Kris Bryant

Kristopher Lee Bryant (born January 4, 1992) is an American professional baseball third baseman and outfielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to playing professionally, Bryant attended the University of San Diego, where he played college baseball for the Toreros. Bryant starred in baseball for Bonanza High School. In college, he was named an All-American in 2012 and 2013, and won the Dick Howser Trophy and Golden Spikes Award in 2013. The Cubs selected him with the second overall selection in the 2013 MLB draft and he quickly became one of the top prospects in baseball, winning the USA Today Minor League Player of the Year Award and Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year Award in 2014. Bryant made his major league debut in 2015. He was named an MLB All-Star and won the National League's (NL) Rookie of the Year Award. He was again named an All-Star in 2016, won a World Series championship with the Cubs, and was named the NL's Most Valuable Player.

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This greatest baseball players list represents the combined lists of baseball fans everywhere. Anyone can make their own list of the best ballplayers ever to play the game, making this crowdranking a true consensus on who&#39;s the best baseball player of all time.

So who is the greatest baseball player of all time? There are plenty of amazing <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top MLB players</a>&nbsp;to choose from. Are you a New York Yankees fan? Then you&#39;ll really like this list with Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio and more repping your team. The same goes for fans of Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Bob Gibson, Stan Musial, Barry Bonds and everyone else who should be considered among the greatest baseball players of all time.&nbsp;

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The best hitters in baseball history are those who hold the all-time hitting records in Major League Baseball, change the game as we know it, and are amongst the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players of all time</a>. These sluggers dominated during their respective eras and captivated audiences at the same time. If you were to pick a top hitter for your all-time top baseball fantasy team, you'd be silly not to select these best baseball hitters as soon as possible.Pete Rose, Ty Cobb, Hank Aaron and Stan Musial all hold the top spots among the MLB all time hits, with Rose leading the pack at 4,256 over his career. Rose finished his career in 1986 and his record has withstood&nbsp;the time since.But the best hitters cannot be defined by the number of career hits alone. On that stat,&nbsp;Babe Ruth, arguably the best baseball hitter of all time, would rank in the 40s. Ruth&nbsp;holds top numbers for his home runs, slugging percentage, runs batted in and on-base&nbsp;percentage&nbsp;stats. Lou Gehrig is another who'd fall into that category with his major league records for the most grand slams -&nbsp;a figure since topped by a great modern slugger, Alex Rodriguez.So we're left with a conundrum. Do we deem those great players from yesteryear, like Willie Mays, Ted Williams and Shoeless Joe Jackson&nbsp;the best baseball hitters of all time? Do we give some love to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-baseball-players/alecdom" target="_blank">current top baseball players</a>&nbsp;like Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols and Derek Jeter? Tell us how you feel by voting for the best hitters in baseball history below!

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Batter up! This is the list of the most likable MLB players currently in the league.&nbsp;Major League Baseball has 162 games throughout the regular season, and it gives the players plenty of time to show off their personalities to the fans and the media. Whether the most liked MLB players are liked because they&rsquo;re nice to the fans or because the fans love them for their clutch ballplaying,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Boys of Summer on the list are the most liked baseball players throughout the majors.

Players like Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo have consistently shown they are among the nicest and most humble players in the sport, despite being among the best players. Meanwhile, players like Mike Trout have proven their dedication to the fans by always making time before games to sign autographs and chat, particularly with kids and young fans.

So vote for who you think on this list of most likable MLB players is a home run choice and feel free to add any players you think belong here, then head over and check out some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-likable-current-nba-players/ranker-nba" target="_blank">most likable NBA players</a> right now.

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Who do you think should make the list of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-current-nba-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best current players</a> in baseball? Ranked by fans, critics, and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-sports-analysts/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">sports analysts</a>, this list includes the best current MLB players in all positions, from rookies to veteran&nbsp;pros. Vote for those you believe to be the best current baseball players in order to move them up the list, or click &quot;rerank&quot; to customize an order of your own.The best MLB players are those who have consistently proven their talent on the field. From expert pitchers to top <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-shortstops-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">short stops</a>, these great athletes have made a name for themselves by being better than the rest. Who is the best player in baseball? There's sure to be plenty of debate. But the only way to get your voice heard (and make sure your choice for the best player in MLB makes it to the top of the list) is to vote! Remember, the guys on this list have be current players&nbsp;who play in the league today. Though they may soon be considered some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best baseball players</a> of all time, for now, we're ranking who is best on the field right now!

