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MLB Hall of Famers and baseball's greatest ever players.
The All-Time Greatest Baseball Players
Ranked by career honours, records and our FSP GOAT Score.
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Browse 140 of the greatest baseball players of all time.
American
Aaron Judge
Right Field
99 — New York Yankees captain, home run record holder and the most imposing physical presence in mod…
American
Adley Rutschman
Catcher
Baltimore Orioles catcher and the centrepiece of a rapidly ascending franchise, whose combination of…
Dominican
Adrián Beltré
Third Baseman
Dominican Hall of Famer whose exceptional defensive range at third base, powerful throwing arm and c…
American
Al Kaline
Outfielder
American Hall of Famer and Detroit Tigers legend who played his entire career with one club, produci…
Dominican
Albert Pujols
First Baseman
Dominican Hall of Famer whose three MVP awards, 700 career home runs and incomparable right-handed s…
American
Alex Rodriguez
Shortstop/Third Base
696 career home runs and three MVP awards — Alex Rodriguez was the most talented all-around shortsto…
American
Andre Dawson
Outfielder
American Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs legend whose 1987 NL MVP season, exceptional arm and consist…
American
Austin Riley
Third Baseman
Atlanta Braves third baseman whose powerful swing, reliable defence and consistent production have m…
American
Babe Ruth
Right Field / Pitcher
The greatest baseball player ever — the Sultan of Swat transformed batting statistics so completely …
American
Barry Bonds
Left Field
The greatest hitter who ever lived by statistical measure — and the most controversial. Barry Bonds …
American
Bo Bichette
Shortstop
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop whose aggressive free-swinging approach, consistent contact hitting and …
American
Bob Gibson
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer and the most intimidating pitcher of the 1960s and 1970s, whose 1.12 ERA in 1…
American
Bobby Witt Jr.
Shortstop
Kansas City Royals shortstop whose combination of elite defence, powerful hitting and exceptional at…
American
Bryan Reynolds
Outfielder
Pittsburgh Pirates switch-hitting outfielder whose patient plate approach, gap-to-gap power and cons…
American
Bryce Harper
Right Field/First Base
The $330 million man — NL MVP twice and baseball's most visible celebrity for a decade.…
American
Cal Raleigh
Catcher
Seattle Mariners catcher nicknamed 'Cal Raleigh' whose powerful left-handed swing, excellent receivi…
American
Cal Ripken Jr.
Shortstop/Third Base
The Iron Man — Cal Ripken Jr played 2,632 consecutive games from 1982 to 1998, breaking Lou Gehrig's…
American
Carlton Fisk
Catcher
American Hall of Famer whose passionate play, famous 1975 World Series home run and consistent excel…
American
Cat Osterman
Pitcher (Softball)
The most dominant pitcher in softball history — a three-time Olympian with a career ERA under 0.50, …
American
CC Sabathia
Pitcher
American left-handed ace and World Series champion whose 251 career victories, durability and vetera…
American
Chipper Jones
Third Baseman
American Hall of Famer and switch-hitting Atlanta Braves legend whose combination of power, speed an…
American
Clayton Kershaw
Pitcher
Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed ace and three-time Cy Young Award winner whose curveball, durability…
American
Corbin Carroll
Outfielder
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder and 2023 NL Rookie of the Year whose electrifying speed, gap-to-gap …
American
Corey Seager
Shortstop
Texas Rangers shortstop and two-time World Series MVP whose sweet left-handed swing, outstanding def…
American
Craig Biggio
Second Baseman / Catcher
American Hall of Famer whose combination of speed, power and durability produced a rare career 3,000…
American
Crystl Bustos
Third Base (Softball)
The most feared power hitter in softball history — two Olympic gold medals, the highest on-base perc…
American
Cy Young
Pitcher
The pitcher the award is named after — Cy Young's 511 career wins is so far beyond any other pitcher…
American
Dave Winfield
Outfielder
American Hall of Famer whose 3,110 career hits, 465 home runs and powerful throwing arm made him one…
Dominican
David Ortiz
Designated Hitter
Dominican Hall of Famer and beloved 'Big Papi' whose clutch postseason heroics, booming left-handed …
American
Dennis Eckersley
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer who transformed the closer role by revolutionising relief pitching, combining…
American
Derek Jeter
Shortstop
The Captain — New York Yankees legend and the most celebrated shortstop of the modern era.…
American
Don Drysdale
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer and one of the most intimidating pitchers of his era, whose willingness to pi…
American
Dot Richardson
Shortstop (Softball)
America's most celebrated softball player and the face of the sport at the 1996 Olympics — her home …
American
Eddie Murray
First Baseman
American Hall of Famer nicknamed 'Steady Eddie' whose switch-hitting power, 504 career home runs and…
Dominican
Elly De La Cruz
Shortstop
Cincinnati Reds shortstop whose elite speed, powerful arm and extraordinary athleticism have produce…
Japanese
Eri Yamada
Pitcher (Softball)
Japan's most successful professional softball pitcher — a cornerstone of Japanese softball's Olympic…
American
Ernie Banks
Shortstop
American Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs legend nicknamed 'Mr. Cub' whose exuberant personality, cons…
Canadian
Fergie Jenkins
Pitcher
Canadian Hall of Famer and three-time Cy Young Award winner whose consistent excellence with the Chi…
Dominican
Fernando Tatis Jr.
