The greatest third basemen of all time include some veteran MLB players, many of whom are considered among the greatest baseball players ever. These are the guys who played the hot corner like a boss. They demonstrated excellent fielding abilities and contributed to the betterment of their teams with ease. Who do you believe is the best third baseman ever? Vote for your choices, vote down any players you don't think deserve the honor and of course, re-rank this list in any order you want.
A great 3rd baseman will, of course, have an excellent fielding percentage, and the true greats also manage to be excellent at both defense and offense. Need examples? How about George Brett, arguably one of the third base greats - but he's also one of the best hitters in baseball history, too (the same can be said for Mike Schmidt, among others). And can anyone dare argue that the brilliant "Human Vacuum Cleaner," Brooks Robinson, isn't one of the greatest third basemen of all time? Enjoy voting for the players you believe are the best third baggers ever to play the game.
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1,850751Mike Schmidt
Third baseman2
1,663690Brooks Robinson
Third baseman3
957464Eddie Mathews
Third baseman4
1,307677George Brett
Designated hitter, First baseman5
1,212635Chipper Jones
Outfielder, Left fielder6
609247Nolan Arenado
Third baseman7
871510Wade Boggs
Third baseman8
433127Harmon Killebrew
Designated hitter, Left fielder9
851515Adrián Beltré
Third baseman10
490283Pie Traynor
Third baseman11
497278Paul Molitor
Designated hitter, Infielder12
580286Cal Ripken, Jr.
Shortstop, Third baseman13
882559Pete Rose
Manager, Outfielder14
368236Ken Boyer
Third baseman15
368269Home Run Baker
Third baseman16
507379Graig Nettles
Third baseman17
501419Ron Santo
Third baseman18
16678Dick Allen
Infielder, First baseman19
14881Bill Madlock
Third baseman20
157108Buddy Bell
Manager, Third baseman21
388344David Wright
Third baseman22
407365Scott Rolen
Third baseman23
191139Al Rosen
Third baseman24
172122Jimmy Collins
Third baseman25
243199Ron Cey
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