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Scott Boras is one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-powerful-sports-agents-right-now/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top sports agents</a> in the world, and all Boras Corporation clients have already proved something by getting the biggest name in baseball representation to sign them. The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-powerful-mlb-agents/pedro-cerrano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Scott Boras Agency</a> has been the best in the game at getting his athletes the biggest contracts in MLB.

Tops among&nbsp;the Boras Corp client list are superstars like Bryce Harper and Jose Altuve, who will&nbsp;both earn&nbsp;$26 million in salary for the 2020 season, as well as 2019 MVP Cody Bellinger. In addition, some of the top pitchers in baseball are represented by Scott Boras, including Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, and Hyun-jin Ryu.

So check out this list of athletes on the Scott Boras client roster, and vote up the most talented. Who are the best baseball players signed by Boras Corporation right now?

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The greatest third basemen of all time include some veteran MLB players, many of whom are considered among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players ever</a>. 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 <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-hitters-in-baseball-history" target="_blank">best hitters in baseball history</a>, too (the same can be said for Mike Schmidt, among others). And can anyone dare argue that the brilliant &quot;Human Vacuum Cleaner,&quot; 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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Opening Day 2019 is around the corner, and while MLB managers focus on&nbsp;setting their roster and choosing an opening day starter, fantasy baseball managers have their eyes set on crafting the perfect team dominate all summer long. Now that fans have had a chance to see how teams like the Bryce Harper-enhanced Philadelphia Phillies and the reigning champion Boston Red Sox look in spring training, they have a clearer idea of which players are primed for a breakout year.

For fantasy managers, the difference between a championship trophy and a last-place tattoo can come down to the guys they draft at the start of the season. There are plenty of players that experts and sabermetricians think are sure things in 2019, but there will inevitably be some busts in <a href="http://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/25825509/fantasy-baseball-rankings-head-head-categories-league-top-300-positional-ranks" target="_blank">ESPN&#39;s top 50 fantasy baseball players</a>. These players have a lot more work to do if they want to be considered amongst the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">best baseball players of all time</a>, but one elite season is all it takes to live on in personal fantasy baseball infamy.&nbsp;

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When it comes to being an all-around best athlete, you're not just talking about&nbsp;the leading scorers of all time, or the best quarterbacks. An all-around great athlete offers the best of both worlds. Whether that's being a league leader on offense and defense, or finishing&nbsp;first in the both the 100 and 1000-meter&nbsp;race, all-around athletes are certainly not one-trick ponies. In more rare cases, all-around athletes even transition from sport to sport, dominating in any. Here on this list, however, is a round up of the best in their sport. So, who are your picks&nbsp;for the best all-around athletes of 2018?From offensive and defensive powerhouse and NBA star Lebron James to the home-run-slugging and play-making Aaron Judge, the sports world has seen some serious all-around talent in 2018. But these big names aren't the only athletes making waves in their sports, as players like Kevin Durant and Nolan Arenado&nbsp;(respectively)&nbsp;are both giving them a run for their money. Of course, we can't forget stars of the NHL, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-soccer-players/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top soccer players</a>, tennis players, track-and-field greats, and so on.&nbsp;On that note, take a look at the list of all-around best athletes below, and vote up those you think have performed best throughout 2018. Feel free to add any missing athletes to the list.

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While everyone in baseball wants to win a World Series, the best players in the&nbsp;league will all be competing for the 2020 MVP award. In the National League, that means young stars like Ronald Acuna Jr. and Juan Soto, as well as established veterans such as Paul Goldschmidt and Manny Machado.

Former NL MVP winners like Bryce Harper, Christian Yelich, and Kris Bryant will all be a major part of the National League 2020 MVP race, as well as newcomer&nbsp;to the NL&nbsp;Mookie Betts, who previously won an MVP award while in the American League.

So check out this list of some of the best players in the National League, and vote up the stars you think have the best odds of being named the NL&#39;s most valuable player of 2020.

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Sports may be the domain of the young, but even the best athletes still need time to mature once they turn pro. However, the youngest MVP winners in sports history all show that no matter what sport you&#39;re playing - baseball, football, basketball, or hockey - greatness can be there from the very beginning.

