Greatest first baseman of all time

Welcome once again to Bleacher Report's series of the 25 greatest players at each position in modern MLB history. Up next, the first basemen. The first step in this exercise was to decide what "modern" means for the sake of this discussion, and we settled on everything from the season forward.

Known as the "Iron Horse" for his incredible durability, Lou Gehrig captivated baseball fans with his powerful swing and unwavering consistency throughout his year career with the New York Yankees. His tireless work ethic propelled him to set numerous Major League MLB records, including the most consecutive games played 2, , a record that stood for over half a century until Cal Ripken Jr. Gehrig's impressive combination of hitting ability, fielding skill, and team leadership not only placed him among the greatest first basemen of all time but also made him one of the most beloved figures in the history of American sports. The Man, as Stan Musial was affectionately known, revolutionized the first baseman position during his 22 years with the St. Louis Cardinals, producing an unprecedented mix of contact hitting, power, and fielding prowess. As a 3-time MVP and time All-Star selection, Musial's versatility allowed him to excel at multiple positions, including first base and outfield. Although his humility kept him out of the spotlight, Musial's impact on the national pastime is undeniable, and his legacy remains as one of the game's most respected ambassadors.

Greatest first baseman of all time

Welcome to another edition of Top Ten. First up on the infield is, well, first base. The Criteria. Many great players have shifted to first base at some point in their career — usually the latter half. Our aim with this list was to keep it to players known as being first basemen first and foremost. So great players like Stan Musial and Pete Rose, who played a lot of first but are better known for another position, were excluded from consideration though they may reappear in the Top Ten Outfielders! As usual, we relied on a variety of value-based metrics in the evaluation process, including several different WAR ratings from both Baseball-Reference and Fangraphs. As is always the case, we tried to balance the rankings between longevity and dominance to get a good cross-section. We gave more weight to MVP awards for this reason — to help identify how dominant the player was versus his peers in his best seasons. In addition to the value metrics, we incorporated more offensive statistics into the criteria as first base has traditionally been more about offense than defense. Mize finished just outside the Top Ten despite missing three years during his prime to defend his country in World War II. He would most assuredly have cracked the list if he played those years.

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However, today teams are not putting value at first base the way they use to. Teams in years past would have the same player at first base for 5, 7 even 10 years, now often times first basemen are players that played at a different position outfield or third base for their best yeas and are eventually moved to first. It certainly is not like is use to be at the No. Martinez earned 2 All-Star berths and 1 Silver Slugger award during his career. Martinez is most well-known for being the first baseman with the New York Yankees during the Bronx Bombers successful run in the last 90s. The Yankees won 4 World Series titles during 6 seasons.

One of those seemingly forgotten Hall of Famers. Historians haven't forgotten him, but many of the casual fans have. He still had a great. In fact, he had over a. He could hit, too. He had a. Frank Chance was injured for much of his career.

Greatest first baseman of all time

However, today teams are not putting value at first base the way they use to. Teams in years past would have the same player at first base for 5, 7 even 10 years, now often times first basemen are players that played at a different position outfield or third base for their best yeas and are eventually moved to first. It certainly is not like is use to be at the No. Martinez earned 2 All-Star berths and 1 Silver Slugger award during his career.

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All-Time Greatest Pitchers. Mize finished just outside the Top Ten despite missing three years during his prime to defend his country in World War II. The former first baseman finished his career as a 7-time All-Star and Hall of Fame member after belting home runs and 2, hits. Despite ranking second all-time with 2, strikeouts, he was also an on-base machine with 1, walks and a. As a highly-regarded and beloved figure in both Colorado and the wider baseball community, Helton's impact on the game is undeniable. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. While with the Dodgers, Hodges helped lead the team to 7 pennants and 2 World Series titles as a member of the Boys of Summer. Ortiz's career is full of great facts from start to finish, but it's his dominance at an advanced age that has made him so special. A key member of the revered "Boys of Summer," Gil Hodges anchored the Brooklyn Dodgers' infield with his slick glove work and formidable power during the s and '50s. November 29, at AM. Beyond his offensive prowess, Pujols has also demonstrated exceptional fielding skills and team leadership, further cementing his status as a transcendent talent.

Welcome to another edition of Top Ten. First up on the infield is, well, first base. The Criteria.

The towering left-handed slugger's tape-measure home runs and clutch hitting transformed Stargell into a folk hero in Pittsburgh and across the baseball landscape. Lou Gehrig. Will Clark's sweet swing and fiery demeanor endeared him to fans as he delivered clutch hits and highlight-reel plays with both the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers. Climate change aside, MLB fans love home runs, and the longer, the better. From to , he would attend five All-Star games and be in the top ten in MVP voting four times. During his year career, primarily with the Minnesota Twins, Killebrew's affinity for launching home runs with ease earned him the nickname "Killer. Career Stats — June 19, — St. Frank Thomas was one of the most feared hitters of his generation. Gehrig's impressive combination of hitting ability, fielding skill, and team leadership not only placed him among the greatest first basemen of all time but also made him one of the most beloved figures in the history of American sports. The modern-day gold standard for first basemen, Miguel Cabrera has been terrorizing pitchers since his MLB debut as a year-old prodigy in Garvey was as an All-Star for the NL in eight straight seasons and while with the Dodgers would win four pennants and a World Series in