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The history of MLB players whose careers ended&nbsp;too soon has featured incredible talents having their time in the spotlight end faster than expected. Whether because they died or suffered terrible injuries or simply retired, these players were out of the league well before their time. Iconic stars like Roberto Clemente, Sandy Koufax and Kirby Puckett all saw their careers end in abrupt fashions.

All the top short baseball careers will be featured with details regarding what caused their time to end so quickly. Each player clearly made a mark during his short&nbsp;stint playing at the highest level. Compare all the talents to find out which ones are the best.&nbsp;

Vote up for the MLB players whose careers ended&nbsp;early who could have even stronger legacies today if the timing worked out differently. Help us decide which MLB players whose careers ended early you most would have wanted to see have a longer run of greatness on the field.

MLB Players Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

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The 25 Best MLB Players Whose Careers Ended Too Soon, Ranked

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The goal of every MLB team at the start of each season is to win a World Series, but there can be only one winner, and the rest of the league has to try again. While 20 teams in league history have won multiple championships, but there remain six baseball teams without a ring. There are six teams who have never had the ultimate celebration at the end of the season.

In 2019, Stephen Strasburg&nbsp;led&nbsp;the Washington Nationals to the first title in franchise history, which was the last time a team won its first World Series. While the Nationals won in their first World Series appearance, teams like the Rangers and Padres have been to the World Series multiple times and come up empty. Meanwhile, the Mariners have the longest streak in league history without even a World Series appearance. But they are all in a position to end the drought soon and get off the list of&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/great-mlb-seasons-that-didnt-end-in-a-win/cehudspeth?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">MLB teams without a championship</a>.

But which team is the most likely to end its&nbsp;drought next? Which of these six MLB teams with no World Series wins has the best shot to take home rings? It could happen in the 2020 season, but maybe these fanbases will have to wait a little longer. Vote up the teams that won&#39;t have to wait.

Which MLB Team Will Be Next To Win Its First World Series?

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UPDATE: Derek Jeter and Larry Walker were selected for the Hall of Fame.

The 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot is out, and it&#39;s time once again to debate which MLB players deserve the ultimate honor in the game. After the 2019 Hall of Fame class featured Mariano Rivera as the first unanimous Hall of Fame selection, all bets are off for the new national Hall of Fame class.

There are a number of new players on the ballot, but the most popular (and almost certain to be voted in) has to be Yankees legend Derek Jeter. As a five-time World Series champion who spent his whole career in New York, Jeter has possibly the best chance of being the next unanimous Hall of Fame inductee. Also new to the ballot are Jason Giambi, Alfonso Soriano, and Cliff Lee, who all had fine careers, but the question is whether they had Hall of Fame careers.

Still on the ballot from previous years are Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Curt Schilling, who it could be argued deserve to be in the Hall of Fame based on their on-field accomplishments but have not been voted in for complicated off-field reasons. Players must receive 75 percent of votes to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and must receive at least 5 percent to stay on the ballot. If players are not inducted after 10 years on the ballot, they are removed.

So which of these players on the ballot for the Hall of Fame in 2020 deserve to be elected? Which of these MLB stars should be enshrined in Cooperstown with baseball&#39;s legends, like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Hank Aaron? Vote below and check back over the next couple of months as the announcement is made and we learn who will join the list of Baseball Hall of Fame members.

Which Players Should Be In The 2020 Baseball Hall Of Fame Class?

Every Player On The 2020 Baseball Hall Of Fame Ballot, Ranked

Who are the best active players in Major League Baseball? Vote to let your opinion be heard.

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Batter up! Who are the most likable MLB players of 2022?&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’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.Vote up the most likable baseball players of 2022, based on who is a home run person! For more positive vibes, head over and check out some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-likable-current-nba-players/ranker-nba">most likable NBA players</a> right now.

The Most Likable Baseball Players Of 2022

The 50+ Most Well-Liked MLB Players Right Now, Ranked By Fans

It seems like the oldest living baseball players have been around forever. All of the former MLB players who are 90 or older right now have gone on to many things outside their baseball careers, though many have stuck around the game as managers and scouts and commentators. Some of these players made their Major League debuts as far back as World War II.