Shortstop
San Diego Padres shortstop whose extraordinary athleticism, electric bat speed and flair for spectac…
Puerto Rican
Francisco Lindor
Shortstop
New York Mets shortstop and franchise cornerstone whose combination of elite defence, switch-hitting…
American
Frank Robinson
Outfielder
American Hall of Famer and the only player to win the Most Valuable Player award in both leagues, wh…
American
Frank Thomas
First Baseman
American Hall of Famer nicknamed 'The Big Hurt' whose imposing 6'5" frame, exceptional plate discipl…
American
Freddie Freeman
First Baseman
Canadian-born first baseman whose calm leadership, exceptional hitting and 2020 World Series perform…
American
Gaylord Perry
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer who was long suspected of doctoring baseballs during a career that produced 3…
American
George Brett
Third Baseman
American Hall of Famer and Kansas City Royals icon whose legendary .390 batting average in 1980 and …
American
George Kirby
Pitcher
Seattle Mariners right-handed starter whose pinpoint command, ability to generate weak contact and c…
American
Gerrit Cole
Pitcher
New York Yankees ace whose overpowering fastball, elite splitter and multiple Cy Young Award wins ha…
American
Giancarlo Stanton
Outfielder
New York Yankees slugger whose towering home runs and remarkable physical strength have combined wit…
American
Greg Maddux
Pitcher
The Professor — four consecutive Cy Young Awards through precision rather than power.…
American
Gunnar Henderson
Shortstop
Baltimore Orioles shortstop and leading candidate to be the next great player in the game, whose pow…
American
Hank Aaron
Right Field
Hammerin' Hank — the all-time home run record holder for 33 years, who broke Babe Ruth's record whil…
American
Harmon Killebrew
Third Baseman
American Hall of Famer whose 573 home runs, remarkable home run frequency and quiet dignity made him…
American
Honus Wagner
Shortstop
The Flying Dutchman — the greatest shortstop in baseball history, whose eight batting titles and T20…
Japanese
Ichiro Suzuki
Right Field
The most skilled contact hitter in baseball history — 3,089 MLB hits plus 1,278 in Japan.…
Puerto Rican
Ivan Rodriguez
Catcher
Puerto Rican Hall of Famer nicknamed 'Pudge' whose exceptional arm strength, elite framing and consi…
American
Jackie Robinson
Second Base
The most important player in baseball history — Jackie Robinson broke MLB's colour barrier in 1947, …
American
Jackson Holliday
Second Baseman
Baltimore Orioles second baseman and son of former major leaguer Matt Holliday whose debut season es…
American
Jacob deGrom
Pitcher
American right-handed ace whose back-to-back Cy Young Awards, devastating slider and remarkable reco…
American
Jeff Bagwell
First Baseman
American Hall of Famer and the most feared right-handed power hitter of the late 1980s and early 199…
American
Jennie Finch
Pitcher (Softball)
The most recognisable face in softball history — two-time Olympic medallist whose strikes out of bas…
American
Jim Palmer
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer and Baltimore Orioles legend whose exceptional control, late-career comeback …
American
Jim Thome
First Baseman
American Hall of Famer whose consistent left-handed power, patient approach and reliable run product…
American
Joe DiMaggio
Center Field
The Yankee Clipper — 56-game hitting streak and the most graceful athlete of his era.…
American
Johnny Bench
Catcher
American Hall of Famer and the greatest catcher in baseball history, whose two MVP awards, consisten…
Venezuelan
Jose Altuve
Second Baseman
Venezuelan Houston Astros second baseman whose compact swing, consistent contact and undersized athl…
American
Josh Gibson
Catcher
American Negro Leagues legend whose extraordinary home run power and statistical dominance were wide…
Dominican
Juan Marichal
Pitcher
Dominican Hall of Famer and the National League's finest pitcher of the 1960s, whose high kick deliv…
Dominican
Juan Soto
Left/Right Field
Soto Shuffle — the most disciplined plate approach in baseball and the sport's most valuable young p…
Dominican
Julio Rodriguez
Outfielder
Seattle Mariners centre fielder and one of the most exciting young outfielders in baseball, whose co…
American
Justin Verlander
Pitcher
American right-handed ace whose Cy Young Award, World Series ring and sustained excellence across ne…
American
Keilani Ricketts
Pitcher (Softball)
The most dominant collegiate pitcher in softball history — three-time USA Softball Collegiate Player…
American
Ken Griffey Jr
Center Field
The Kid — 630 home runs, 10 Gold Gloves, and the most aesthetically beautiful swing in baseball hist…
American
Ken Griffey Jr.
