best baseball players of the 90s

Found inside – Page xixHe is not satisfied with being the best pitcher in the ' 80s or ' 90s . He wants to be the best who ever played . He has five Cy Young awards and three ... Hit a lot of homers. Many skeptics say that Walker was only good because of the field he played at, but he was a tremendous player regardless of where he played. Produced across many decades, Topps baseball cards have become an institution for fans and collectors. The Top 10 Starting Pitchers of the 1990s. Check prices on: Amazon. The Golden State Warriors struck gold, for a while, anyway, with Alabama swingman Latrell … During the decade he finished in the top 10 in batting average three times, on-base percentage four times, runs scored four times, hits four times, doubles three times, triples four times, runs batted in once, walks once, and stolen bases five times. Found inside – Page 284Kevin Marden's New England Women's Red Sox are indeed extended family for many of the best women baseball players in the country. 25-1 1. Red Sox: Roger Clemens, RHPKey fact: From 1990-92, Clemens became the first pitcher to lead the AL in ERA for three straight seasons since Boston's Lefty Grove from 1934-39. In the 1980s, players hit 40 home runs just 13 times—the lowest of any decade since Babe Ruth revolutionized the game. Pete Rose holds the Major League record for most career hits, with 4,256. He played in New York, he was a catcher, he had the goatee, and all of this was extremely cool. Despite such controversy, the 90’s produced some fantastic highs and quality players which would affect the baseball card market in the long term. Manny Ramirez, Albert Belle, Kenny Lofton, Jim Thome, Eddie Murray, Carlos Baerga, Omar Vizquel and Tony Pena were all outrageously, almost unbelievably cool guys. During the decade he finished in the top 10 in batting average three times, on base percentage three times, slugging percentage once, OPS once, hits twice, doubles three times, home runs once, runs batted in twice, and walks three times. 1915. In the early days, Chicago Cub players like Cap Anson, Al Spalding and Larry Corcoran were some of the top Cubs. Found inside – Page 16Many top officials in baseball picked Barry as baseball's best player and ... is one of the game's best shortstops) but Barry is the shortstop of the '90s. The 1990s featured a number of exceptional players. It’s not his fault the Red Sox were a mess when he was there. Hitting the ball hard is cool. During the decade he finished in the top 10 in batting average five times, on-base percentage three times, slugging percentage six times, OPS five times, runs scored once, hits once, home runs six times, runs batted in five times, and walks once. Found insideThe best baseball players are using the data revolution to make their own ... west side of Toronto in the 1980s and '90s, he was athletic, but not very good ... Sheffield was as consistent as they came during the 90s, and it is a bit of a surprise that he played for so many teams considering how good he was. Rose and Ty Cobb, second most, are the only players with 4,000 or more career hits. In '93 he also led the league in slugging percentage at .632. He led the league in average that year and for the next three years. Giants: Barry Bonds, LFKey fact: Led all position players with 80.2 WAR in the 1990s. Many Yankees legends made their debuts this decade, but while Derek Jeter (for example) didn't play a full season until 1996, Bernie began his Yankees tenure in 1991. That was cool. Besides breaking the record Cal had a great decade and made every All-Star game. Best Season: 1934 - 30-7 with a 2.66 ERA, 3.23 FIP, 1.165 WHIP, 195 strikeouts and an 8.9 bWAR Career Summary: 134-75 with a 2.99 ERA, 3.18 FIP, 1.204 WHIP, 1,095 strikeouts and a 39.9 bWAR Dean maybe doesn't have the total career accumulation as some other players on this list, but he was so dominant in his seven seasons with the team that he had to be on this list. Gwynn was probably the best pure hitter of the decade and was a beloved player for San Diego. In 1995 he led the league in triples with 13. Cardinals: Ray Lankford, CFKey fact: Lankford's 36.1 WAR led all Cardinals position players in the 1990s. He pitched in the Mexican League after his MLB retirement. Clemens pitched well into his 40s, and terrifically, but his prime will always belong to the Red Sox. Found inside – Page 169It would, sadly, be a high water mark for a while – till the '90s - for a team ... However, most of the good Cuban players tended to gravitate toward the ... (Some other honorable mentions from readers: Jay Buhner, Roberto Alomar, Sandy Alomar Jr. [no idea how I forgot the Alomars], Paul Moliter, Joe Carter, Kelly Gruber, Eric Show, Mike Greenwell, Nomar Garciaparra [whoops], Don Mattingly, Ruben Sierra. Latrell Sprewell. Besides winning the MVP in '97 he also finished fifth in votes in '92. Throughout