The list of oldest baseball players includes a number of Hall of Famers, like Tommy Lasorda, and other legends whose great accomplishments have followed them their whole lives. All of these men are part of a select club of former players who have lived into their 90s and are still with us.

Val Heim, at age 99, is the oldest living ex-ballplayer, and he made his final appearance in the majors in 1942. Others like Roy Face and Al Worthington played well into the 1960s. So check out this list of the oldest living baseball players, ordered by their ages, and see if there are any names you recognize, and enjoy learning about some players you might never have heard of.

The 74 Oldest MLB Legends Still Alive Today

The 74 Oldest Living Baseball Players

Every pitcher with 300 strikeouts in a season is part of an elite club. Throughout the history of MLB, only 19&nbsp;pitchers have accomplished the amazing feat of striking out 300 batters in a season. Most of the pitchers on this list are among the best pitchers in the history of the sport, and they were all&nbsp;&mdash; for either a season or their entire careers&nbsp;&mdash; among the top strikeout pitchers.

Pitchers&nbsp;like Randy Johnson and Sandy Koufax are synonymous with strikeouts, and of course, Nolan Ryan, who holds the record for most&nbsp;strikeouts by a pitcher in a season and a career, has six 300-strikeout seasons. Astros teammates Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander joined the ranks in 2019 with&nbsp;career years and are among more recent pitchers such as Clayton Kershaw and Chris Sale to strike out 300 batters.

But which of these pitchers is the most fearsome strikeout pitcher in the club? Which of these 300-strikeout pitchers is among the best strikeout pitchers of all time? Vote up the top pitchers with 300 strikeout seasons, and check back to see who else might join the list in the future.

Every Pitcher With 300 Strikeouts In A Season

All 19 MLB Pitchers To Strike Out 300 Batters In A Season, Ranked

Babe Ruth

George Herman Ruth, known the world over as The Babe, was one of the most famous and beloved figures in baseball history. Though he died August 16, 1948, he remains one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-athletes-right-now/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular athletes</a> of all time more than 70 years after his death.

A Babe Ruth signed baseball still fetches figures, even though he was always&nbsp;generous and autographed anything fans asked him to. He was particularly fond of kids and spent time with them before and after games, famously promising to hit a home run for a sick child in the hospital (he hit two).

While the world knew all about Ruth, this collection of rare Babe Ruth photos shows another side of the Great Bambino. They are images of&nbsp;him as a father, a friend, and more. So take a look at these pictures and remember the man and the legend who was The Babe.

14 Photos Of Babe Ruth Like You've Never Seen Him Before

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14 Babe Ruth Photos To Remember The Baseball Legend By

The MLB Home Run Derby is one of the most beloved events of the year for any baseball fan. All Home Run Derby winners have created a special moment during the All-Star Week events. Legendary sluggers like Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, and Ken Griffey Jr. have taken home the championship after hitting more home runs than their peers. Recent stars have been tremendous, as well, with players like Giancarlo Stanton, Bryce Harper, and Aaron Judge showing off their power and winning the HR Derby.

The winners of the All-Star Home Run Derby are all spotlighted here. Their home run totals along with the year, stadium location and runner-up each will be provided to compare them all. Most of the MLB Home Run Derby events have videos to get a memory refresher on how great the performances were.&nbsp;

Vote up for your favorite baseball stars who put on the most epic display in front of the sports world, and&nbsp;help decide who deserves to be the Home Run Derby king.

The Most Impressive Home Run Derby Performances Of All Time

Home Run Derby Winner Performances, Ranked By Baseball Fans

Every MLB team logo represents the spirit of the franchise it stands for. While many of these baseball team <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sports-team-logos-then-and-now/theodoros-karasavvas" target="_blank">logos have gone through strange histories</a> as teams have moved or rebranded to keep up with the times, they are all instantly recognizable as the logos of their franchise.

The New York Yankees have one of the most famous logos in sports with fans of the franchise living all over the world, and the logo has remained mostly unchanged for the history of the team. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins (formerly the Florida Marlins) have been around since just 1993 and have gone through numerous rebrands and logo and uniform changes.

