Top 10 Greatest Baseball Shortstops of All Time
A pioneer in early 20th century baseball, here's his legendary 1936 Hall of Fame Plaque: The greatest shortstop in baseball history. Born Carnegie, Pa. Feb. 24, 1874. Known to fame as "Honus", "Hans" and "The Flying Dutchman" retired in 1917, having scored more runs, made more hits and stolen more bases than any other player in the history of his league.
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Derek Sanderson Jeter is an American former professional baseball shortstop, current businessman and baseball executive who is the chief executive officer and part owner of the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball. No Question Greatest of All Time and has all the hardware to back it up!
Best Defense! Also, I think he's underrated. Honus Wagner, by the way is spelled wrong on this list. Andy why is A- Rod on this list?
The greatest forgotten Pittsburgh Pirate Legend ever. Here's his 1985 Hall of Fame Plaque: Among Hall of Fame Shortstops, his .318 lifetime batting average is second only to Honus Wagner's .329. Led league with .385 in 1935. Homered twice in 1941 All-Star Game. Fanned only 276 times in 6622 career at-bats. Polished fielder and accomplished base runner, leading N.L. with 20 stolen bases in 1943.
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He can pitch, but he can hit as well, here's his 1964 Hall of Fame Plaque: Pitching pioneer who won 158, lost 102 games in seven years. Pitched perfect game for Providence in N.L. in 1880. Turned to shortstop and made 2,131 hits. Managed New York and Brooklyn in N.L. President of Boston, N.L. 1911-1912. Played important part in establishing modern organized baseball.
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