Center Field
The Kid — the most aesthetically gifted player of his generation and the purest hitter of the 1990s …
Dominican
Ketel Marte
Second Baseman
Arizona Diamondbacks switch-hitting second baseman whose smooth swing, consistent contact and clutch…
American
Kirby Puckett
Outfielder
American Hall of Famer and beloved Minnesota Twins centre fielder whose pure joy in playing the game…
American
Kyle Schwarber
Outfielder
Philadelphia Phillies left fielder whose extraordinary power, aggressive plate approach and mammoth …
American
Kyle Tucker
Outfielder
Houston Astros right fielder whose powerful left-handed swing, consistent production and defensive a…
American
Lisa Fernandez
Pitcher/Third Base (Softball)
One of the greatest two-way softball players in history — three Olympic gold medals, a career battin…
American
Lou Brock
Left Field
The greatest base stealer of the modern era — Lou Brock's 938 career stolen bases and three World Se…
American
Lou Gehrig
First Base
The Iron Horse — 2,130 consecutive games played, two World Series, a career .340 average, and a fare…
American
Madison Bumgarner
Pitcher
American left-handed ace whose extraordinary 2014 World Series performance — seven scoreless innings…
American
Manny Machado
Third Baseman
San Diego Padres third baseman and the game's smoothest player, whose exceptional defensive range, c…
American
Manny Ramirez
Left Field
Manny Being Manny — one of the most naturally gifted right-handed hitters in baseball history and on…
American
Marcus Semien
Second Baseman
Texas Rangers second baseman whose consistent contact hitting, on-base skills and veteran leadership…
Panamanian
Mariano Rivera
Pitcher (Closer)
Panamanian Hall of Famer and the greatest closer in baseball history, whose devastating cut fastball…
American
Matt Olson
First Baseman
Atlanta Braves first baseman and prodigious home run hitter whose consistent power, plate discipline…
American
Max Scherzer
Pitcher
American three-time Cy Young Award winner whose overpowering fastball, devastating slider and relent…
American
Mickey Mantle
Center Field
The Commerce Comet — seven World Series championships with the New York Yankees and the most powerfu…
American
Mike Piazza
Catcher
The greatest hitting catcher in baseball history — selected in the 62nd round as a favour to Tommy L…
American
Mike Schmidt
Third Base
The greatest third baseman in baseball history — three NL MVP awards, ten Gold Gloves and 548 home r…
American
Mike Trout
Center Field
The unanimous choice as the best player of his generation — three MVPs and the purest talent in base…
American
Mookie Betts
Right Field
World Series champion with two different teams — the most complete outfielder in baseball.…
American
Natasha Watley
Shortstop (Softball)
The most electrifying base runner in softball history — USA's stolen base record holder, two-time Ol…
American
Nolan Arenado
Third Baseman
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman and the finest defensive third baseman of his generation, whose ei…
American
Nolan Ryan
Pitcher
The Ryan Express — the all-time strikeout leader with 5,714 and seven no-hitters.…
Dominican
Oneil Cruz
Shortstop
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop whose remarkable 6'7" frame, extraordinary arm strength and powerful ba…
American
Paul Goldschmidt
First Baseman
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman and 2022 NL MVP whose disciplined plate approach, powerful swing a…
American
Paul Molitor
Third Baseman / DH
American Hall of Famer whose 3,319 career hits, .306 batting average and 504 stolen bases combined t…
American
Paul Skenes
Pitcher
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed phenom and number one overall pick in 2023 whose blazing fastball, d…
Dominican
Pedro Martinez
Pitcher
The most dominant pitcher of his era — three Cy Young Awards and the lowest adjusted ERA of any pitc…
American
Pete Alonso
First Baseman
New York Mets first baseman and three-time Home Run Derby champion whose massive power, consistent s…
American
Pete Rose
Multiple Positions
Charlie Hustle — the all-time hits leader permanently banned from baseball for gambling.…
Dominican
Rafael Devers
Third Baseman
Boston Red Sox third baseman whose powerful left-handed swing, exceptional RBI production and loyal …
American
Randy Johnson
Pitcher
The Big Unit — five-time Cy Young Award winner and the most dominant left-handed pitcher in baseball…
American
Reggie Jackson
Outfielder
American Hall of Famer nicknamed 'Mr. October' whose legendary postseason performances, five World S…
American
Rickey Henderson
Left Field
The greatest leadoff hitter and base stealer in baseball history — 1,406 stolen bases, 2,295 runs an…
Puerto Rican
Roberto Alomar
Second Baseman
Puerto Rican Hall of Famer and the finest second baseman of the 1990s, whose exceptional defence, co…
Puerto Rican
Roberto Clemente
Right Field
