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Bud Selig
Inducted:
2017
Stats
Born
July 30, 1934
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Position:
Executive
College:
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Bud Selig was one of the most influential executives in modern Major League Baseball, first as the owner of the Milwaukee Brewers and later as the sport’s ninth commissioner. He became chairman of MLB’s Executive Council in 1992 and served as commissioner from 1998 through January 2015. During his tenure, MLB introduced interleague play, expanded the postseason and Wild Card, realigned into three divisions per league, launched MLB.com and the World Baseball Classic, and introduced replay review.
Selig also oversaw the retirement of Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 throughout MLB and major changes to baseball’s drug-testing program. His tenure included the difficult period surrounding the 1994–95 players’ strike and the cancellation of the 1994 World Series, followed by a long period of labor stability. MLB revenues increased substantially during his tenure, while numerous new ballparks were built.
Selig was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017.
Selig's Awards and Honors
- 9th Commissioner of Major League Baseball
- Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame (2001)
- Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame (2000)
- Major League Executive of the Year (1978)
- Brewers founder and longtime owner
- Led MLB through the creation of the World Baseball Classic
MLB Contribution
- Second-longest tenure as MLB commissioner
- Oversaw MLB expansion in 1993 and 1998
- Oversaw the introduction of the Wild Card
- Oversaw the introduction of Interleague Play
- Oversaw the creation of the World Baseball Classic
- First professional sports commissioner to establish a league-wide environmental stewardship initiative
MLB Career
MLB Commissioner (1998–2015)
MLB Chairman (1992)
MLB Stats
Role:
MLB Commissioner
MLB Commissioner:
9th
Acting Commissioner:
1992–1998
Milwaukee Brewers ownership:
1970–2005
Brewers World Series Appearances:
1 (1982)
Brewers Organization of the Year Awards:
7
World Baseball Classic:
Launched in 2006
Executive of the Year:
SportsBusiness Journal (2006)
Burleigh Grimes
Inducted:
1964
Player Stats
5-10, 175lb (178cm, 79kg)
Born:
August 18, 1893
Emerald, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died:
December 6, 1985
Clear Lake, Wisconsin, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
Manager
College:
NA
Burleigh Grimes was one of the toughest pitchers of baseball’s early 20th century and the last player legally allowed to throw the spitball. Pitching from 1916 to 1934, he earned a reputation for his gritty style and unshaven game-day look, earning him the nickname “Ol’ Stubblebeard.” Grimes won 270 games over his 19-year career, struck out more than 1,500 batters, and logged over 4,000 innings.
He posted five 20-win seasons and led the National League in wins, strikeouts, innings pitched, and complete games during various years in the 1920s. Grimes played for multiple teams but found championship success with the St. Louis Cardinals, helping them win the 1931 World Series with a Game 7 victory. His legacy as a fierce competitor and one of baseball’s most unique pitchers earned him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964, preserving his place in the game’s rich history.
Grimes' Awards and Honors
- World Series champion (1931)
- 2× NL wins leader (1921, 1928)
- NL strikeout leader (1921)
- Five 20-win seasons (1920, 1921, 1923, 1924, 1928)
MLB Records
- Last legal spitball pitcher in Major League Baseball
- Led the National League in wins – 1921, 1928
- Led NL in strikeouts – 1921
- Led NL in innings pitched – 1923, 1924, 1928
- Led NL in complete games – multiple seasons in the 1920s
- Led NL in shutouts – 1928
- Won Game 7 of the 1931 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB Teams
As player
Pittsburgh Pirates (1916–1917)
Brooklyn Robins (1918–1926)
New York Giants (1927)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1928–1929)
Boston Braves (1930)
St. Louis Cardinals (1930–1931)
Chicago Cubs (1932–1933)
St. Louis Cardinals (1933–1934)
New York Yankees (1934)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1934)
As manager
Brooklyn Dodgers (1937–1938)
MLB Stats
Games pitched:
616
Games started:
497
Complete games:
314
Win–loss record:
270–212
Earned run average (ERA):
3.53
Strikeouts:
1,512
Innings pitched:
4,179⅔
Shutouts:
35
Cal Hubbard
Inducted:
1976
Umpire Stats
6-3, 260lb (190cm, 117kg)
Born:
October 31, 1900
Keytesville, Missouri, U.S.
