Top 25 MLB Players Of All Time
Who are the top 25 MLB players of all time? Well MLB has a rich history, and it's hard to hone in on only 25. But our parent company, The Sports On Tap, did just that. And being a Seattle Sports media brand, we share it and want to see how many players who wore a Seattle Mariners uniform made the list?
25. Randy Johnson (Pitcher)
Randy Johnson was a strikeout machine. The Big Unit was one of the most feared pitchers in history of MLB baseball. He had 4,875 strikeouts in his career. *Played for the Seattle Mariners*
24. Ricky Henderson (OF)
Rickey Henderson was loud, brash and electric. And there was no better leadoff hitter in history of the game. He is the all time leader in SBs. *Played for the Seattle Mariners*
23. Cy Young (Pitcher)
Cy Young was one of the most dominant pitchers of all time. He won 511 games in his career, and pitched over 7,000 innings. The yearly award for the both the AL & NL best pitcher is named after him.
22. Roberto Clemente (OF)
Roberto Clemente is a legend on and off the baseball field. He led the Pittsburgh Pirates to two World Series titles. And the yearly humanitarian award for MLB his named after him.
21. Mike Schmidt (3B)
Mike Schmidt was the prototypical third baseman He could hit with power and had a strong throwing arm. He had 548 career homeruns.
20. Mike Trout (OF)
Mike Trout is still playing today and is one of the best batters in MLB history. However, his lack of postseason appearances and success has dropped him down this list.
19. Frank Robinson (OF)
Robinson was a pioneer. He was a two time MVP, a triple crown winner and one of the toughest to ever play the game. He was the first African American manager in history of MLB.
18. Jackie Robinson (Utility)
Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in MLB. He is one of the most iconic figures in MLB history during his time with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
17. Honus Wagner (SS)
Honus Wagner is known as "The Flying Dutchman" and was a wizard at the plate and on the field. His baseball card is still the most expensive card sold of all time.
16. Pete Rose (Utility)
Pete Rose is the all-time hit leader in MLB history. He was known as "Charlie Hustle" and was one of the hardest playing baseball players ever. However, a gambling scandal has left him out of the hall of fame.
15. Joe DiMaggio (OF)
Joe DiMaggio became the Yankees icon after Babe Ruth retired. He was a superstar and even was married to Marilyn Monroe. He holds the MLB record for the longest hit streak at 56 games.
14. Pedro Martinez (Pitcher)
Pedro Martinez was one of the most feared pitchers in the 90s and 2000s. He was a dominant pitcher that that led the AL in strikeouts three times and ERA fives. In the year 2000 he had a 291 ERA plus which stands as the best since 1893.
13. Shohei Ohtani (OF,DH,Pitcher)
Shohei Ohtani is the modern day Babe Ruth. He might be the best hitter in all of baseball and a top 5 pitcher. He will be climbing up these ranks as his career progresses.
12. Alex Rodriguez (SS, 3B)
Alex Rodriguez is one of the most controversial stars in MLB history. Yes, his stats pop off the screen. But he was suspended multiple times for PEDS. *He played for the Seattle Mariners*.
11. Stan Musial (Utility)
Stan Musial simply could hit. His career ended up with a .331 batting average with 475 Home Runs. He won seven batting titles with the St. Louis Cardinals.
10. Walter Johnson (Pitcher)
Walter Johnson's numbers just pop off the screen. He played from 1907-1927 where he won 417 games with a 2.17 ERA.
9. Ken Griffey Jr. (OF)
Ken Griffey Jr was the face of baseball in the 90s. He finished his career with 630 HRs and in an era where everyone was doing PEDs, Junior, was clean. If he had just stayed healthy it is possible Griffey would be a top 5 player of all-time and the all-time HR king. *played for the Seattle Mariners*
8. Barry Bonds (OF)
Barry Bonds was controversial. He was talented before all the PED allegations. However, the number just pop off the screen. He is the all-time leader in MLB history in home runs and walks.
7. Mickey Mantle (OF)
Mickey Mantle was the center of the baseball universe during his time with the New York Yankees. He ruled baseball. He had 536 career homeruns and 18 career World Series homeruns.
6. Lou Gehrig (1B)
Lou Gehrig is remembered not only for his time in baseball but for the disease that took his life. He was known as the "Iron Horse" for setting the consecutive start streak. He hit .340 with 493 HRs during his career.
5. Ted Williams (OF)
Ted Williams could be the greatest pure hitter who ever lived. He batted .344 in his career with 521 homeruns. He is the last player to ever hit .400 in a season. Oh, and he missed time in his career to serve in World War II.
4. Hank Aaron (OF)
Hank Aaron could hit consistently unlike anyone else. He played 21 seasons in MLB and broke Babe Ruth's record for most HRs with 755. He also batted .305 for his career.
3. Ty Cobb (OF)
Ty Cobb was known for hitting the baseball plain and simple. He batted .366 for his career. He won 12 batting titles and hit over .400 three times.
2. Willie Mays (OF)
Willie Mays could hit and could field like a wizard. He batted .301 for his career with 660 home runs. His famous catch at the Polo Grounds is the most iconic catch in MLB history.
1. Babe Ruth (OF, Pitcher)
It's hard to argue against Babe Ruth as the GOAT of baseball. He was a pitcher who won 94 games with a 2.28 ERA and he his hitting is maybe the best in MLB history. he batted .342 with 714 homeruns and when he retired he was the MLB leader in virtually all power hitting categories.