the month of January, a cast of editors from theScore will share their rankings of the greatest teams, performances, pitchers, and position players in baseball history… Found inside – Page 46While playing at USC, Justin faced players who were better than him, ... of a first-round draft pick, was the best any baseball player could hope for. Found inside – Page 275Following the game, Jimmy Wilson wasn't in a very good mood. “Nobody can be that good,” he bellowed referring to Musial. He was wrong. Bichette was part of a powerful Rockies lineup and was one of the team's first stars. Found inside – Page 167... shrinking ballparks, and a shrinking strike zone.7 There was a lot of weirdness in baseball in the 90s. ... The best player in the league that year? In 1990 he lead the league in assists by a rightfielder with 13. Indians: Kenny Lofton, CFKey fact: Led the AL in steals every season from 1992-96, averaging 65. It was the best card back of the junk era. Plus: He was the most fun player to watch. 1911 Ty Cobb – $272,980 Found inside – Page 270The Game's Greatest Broadcasters Reflect on America's Pastime Kirk McKnight ... They played for eight seasons in Jarry Park, which seated 28,000 and they ... While neither he nor Mark McGwire was ever very cool, they did hit an ungodly amount of home runs, which was extremely cool. In 1994 he led the league in doubles with 44 and stolen bases with 39. In 1999 he finished fifth in MVP voting. Whether or not he actually once drank 64 beers on a cross-country flight, or drank 107 beers in one day, Boggs was great at baseball and liked drinking beer, which remains pretty cool to this day. High leg kicking San Francisco Giant Juan Marichal won over 25 games three times in his career, had 30 complete games in 1968 when he went 26-9, and finished his career with 243 wins, 2303 strikeouts and a 2.89 ERA. He also came very close to winning the Triple Crown as he led the league in home runs, runs batted in, and placed third in batting average. 5. Put that hat backwards, please. During the decade he finished in the top 10 in batting average twice, on-base percentage nine times, slugging percentage nine times, OPS nine times, runs scored nine times, hits once, doubles four times, triples twice, home runs eight times, runs batted in eight times, walks nine times, and stolen bases seven times. He along with Mark McGwire captured a nation in their home run chase, and even though he didn't finish with the most home runs, he did end up winning the MVP that year as he led the league in runs scored, runs batted in, and total bases. re: MLB Fans, lets rank the top 100 players from the 80s. Korean Series: LG Twins over Samsung Lions 6. In the early 1900's a famous double play combination of Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers and Frank Chance. Biggio. George J. Mitchell's 21-month investigation into the use of steroids in baseball. We’ve chosen the best players in WNBA history based purely on what they’ve accomplished on the league’s courts. Rebounds. 3. Here are the most '90s stars for each team. In 1992 he led the league in home runs with 35. Fleer Canadian Estimated PSA 10 Value: $75. Posted. He has established himself as one of the best to play the game. A 43-year-old Dave Winfield was on the team as a part-time DH, which I had totally forgotten and is totally cool. Biggio Biggio Biggio. He of course led the league in both of those categories that year along with slugging percentage, runs scored, and runs batted in. Frank Robinson-Robinson had 519. I don’t care who you were or where you were from, if you were alive in the 1990s and knew what baseball was, you were a fan of Ken Griffey, Jr. ... became baseball's most prominent power hitter over the last two years. During the decade he finished in the top 10 in batting average nine times, on-base percentage five times, slugging percentage twice, OPS three times, runs scored twice, hits six times, doubles four times, triples twice, and runs batted in once. The 8 Best Baseball Hitters of All Time. The information herein is not associated with USA Baseball or Team USA. That's because he's one of the most prolific, and best, baseball players in history. Honus Wagner. On top of that, they’re already all in the Hall of Fame so you can’t even count on that value-boosting event. In 1994 he again led the league in on-base percentage, OPS, and walks, and this time he added runs scored. He led the league in hits three different times in 90s as well. The beautiful magic of the best of low-level college baseball. This is kind of a fun one, considering the Devil Rays were only around for two years of the decade. According to Baseball-Reference WAR, Babe Ruth was the 11th best player of the 1910s, particularly impressive considering his career did not start until 1914. It’s hard to describe to people who weren’t around then just how cool this team was. For a time, this was one of the hottest cards in the hobby. Pete Rose-Rose had 547 win shares 5. He hit 36 home runs as a 20-year-old for the Mariners. Choose the top 3 defenders per position. So let’s take a look at the most valuable baseball cards of the 1990s. Bull Durham (1988). Humble – Kendrick Lamar. The Dodgers turned out to get a rather decent return on investment when they drafted Tommy Lasorda's godson. There has never been a cooler baseball player and I highly doubt there will ever be a cooler one. 