Greatest American Baseball Players
The greatest American baseball players in history — ranked by career achievements, honours and legacy.
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Browse all 106 american baseball athletes in our database.
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Aaron Judge
Right Field
Aaron Judge is a New York Yankees outfielder known for his historic power hitting, holding the AL…
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Adley Rutschman
Catcher
Adley Rutschman is a switch-hitting catcher for the Baltimore Orioles and a franchise cornerstone…
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Al Kaline
Outfielder
Al Kaline was a Detroit Tigers Hall of Fame outfielder known for his all-around excellence and…
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Alex Rodriguez
Shortstop/Third Base
Alex Rodriguez was a power-hitting shortstop/third baseman who ranks among the all-time home run…
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Andre Dawson
Outfielder
Andre Dawson was a hard-hitting, strong-armed outfielder inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Austin Riley
Third Baseman
Austin Riley is a power-hitting third baseman for the Atlanta Braves who helped the team win the…
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Babe Ruth
Right Field / Pitcher
Babe Ruth was a legendary Yankees slugger and pitcher widely regarded as the greatest baseball…
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Barry Bonds
Left Field
Barry Bonds is MLB's all-time home run leader and a record 7-time NL MVP.
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Bo Bichette
Shortstop
Bo Bichette is an infielder known for his contact hitting and was named to the All-MLB Second Team…
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Bob Gibson
Pitcher
Bob Gibson was a dominant Cardinals right-hander famed for his 1968 season with a 1.12 ERA, one of…
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Bobby Witt Jr.
Shortstop
Bobby Witt Jr. is a dynamic Kansas City Royals shortstop combining elite power and speed.
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Bryan Reynolds
Outfielder
Bryan Reynolds is a switch-hitting outfielder and longtime face of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise.
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Bryce Harper
Right Field/First Base
Bryce Harper is a two-time NL MVP outfielder/first baseman and centerpiece of the Philadelphia…
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Cal Raleigh
Catcher
Cal Raleigh, nicknamed 'Big Dumper', is a Seattle Mariners catcher who led MLB with 60 home runs in…
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Cal Ripken Jr.
Shortstop/Third Base
Cal Ripken Jr. is a Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame shortstop famous for breaking Lou Gehrig's…
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Carlton Fisk
Catcher
Carlton Fisk was a Hall of Fame catcher famous for his walk-off home run in Game 6 of the 1975…
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CC Sabathia
Pitcher
CC Sabathia was a dominant left-handed starter and 2009 World Series champion, inducted into the…
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Chipper Jones
Third Baseman
Chipper Jones was a switch-hitting Atlanta Braves third baseman and one of the greatest switch…
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Clayton Kershaw
Pitcher
Clayton Kershaw is a dominant Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander who won three NL Cy Young Awards and…
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Corbin Carroll
Outfielder
Corbin Carroll is an Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder combining speed and power, winning NL Rookie…
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Corey Seager
Shortstop
Corey Seager is a Texas Rangers shortstop who won World Series MVP awards with both the Dodgers…
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Craig Biggio
Second Baseman / Catcher
Craig Biggio was a versatile Houston Astros Hall of Famer who played catcher, second base, and…
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Cy Young
Pitcher
Cy Young is MLB's all-time leader in career wins, and MLB's annual pitching award is named in his…
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Dave Winfield
Outfielder
Dave Winfield was a powerful and athletic Hall of Fame outfielder who played 22 MLB seasons.
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Dennis Eckersley
Pitcher
Dennis Eckersley was a Hall of Famer who reinvented himself from a starting pitcher into one of the…
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Derek Jeter
Shortstop
Derek Jeter was the longtime captain and shortstop of the New York Yankees, winning five World…
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Don Drysdale
Pitcher
Don Drysdale was a dominant Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander known for his intimidating presence…
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Eddie Murray
First Baseman
Eddie Murray was a consistent switch-hitting Hall of Fame first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles…
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Ernie Banks
Shortstop
Ernie Banks, nicknamed 'Mr. Cub', was a beloved Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame shortstop/first baseman…
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Frank Robinson
Outfielder
Frank Robinson was a Hall of Fame outfielder and the first Black manager in MLB history, winning…
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Frank Thomas
First Baseman
Frank Thomas, nicknamed 'The Big Hurt', was a dominant Hall of Fame first baseman/DH for the…
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Freddie Freeman
First Baseman
Freddie Freeman is a Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman famed for his 2024 walk-off grand slam and…
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Gaylord Perry
Pitcher
Gaylord Perry was a Hall of Fame right-hander famous for his longevity and the (alleged) spitball,…
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George Brett
Third Baseman
George Brett was a Hall of Fame Kansas City Royals third baseman celebrated for his sweet…
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George Kirby
Pitcher
George Kirby is a Seattle Mariners starting pitcher recognized for his exceptional command.