The greatest humanitarian in baseball history — died delivering aid to Nicaragua earthquake victims.…
American
Robin Yount
Shortstop / Outfielder
American Hall of Famer and the Milwaukee Brewers' greatest player, whose career .285 batting average…
Panamanian
Rod Carew
First Baseman / Second Baseman
Panamanian Hall of Famer and seven-time batting champion whose silky smooth swing, consistent contac…
American
Roger Clemens
Pitcher
The Rocket — seven Cy Young Awards, the most in baseball history, and a career spanning four decades…
Venezuelan
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Outfielder
Venezuelan Atlanta Braves superstar and 2023 unanimous MVP whose combination of elite hitting, blazi…
American
Ryne Sandberg
Second Baseman
American Hall of Famer and the finest second baseman of the 1980s, whose exceptional glove work, con…
Venezuelan
Salvador Perez
Catcher
Venezuelan Kansas City Royals catcher and one of the most beloved players in baseball, whose powerfu…
American
Sandy Koufax
Pitcher
The most dominant five-year stretch in pitching history — three Cy Young Awards, four no-hitters inc…
American
Satchel Paige
Pitcher
American Negro Leagues legend whose extraordinary longevity, baffling pitches and showmanship made h…
Japanese
Shohei Ohtani
Pitcher/Designated Hitter
The first player to win an MVP as both a pitcher and hitter — redefining what a baseball player can …
American
Spencer Strider
Pitcher
Atlanta Braves right-handed ace whose otherworldly strikeout rate and devastating slider made him on…
American
Stacy Nuveman
Catcher (Softball)
The finest catcher in softball history — three-time Olympian, two-time Olympic gold medallist and th…
American
Stan Musial
Left Field/First Base
Stan the Man — three NL MVP awards, seven batting titles and 22 seasons of extraordinary consistency…
American
Steve Carlton
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer and left-handed legend whose devastating slider, remarkable durability and 32…
American
Ted Williams
Left Field
The last man to hit .400 in a season — Ted Williams' .406 average in 1941, combined with six batting…
American
Tom Seaver
Pitcher
Tom Terrific — three-time Cy Young Award winner and the greatest Mets player in franchise history.…
American
Tony Gwynn
Outfielder
American Hall of Famer whose career .338 batting average, eight batting titles and pure contact hitt…
American
Trea Turner
Shortstop
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop whose elite speed, consistent batting and exciting hustle play have …
American
Trevor Hoffman
Pitcher (Closer)
American Hall of Famer whose 601 career saves, devastating changeup and consistent excellence redefi…
American
Ty Cobb
Center Field
The most ferocious and statistically dominant player of the dead-ball era — Ty Cobb's .366 career ba…
Dominican
Vladimir Guerrero
Outfielder
Dominican Hall of Famer whose prodigious natural talent, exceptional throwing arm and raw offensive …
Dominican
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
First Baseman
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman and son of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero whose imposing power and …
American
Wade Boggs
Third Baseman
American Hall of Famer whose five batting titles, career .328 average and outstanding defence at thi…
American
Walker Buehler
Pitcher
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed power pitcher whose electric stuff and two World Series performance…
American
Warren Spahn
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer whose 363 career wins, eight 20-win seasons and the most victories by a left-…
American
Whitey Ford
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer and New York Yankees pitching legend nicknamed 'The Chairman of the Board' wh…
American
Willie Mays
Center Field
The Say Hey Kid — the greatest all-around baseball player ever, whose combination of hitting, power,…
Puerto Rican
Yadier Molina
Catcher
Puerto Rican St. Louis Cardinals catcher and the greatest defensive catcher of his generation, whose…
American
Yogi Berra
Catcher
10 World Series rings and the most quotable man in sport — Yogi-isms became a cultural institution.…
Cuban
Yordan Alvarez
Outfielder / DH
Houston Astros designated hitter whose elite left-handed power, exceptional plate discipline and clu…
Japanese
Yu Darvish
Pitcher
Japanese right-handed star whose devastating splitter, elite curveball and consistent excellence acr…
Japanese
Yukiko Ueno
Pitcher (Softball)
Japan's most celebrated softball player — the heroine of the 2008 Beijing Olympics who pitched 413 p…
American
Zack Wheeler
Pitcher
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed ace whose exceptional control, sharp command and consistent strik…
Baseball Nations
American
109
athletes
Dominican
14
athletes
Japanese
5
athletes
Puerto Rican
5
athletes
Venezuelan
3
athletes
Panamanian
2
athletes
Canadian
1
athletes
Cuban
1
athletes