Died:
October 17, 1977
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Position:
Umpire
College:
Centenary (1922–1924)
Geneva (1925–1926)
Cal Hubbard, born October 31, 1900, in Keytesville, Missouri, holds a unique place in sports history as both an outstanding football player and a highly respected baseball umpire. After a Hall of Fame career as an NFL tackle, Hubbard transitioned to Major League Baseball, where he served as an umpire from 1936 to 1951.
Known for his commanding presence and keen judgment, Hubbard officiated in four World Series and three All-Star Games, earning widespread respect from players and managers alike. His fairness, authority, and ability to control the game made him one of the most influential umpires of his era. Beyond his work in the field, Hubbard played an important role in improving umpire positioning and mechanics, helping modernize the profession.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976, he remains the only person enshrined in both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Hubbard's Awards and Honors
- Only individual inducted into both the Pro Football and Baseball Halls of Fame
- Instrumental in developing modern umpiring positioning
Notable Achievements
- Only dual Hall of Famer in NFL and MLB history
- Respected as one of the most authoritative umpires of his generation
- Helped professionalize and modernize umpire mechanics still used today
MLB Tenure
MLB Umpire (1936–1951)
MLB Stats
Umpiring Career:
1936–1951
World Series:
4 (1938, 1942, 1946, 1949)
All-Star Games:
3 (1939, 1944, 1951)
Candy Cummings
Inducted:
1939
Player Stats
5-9, 120 pounds
Born:
October 18, 1848
Ware, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died:
May 17, 1924
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
Candy Cummings was a pioneering figure in 19th-century baseball, best known for inventing the curveball—a pitch that transformed the game.
He played six seasons from 1872 to 1877, compiling a 145–94 win-loss record with a 2.49 ERA over 242 games. Cummings pitched for teams like the New York Mutuals, Baltimore Canaries, and Hartford Dark Blues. On September 9, 1876, he became the first pitcher to throw two complete games in one day, winning both.
His innovation of the curveball, inspired by observing the flight of seashells, introduced a new strategic element to pitching. Beyond his playing career, Cummings served as the first president of the International Association for Professional Base Ball Players.
He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939, recognized for his significant contributions to the sport.
Cummings' Awards and Honors
- Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (1939)
- Credited with inventing the curveball (circa 1867)
- First pitcher to throw two complete games in one day (September 9, 1876)
- First president of the International Association for Professional Base Ball Players
- Pitched 241 complete games in 242 appearances
MLB Records
- First Pitcher to Throw Two Complete Games in One Day
- One of the First Recognized Professional Pitchers
- First President of the International Association
MLB Teams
New York Mutuals (1872)
Baltimore Canaries (1873)
Philadelphia White Stockings (1874)
Hartford Dark Blues (1875–1876)
Cincinnati Reds (1877)
MLB Stats
Seasons:
6 (1872-1877)
Win–Loss Record:
145–94
Earned Run Average (ERA):
2.49
Strikeouts:
259
Games Pitched:
242
Innings Pitched:
2,149.2
Complete Games:
241
Shutouts:
6
Walks:
111
WHIP:
1.228
Cap Anson
Inducted:
1939
Player Stats
Born:
April 17, 1852
Marshalltown, Iowa, U.S.
Died:
April 14, 1922
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Position:
First baseman
Cap Anson was one of baseball’s earliest superstars and a central figure in the sport’s development during the 19th century.
Playing 27 seasons from 1871 to 1897, primarily with the Chicago White Stockings (later the Colts), Anson was a dominant hitter and influential manager. He was the first player to surpass 3,000 career hits, finishing with 3,435.
Anson batted over .300 in 24 of his 27 seasons, showcasing remarkable consistency. As a manager, he led Chicago to six National League pennants and was among the first to reach 1,000 managerial wins.