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Gerrit Cole
Pitcher
Gerrit Cole is a New York Yankees ace right-hander who won the 2023 American League Cy Young Award…
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Giancarlo Stanton
Outfielder
Giancarlo Stanton is a powerful outfielder/DH who won the 2017 NL MVP with the Miami Marlins before…
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Greg Maddux
Pitcher
Greg Maddux was a Hall of Fame right-hander renowned for his pinpoint control, winning four…
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Gunnar Henderson
Shortstop
Gunnar Henderson is a Baltimore Orioles infielder who won AL Rookie of the Year in 2023 and quickly…
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Hank Aaron
Right Field
Hank Aaron was a Hall of Fame outfielder who held the MLB career home run record for decades and…
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Harmon Killebrew
Third Baseman
Harmon Killebrew was a Hall of Fame power hitter nicknamed 'Killer' known for his tape-measure home…
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Honus Wagner
Shortstop
Honus Wagner was a dominant dead-ball era shortstop and inaugural Hall of Fame inductee, widely…
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Jackie Robinson
Second Base
Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947 and became a Hall of Fame…
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Jackson Holliday
Second Baseman
Jackson Holliday is a young Baltimore Orioles infielder who was the first overall pick of the 2022…
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Jacob deGrom
Pitcher
Jacob deGrom is a dominant right-hander who won back-to-back NL Cy Young Awards with the Mets…
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Jeff Bagwell
First Baseman
Jeff Bagwell was a Hall of Fame first baseman and cornerstone of the Houston Astros during the…
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Jim Palmer
Pitcher
Jim Palmer was a Hall of Fame Baltimore Orioles right-hander celebrated for his durability and…
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Jim Thome
First Baseman
Jim Thome was a beloved Hall of Fame slugger known for his prodigious power and good sportsmanship…
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Joe DiMaggio
Center Field
Joe DiMaggio was a Hall of Fame Yankees center fielder famous for his record 56-game hitting streak…
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Johnny Bench
Catcher
Johnny Bench was a Hall of Fame catcher considered the greatest defensive catcher in MLB history,…
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Josh Gibson
Catcher
Josh Gibson was a legendary Negro Leagues catcher whose statistics, now integrated into MLB's…
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Justin Verlander
Pitcher
Justin Verlander is a decorated right-hander and one of the most durable and dominant pitchers of…
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Kirby Puckett
Outfielder
Kirby Puckett was a beloved Hall of Fame Minnesota Twins center fielder whose career was cut short…
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Kyle Schwarber
Outfielder
Kyle Schwarber is a Philadelphia Phillies power hitter who holds several MLB postseason home run…
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Kyle Tucker
Outfielder
Kyle Tucker is a power-speed outfielder who became one of the Astros' and later Cubs'/Dodgers' top…
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Lou Brock
Left Field
Lou Brock was a dominant leadoff hitter and base-stealer for the St. Louis Cardinals, twice a World…
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Lou Gehrig
First Base
Lou Gehrig was a dominant Yankees first baseman whose consecutive-games streak and career cut short…
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Madison Bumgarner
Pitcher
Madison Bumgarner was a hard-throwing left-hander famed for legendary World Series pitching…
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Manny Machado
Third Baseman
Manny Machado is a power-hitting, elite defensive third baseman who has starred for the Orioles and…
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Manny Ramirez
Left Field
Manny Ramirez was one of the most prolific run producers of his generation, starring for Cleveland,…
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Marcus Semien
Second Baseman
Marcus Semien is a versatile infielder known for durability and power, set the single-season HR…
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Matt Olson
First Baseman
Matt Olson is a slugging first baseman known for elite power and Gold Glove defense with Oakland…
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Max Scherzer
Pitcher
Max Scherzer is a dominant, fiery right-handed starter who has pitched for seven teams and won…
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Mickey Mantle
Center Field
Mickey Mantle was one of the greatest switch-hitters ever, leading the Yankees to seven World…
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Mike Piazza
Catcher
Mike Piazza was a power-hitting catcher famed for his offensive production with the Dodgers and…
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Mike Schmidt
Third Base
Mike Schmidt is considered the greatest third baseman in MLB history, leading the Phillies to their…
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Mike Trout
Center Field
Mike Trout is widely regarded as the best all-around player of his generation, combining power,…
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Mookie Betts
Right Field
Mookie Betts is a versatile, multi-time World Series champion known for elite hitting, baserunning…
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Nolan Arenado
Third Baseman
Nolan Arenado is one of the greatest defensive third basemen ever, combining Gold Glove defense…
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Nolan Ryan
Pitcher
Nolan Ryan was a flame-throwing right-hander whose longevity and dominance produced MLB's all-time…
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Paul Goldschmidt
First Baseman