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The list below is our position by position rundown of the best players at each position during the 1980s. Best trades of the '90s. During the decade he finished in the top 10 in batting average three times, on-base percentage three times, slugging percentage twice, OPS twice, runs scored three times, hits twice, triples twice, walks three times, and stolen bases four times. Many of these individuals broke known on-the-diamond rules and even put opponents in danger to win regular-season games. During the 1994 season he finished fourth in the MVP race and led the league in hits with 160. McGwire, Sosa, Canseco, Palmiero, and the rest of the juice heads had nothing on junior. Junior League … This was, and continues to be, so, so cool. It’s hard to imagine anything ever being as cool and as good as Pedro Martinez was in 1999. He also led the league in on-base percentage, OPS, runs scored, and doubles that year. Brewers: Jeff Cirillo, 3BKey fact: Cirillo played in 130-plus games in four seasons in the 1990s and hit .321 or better in three of those. A 14-time All-Star, five-time World Series -champion, five-time Gold Glove winner, five-time Silver Slugger, and two-time AL Hank Aaron Award winner, Jeter helped re-define the game throughout the 1990s. Led the league in slugging percentage in '90, '92, and '93. O'Neill was often overlooked because he played with flashier players, but he was as valuable to the Yankees as anyone. He was named MVP of the ALCS that year. Players like Mike Trout, Stephen Strasburg, and Pete Alonso all honed their skills on their respective teams before heading to the league. Alan Wiggins. Found inside – Page 94... was finished and most players' best years are well behind them. ... assuming no baseball player could perform at such a high level at such an “old” age. Before Palmeiro wagged his finger at Congress, he was an excellent player who consistently put up numbers during the 90s. CHICAGO - CIRCA 1999: Greg Maddux #31 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during an MLB game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. June 10. This week: The '90s. Besides winning the MVP award in back-to-back seasons in '93 and '94, he also finished third in '91 and '97. As a total in the 90s, he led the league in batting average twice, on-base percentage three times, OPS once, runs scored once, and doubles twice. In 1994, Atlanta’s Greg Maddux staged an all-out assault on big-league batters. Most Valuable Baseball Cards 2000s Top Pick . He was a big man with a big bat and moved pretty good for a guy his size. The ’90s also gave us Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Lil’ Kim, Foxy Brown, and Eminem. Scottie Pippen - 98 points. On a serious note there is a clear top 2 with Rickey Henderson and Mike Schmidt you can argue who is #1 but they are the top 2. re: MLB Fans, lets rank the top 100 players from the 80s. Todd, star of Little League world champions in … He’d be top 5 on this list if the world ended in 1999. Today, we’ll cover 30-11. 34. Michael Jordan - 135 points. The Mets needed one of the worst players in baseball history make one of the worst errors in baseball history to win. "Juan Gone" was a dominant player for Texas and while he was often overshadowed by other names, he was recognized enough to win the MVP award twice. Found inside – Page 561Jake McGee, LHP, Rays Once one of the best power lefties in the game, ... and with mid-90s heat from the left side, he's a candidate to rack up a surprising ... The men he played with have stood by him. In this, his first book since his very public fall from grace, Pete Rose speaks with great candor about all the outstanding questions that have kept him firmly in the public eye. Gwynn was more nice than cool … but being nice is cool, so he was a very cool guy. Quite possibly the greatest person on this list, “Stan the Man” was a historically good player as well as a model citizen. Last week, we did the '80s. Others reportedly and allegedly injected chemicals into their bodies to gain advantages over opposing players. Bet you didn't imagine Bell showing up twice on this list, did you? They have yet to produce a player that's made it to Cooperstown, but it's bound to happen someday. 