Best Baseball Players of the '90s
George Kenneth Griffey Jr. nicknamed "Junior" and "The Kid", is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played 22 years in Major League Baseball. Ken Griffey was so good he could smash a ball off Randy Johnson with his eyes closed, then sprint 500 feet into the stands and catch it. Griffey was a god at baseball.
One thing that sets him apart from everyone else: No Steroids EVER!
Awesome! Multidimensional, super talented player!
As a Seattleite, I've heard many say that Randy Johnson was the best pitcher of the '90s and a better pitcher than Maddux. They're WRONG. Greg Maddux wasn't tall or muscular, nor did he even throw particularly fast. His greatness couldn't be measured with no-hitters or perfect games either. Maddux once said, "I'll never throw a no-hitter. I throw too many strikes." That is one of the many reasons he was EASILY the BEST pitcher of his era.
He threw far more strikes than balls. He didn't rely on size, speed, or power. He relied on his wit, technique, accuracy, and patience. The man was a surgeon on the mound. Some pitchers got batters to swing at bad pitches to get them out. Greg Maddux got batters to swing at GOOD pitches and STILL got them out. His wind-up and delivery were a work of art. He's been called "Nature's Perfect Pitcher." I'm incredibly fortunate that I was alive at this point in space and time to see Greg Maddux play. Every game and every pitch was a privilege to witness.
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. JETER should be at the top of this list!
Barry Lamar Bonds is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. Come on... I know he was on the juice, but that wasn't until 1998. He was still great. No Junior, though.
My favorite player.
5 reasons why he is at least top 3:
1. 2632 games streak
2. One of the best shortstops ever
3. He was a great hitter
4. He was a great fielder
5. He is one of the best team players ever
Should be ranked @ #1 because he is one of the greatest to ever play the game, if not the greatest, period. In my opinion, that is!
Frank Edward Thomas Jr., nicknamed "the Big Hurt", is an American former professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter. The Big Hurt should be #1, no contest, hands down. Hit for average, power, and on-base percentage. This list is a big joke if Frank isn't #1.
Overall best offensive player of the '90s, The Big Hurt!
Top 3 of the 1990s easily. Do you forget his back-to-back MVP years? What about his record for consecutive years with .300 avg, 100 runs, 100 RBI, 100 walks?
Mike was the missing piece that the New York Mets needed to get back into the World Series, and they did in 2000, for one more Subway Series.
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He could hit. He wasn't a catcher. He was a DH trying hard to pass as a catcher.
Mike was an amazing catcher, and to back that up, he could hit the ball.
Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez, nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman. He played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees.
Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963), nicknamed "The Big Unit," is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (1988-2009) for six teams, primarily the Seattle Mariners and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Randy struck out the best of the best in baseball, even a bird.
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Randy Johnson was like 10x better than all of these people. He had 300+ strikeouts in like 10 seasons.
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Best black baseball player other than Robinson.
Pedro Jaime MartÃnez, is a Dominican former professional baseball starting pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2009, for five teams - most notably the Boston Red Sox from 1998 to 2004.
Most underrated hitter of his era, even though many of his peers from his era speak of him in high regard, most notably his former teammate Randy Johnson. Edgar Martinez was consistent, at times dominant, and unarguably CLUTCH. If Paul Molitor is worthy of induction into the Hall of Fame, then Edgar Martinez is a no-brainer for induction.
Those who argue that Molitor's two World Championship rings validate his worthiness and negate Martinez's are idiots. Championships are won by TEAMS, not individuals. The Designated Hitter vs. Position Player argument is tired, so I won't even bother. Anyone aware of why Martinez became a DH and his capabilities as a 3rd Baseman prior to injury knows better than to bother with that discussion.
Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson is a former baseball and American football player. He is the only athlete in history to be named an All-Star in both baseball and football, and one of few to do so in two major sports. Awesome potential! Alas, unfulfilled, but awesome potential!
Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr., nicknamed The Ryan Express, is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and a previous chief executive officer of the Texas Rangers. He is currently an executive adviser to the owner of the Houston Astros. He consistently pitched for 27 seasons. Are you kidding me?!?!?!
Larry, the all-time Home Run King, because he hit more home runs than any Canadian player in the history of Major League Baseball.
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