And in 2019, he won his first World Series ring, with the Nationals. PRIME = WAR in best five consecutive seasons. The Big Red Machine also made it to the World Series that year, losing in seven games to the Oakland As. .333/.424/.429, OPS -- .853, Hits -- 3,315, HRs -- 47, RBIs -- 1,300, Sacrifice Hits -- 512 (all-time leader), A great player in the first two decades of the 20th century, Collins hit for a high average, stole bases, drew walks and would have won Gold Gloves if they'd had them back then. The Sox made it to two World Series during that time in 1917 and 1919 winning the first one. Team (s): St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, Boston Braves, Chicago Cubs & St. Louis Browns. Widely considered the best defensive third baseman of all time, Robinson won 16 straight Gold Gloves (1960-75), an American League MVP in 1964, two World Series with Baltimore (1966,. In 2007, he won the Silver Slugger Award and was named to his first of two All-Star Game appearances. Pedroia, who has played for Boston for all of his 14 years in the big leagues, helped raise the World Series trophy in 2007 and 2013. In 1929 he won his second MVP as a member of the Cubs and also made it to the World Series again that year (which, of course, they lost). Lajoie retired following the 1916 season. Padres top 5 >, Rockies: DJ LeMahieu, 2012-18Key facts: He was a two-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glove winner and won a batting title with ColoradoFrom 2013-18, LeMahieu tallied 44 defensive runs saved (DRS), according to Fangraphs -- by far the most in the NL. He was a tremendous all-around athlete and played multiple sports in college, which, along with World War II, delayed his eventual career in MLB. And in 2015, he participated in MLBs first second-baseman-to-third-baseman-back-to-second-baseman triple play. Bobby Doerr (1940s) offensive rating: A +. Jose Vidro, Expos/Nationals (1997-2006) Key fact: Vidro leads all second basemen in franchise history with a 16.5 bWAR. + - Indicates Hall of Famer. These are the second basemen with the best fielding percentages in major league history. Anyway, most of you know that Bill James pretty much invented the Win Shares system, which so many take as gospel. Since then, nine second basemen have posted a higher career fielding percentage than "Ryno.". Mets top 5 >, Nationals: Jos Vidro, 1997-2004 (Expos/Nationals)Key fact: Vidro leads all second basemen in franchise history with a 16.5 bWARThe switch-hitting Vidro played for the Expos and Nationals for 10 of his 12 Major League seasons, slashing .301/.363/.459 with an .821 OPS, 1,280 hits, 550 RBIs and 115 home runs during that time. Zobrist was named MVP of the 2016 World Series. Hornsby led the pack in nearly every category and dominated in WAR. What MLB insiders are saying about Shohei Ohtani, Sources: Mets, OF Pham agree to 1-yr, $6M deal, Reports: Brewers ink ex-Marlins IF/OF Anderson, Deal merges Ripken, Cooperstown youth baseball, Sources: Red Sox, Duvall agree to 1-yr., $7M deal, A's formally welcome ex-Japanese star Fujinami, Mets GM: Lineup deep even after losing Correa, Thomas, Pirates star and original Met, dies at 93, Who will get traded? Ozzie Albies might soon be considered the franchises best. His long career puts him high in the record books among second basemen. Join the discussion by using the #MLBRank hashtag, and follow along @BBTN and on Facebook. Nap Lajoie 6. The switch-hitter from Puerto Rico signed as an amateur free agent when he was 15 years old, and eventually went to two World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals (2006 and 2011) as the teams third-base coach. Of course, Grich won Gold Gloves back when they meant a bit more than they do today. Jackie Robinson 3. Teams: Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs. Your email address will not be published. Angels top 5 >, Astros: Craig Biggio, 1988-2007Key fact: Franchises all-time leader in games, hits, runs, total bases, doubles, extra-base hitsDrafted as a catcher, Biggio made the move to second base in 1992 and went on to win four Gold Glove Awards and four Silver Sluggers at the position. Yes, he broke in as a first baseman and rarely played second base over the final four seasons of his 10-year career, but Robinson was a second baseman in four of his six All-Star seasons, including his NL MVP-winning year of 1949. Oh, Bill James and other respected historians will say there is a third part to the equation, Length of Career. Former Yankees captains on what awaits Aaron Judge, Angelos says Orioles staying put, scolds reporter, Sources: Cubs, 1B Mancini agree on 2-year deal, Padres give 16-year-old catching prospect $5.6M, Jays bullpen coach Buschmann stepping down, Alonso: Mets on