11 overall pick, shooting guard Nick Anderson quickly became one of the best things about the Orlando Magic. Two very Cool 90s Baseball Guys were elected to the Hall of Fame this past week, as Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were both enshrined in Cooperstown. While only three hitters’s joined baseball immortals during the decade that doesn’t mean the decade lacked for quality offensive seasons. So, in celebration of Jose Canseco's 48th birthday we present the 25 Best Alleged (and Confirmed) Steroid Users in Baseball History. They won their division by 15 games. Orioles: Cal Ripken Jr., 3BKey fact: Barry Bonds is the only position player in the past 50 years to produce more single-season WAR (per Baseball Reference) than Ripken did in his American League MVP Award-winning 1991 campaign (11.5). He threw so hard he exploded a bird, which was cool. The 1980s was a decade of transition for baseball. Albert Jojuan Belle (born August 25, 1966), known until 1990 as Joey Belle, is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, and Baltimore Orioles. They were the only team in the AL with at least 90 wins. Not only could he hit the ball, he was a very good fielder as well. His athleticism and grace was unmatched. Found inside – Page 42BEST PoweR HITTER: The Pirates drafted only four position players in the top 10 rounds, so they didn't sign a lot of power. Craig hit 16 home runs at Wake ... In another universe, Mo Vaughn has David Ortiz’s legacy in Boston. MORE: Re-visiting SN's MLB all-1990s team | The 15 best baseball movies ever. We have the 30 best NBA players of the 90s, sorted by Value Over Replacement Player (VORP) accumulated during the entirety of the decade. He had one of the most unique batting stances, but it worked wonders for him. Key fact: From 1990-97, posted five of the top 14 single-season ERA+ figures in Royals history, led by his AL-best 179 in '93. 34. The two began celebrating homers by bashing each other's forearms, which spawned a marketing … In 1997 he led the league in batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS. Barry Bonds may be the most controversial player in baseball history, but love him or hate him you can deny that he was one of the best to play the game. In 1995 he once again led the league in walks. In 1996 he led the league in doubles with 48. According to data harvested by ESPN’s Fan & Media Intelligence group, Tebow is officially the most popular active player in baseball. According to data obtained by ESPN’s Fan & Media Intelligence group, Tim Tebow is the most-popular active baseball player. 3,000 plate appearances). And fine, Derek Jeter, even though he was an ’00s guy and all of you know it.). Onward …. During the decade he finished in the top 10 in batting average once, slugging percentage once, OPS once, hits twice, doubles three times, home runs once, runs batted in once, and walks once. He also led the league in on base percentage in 1994 at .454. He led the league in home runs in 1994 and 1997-1999 with 40, 56, 56, and 48. The following Major League Baseball players passed away in 2021. Cecil Fielder ignited baseball’s most prodigious onslaught of offense since the Roaring Twenties when, in 1990, he became the first player in 13 years—and the first of six in the ensuing decade—to top 50 home runs in a season. ), Andres Galaragga, Moises Alou, Jose Valentin, Dennis Eckersley, Ellis Burks. Bagwell went out and performed as hard as he could every night. During the strike season of 1994, Gwynn finished the season with a .394 batting average, and many believe he would have been able to hit the .400 mark if the season had finished. Babe Ruth-The all-time leader, the Babe had 756 win shares 2. He led the league in assists by a first basemen five times. He was a true... 2. Found inside – Page 97Baseball Baseball reached highs and lows during the 1990s . ... from scandal and controversy ( see below ) , the sport also showed itself at its best . This is a lazy top pick I’ll admit, but I just recently had the pleasure of taking in Bull Durham for the first time in a long time and it still holds up across any metric of baseball entertainment. That was cool. Found insideThe descent of the sports tell-all was perhaps best captured by Saturday Night Live, whose fictional baseball player, Chico Escuela, announced during a 1979 ... Translation: We wasted all of our allowance, first job money, and birthday dollars on pieces of paper that are now utterly worthless. If you’re ranking Brewers by longevity alone, then Slaton belongs near the top … Chris and I collected baseball cards all our lives. Jim Slaton. One of the more underappreciated hitters of his era due to his status as primarily a designated hitter, Edgar Martinez was one of … The ’90s gave us some of the biggest and best rappers. During the decade he finished in the top 10 in batting average seven times, on-base percentage eight times, slugging percentage four times, OPS six times, runs scored three times, hits three times, doubles four times, runs batted in once, and walks