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Book SynopsisComparing major league players has always been a popular topic among baseball fans. Debating the strengths and weaknesses of such greats as Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams, Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle, or Tom Seaver and Greg Maddux continues to stir up controversy among fans eager to champion their heroes.In Baseball's Top 10, Bob Kuenster has compiled a ranking of the game's best players by position, highlighting the achievements of nearly 300 individuals. In addition to the top 10, Kuenster includes Honorable Mentionsplayers who were considered but didn't make the final listand Dishonorable Mentionsplayers who were left off the rankings due to alleged steroid and performance enhancing drug use. Drawing upon original interviews conducted by the author, this ranking reveals the best players in major league history as seen through the eyes of former players, managers, and announcers. Player entries include biographical information, individual achievements, stat
Trade ReviewOne of my favorite exercises is pick the greatest players of all time at each position. Robert Kuenster’s marvelous book has made that exercise a lot easier. . .or harder. He gave me a lot more to think about. -- Tim Kurkjian, ESPN
Robert Kuenster’s Baseball’s Top 10: Ranking the best Major League Players by Position is about what it is to be a baseball fan. He rates the top players by positions, re-opening the debates we all have had: Mays vs. Cobb vs. Joe D vs. Mantle in center, or Gehrig vs. Foxx vs. Pujols at first, Williams vs. Musial in left, which opens the audience to modern era questions about Barry Bonds or Manny Ramirez. A lot of fun, a lot to think on, a lot of great players we were fortunate to watch. -- Peter Gammons, three-time National Sportswriter of the Year and Hall of Fame baseball columnist
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Top 10 First Basemen 2. Top 10 Second Basemen 3. Top 10 Third Basemen 4. Top 10 Shortstops 5. Top 10 Left Fielders 6. Top 10 Center Fielders 7. Top 10 Right Fielders 8. Top 10 Catchers 9. Top 10 Designated Hitters 10. Top 10 Multi-Position Players 11. Top 10 Right-Handed Starting Pitchers 12. Top 10 Left-Handed Starting Pitchers 13. Top 10 Relievers Bibliography Notes About the Author