His leadership and performance helped shape the professional game, and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.
Anson's Awards and Honors
- Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (1939)
- Led Chicago to six National League pennants in the 1880s
- Managed Chicago to six National League pennants during the 1880s
- Held the career record for games played, at-bats, runs, hits, and RBIs at the time of his retirement
- One of the earliest inductees into the National Baseball Hall of Fame (1939)
- Holds multiple Chicago Cubs franchise records, including most career hits and RBIs
MLB Records
- First player in Major League Baseball to officially record over 3,000 hits (3,435 career hits)
- All-time leader in RBIs upon retirement – 2,075, still among the top in MLB history
- 24 seasons with a batting average over .300 – among the most in MLB history
- 8× RBI leader in the National League (1880–1882, 1884–1886, 1888, 1891)
- 2× National League batting champion (1881, 1888)
- Led the National League in runs three times
- First MLB player to reach 3,000 career hits
- First player-manager to win 1,000 games in MLB history
- Second manager in MLB history to achieve 1,000 wins
MLB Teams
Rockford Forest Citys (1871)
Philadelphia Athletics (1872–1875)
Chicago White Stockings / Colts (1876–1897)
MLB Stats
Seasons:
22
Games Played:
2,276
Batting Average:
.334
Hits:
3,435
Home Runs:
97
Runs Batted In (RBI):
2,075
Runs Scored:
1,999
Stolen Bases:
277
On-Base Percentage (OBP):
.394
Slugging Percentage (SLG):
.447
OPS:
.841
Managerial Stats:
Managerial Record:
1,295–947
Winning Percentage:
.578
Carl Hubbell
Inducted:
1947
Player Stats
6-0, 170lb (183cm, 77kg)
Born:
June 22, 1903
Carthage, Missouri, U.S.
Died:
November 21, 1988
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
Carl Hubbell, nicknamed “The Meal Ticket,” was a legendary left-handed pitcher who starred for the New York Giants from 1928 to 1943. Known for his masterful screwball and calm demeanor, Hubbell was nearly untouchable during his prime. He won two National League MVP awards (1933, 1936) and led the Giants to a World Series title in 1933.
Hubbell is best remembered for striking out five Hall of Famers in a row—Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons, and Joe Cronin—during the 1934 All-Star Game. He finished his career with 253 wins and a stellar 2.98 ERA. A nine-time All-Star and dominant force on the mound, he spent his entire playing and post-playing career with the Giants.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947, Hubbell remains one of the greatest pitchers of his era.
Hubbell's Awards and Honors
- Pitched a no-hitter on May 8, 1929
- San Francisco Giants No. 11 retired
- Famous for Striking Out 5 Future Hall of Famers in a Row (1934 All-Star Game)
- Career ERA Under 3.00
- New York Giants #11 Retired
- Pro Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee (1947)
- Spent Entire Career with One Franchise (Giants)
- World Series champion (1933)
MLB Records
- 9× All-Star (1933–1938, 1940–1942)
- 2× NL MVP (1933, 1936)
- 3× NL wins leader (1933, 1936, 1937)
- 3× MLB ERA leader (1933, 1934, 1936)
- NL strikeout leader (1937)
MLB Teams
New York Giants (1928–1943)
Number Worn:
11
MLB Stats
Seasons:
16 (1928–1943)
Win–Loss Record:
253–154
ERA:
2.98
Strikeouts:
1,677
Innings Pitched:
3,590
Complete Games:
260
Shutouts:
36
Carlos Beltran
Inducted:
2026
Player Stats
6-1, 215lb (185cm, 97kg)
Born:
April 24, 1977
Manatí, Puerto Rico
Position:
Center fielder
College:
NA
Carlos Beltran was one of the most complete players of his generation, combining power, speed, defense, and consistency over a 20-year Major League Baseball career. He starred for the Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers. A smooth-switch hitter and elite center fielder, Beltrán produced 435 home runs, stole more than 300 bases, and won multiple Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards.