Some of these teams have favored a simple, single letter like the Philadelphia Phillies, some a fancy script like the Detroit Tigers, and others have used a fun design that could only be associated with one team (the Baltimore Orioles). But which logo is the coolest? Which is the one you would want on your baseball hat if you were going out? Vote below then check out and help decide <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/coolest-basketball-team-logos/sportsyeah" target="_blank">the coolest logos in the NBA</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-current-nfl-helmets" target="_blank">the NFL</a>, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-coolest-hockey-team-logos-past-and-present" target="_blank">the NHL</a>.

The Coolest Baseball Team Logos Of All Time

The Best MLB Logos Ever, Ranked By Baseball Fans

The Best Current MLB Hitters

All 13 players to achieve the Triple Crown in baseball history have etched their names in the record books. It is one of the rarest feats in major league baseball to lead the league in the categories of average, home runs, and RBIs. It is&nbsp;even rarer than a perfect game, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/every-perfect-game-in-mlb-history/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">which has been achieved 23 times</a>. Every hitter here could be considered among <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">the best players in baseball history</a>.

But not all Triple Crown winners are created equally. Miguel Cabrera eeked his out by 4 points of average over Mike Trout and just one home run over Josh Hamilton and Curtis Granderson. Meanwhile, Joe Medwick and Carl Yastrzemski finished in ties for the lead in home runs in their Triple Crown campaigns.

Rogers Hornsby and Ted Williams are the only two players ever to achieve the feat twice in their careers, and in the past 50 years, only Cabrera has been able to accomplish it.

So which of these players had the most impressive Triple Crown season (or seasons)? Who dominated his league like few others ever have while achieving one of the most impressive feats in baseball?

The Most Impressive Triple Crown Seasons In Baseball History

The Best Triple Crown Winners In Baseball History, Ranked By Fans

Every baseball player to hit 50 home runs in a season has accomplished a special feat. Whether natural or aided by performance-enhancing drugs, 50-home-run seasons in MLB don&#39;t happen that often. There have been 46&nbsp;total by 30 different players.

Of those players, some are all-time legends of the game such as Babe Ruth and Willie Mays, two of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">the best baseball players of all time</a>. Some are modern stars like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, who are among <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players" target="_blank">the best players in the game today</a>. Pete Alonso joined the club in 2019 in his rookie season, setting records for most HRs by an NL rookie and most home runs in a season in Mets history.

Then there are the flukes like Brady Anderson, who hit 210 home runs in a 15-year career, but 50 of those came in one season. But one could also consider Roger Maris&#39; record-setting season in 1961 a fluke, considering he hit just 275&nbsp;long balls in his career.

So of all the players who hit 50 home runs in a single season, which players were the true kings of the long ball, and which were just pretenders getting lucky? Who are the best power hitters to slug 50 home runs in a season?

Every MLB Player To Hit 50 Home Runs In A Season

All 30 Players With 50 Home Runs In A Single Season, Ranked

Every perfect game in baseball history has been special. It takes a tremendous combination of skill and luck to pull off one of the rarest accomplishments in sports, let alone in baseball. There have been just 23 perfect games ever thrown, and no one has completed the feat since 2012.

Each of these pitchers was certainly dominant in his perfect game, but that doesn&#39;t mean they were equally impressive. Sandy Koufax, also one of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mlb-pitchers-with-multiple-no-hitters/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">the best pitchers in history to throw multiple no-hitters</a>, and Matt Cain share the record of 14 strikeouts in their perfect games. Meanwhile, David Cone needed just 88 pitches to finish his perfect game, the fewest ever recorded, and Cy Young completed his perfect game in one hour, 25 minutes, the shortest on record.

Others pitched their perfect games at the perfect moment. Don Larsen famously pitched the only perfect game in World Series history, while Dallas Braden finished off his perfect game on Mother&#39;s Day.

So which of these pitchers was most impressive in completing one of the most impressive feats in sports? What was the most dominant perfect game in major league history?

The Best Perfect Games In Major League History

Every Big League Perfect Game Ever Thrown, Ranked By Fans

All 35 pitchers who have thrown more than one no-hitter have accomplished something special. A no-hitter by itself is a remarkable achievement that requires a combination of skill and luck. Two or more no-hitters can make for an all-time career.

Some of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-starting-pitchers-of-all-time" target="_blank">the best major league pitchers of all time</a>, such as Sandy Koufax, Warren Spahn, and Cy Young, are on this list. Nolan Ryan, who struck out more batters than any other pitcher in history, is the career leader with seven no-hitters, well ahead of Koufax&#39;s second-place four.

