
• Heart of Big Red Machine. 2× MVP. Elite combo of power, speed, and defense. Later became ESPN broadcaster. — Joe Morgan
• Broke MLB’s color barrier in 1947. 6× All-Star, 1949 MVP. #42 retired across MLB. Changed baseball and America. — Jackie Robinson
• 10× WS champion. Known for “Yogi-isms” (“It ain’t over till it’s over”). Great hitter and defensive catcher. — Yogi Berra
• “The Beast.” 3 MVPs, Triple Crown (1938). Hit 58 HRs in 1932. Among the most feared sluggers of his era. — Jimmie Foxx
• Legendary Negro Leagues ace. Known for fastball and showmanship. Debuted in MLB at age 42. Barnstormed across the Americas. — Satchel Paige
• MLB’s strikeout king (5,714). 7 no-hitters (record). Known for extreme velocity and longevity. Also led in walks and wild pitches. — Nolan Ryan
• Chased .400 in 1980 (.390). 3 batting titles in 3 decades. MVP 1980. Famous for “Pine Tar Incident.” — George Brett
• 8 batting titles. Struck out only 434 times in 10,232 PA. Career .415 average vs Greg Maddux. Known as “Mr. Padre.” — Tony Gwynn
• 5 batting titles. “Chicken Man” for his superstitions. First player to notch 3,000th hit with a HR. WS champ with Yankees (1996). — Wade Boggs
• 10× 200-hit seasons. Holds single-season hit record (262). Combined NPB+MLB hits: 4,367. Iconic for his unique slap-style hitting. — Ichiro Suzuki
• Winningest lefty in MLB history (363). Pitched until 44. 13 20-win seasons. Known for durability and consistency. — Warren Spahn
• 5 batting titles. Hit .426 in 1901 (modern record). Team named after him (“Naps”). Fierce hitter of Deadball Era. — Nap Lajoie
• “Big Hurt.” 2 MVPs. 5× All-Star. Known for power + plate discipline. One of best right-handed hitters of modern era. — Frank Thomas
• Fireballer, debuted at 17. Missed 4 years serving in WWII. Threw 3 no-hitters, including 1940 Opening Day. — Bob Feller

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