the brink of something special, Cubs to honor Sandberg, who sees issue for Sosa. The reason that I'm telling you this is so YOU don't make the same mistake as that guy did. Also, took HOF too long to put Lazzeri into HOF, 1991 by vets committee. LeMahieus 877 games and 849 starts for the Rockies at second base were more than twice as many as the next player on the list (Eric Young, 413 and 389). He was a three-time All-Star, won three consecutive Gold Glove Awards and was part of the franchise's two World Series championship teams. This week, were on to the keystone as we take a look at the best second basemen of all time. I just love that old quote from Hano. San Diego Padres (1988-90), Toronto Blue Jays ('91-95), Baltimore Orioles ('96-98), Cleveland Indians ('99-2001), New York Mets ('02-03), Chicago White Sox ('03-04), Arizona Diamondbacks ('04), Honors 8. He's an A + offensive second baseman, too. Nine Gold Gloves ('83-91), MVP (1984), 10-time All-Star ('84-93), seven Silver Sluggers ('84-85, '88-92), Hall of Fame ('05), Career stats Eddie Collins debuted with the As just five seasons after Nap LaJoies jump. Collins can also boast an MVP win in 1914 and six top 5 MVP finishes. Kent slashed .297/.368/.535 and averaged 29 home runs and 115 RBIs over his six years in San Francisco. "Frisch can knock down more balls with his elbows, knees, chest and head, and by dint of his fleet recovery throw out the runner, than any nine men we know"-Gordon Mackay, respected baseball historian, 1924. Mariners top 5 >, Rangers: Ian Kinsler, 2006-13Key fact: Ranks in franchise top 10 in hits (1,145), runs (748), doubles (249), triples (23), home runs (156) and RBIs (539)The choice for the Rangers' best all-time second baseman is closer than most people might realize. I will list them in order, from oldest to newest: Fred Dunlap (1880s), Nap Lajoie (1900s), Lonny Frey (1940s), Eddie Mayo (1940s), Gil McDougald (1950s), Jackie Robinson (1950s), Red Schoendienst (1950s), Fernando Vina (1990s), Craig Counsell (2000s)and Pokey Reese (2000s), 9. At that point, he was in his 40s and starting to show his age. He also won rookie-of-the-year that season for the Twins. I'm taking him as the best second baseman ever. In an era before awards, Lajoie led the league in key offensive categories several times during his 21-year career, including hits (4x), doubles (5x), RBI (3x), batting average (5x), SLG (4x), and HRs (1x). Rod Carew was one of the greatest hitters of his generation. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. He's not even the best defensive 3rd baseman to play for El Toro High School's 2009 varsity baseball team. Frank White was not only the best second baseman in Royals history, he is one of the greatest defensive second baseman in baseball history. That wasn't very nice of me to say, I like Jeter, offensively speaking. He won the Triple Crown in 1922 and 25, won six of his seven batting titles with the Cardinals and won the first of his two MVP Awards in St. Louis. That and the trips to the World Series tip the decision in favor of Kinsler. The top second basemen make the routine look easy and the difficult look routine. Giants top 5 >, Padres: Mark Loretta, 2003-05Key fact: Loretta, who hit .314 in three seasons with San Diego, and Tony Gwynn are the only qualifying Padres with a batting average above .300Overall, Loretta vs. Roberto Alomar isnt much of a debate. His offensive prowess is among the greatest of all players, not just second basemen. That was the lowest BA of his title years. Kinsler was a star on the Rangers' two pennant-winning teams of 2010-11, but Julio Franco was also an outstanding second baseman, earning three All-Star selections and winning an AL batting title. Frankie Frisch (1920s) offensive Rating: A +. Hornsby retired from playing in 1937 and was elected to the Hall of Fame five years later in 1942. 1. In a few weeks, well keep moving around the diamond and rank the Top Ten Shortstops. In fact, other than the pitcher, catcher and shortstop positions, it is probably the most important defensive position on the field. His 377 home runs are tops among second basemen, and he has more hits than several Hall . I got sidetracked there. Jackie only played 11 professional seasons, including one with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro League, where he didnt debut until he was 26. Despite his success in St. Louis, Hornsby was traded to the Giants after the Cardinals won the World Series in 1926. In total, he won seven batting titles and owns the third-highest lifetime batting average of any player who debuted after 1965, behind Tony Gwynn and Wade Boggs. Cron. After a falling out with Giants manager John McGraw in 1926, he was traded to the Cardinals after the season. I'm glad he's in, but what took you so long, Veteran's Committee? Bottom line: The Cubs picked up DJ LeMahieu in the second round of the 2009 draft, but he shined in the major leagues after being traded to Colorado. Between the lines, Alomar was about as good as it gets. The Tigers popped Jung with the 12th pick in last July's draft by way of Texas Tech. White, the best success story of the once famed Royals Baseball Academy in the 1970s, had a storied career with the Royals, earning eight Gold Gloves and a Most Valuable Player Award in the 1980 American League Championship Series. The next four seasons were magical for Morgan, especially 1975 and 1976. