The MLB provided the baseball world and its supporters with hundreds of famous names after its foundation in 1876.
However, today we're going to highlight the top baseball players that have retired. These guys had the potential to become hall of fame members.
Roger Clemente
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There is no arguing that Clemens is one of the greatest pitchers MLB has ever seen, despite his contentious career, which included special treatment and drug use. With an ERA of 3.13, Roger Clemens is regarded as the finest pitcher of this generation.
The league's top pitcher receives the CY Young award, which Clemens has won seven times in a row. Additionally, he had two matches with 20 strikeouts in a row.
With 350 wins and 4 strikeouts, Clemens is the most successful pitcher in Major League Baseball history. He finished his career with 354 strikeouts and 500 victories. His career in WAR 139.2 also places him ninth all-time and second among launchers.
With seven strikeouts and five walks, Clemens is the league leader in the RIE. He pitched professionally for 24 seasons, with an ERA of 3.13. The career of Roger Clemens was successful; he won 11 All-Star selections and was twice crowned world champion.
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According to many experts, Stan Musial was the most reliable and effective hitter in MLB history. Throughout his 22-year career with the Cardinals, Musial won three NL MVP honors and three World Series championships. In terms of total All-Star appearances, he is second with 24.
Stanley Frank Musial, popularly referred to as "Stan the Man," played first base and as a winger. He played in Major League Baseball for 22 seasons. He has also received 2 NL RBI Leadership Awards and 7 NL Batting Championships.
Stan Muchal finished his career with a.031 average, 475 home runs, and 1951 RBI. He held the position of vice president of St. Louis following his retirement. He was later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969.
Walter Johnson
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From 1907 until 1927, Walter Perry Johnson pitched for the Washington Senators in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher. Johnson topped the league in strikeouts throughout his 20 years as a professional with 12.
And his record of 110 bans over his career has not been surpassed. He also held the record for 3 strikeouts for 058 years. Johnson's 164.5 WAR places him top in the launch category, while his 417 victories place him second all-time among winners.
He joined the Three Barred Club for the first time in 1923. Johnson finished his career with two MVP honors, one World Series victory, and three Triple Crowns. He was among the first individuals into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.
Lou Gehrig
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The first player to acquire his jersey number in Major League Baseball history was Lou Gehrig. His number 4 jersey was retired by the Yankees in 1939.
He concluded his career with a 1995 batting average of 340 and 493 home runs.
Lou Gehrig's dependability and hitting prowess gave him the moniker "The Iron Horse." Greg has won six World Series championships in his career. In addition, he was a seven-time All-Star selector and a Triple Crown.
He played two straight games with the Yankees from 1925 to 1939. It took 130 years to break this record. Greg could have continued to win, but his illness caused him to call it quits.
Likewise, during his retreat, he gave his well-known "Luckiest Man Alive" speech at Yankee Stadium. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame later that same year.
Ty Cobb
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Ty Cobb is renowned for the many records he set during the game. Some of his records have yet to be surpassed as well. Cobb holds the record for best lifetime batting average with a mark of.0.366. He also owns the marks for the most stolen bases (54), and batting titles (12).
The youngest player in Major League Baseball history with four hits and a thousand runs is Cobb. He eventually concluded his career with 2000 carries and 2 hits, placing him second all-time in that statistic.
Cobb finished fifth all-time with 3 games played during 35 seasons.
Cobb is also a three-time champion and a previous MVP. Cobb was an early member of the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.
Ted Williams
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Ted Williams missed three seasons of his peak due to his service in the military during World War II and the Korean War. However, his professional accomplishments are still sufficient to move him up to the fifth position. He is frequently regarded as baseball's purest hitter.
From 1939 to 1960, Theodore Samuel Williams spent 19 seasons as a left winger for the Boston Red Sox. Additionally, his career rate of.0,482 is the best of all time. He was also the last player to finish a season with a batting average above.400.
Williams has twice in his career won the MVP award and the Triple Crown. He has also won the batting title six times and led the league in RBI and home runs four times. In addition, he has participated in every season of his 19-year career as an All-Star. He was subsequently admitted to the Hall of Fame in 1966.
Hank Aaron
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Henry Louis Aaron, also referred to as "Hammerin Hank" and "Hammer," is renowned for surpassing Babe Ruth's record for home runs. The real-time circuit standings place Aaron's 755 circuits in second place. He also holds the record for most RBIs with 2 carries, 297 overall, and 6 overs. The discs themselves exhibit Aaron's famous strength.
From 1954 until 1976, he played right field for 23 seasons in Major League Baseball. In addition, he has won the Gold Glove award three times, won the NL hitting title twice, led the league in home runs four times, and has the most RBIs.
He also earned the 1957 World Series and the NL MVP awards. With 25 appearances, Aaron also owns the record for most All-Star appearances. He was later admitted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
Barry Bond
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Barry Bond, a 4-time All-Star, unfortunately, didn't receive enough votes to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2013, when he was eligible. The BBWAA voter explained his motivations for using a PED.
One of the greatest baseball players of all time, Barry Lamar Bonds played left field for PIT (1986–1992) and SFG (1993–2007) for 22 seasons. He is regarded as a fantastic hitter. With 762 home runs in his career as of 2001, a Giants player also owns the record for the most home runs in a single season (73).
He also has eight golden gloves for his defense. Bonds is also the only player in history to smash 500 home runs and 500 steal bases. Despite not having won a World Series, Bonds has won the NL MVP seven times. Additionally, he has a record of 12 Silver Rods under his name.
Willie Mays
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Willie Howard Mays Jr. played for SFG and the New York Mets during his 22-year MLB career.
Mays won the Outfielder Gold Glove Award 12 times in a row from 1957 to 1968. He also drove the base that was taken three times. He was an All-Star for 24 straight seasons, from 1954 to 1973. He also ranks second in All-Star appearances.
He was also a two-time All-Star MVP, the NL MVP in 1954 and 1965, and the World Series champion in 1954. Mays was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979.
Baby Ruth
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From 1914 until 1935, George Herman "Babe" Ruth Jr., also known as "Babe Ruth," played 22 seasons in the MLB. He is regarded as the greatest baseball player in history.
Throughout his career, he has led the AL in home runs 12 times. He established a record in 1927 by hitting 60 home runs in one season.
Ruth also has the best historical hit percentage (.0,690). On the all-time list, his 2 RBI are second, while his 714 home runs are third. Ruth was a standout pitcher as well, finishing her career with a 2.28 ERA, third among starters, and 17 strikeouts.
He won three World Series with the Red Sox before going on to win the following four with the Yankees.
Ruth has only ever been named the AL MVP. He will undoubtedly achieve great success. However, the regulations of the day only permitted participants to get the incentive once. He is well-liked both on and off the field, making him a celebrity in the United States. Ruth is also the first athlete to have a sponsorship agreement.