Wayne Greztky is the youngest MVP winner in any of the four major sports, winning his first Hart Trophy at age 19. After entering the NHL at 18, Gretzky won eight consecutive Hart Trophies, including five before the age of 25. There&#39;s a reason he&#39;s called The Great One. Meanwhile, the NBA&#39;s greatest scorer, Wilt Chamberlain, was just 23 when he won his MVP award for a season in which he averaged more than 37 points and 27 rebounds per game. Hank Aaron and Willie Mays are among the great MLB players to win early MVPs and Walter Payton and Patrick Mahomes are among the NFL stars to win MVP at a young age.

So check out this list of the best young stars in sports history, and vote up the players who had the top MVP seasons before they turned 25. Then head over and check out some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/oldest-mvps-sports-history/pedro-cerrano" target="_blank">oldest MVP winners</a> in sports history.

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The race for 2019 National League MVP is stacked. With Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto jumping ship to the Philadelphia Phillies, and Manny Machado coming over to the NL on one of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/biggest-contracts-in-baseball-history/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">the biggest contracts in baseball history</a> from the San Diego Padres, the uniformas will look unfamiliar but the players won&#39;t.

Paul Goldschmidt,&nbsp;now with the St. Louis Cardinals, is a perrenial contender, the Milwaukee Brewers&#39; Christian Yelich is the defending NL MVP, and you can&#39;t leave out some of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-mlb-pitchers/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">the top pitchers in baseball</a>, including the New York Mets&#39; Jacob deGrom, the Los Angeles Dodgers&#39; Clayton Kershaw, and the Washington Nationals&#39; one-two punch of Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg.

Vote for your favorites. Vote down the players you think have no shot. And add the NL MVP candidates you don&#39;t see already listed here.

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Who&#39;s the best looking MLB player? It&#39;s time to settle the debate as we rank the hottest MLB players right now in 2020. Not including retired players or those playing overseas, this list of the most attractive baseball&nbsp;players features cute faces, nice bodies, and great smiles. Whether you&#39;re looking for sexy&nbsp;or handsome, these good looking MLB stars give fans more reasons to watch the game (or stalk them on Instagram).&nbsp;

Vote up the MLB players who are a home run, and add any other lookers who deserve a spot on this list.

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Whether you're working on&nbsp;your fantasy baseball roster&nbsp;or&nbsp;simply staying updated with the 2018 MLB rankings, this list of the best MLB&nbsp;hitters&nbsp;currently playing will prove to be quite&nbsp;useful. Baseball&nbsp;fans, cast your votes for the players best at hitting home runs, line drives, and base hits.&nbsp;Who are the best current hitters in major league baseball today?2017 World Series champion and four-time Silver Slugger Award winner Jos&eacute; Altuve&nbsp;of the Houston Astros&nbsp;definitely ranks in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/tags/top-10?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">top 10</a>&nbsp;batters, along with Los Angeles Angels's Mike Trout and Colorado Rockie's Nolan Arenado. Other good MLB hitters right now include Mookie Betts, Paul Goldschmidt, Bryce Harper, and Trea Turner. Who else should top the list for the best hitters in <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-mlb-left-handed-pitchers/ranker-baseball?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">baseball right now</a>?Vote for who you think are the best MLB hitters currently playing in the league today, and feel free to add any players who are missing from the list.&nbsp;

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The hot topic at spring training for the 2020 MLB season was obviously the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, and in their first interviews of the new season, many <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular baseball players</a> took the chance to&nbsp;speak out against the cheating and bash&nbsp;Astros players for their seemingly disingenuous apologies.

Top stars in baseball like Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, and Clayton Kershaw all spoke about losing respect for Astros players amid the scandal, while pitchers like Alex Wood, Trevor Bauer, and Mike Clevinger all admitted they are likely to consider throwing at Astros hitters in retaliation for the tainted 2017 World Series title.

Braves outfielder Nick Markakis went so far as to say players on the Astros deserve a beating, while Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went other way, suggesting that the angry player reactions were getting out of hand.

So, check out this list of MLB player reactions to the Astros cheating scandal, and check back as more players speak out about one of the biggest stories to rock the baseball world since steroids.

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