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Teams He hit north of .300 in five times while winning seven Silver Sluggers. Extrapolate that to an entire season, and you have an MVP candidate. Mazeroski remains the only player in Major League history to hit a walk-off homer in Game 7 of the World Series, which he did to lead the Bucs . Alomar is a Hall of Famer, and while Loretta was solid, he wasn't quite on Alomars level. Frisch was also one of the 10 best offensive secondbasemen in the history of MLB. The contribution to championship teams (player performance in seasons where his team wins the pennant) is a small factor in most cases. Kent was one of the best offensive second basemen of all time and arguably the position's best power hitter. Best Season: 2008 - .292/.380/.535 with 33 home runs, 104 RBIs, 64 walks, a .915 OPS, 6.0 offensive WAR, 3.5 defensive WAR and an 8.2 fWAR Being blocked by Placido Polanco early in his career and knee injuries at the back-half of his prime kept Utley from accumulating the type of counting statistics to make him a slam-dunk Hall of Famer. Pedroias Baseball Reference War is 51.6 compared to 51.1 for Doerr. Brooks Robinson and Scott Rolen. -- Mark Simon, ESPN Stats & Info, Honors Though he never won a Gold Glove Award, Reed was a consistent fielder his entire career. McPhee also recorded 529 putouts in 1886, a Major League record which still stands; no one else is within 40 putouts"-Bill James, respected baseball historian/Godfather of Sabermetrics and the modern rating system, 2002. 1. Rockies top 5 >. Still, he'll be totally fine and a top-three second baseman in . LONG PEAK = WAR in best seven seasons. Teams: Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays. There was a historian once that just called him an "A" instead of an "A +". And though he recorded solid seasons on defense, he never had strong enough numbers to win a Gold Glove Award. Way-way-too-early 2023 MLB All-Stars: Predicting full rosters for both the AL and NL, 28 days, 3 teams -- and countless twists: Inside the Carlos Correa free agency saga, Pride, power and complaining about bad airplane food? Why? if u dont have Maz in the top ten,your list is bogus.NO-ONE did the double play pivot better,not to mention the only 9th inn walk off homer in a game 7 of the wrld series,not to mention ,against the highly favored New York Yanks! Let's talk about who the best ever were at that position, defensively speaking. You can find both and tons of other great content in the We Love Baseballsection. He was also a great World Series performer, winning four titles and hitting .328 in 34 career games. He returned sharp in 2005, batting .316 as the starting second baseman for the Oakland As. Dodgers top 5 >, Giants: Jeff Kent, 1997-2002Key fact: Hit 351 of his 377 career home runs as a second baseman, a Major League record for the positionKent played for six teams over his 17-year career, but he enjoyed his most prolific stretch during his tenure with the Giants. Bottom line: "Ryno" was the gold standard for second basemen during his 16-year career. 8) MLB Power Rankings: Trade candidate C.J. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. His uniform and cleats were sent to the Baseball Hall of Fame after he became the first player to accomplish a unique feat in two different games: hit three home runs, knock in seven RBI and steal two bases. He was a Top 10 MVP finalist five times. In summary, Max Muncy rakes, and he turns it up a notch higher come playoff time. His defensive rating on Fangraphs leads all second basemen all-time with over 1,000 plate appearances. We believe our rankings are the most comprehensive, fair, and accurate. Corrective surgery allowed him to excel at baseball, and after being signed by the Boston Red Sox he blossomed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he was a three-time All-Star and won an NL batting title in 2006. Teams: Colorado Rockies, Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers. I remember reading something that Bill James had written about Jody Reed. How about Robinson Cano? You might be surprised at who missed the cut. 3. Critz didn't make it into the Hall of Fame because of his offense. It doesnt make sense, in our opinion, for most of the great baseball players to have played prior to World War II, when MLB was segregated. As is always the case, we tried to balance the rankings between longevity and dominance to get a good cross-section. He helped lead the Dodgers (the Brooklyn version) to the borough's only World Series title. That's all there is, right? He made it to four World Series with the club, winning the first three. 