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Comparing major league players has always been a popular topic among baseball fans. Debating the strengths and weaknesses of such greats as Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams, Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle, or Tom Seaver and Greg Maddux continues to stir up controversy among fans eager to champion their heroes.
In Baseball's Top 10, Bob Kuenster has compiled a ranking of the game's best players by position, highlighting the achievements of nearly 300 individuals. In addition to the top 10, Kuenster includes Honorable Mentions-players who were considered but didn't make the final list-and Dishonorable Mentions-players who were left off the rankings due to alleged steroid and performance enhancing drug use. Drawing upon original interviews conducted by the author, this ranking reveals the best players in major league history as seen through the eyes of former players, managers, and announcers. Player entries include biographical information, individual achievements, stats, and quotes. Organized by position-first base, second base, third base, shortstop, left field, center field, right field, catcher, designated hitters, multi-position players, right-handed starting pitchers, left-handed starting pitchers, and closers-280 outstanding players made the cut as the most elite pitchers, hitters, and fielders in MLB history.
Baseball's Top 10 features interviews with some of baseball's greatest personalities-including players who have since passed, such as Al Lopez, Bob Feller, Stan Musial, Lou Boudreau, Andy Pafko, Ron Santo, Harry Caray and Harry Kalas. With over 50 photographs and a comprehensive list of suggested titles for further reading, this book is sure to interest baseball fans and historians who love to debate the many outstanding players who have appeared in the major leagues.
List of contents
Introduction
1. Top 10 First Basemen
2. Top 10 Second Basemen
3. Top 10 Third Basemen
4. Top 10 Shortstops
5. Top 10 Left Fielders
6. Top 10 Center Fielders
7. Top 10 Right Fielders
8. Top 10 Catchers
9. Top 10 Designated Hitters
10. Top 10 Multi-Position Players
11. Top 10 Right-Handed Starting Pitchers
12. Top 10 Left-Handed Starting Pitchers
13. Top 10 Relievers
Bibliography
Notes
About the Author
About the author
Bob Kuenster is the editor of Baseball Digest and has worked as a writer and editor for the publication since 1987. He has been a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America since 1994. Kuenster is the author of The Baseball Entertainer and The Baseball Entertainer #2.