The list features 11 Hall of Famers already, and pitchers like Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, among <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-mlb-pitchers/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">the best pitchers in baseball right now</a>, are likely to join them in the future.

But which of these pitchers with multiple no-hitters on his resume had the best overall career? Which is the best of the best?

The Best MLB Pitchers With Multiple No-Hitters

All 35 Pitchers With Multiple No-Hitters In Baseball History, Ranked

The tallest players 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> are proving that you don&rsquo;t have to fit the typical mold of an MLB player throughout history&nbsp;to succeed in the sport. Every baseball player over 6-foot-6 has earned his way onto a professional team through talent and perseverance equal to that of his shorter contemporaries.

Among all tall MLB players, many of them are ace pitchers like Chris Sale and Noah Syndergaard, but players like Aaron Judge prove that you can be a giant on the field and a major league success.

But which player is the best tall baseball player at this time? Do you like Aaron Judge&rsquo;s home run power? Or do you prefer Chris Sale&rsquo;s overpowering fastball? <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Who is the best MLB player</a> over 6-foot-6 tall? Vote below, then head over and check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-baseball-players-shorter-than-6-feet-tall-right-now/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">shortest players in baseball</a> right now.

All The Tallest Current Baseball Players, Ranked

All 30+ MLB Players Over 6-Foot-6 Right Now, Ranked Best To Worst

The shortest players in major league baseball have made almost as big an impact on the game as their taller counterparts. Some of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players" target="_blank">the best players in baseball right now</a>, including MVPs like Mookie Betts and Jose Altuve, are under 6 feet tall.

But who is the best baseball player shorter than 6 feet? Who stands tallest among baseball&#39;s smallest players?&nbsp;Jose Altuve is the shortest player in baseball at 5-foot-6, but there are more than 100 MLB players under 6 feet. Who tops the list? Vote below, then head over and check out the top <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tallest-baseball-players-right-now-ranked/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">tallest players in baseball right now</a>&nbsp;and check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/shortest-current-nfl-players/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">shortest players in the NFL</a>.

The Best Current Baseball Players Under 6 Feet Tall

Every Baseball Player Shorter Than 6 Feet Tall, Ranked

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The Best Players in the Baseball Hall of Fame

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While it may not be the most sought-after recognition or accomplishment, going down as the best utility player of all time is no easy feat. For most MLB players, they get to grow and improve at a single position—becoming all the more comfortable season after season. For utility players, however, they could be playing second base one game and move to the outfield in the next, depending on where they're needed. Regardless of where they're thrown, though, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-mlb-utility-players/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">top&nbsp;utility players</a> always perform. Some may even be considered the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players" target="_blank">best players in baseball right now</a>.&nbsp;When you're&nbsp;talking the best utility&nbsp;player in all of baseball, it's not just those players who platoon at third. These guys can fill in just about anywhere, whether someone needs a rest or just got sent to the DL. These are players like today's&nbsp;Kike Hernandez and Ben Zobrist, along with&nbsp;the greatest utility players of old such as&nbsp;Rance Mulliniks and Bill Spiers. So, who are the best <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-mlb-utility-players/ranker-baseball?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">MLB utility players</a> of all time?&nbsp;Check out the list of noteworthy utility players below and vote up those who you think were or are baseball's best. You can also feel free to add players that may be missing from the list.

Rance Mulliniks Or Bill Spiers?

Who Is MLB's Greatest Utility Player of All Time?

The Best MLB Utility Players of All Time, Ranked

Going down as one of the greatest hitting pitchers in baseball history is a difficult feat, especially when you consider a majority of these <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-mlb-pitchers/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">star pitchers</a>&nbsp;are only batting every 5 games—at most. Now known as &quot;pitchers who rake&quot;, these aces aren't just winning games for their teams with strikeouts and dominant pitching in general;&nbsp;they're stepping up to the plate, getting on base, and scoring runs. Of all the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-mlb-hitting-pitchers/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">MLB's top hitting pitchers</a>, both old and new, who do you think is the best of all time?Now, there have been some great hitting pitchers since the early days of professional baseball, but it wasn't until 1980 when the Silver Slugger started being awarded and they really started to get recognized for such an uncommon skill. From early winners like Bob Forsch&nbsp;and Rick Rhoden to modern-day baseball's Madison Bumgarner and Carlos Zambrano, these are certainly pitchers who rake. Of course, we can't forget some of the earliest sluggers of the mound, such as Sloppy Thurston, Jack Scott, and Don Larsen, among many others. Another thing to consider here is these aren't just your average pitchers who can swing the bat—many of them are even the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-starting-pitchers-of-all-time" target="_blank">MLB's greatest pitchers</a>.Take a look at the list of greatest hitting pitchers below and vote up your choices for the best of all time—whether you think that comes down to batting average, home runs, or OPS. Feel free to add others to the list as well.