6. 1. Orioles top 5 >, Rays: Ben Zobrist, 2006-14Key fact: Two-time All-StarZobrist played all over the field during his time with the Rays, but the position he played the most was second base, so well label him as a second baseman. He debuted with the Yankees in 2005 on a star-laden team and quickly made his presence felt, finishing second in the rookie-of-the-year voting. However, as Robinsons career was relatively short, he lags in the counting stats. 2 jersey retired in '76 and has a sculpture with shortstop Luis Aparicio on the Guaranteed Rate Field concourse. Many historians point this out because it makes Hubbard's defensive numbers better than they should be. But it's his time in Cleveland that I think of first, when Alomar and Omar Vizquel mastered the dance of the double play as well as any duo I have ever seen. Based upon Gold Gloves won, Ivan Rodriguez is the clear victor, while based upon fielding percentage, numerous players who spent more than 10 seasons in the Majors have a . On top of his defense, Frisch was fast as lightning, leading the league in SBs three times. Six-time All-Star (1933-38), MVP ('37), Hall of Fame ('49), Career stats He was about as good as any second baseman that has ever taken the field. In addition, he played in the first six all-star games, beginning in 1933. Teams: Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Rays, Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs. Much of his career came in the low-scoring 1970s, and he won seven batting titles, hit .328 lifetime and chased .400 in 1977, when he finished at .388. Castillo holds the Marlins' record hitting streak of 35 games, which went from May 8-June 21, 2002. Also in 2001, Counsell was named the MVP of the NLCS. I guess that's why many historians say that Reed was among the best defensive second basemen that have ever graced the field, I agree with them on Reed. In 1962 he was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot. Hes also the only player in this Top Ten who played his entire career with one organization the Detroit Tigers. Teams: St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins. He remained with the club from 1902-14, and not only was he one of the biggest stars of his time, but his name still lives on in the Indians record book. 1/9 Tommy Edman, St. Louis Cardinals - 96. AL Triple Crown (1901), Hall of Fame ('37), Career stats JAWS (Jaffe WAR Score system) was developed by sabermetrician Jay Jaffe as a means to measure a player's Hall of Fame worthiness. What's more, he played in at least 150 games at the position in eight consecutive years, something only five second basemen have ever done, and in seven of those he had positive defensive WAR. In 2007, Phillips joined the 30-30 club 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in one season. He hit .400 three times, including .424 in 1924, and .358 lifetime. Bottom line: Kudos to a player who never exactly excelled in the major leagues, but crafted a 15-year career with six different teams, playing both second base and shortstop. The job description requires them to be nimble and quick in the field, with a good arm, range to pick up ground balls, and adept at turning double plays. He has been mythologized, but if anything, he was exceptionally -- and an exceptional -- human. Again, I can't remember which of his books. So he's got that going for him, which is nice. You know, before we realized they would float if dropped into the Hudson River, like Derek Jeter's Gold Gloves float. 