Paul Goldschmidt is a consistently excellent first baseman known for power, defense, and clutch…
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Paul Molitor
Third Baseman / DH
Paul Molitor was a versatile, high-average hitter who won a World Series with Toronto in 1993 and…
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Paul Skenes
Pitcher
Paul Skenes is a hard-throwing Pirates phenom who won the NL Cy Young Award in just his second full…
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Pete Alonso
First Baseman
Pete Alonso is a prolific power hitter who set the MLB rookie home run record in 2019 and became a…
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Pete Rose
Multiple Positions
Pete Rose was MLB's all-time hits leader and a three-time World Series champion whose legacy is…
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Randy Johnson
Pitcher
Randy Johnson was a dominant, towering left-hander known for a blistering fastball and one of the…
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Reggie Jackson
Outfielder
Reggie Jackson was a charismatic slugger renowned for his postseason heroics with the Athletics and…
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Rickey Henderson
Left Field
Rickey Henderson was the greatest leadoff hitter and base-stealer in MLB history, setting career…
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Robin Yount
Shortstop / Outfielder
Robin Yount was a versatile star shortstop-turned-outfielder who spent his entire 20-year career…
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Roger Clemens
Pitcher
Roger Clemens was one of the most dominant and durable power pitchers in MLB history, winning a…
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Ryne Sandberg
Second Baseman
Ryne Sandberg was a graceful, powerful second baseman who redefined the position offensively and…
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Sandy Koufax
Pitcher
Sandy Koufax was a dominant Dodgers left-hander whose brilliant but injury-shortened career…
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Satchel Paige
Pitcher
Satchel Paige was a legendary pitcher who dominated the Negro Leagues for decades before breaking…
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Spencer Strider
Pitcher
Spencer Strider is a Braves right-hander known for one of the highest strikeout rates in MLB…
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Stan Musial
Left Field/First Base
Stan Musial was one of the greatest and most beloved hitters in baseball history, spending his…
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Steve Carlton
Pitcher
Steve Carlton was a dominant left-hander whose slider made him one of the most feared strikeout…
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Ted Williams
Left Field
Ted Williams was widely regarded as the greatest pure hitter in baseball history, twice…
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Tom Seaver
Pitcher
Tom Seaver was a dominant right-hander who led the 1969 Mets to a stunning World Series title and…
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Tony Gwynn
Outfielder
Tony Gwynn was one of the greatest pure contact hitters ever, spending his entire 20-year career…
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Trea Turner
Shortstop
Trea Turner is a dynamic shortstop known for blazing speed and consistent hitting, a two-time…
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Trevor Hoffman
Pitcher (Closer)
Trevor Hoffman was a dominant closer famed for his devastating changeup and long tenure as the…
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Ty Cobb
Center Field
Ty Cobb was a fierce, brilliant hitter and baserunner for the Detroit Tigers, holding MLB's career…
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Wade Boggs
Third Baseman
Wade Boggs was a supremely disciplined contact hitter who won five batting titles and a World…
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Walker Buehler
Pitcher
Walker Buehler is a Dodgers right-hander known for rising to the occasion in high-leverage…
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Warren Spahn
Pitcher
Warren Spahn was a durable Braves left-hander who won more games than any left-handed pitcher in…
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Whitey Ford
Pitcher
Whitey Ford was the ace left-hander of the great Yankees teams of the 1950s and 60s, retiring with…
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Willie Mays
Center Field
Willie Mays was a transcendent five-tool center fielder for the Giants, famed for his glove, arm,…
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Yogi Berra
Catcher
Yogi Berra was a beloved Yankees catcher who won more World Series titles as a player than anyone…
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Zack Wheeler
Pitcher
Zack Wheeler is a hard-throwing Phillies ace who developed into one of MLB's top starting pitchers…
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Ken Griffey Jr.
Center Field
Ken Griffey Jr. was one of the most beloved and talented players of his era, admired for his smooth…
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Walter Johnson
Pitcher
Walter Johnson was a dominant Senators right-hander whose fastball and longevity produced records…
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Christy Mathewson
Pitcher
Christy Mathewson was an elite Giants right-hander and one of baseball's first great…
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Rogers Hornsby
Second Baseman
Rogers Hornsby was a fierce, brilliant hitter who set the modern NL single-season batting average…
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Gary Carter
Catcher
Gary Carter was an All-Star catcher known for his defense and leadership, helping lead the 1986…
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Zack Greinke
Pitcher
Zack Greinke was a durable, cerebral right-hander known for excellent control and elite fielding…
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David Price
Pitcher
David Price was a durable left-handed ace who led the Rays' rotation before winning a World Series…