The Greatest Hitting Pitchers in Baseball History

The 25+ Best Hitting Pitchers of All Time, Ranked by MLB Fans

Baseball mascots are a staple of the all-American game. Are they corny? Of course! But when sports fans are in the moment - reveling in the game they love - anything and everything that screams &quot;Go team!&quot; is fantastic. While sweating in a giant mascot suit is undoubtedly a daunting task, someone has to do it! The best MLB mascots are necessary to get fans riled up between innings and foster some team spirit. Here, you'll find a list of current mascots in Major League Baseball, ranked by your votes. The NY&nbsp;Yankees and the two LA teams, Dodgers and Angels, are the only three teams without official&nbsp;mascots.&nbsp;For some teams, it's easy to translate their name into a physical being. There's Ace the Bluejay of the Toronto Blue Jays, Clark the Bear of the Chicago Cubs, and Fredbird the Cardinal of the St. Louis Cardinals. Other teams have to get&nbsp;a little&nbsp;creative. The New York Mets, for example, are a nod to the The New York Metropolitan Baseball Club, which is not really a tangible entity. Therefore, the Mets adopted &quot;Mr. Met,&quot; essentially an anthropomorphic baseball. Of course, there are also those&nbsp;mascots that don't make any sense. Why are the Arizona Diamondbacks - named for a type of snake - represented by Baxter the Bobcat? And the Tampa Bay rays are named for the devil ray stingray, and yet their mascot is the tuxedo cat DJ Kitty. A little odd, yes, but the fans seem into it!&nbsp;What are the best MLB mascots right now? Vote for your favorite mascots, the cutest, or funniest mascots in baseball. Cast your vote to help decide below!&nbsp;

The Best Mascots in Major League Baseball

Best MLB Mascots | All Current Baseball Mascots, Ranked

Canadians

You might know our neighbors to the north more for ice hockey, but Canada has produced its fair share of MLB players. This list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-canadian-mlb-players-of-all-time/ranker-baseball?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Canadian MLB players</a> includes those from the early days of baseball like Tip O'Neill and Dick Fowler to modern MLB All-Stars like Joey Votto and Justin Morneau. Who is the greatest Canadian baseball player ever? Is it Larry Walker or George Kottaras or maybe Russell Martin or Eric Gagne?It's time for you to vote on who you think is the best Canadian baseball player of all-time from the list of Canadian major league baseball players below. If you see a Canadian MLB player missing from the list, feel free to add them so that other baseball fans and Rankers can vote on your additions! Baseball players from Canada!

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The Best Canadian MLB Players Ever

Best Canadian MLB Players | Top Baseball Player from Canada List

Lists of famous and notable Latinx and Hispanic professionals, characters, athletes, and more.

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Who are the best Hispanic baseball players? Who are the greatest Hispanic MLB players? This list of the best Hispanic MLB players looks to answer that question as we put it to a vote. Where do MLB legends like Mariano Rivera, Pedro Martinez, Fernando Valenzuela, Rod Carew, Roberto Clemente, Manny Ramirez, and Sammy Sosa rank on this list? How about current Hispanic baseball stars like Jose Bautista, Yoenis Cespedes, Yasiel Puig, Yadier Molina, David Ortiz, Miguel Cabrera, Adrian Gonzalez, Fernando Rodney, and Albert Pujols rank?Vote on who you think are the greatest Hispanic MLB players of all time in the list below. If you see anyone missing from the list, feel free to add them so that other baseball fans and Rankers can vote on your additions! Who is the greatest MLB Hispanic player of all time?

