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1. Babe Ruth – Changed baseball with his power and charisma.
2. Ted Williams – The greatest hitter in the history of the game.
3. Barry Bonds – Despite controversy, his achievements are immense.
4. Walter Johnson – One of the most dominant pitchers ever.
5. Lou Gehrig – A model of consistency and endurance.
6. Ty Cobb – One of the earliest superstars of baseball.
7. Willie Mays – An all-around superstar.
8. Hank Aaron – Consistent excellence personified.
9. Mickey Mantle – Carried the Yankees in the ’50s and ’60s.
10. Honus Wagner – Set the early standard for shortstops.
11. Stan Musial – The embodiment of offensive consistency.
12. Rogers Hornsby – Dominant hitter in the 1920s.
13. Joe DiMaggio – His 56-game hitting streak still stands.
14. Cy Young – His 511 wins still remain unbeaten.
15. Jackie Robinson – Broke the color barrier and was a superb player.
16. Roberto Clemente – Gold Glove outfielder and a humanitarian.
17. Pete Rose – Baseball’s all-time hits leader.
18. Sandy Koufax – Dominant left-handed pitcher.
19. Cal Ripken Jr. – Broke Gehrig’s consecutive games record.
20. Johnny Bench – Arguably the best catcher in history.
21. Willie McCovey – One of the most feared power hitters.
22. Tom Seaver – “Tom Terrific” was one of the greatest right-handers.
23. Nolan Ryan – Record seven no-hitters and over 5,700 strikeouts.
24. Frank Robinson – Only player to win MVP in both leagues.
25. Rickey Henderson – The greatest base stealer of all time.
26. Ken Griffey Jr. – One of the best all-around talents.
27. Warren Spahn – Winningest left-handed pitcher.
28. Tony Gwynn – A hit machine with a career .338 average.
29. Ernie Banks – “Mr. Cub” was a beloved slugger.
30. Jimmie Foxx – Triple Crown winner and prodigious power hitter.
31. Tris Speaker – Brilliant defensive outfielder and great hitter.
32. Christy Mathewson – One of the first five Hall of Famers.
33. Reggie Jackson – “Mr. October” was a clutch World Series performer.
34. Carl Yastrzemski – Red Sox icon and Triple Crown winner.
35. Bob Gibson – Fierce competitor and dominating pitcher.
36. Al Kaline – Mr. Tiger was a model of consistent greatness.
37. Mike Schmidt – Premier power-hitting third baseman.
38. Mickey Cochrane – One of the greatest catchers.
39. Eddie Mathews – Power-hitting third baseman.
40. George Brett – Longtime Kansas City Royals great.
41. Yogi Berra – Excellent catcher and winner of 10 World Series.
42. Steve Carlton – Dominant left-handed pitcher.
43. Randy Johnson – Fearsome left-handed pitcher and strikeout artist.
44. Alex Rodriguez – Immense talent, despite the controversies.
45. Greg Maddux – One of the best pitchers of his era.
46. Mariano Rivera – Unquestionably the greatest closer in history.
47. Mel Ott – Great power hitter in the pre-war era.
48. Brooks Robinson – Premier third baseman known for his defense.
49. Harmon Killebrew – Prodigious power hitter.
50. Pedro Martinez – Dominant pitcher, particularly in the steroid era.
51. Bob Feller – One of the hardest throwing pitchers of his era.
52. Eddie Collins – Premier second baseman of the early 20th century.
53. Joe Morgan – Sparkplug of the “Big Red Machine.”
54. Derek Jeter – Iconic Yankees shortstop and clutch performer.
55. Nap Lajoie – Star second baseman and batting champion.
56. Chipper Jones – Consistent power-hitting third baseman for the Braves.
57. Albert Pujols – One of the best hitters of the 21st century.
58. Wade Boggs – Elite hitter and third baseman.
59. Ozzie Smith – “The Wizard” known for his defensive brilliance.
60. Paul Waner – A consistent hitter with over 3,000 career hits.
61. Willie Stargell – “Pops” was the heart and soul of the 1970s Pirates.
62. Lefty Grove – One of the game’s most dominant left-handed pitchers.
63. Lou Brock – Speedster known for his base-stealing ability.
64. Robin Yount – Two-time MVP for the Milwaukee Brewers.
65. Whitey Ford – Winningest pitcher in World Series history.
66. Rod Carew – Batting champion who excelled at getting on base.
67. Roy Campanella – Three-time MVP catcher for the Dodgers.
68. Carl Hubbell – Famous for his screwball and World Series performances.
69. Duke Snider – Power-hitting center fielder of the 1950s Dodgers.
70. Hank Greenberg – Slugger who broke down barriers for Jewish players.
71. Ichiro Suzuki – Japanese import who became a hit machine.
72. Ferguson Jenkins – Dominant pitcher and 1971 Cy Young winner.
73. Frank Thomas – “The Big Hurt” was a premier power hitter.
74. Gaylord Perry – Crafty pitcher known for his spitball.
75. Juan Marichal – High-kicking right-hander with an impressive win percentage.
76. Reggie Smith – Power-hitting switch-hitter.
77. Larry Walker – Dominant hitter, particularly at Coors Field.
78. Jim Palmer – Ace of the Orioles during their 1970s heyday.
79. Dennis Eckersley – Standout as both a starter and a reliever.
80. Billy Williams – Consistent slugger for the Cubs.
81. Goose Gossage – Dominant closer known for his blazing fastball.
82. Dave Winfield – Excellent hitter and outfielder for multiple teams.
83. Manny Ramirez – Premier power hitter of the late ’90s and ’00s.
84. Rollie Fingers – Famous for his mustache and his bullpen work.
85. Phil Niekro – Knuckleballer who pitched effectively into his late 40s.
86. Sam Crawford – “Wahoo Sam” was a premier hitter in the dead-ball era.
87. Ralph Kiner – Premier power hitter of the immediate post-WWII era.
88. Vladmir Guerrero – Feared hitter, known for his powerful arm in right field.
89. Grover Cleveland Alexander – One of the most dominant pitchers of the 1920s.
90. Ryne Sandberg – Excellent second baseman for the Cubs.
91. Orlando Cepeda – “Baby Bull” was a dangerous power hitter.
92. Craig Biggio – Excellent contact hitter and second baseman.
93. Pee Wee Reese – Leader of the famed ’50s Brooklyn Dodgers.
94. Early Wynn – Durable and dependable right-handed pitcher.
95. Edgar Martinez – Premier designated hitter of his era.
96. Kirby Puckett – All-around talent whose career was cut short.
97. Don Drysdale – Hard-throwing right-hander of the 1960s Dodgers.
98. Robin Roberts – Workhorse right-hander for the 1950s Phillies.
99. Mike Piazza – Power-hitting catcher, primarily for the Dodgers and Mets.
100. Jeff Bagwell – Slugger for the Astros and 1994 MVP.
| Version | Date | Notes |
| Alpha (Current) | June 16, 2023 | 100 Best by ChatGPT |