He was also one of the greatest postseason performers in MLB history, delivering clutch hits and outstanding all-around play in October. Beltrán reached the 400-home run and 300-stolen base milestones, placing him among the game's most versatile players. His combination of offensive production, defensive excellence, and longevity made him one of baseball's premier five-tool stars.
He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2026.
Beltran's Awards and Honors
- 9× All-Star (2004–2007, 2009, 2011–2013, 2016)
- World Series champion (2017)
- AL Rookie of the Year (1999)
- 3× Gold Glove Award (2006–2008)
- 2× Silver Slugger Award (2006, 2007)
- Roberto Clemente Award (2013)
MLB Records
- One of only a handful of players with 400+ home runs and 300+ stolen bases
- Hit 16 career postseason home runs with a 1.021 postseason OPS
- Recorded 2,700+ hits, 435 home runs, and 300+ stolen bases
- One of the best defensive center fielders of his era
MLB Teams
Kansas City Royals (1998–2004)
Houston Astros (2004,2017)
New York Mets (2005–2011)
San Francisco Giants (2011)
St. Louis Cardinals (2012–2013)
New York Yankees (2014–2016)
Texas Rangers (2016)
MLB Draft:
49th overall pick
2nd round of the 1995
Kansas City Royals
Number Worn
15, 36
MLB Stats
Seasons:
1998–2017
Games Played:
2,586
Batting average:
.279
Hits:
2,725
Home runs:
435
Runs batted in:
1,587
Stolen Bases:
312
Doubles:
565
On-Base Percentage:
.350
Slugging Percentage:
.486
Strikeouts:
1,795
Casey Stengel
Inducted:
1966
Player Stats
5-11, 175lb (180cm, 79kg)
Born:
July 30, 1890
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Died:
September 29, 1975
Glendale, California, U.S.
Position:
Right fielder
Manager
College:
NA
Casey Stengel was one of baseball’s most colorful and successful figures, making his mark both as a player and legendary manager. As an outfielder, he played 14 seasons in the majors, winning a World Series with the New York Giants in 1922. But his true greatness came in the dugout.
Stengel managed the New York Yankees from 1949 to 1960, leading them to 10 American League pennants and 7 World Series titles. Known for his sharp wit and unique speaking style, he was a master strategist who got the best out of his rosters. Stengel was also the first manager of the New York Mets, bringing personality to the new franchise.
His impact on the game extended far beyond wins—he helped shape modern baseball leadership and clubhouse culture.
Stengel's Awards and Honors
- 9× World Series champion (1921, 1922, 1949–1953, 1956, 1958)
- New York Yankees No. 37 retired
- New York Mets No. 37 retired
- Monument Park honoree
- New York Mets Hall of Fame
MLB Records
- Most consecutive World Series titles by a manager
- First manager to win 100 games in a season with five different teams
- Oldest person to manage an MLB team
- One of only four managers in MLB history to win 7 or more World Series titles
- Only manager to lead a team to 10 World Series appearances in 12 years
MLB Teams
As player
Brooklyn Dodgers / Superbas / Robins (1912–1917)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1918–1919)
Philadelphia Phillies (1920–1921)
New York Giants (1921–1923)
Boston Braves (1924–1925)
As coach
Brooklyn Dodgers (1932–1933)
As manager
Brooklyn Dodgers (1934–1936)
Boston Braves (1938–1943)
New York Yankees (1949–1960)
New York Mets (1962–1965)
Number Worn:
37
MLB Stats
Game Played:
1,277
Hits:
1,219
Batting Average:
.284
Home Runs:
60
RBI:
535
Stolen Bases:
131
Managerial Records:
1,905-1,842 (.508)
World Series Titles:
7
CC Sabathia
Inducted:
2025
Player Stats
6-6, 300lb (198cm, 136kg)
Born
July 21, 1980
Vallejo, California, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
College:
Vallejo HS
CC Sabathia was a dominant left-handed starting pitcher who spent 19 seasons in Major League Baseball with the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees. Selected by Cleveland with the 20th overall pick in the 1998 MLB Draft, Sabathia made his major league debut in 2001 and quickly established himself as one of the game's premier pitchers. He won the American League Cy Young Award in 2007 after leading the league in innings pitched and later became the ace of the Yankees' 2009 World Series championship team.