Carlos Beltrán

The Greatest Hispanic MLB Players Ever

Best Hispanic Baseball Players | Latino MLB Players

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Who are the best Jewish MLB players? There are certainly more than a few MLB All-Stars on this list for you to choose from. From MLB legends like Sandy Koufax to Jewish MLB All-Stars like Kevin Youkilis, Shawn Green, Ryan &quot;Hebrew Hammer&quot; Braun, and Brad Ausmus, this list of the best Jewish MLB players has some of the best baseball players to play to the game.Other names in this list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-jews-in-baseball/famous-jews?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Jewish baseball players</a> include Buddy Myer, Steve Yeager, Adam Stern, Gabe Kapler, and Dave Roberts. Do any of these Jewish MLB stars deserve to be at the top of this list of MLB Jewish players?Vote on who you think the top Jewish ball players are in the list below and if you see any names missing from the list, feel free to add them so that other baseball fans and Rankers can vote on the ball players you've added!

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The Greatest Jewish Players In MLB History

Best Jewish MLB Players | Top Jewish Baseball Player List

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When you think of ceremonial first pitches in the baseball, the first thing that comes to mind isn't that so many people are living their lifelong dream. Nope. Instead, you're chuckling at the many celebrities who have become punchlines because their first pitches were, well, not so good, to put it mildly. The people listed here are celebrities, because it would be too easy to make fun of average people who can't reach home plate, like shooting fish in a barrel. Wouldn't you rather laugh at the ridiculous outfit Mariah Carey is wearing when she's tossing out the first pitch in Japan, or even 50 Cent as his pitch sails just a bit outside. No matter what you like, you're going to have a few laughs.&nbsp;Baseball can be a cruel mistress, and as these famous people learned the hard way, that includes tossing out the first pitch. Who would have thought that throwing a baseball 90 feet could be so difficult? That's why we leave the pitching to the professionals.&nbsp;What are the worst first pitches all time? That's up to you decide, but vote on this list accordingly, with the top vote-getter being the pitch that was the worst, and so on.&nbsp;

The Worst Celebrity First Pitches of All Time

Lists of famous and notable people who naturally favor the more sinister side of their bodies. 

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Who is the best left handed baseball player ever? This list includes players in the Hall of Fame as well as those who have not yet been inducted but are truly great. It also includes players from all eras of baseball. They are great hitters and great position players in all facets of the game. This list has been ranked by baseball fans with the best major league <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/left-handed-baseball-players/left-handed?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">left handed baseball players</a> of all time.Major League Baseball is America’s pastime and from its pastoral beginnings, through to its professional urban setting today, it has always captured our imagination and our hearts. Baseball is a game many Americans played as kids, and for that reason it always holds a special place in the American zeitgeist. Opening day each spring is something many baseball fans count down to all year long.The best left handed baseball players of all time on this list include players such as Ichiro, Ken Griffey Junior, Babe Ruth, and Ted Williams. The best left handers ever in Major League Baseball are all supremely talented at hitting to get on base, hitting for home runs, and at their positions as well. Through their careers, these best left handed players helped their teams jockey for post-season position and win games.Vote up the best left handed players of all time or add a south paw you thought was the greatest if he isn't already on the list.

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The Greatest Left Handed Baseball Players of All Time

Greatest Left Handed Baseball Players of All Time | List of the Best Left Handed Baseball Players Ever

This list of Mexican MLB players and Mexican-American MLB players includes some of the game's biggest names like Evan Longoria, Adrian Gonzalez, and Sergio Romo. This list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-baseball-players-from-mexico/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Mexican baseball players</a> and Mexican-American baseball players also includes some top players like Jaime Garcia, Ricky Romero, Fernando Salas, Jerry Hairston, Jr., and Mike Adams.Who is the best Mexican baseball player in the MLB? Who is the best Mexican-American baseball player in the MLB? Vote in the list below from the top Mexican MLB players and top Mexican-American MLB players and if you see a name missing from the list, feel free to add them to the list so that other baseball fans and Rankers can vote on your additions! Let's play two!

