Joe Torre
With 2,342 hits as a player and 2,326 wins as a manager, Joe Torre is the only man in MLB history to tally 2,000+ in each category.
Read More > Pie Traynor
A 17-year career with the Pirates left Pie Traynor with a .320 career average and 2,416 hits earning him induction as the Hall’s first 3rd baseman.
Read More >Bobby Wallace
In 1918 Bobby Wallace played shortstop at 44 years 312 days old. The mark would stand until Omar Vizquel broke it in 2012.
Read More >Deacon White
Widely considered the best catcher of the barehanded era, Deacon White caught the most games of the 1870s and played on 5 championship teams.
Read More >Ron Santo
Nine times an All Star, Ron Santo won five straight Gold Glove Awards from 1964-1968. He was voted to the Cubs All Century team in 1999.
Read More >Mike Schmidt
A 12-time All Star, 3-time MVP, and 10-time Gold Glover, Mike Schmidt is widely considered the greatest third baseman in MLB history.
Read More >Joe Sewell
Joe Sewell went 115 straight games without striking out. He also struck out on average only once every 63 at bats. Both are MLB records.
Read More >Tony Perez
The Most Valuable Player of the 1967 All Star game, Tony Perez was a seven-time All Star, and the 1980 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award recipient.
Read More >Pee Wee Reese
Pee Wee Reese made ten All Star teams, played in 7 World Series, and was the starting shortstop for the 1955 World Champion Brooklyn Dodgers.
Read More >Cal Ripken Jr.
Cal Ripken Jr. was drafted by the Orioles in the 2nd round of the 1978 draft on a pick Boston forfeited in the reentry draft by selecting Dick Drago.
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