2. To create our list, an ESPN expert panel voted on thousands of head-to-head matchups of 162 players, based on both peak performance and career value. Those who saw him described him as one of the best defensive players of that era. Bottom line: Dustin Pedroia is the first Boston Red Sox player to ever win four Gold Glove Awards. The best defensive second baseman of his time, and perhaps of all time, "Maz" is ironically best remembered -- and memorialized outside of PNC Park -- for his unmatched accomplishment at the plate. Some well-known second basemen have career fielding percentages that are just a bit outside the top 25 in baseball history. Frisch broke in with the New York Giants in 1919 and played for 19 seasons. A teammate of Randal Grichuk on the Colorado Rockies, C.J. His defensive rating on Fangraphs leads all second basemen all-time with over 1,000 plate appearances. Once Jackie debuted with the Dodgers in 1947, it became clear that he belonged. And in 2013, he coached the Israeli national team in the World Baseball Classic. Still, compare their three-year tenures specifically in San Diego, and its Loretta who comes out on top. -- Schoenfield, We're counting down the greatest players in baseball history. He debuted in 1896 with the Phillies at first base but moved to second in 1898, where he would become famous. He had a resurgent 2020 back in New York before missing all of 2021 due to his second positive test. I almost agree. Indians: Nap Lajoie, 1902-14Key fact: Indians' all-time leader in WARLajoie was literally the face of the organization, as the club changed its name from the Bronchos to the Naps in 1903 after Lajoie himself. In 2004, he scored the last-ever run for the Montreal Expos, before they relocated to Washington, D.C. Oh, offensively, Hubbard pretty much got the job done, but he was slightly below average. With catchers and first basemen in the books, next up is second base. Once we whittled down the list, we incorporated offensive stats and honors/awards to finalize it. And they can be a pitchers best friend. Fun fact: Hill is one of just five players to hit for the cycle twice in one year. It's why he's a top tier Hall of Famer at the position. He was close we have him at #12. Reds top 5 >, D-backs: Ketel Marte, 2017-presentKey fact: Selected as the 2019 NL All-Star starter at second baseIn a close race with Jay Bell, Marte gets the nod here. This incident ruined fan perception of Alomar for better or for worse. That said: I don't buy the consensus that he's the best second baseman ever. When it comes to the top three second baseman on our list of the Top 10 MLB Second Baseman All-Time Rankings, each is deserving of the top spot. Welcome to All-Time #MLBRank, our ranking of the top 100 players in baseball history. After retiring, Loretta joined the San Diego Padres as a special assistant. The greatest defensive second baseman of his time, and perhaps of all-time, Mazeroski is ironically best remembered for an unmatched accomplishment at the plate. Charlie Gehringers nickname was The Mechanical Man. He was dubbed so because of his robotic consistency and durability. Everything he did in the field was smooth, it was elegant and it was a joy to watch. Brian Dozier is a lifetime .245 hitter, but he's hit 192 home runs and made $30 million in career salary. Theres also his seven Silver Slugger Awards, the NL MVP season of 1984 and the year he led the NL in home runs (40 in 1990). He also won the NL batting title in '16, hitting .348 with a .911 OPS. The entire Os infield was excellent defensively, and Grich was the anchor on the right side, helping Baltimore to consecutive division championships in 73 and 74. If youre interested in any of the other positions weve covered to date, you can find them and a lot of other great content in the archive. Collins career would last another 23 seasons before he eventually retired in 1930. Coming back to the Cards was, you guessed it, Frankie Frisch. Rogers Hornsby Jackie Robinson Joe Morgan Rod Carew Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. He was the second best defensive second baseman in the history of MLB, but he doesn't belong in the Hall of Fame with that offense. My candidates for the best defensive right fielder of all time are: Roberto Clemente (12 gold gloves) Dwight Evans (8 gold gloves) Al Kaline (10 gold gloves) Ichiro Suzuki (10 gold gloves) Larry Walker (7 gold gloves) Dave Winfield (7 gold gloves) Mookie Betts (5 gold gloves) Jason Heyward (5 gold gloves) Jesse Barfield (2 gold gloves, cannon arm) 1. Big numbers? Pirates top 5 >, Reds: Joe Morgan, 1972-79Key fact: His 98.9 career WAR is second all-time at second base (behind only Rogers Hornsby)When Morgan was acquired from the Astros after the 1971 season in an eight-player trade, it gave the Big Red Machine the extra gear it needed to create a true dynasty. Because of how different eras of baseball have been played, it's difficult to nail down the best defensive catcher of all time. Somehow, a quiet top-tier Hall-of-Fame second baseman because he was Ted Williams' teammate in Boston. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011, Alomar is considered by many to be the greatest player in Blue Jays history, and he remains involved with the organization through the Blue Jays Baseball Academy and Tournament 12. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. 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