Best Mexican MLB Players | Top Baseball Player from Mexico List

The Best Mexican MLB Players

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This ranking&nbsp;of the best MLB outfielders currently playing will prove a&nbsp;useful&nbsp;asset to anyone maintaining&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-funniest-fantasy-baseball-team-names/kel-varnsen">a strong fantasy league</a> or who simply wants to remain informed of the best players in the MLB. Since outfielders cover many different bases (pun intended), keeping track of them all gets a little tricky, but a well-rounded outfielder stands out.&nbsp;Baseball&nbsp;fans, cast your votes for the players best at catching fly balls, throwing them back into the infield, and staying in tune with the rest of their team.&nbsp;2016 American League MVP Mike Trout still remains&nbsp;one of the best outfielders in the MLB. Other adept outfielders include Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts, Detroit Tigers left fielder Justin Upton, and Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon.&nbsp;Vote for who you think are the best MLB outfielders currently playing in the league today. Including the best right fielders, best left fielders, and the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-centerfielders-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best center fielders</a>, this list also features many of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players">the greatest baseball players in the league right now</a>.&nbsp;As valuable as the diamond they play on, baseball players who are strongest in the outfield deserve some love.

The Best MLB Outfielders In The 2017 Season

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Who are the best baseball players right now?&nbsp;&nbsp;From rookies to veterans, the best MLB players&nbsp;consistently prove their talent on the field. From expert pitchers to top short stops to highlight reel catching outfielders&nbsp;these great current&nbsp;Major League Baseball players&nbsp;have made names for themselves by being better than the rest. There's sure to be plenty of debate around the&nbsp;best current MLB players. Who are the best baseball players right now? Which of the best Major League Baseball&nbsp;players right now do you love?When it comes to the&nbsp;best current player in the MLB today,&nbsp;Mike Trout and Bryce Harper, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">two of the most iconic and celebrated players to ever compete</a>, deserve to be high up in the&nbsp;rankings, but a number of other challengers for the title—such as the defending champion Freddie Freeman who moved to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason&nbsp;and the reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani. Not to mention other MLB stars like Mookie Betts, Jose Altuve,&nbsp;Cody Bellinger, and Jose Abreu.Vote up the best current baseball players right now in order to move them up the list, or click "rerank" to customize an order of your own.

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Who are the best current MLB pitchers? Who's&nbsp;the most dominant <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-pitchers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">pitcher of</a> the 2021 season? That remains to be seen, but for now, these pitchers are among the best. They are also among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players" target="_blank">best current baseball players</a>. Vote for the current MLB&nbsp;pitchers you believe are the best, vote down any who aren't performing well and feel free to add new potential breakout stars, too. You can also re-rank this list in any order you choose.Any list of the best current MLB pitchers should include one of the highest paid pitchers in the MLB, Justin Verlander. Other great starters on the list include Clayton Kershaw (one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-mlb-left-handed-pitchers/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">best left-handed pitchers</a>), Zack Greinke, and the Cubs'' Jake Arrieta. But this list is not limited to the best starting pitchers. Closers like Aroldis Chapman&nbsp;and Trevor Rosenthal deserve as much credit to their teams’s success as anyone on the starting rotation.&nbsp;That's what this list is about: The MLB pitchers that you think are worth the big bucks, because they are, quite simply, the best. Will any of the current good MLB pitchers on this list ultimately wind up on a list of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players of all time</a>? For now, cast your votes for who you think are the best pitchers in baseball right now.

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The Best Current MLB Pitchers

The Best Current MLB Pitchers, Ranked by Baseball Fans

Left Handed

Who is the best MLB left handed pitcher ever? This list includes pitchers in the Hall of Fame as well as those who have not yet been inducted, but are truly great. It also includes players from all eras of baseball. They are responsible for coming in during crucial situations and preventing runs. This list has been ranked by baseball fans with the best Major League left handed pitchers of all time.Major League Baseball is America’s pastime and from its pastoral beginnings, through to its professional urban setting today, it has always captured the imaginations and hearts of fans. Baseball is a game many Americans played as kids, and for that reason it always holds a special place in the American zeitgeist. Opening day each spring is something many baseball fans count down to all year long.The best left handed pitchers of all time on this list include players such as Lefty Grove, Warren Spahn, and Sandy Koufax. The best left handers ever in Major League Baseball are all supremely talented at getting batters out in all situations. Through their careers these best starting pitchers helped their teams jockey for post-season position and win games.Vote up the best left handed pitchers of all time or add the lefty pitcher you think is the best to have ever played if he isn't already on the list.

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