six times. Talk (0) i love yohhh caleb and its a good thang yooh luvs meh back. And in 1998 and 1999 he led the league in doubles with 51 and 56. During the decade he also finished in the top 10 in on-base percentage four times, slugging percentage six times, OPS six times, runs scored twice, home-runs seven times, runs batted in three times, and walks seven times. Anderson’s sideburns seemed very cool in the 90s, but then again a bunch of us were into ska at the time. "Chris Sabo's goggles" is another perfectly acceptable answer here. He led the league in stolen bases from 1992-1996 and was second in 1998. The most 1990s baseball player of them all, in all the good ways. Edit source. Robinson, Rose and Ott are all very close to each other. He along with Sosa brought fans back to the sport and his breaking of Maris' record was one of the most exciting moments in baseball history. We did our best to count them down in order, 25th best on down to No. Arguably the greatest defensive player … They weren’t cool, but they were good, and they knew they weren’t cool, which made them cool. Though there were hundreds of ball players in the 1980s across the whole of the major leagues, here were the 10 best major league baseball players of the 1980s: 10. Walker was the Expos' best player for the first half of the decade, and the Rockies' for the second half. Baseball World Cup: Cuba 2. Found inside – Page 724... and the Performance of the Greatest Players of All Time Derek Gentile ... for the Cardinals in the '90s, stealing 44 and 42 bases in 1991 and 1992. Originally drafted in 1989 with the No. The concept was to feature the best of both league but when you consider that each set contained 144 cards, by the time you got to the bottom of the list the players weren't exactly of superstar caliber. During the decade he finished in the top ten in batting average twice, slugging percentage six times, OPS four times, runs scored once, hits once, doubles once, home runs six times, and runs batted in eight times. Found inside... league in Organized Baseball in the United States in 1892, with three teams having African American players, one of whom was the famous Bud Fowler. 1. Catcher, Gary Carter; Age: 26 – 35; Years: 1980 – 1989; Teams: Montreal Expos, New York Mets None of them were my favorite teams, but hey, baseball is baseball. History. Mattingly was a star with the Yankees during the late 1980s, but the Bronx Bombers never reached the postseason. The Crime Dog is the clear answer here: He hit 48 homers for the Rays this decade! He came out of nowhere but ended up being one of the faces of baseball during the decade. The 409-page report chronicles former Sen. He also finished fifth in the MVP race that year. I made this list based on many factors including stats, accolades, impact on the game, and my own opinion, among other things. Found inside" - Cal Ripken, Jr., Hall of Famer "With this collection of stories, Gregg has brought back a lot of fantastic memories and reminded me how much fun a major league clubhouse can be. During the decade he finished in the top 10 in batting average three times, on-base percentage seven times, slugging percentage five times, OPS six times, runs scored five times, hits once, double four times, home runs four times, runs batted in five times, and walks eight times. Evolution of Topps Baseball Cards: 1951-2022. “Dr. Marlins: Gary Sheffield, RFKey fact: Sheffield's 156 OPS+ over six seasons in Miami is easily the highest for any player to spend more than one year there. 4. During the decade he finished in the top 10 in batting average four times, on-base percentage twice, slugging percentage nine times, OPS eight times, runs scored seven times, hits four times, doubles three times, triples once, home runs seven times, runs batted in seven times, and walks once. During his MVP season he led the league in slugging percentage, OPS, runs scored and runs batted in. During the decade he finished in the top 10 in batting average twice, slugging percentage twice, OPS once, runs scored twice, hits four times, doubles five times, home runs twice, and runs batted in six times. Found insideThe Untold and Forgotten Stories of Baseball's Home Run King K. P. Wee ... Bonds, along with [Roger] Clemens, are two of the best baseball players to ever ... Best Forwards/Strikers of the 1990sRoberto Baggio. After starring at Fiorentina in the late 80s, Baggio moved on to rivals Juventus in 1990 where he continued his magic display.Ronaldo. ...Romario. ...Marco Van Basten. ...Patrick Kluivert. ...Raul. ...Alan Shearer. ...George Weah. ...Gabriel Batistuta. ...Davor Suker. ...More items... In 1993 he finished fourth in MVP voting even though he played for two different teams. Found insideThis is a book that every fan, every follower of sports radio, every fantasy player, every coach, and every player, at every level, can learn from and enjoy. He led the