Charlie Grimm
Called “perhaps the best ever” defensive first baseman by Bill James, Charlie Grimm had 2,299 hits and three pennants as a manager of the Cubs.
Read More > Tommy John
Tommy John has a strong case for the Hall of Fame; John won 20 or more games in a season three times and finished with 288 career wins.
Read More >Bob Johnson
Bob Johnson was the 5th player in history with 9 straight years of 20+ homers; the first four were Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx and Mel Ott.
Read More >Billy Martin
When his #1 was retired by the Yanks Billy Martin said, “I may not have been the greatest Yankee to put on the uniform, but I am the proudest.”
Read More >Stuffy McInnis
The first baseman of the Philadelphia Athletics famed “$100,000 infield”, Stuffy McInnis was a four-time World Champ with a .307 lifetime average.
Read More >Dave Parker
With multiple All Star appearances, Gold Gloves, and Silver Slugger Awards, Dave Parker was an MVP and two-time batting champion.
Read More >Mike Piazza
Mike Piazza caught the last pitch at NY’s Shea Stadium from pitcher Tom Seaver; the pair teamed up again for CiTi Field’s first pitch.
Read More >Tim Raines
The 1986 batting champ and 7-time All Star, Tim Raines has the most stolen bases of any switch-hitter in Major League history.
Read More >Al Reach
Al Reach became one of the first openly professional players in baseball history when he accepted a salary of $25 per week to play in 1865.
Read More >Paul Richards
Innovative skipper Paul Richards used on-base percentage in the ’50s; many believe that former Vets Committee candidate belongs in the Hall.
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