Sabathia finished his career with a 251–161 record, 3.74 ERA, 3,093 strikeouts and 3,577 innings pitched. He became only the third left-handed pitcher to reach 3,000 strikeouts and one of only five pitchers with at least 250 wins, 3000 strikeouts and a winning percentage above .600. He was selected to six All-Star Games and retired after the 2019 season. The Baseball Writers' Association of America elected Sabathia to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025 in his first year of eligibility.
Sabathia's Awards and Honors
- 6× All-Star selection (2003, 2004, 2007, 2010–2012)
- World Series champion (2009)
- ALCS MVP (2009)
- AL Cy Young Award (2007)
- 2× AL shutouts leader (2006, 2008)
- NL shutouts leader (2008)
MLB Records
- 2× MLB wins leader (2009, 2010)
- American League record for strikeouts by a left-handed pitcher
- Most wins by an active pitcher at retirement
- Most innings pitched by an active pitcher at retirement
- Most strikeouts by an active pitcher at retirement
- Only the third left-handed pitcher in MLB history to reach 3,000 strikeouts
MLB Teams
Cleveland Indians (2001–2008)
Milwaukee Brewers (2008)
New York Yankees (2009–2019)
MLB Draft
1998, 1st Round, 20th Overall
Cleveland Indians
Number Worn
52
MLB Stats
Seasons:
19 (2001–2019)
Games:
561
Games Started:
560
Complete Games:
38
Innings Pitched:
3,577.1
Wins:
251
Losses:
161
Winning Percentage:
.609
Home Runs:
382
Strikeouts:
3,093
Shutouts:
12
ERA:
3.74
WHIP:
1.259
Charles Comiskey
Inducted:
1939
Owner Stats
Born:
August 15, 1859
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died:
October 26, 1931
Eagle River, Wisconsin, U.S.
Position:
First baseman
Manager
Owner
Charles Comiskey was one of the most influential figures in early baseball history. Beginning his career as a first baseman, Comiskey played a key role in the rise of the St. Louis Browns in the 1880s, helping them win four consecutive American Association pennants.
After transitioning into management and ownership, he became best known as the founding owner of the Chicago White Sox. Under his leadership, the team won the 1906 and 1917 World Series and remained a competitive force in the American League.
Though his reputation was later clouded by the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, Comiskey’s impact on professional baseball was lasting. He helped shape the role of the team owner, pioneered innovations in team management, and was a key figure in the formation of the American League.
He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939 for his contributions as a player, manager, and executive.
Comiskey's Awards and Honors
- Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
- Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame (1939)
- 4× American Association champion as a player/manager (1885–1888)
- Managed St. Louis Browns to 4 straight pennants
- Founder and long-time owner of the Chicago White Sox (1901–1931)
- Helped establish the American League in 1901
- Comiskey Park, opened in 1910, named in his honor
- Credited with popularizing the use of the pitcher’s mound and modern baseball strategy
MLB Records
- 2× World Series champion (1906, 1917)
- 4× American Association pennant (1885–1888)
MLB Teams
As Player
St. Louis Brown Stockings/Browns (1882–1889)
Chicago Pirates (1890)
St. Louis Browns (1891)
Cincinnati Reds (1892–1894)
As Manager
St. Louis Browns (1883–1889, 1891)
Chicago Pirates (1890)
Cincinnati Reds (1892–1894)
As Owner
Chicago White Sox (1901–1931)
MLB Stats
Seasons:
12
Games Played
1,390
Batting Average
.264
Hits
1,529
Runs Scored
1,123
Home Runs
28
Runs Batted In
883
Stolen Bases
416
On-Base %
.308
Slugging %
.337
Managerial Stats
Seasons
13
Win/Lose
840–541
Winning %
.608
Charles Radbourn
Inducted:
1939
Charles "Old Hoss" Radbourn was one of the most dominant and durable pitchers in early baseball history. Born in 1854, he played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1881 to 1891, primarily with the Providence Grays and Boston Beaneaters.