league in slugging in '97 at .646. Mo Vaughn was a force to reckoned with in the 90s. During the decade he finished in the top 10 in batting average three times, on-base percentage three times, slugging percentage twice, OPS three times, runs scored twice, hits twice, doubles once, triples three times, and walks once. What needs to be said? This was such an amazing feat and many feel it's the greatest moment of the decade in baseball. Frank Thomas. When Rodriguez first broke in at the age of 19, he was seen as more of a defensive wizard, but by the end of the decade, he was an offensive force and an MVP winner. In 1991 he led the league in doubles with 49, and in 1993 he led the league in runs scored with 124. Michael Jordan. His batting average was consistently around .300 and he knocked in 100 runs on a regular basis. He led the league in assists by first basemen 1994-1997. Baseball America Prospect Report — September 13, 2021 Checking in … In 1999 he led the league in runs scored and walks. 2021 MLB Draft Prospects: Ranking The Top Players, Stock Watches & More. In 1995 he finished fourth in MVP voting and was runnerup in both 1996 and 1997. The problem is that the biggest stars of the 90s and early 2000s were the ones that […] Transactions involving minor league players for the period Aug. 28-Sept. 10, 2021. (It's OK if you pick any player from that 1993 team.). Edit. 1. ... the best player … Nationals: Larry Walker, RFKey fact: Walker had 21.3 WAR in the 1990s for the Expos, the most of any position player in the decade -- despite only playing there from 1990-94. Same deal as a lot of these guys, but affected even more so by his late-career anti-cool actions. A lost five-reeler based on Ernest Thayer 's poem and starring DeWolf Hopper. There are hundreds of baseball books about the “best” and “worst” players, teams, seasons, and so … And even though Barry Bonds eventually eclipsed Babe Ruth’s career home run total, the number 714 still holds a special place in baseball lore. I believe Robinson was the best of the three, but a good argument can made for all 4. Jeff is Star-Ledger Baseball Player of the Year in 2001, standout at Rutgers, third-round pick of Tigers and playing at Triple-A. Found inside59 More True Tales from Your Favourite Players Ken Reid. best ... Dionne doing his best impression of a baseball player for his Upper Deck “Profiles” card. Very cool guy. He pretty much had the century wrapped up. Padres: Tony Gwynn, RFKey fact: Gwynn hit .344 in the 1990s, the highest of any player in that span (min. The Chicago Cubs have a long and fabled history great baseball players. He may have been a DH, but he was a great player. This was all fueled by the players themselves. Highest ranking: 1st (unanimous) 2. Starting from here, you could put together an excellent lineup of stars from the ‘80s who haven’t made it into the Hall of Fame. In 1996 he had more doubles than a catcher had ever had with 44. In 1995 and 1997 he led the league in runs with 123 and 146. We examine some of the best players to ever step up to the plate: Ty Cobb, Rogers Hornsby, Jimmie Foxx, Stan Musial, Mickey Mantle, Frank Robinson, Hank Aaron, and Barry Bonds. Consider what the players did from 1990-99 only.-----Choose the top 5 players per position. Athletics: Rickey Henderson, LFKey fact: Won AL MVP in 1990, when he joined Joe Morgan ('76) as the only players since Ty Cobb to combine a 1.000 OPS with 60 steals. The Sporting News is nothing short of the most respected and legendary magazine / newspaper in sports history. In 1998 he led the league in slugging percentage and OPS. Estimated PSA 10 Value: $12. AP Images. But now that we all have some more time on our hands, baseball-wise, it might be time for some other decade-looks-back. Ripken was, of course, the Orioles' player of the '80s as well. The late '80s and early '90s produced a ton of now-worthless baseball cards, but some sets remain priceless for nostalgia reasons. Walker is the standout of the eras. He would eventually do his penance for his misdeeds, and when he and Sammy Sosa were in that home run chase, there was no cooler thing. Larkin may very well have been the best all-around shortstop of the decade. It was the go-to facial hair statement. Check back on Thursday for 10-1. Twins: Chuck Knoblauch, 2BKey fact: In franchise history, Rod Carew in 1977 is the only position player to exceed Knoblauch's 8.7 WAR in 1996. There is the first half of the decade (with Walker, Marquis Grissom, Dennis Martinez, Moises Alou) and the second half (Pedro Martinez, Vladimir Guerrero). This is a first-hand account by the most influential individual in baseball history. We saw the reemergence of the Evil Empire and one of the classiest men in baseball break the consecutive games started streak, and we saw a home run chase that made baseball America's pastime once again.

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