Radbourn’s legacy is defined by his incredible 1884 season, where he pitched an unfathomable 678.2 innings, winning 59 games—a record that still stands. Known for his resilience and fierce competitiveness, Radbourn helped lead the Grays to the 1884 championship, winning all three games in the World Series.
His career total of 310 wins and 1,830 strikeouts earned him a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.
He was a symbol of baseball’s rugged early era and remains one of the sport’s most legendary figures.
Radbourn's Awards and Honors
- Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame (1939)
- 1884 National League Triple Crown (Wins, ERA, Strikeouts)
- MLB single-season wins record: 59 (1884)
- 309 career wins
- 1,830 career strikeouts
- 3x 40+ win seasons
- Won 1884 World Series (pre-modern era)
MLB Records
- Triple Crown (1884)
- 2× NL wins leader (1883, 1884)
- NL ERA leader (1884)
- 2× NL strikeout leader (1882, 1884)
- Pitched a no-hitter on July 25, 1883
- MLB record 60 wins, single season
MLB Teams
Buffalo Bisons (1880)
Providence Grays (1881–1885)
Boston Beaneaters (1886–1889)
Boston Reds (1890)
Cincinnati Reds (1891)
MLB Stats
Games Pitched
528
Wins
310
Losses
194
Complete Games
488
Shutouts
35
Saves
2
Innings Pitched
4,535.1
Earned Run Average (ERA)
2.68
Strikeouts
1,830
Walks
875
WHIP (Walks + Hits per Inning Pitched)
1.15
Charlie Gehringer
Inducted:
1949
Player Stats
5-11, 180lb (180cm, 81kg)
Born:
May 11, 1903
Fowlerville, Michigan, U.S.
Died:
January 21, 1993
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, U.S.
Position:
Second baseman
College:
University of Michigan
Charlie Gehringer spent 19 seasons (1924–1942) with the Detroit Tigers, earning his nickname for his unwavering consistency at the plate and in the field. A .320 career hitter, he collected 2,839 hits, 184 home runs, and 1,427 RBIs across 2,323 games. Gehringer led the league in doubles (574) and runs (1,775), while posting a sterling .404 on-base and .884 OPS.
He earned six All-Star selections (1933–1938), won the American League MVP in 1937 after hitting .371, and helped lead the Tigers to the 1935 World Series title. Regarded as one of the best fielding second basemen ever, he ranked among the all-time leaders in assists and double plays at his retirement.
Gehringer was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1949, and his No. 2 jersey was retired by the Tigers in 1983.
Gehringer's Awards and Honors
- 6× All-Star (1933–1938)
- World Series champion (1935)
- AL MVP (1937)
- AL batting champion (1937)
- AL stolen base leader (1929)
- Detroit Tigers No. 2 retired
MLB Records
- Highest All‑Star batting average (.500) in first six All‑Star Games
- Two seasons with 50 doubles (1934 and 1936)
- Led AL in runs scored, hits, doubles, and triples in 1929, the last player to lead in all four categories post‑1929
- Seven seasons scoring 120+ runs (1929–30, 1934–38)
- Led AL in doubles in back‐to‐back seasons (1934–35)
- One of six players to record 60 doubles in a season (1936)
- Led AL second basemen in assists and double plays multiple times; career total 7,068 assists—second all‑time for the position
- Played at least 150 games, hit .300+ with .400+ OBP, OPS .500+
MLB Teams
Detroit Tigers (1924–1942)
Number Worn
2
MLB Stats
Games Played:
2,323
Hits:
2,839
Home Runs:
184
Runs Batted In:
1,427
Runs Scored:
1,775
Batting Average:
.320
On-Base Percentage (OBP):
.404
OPS:
.884
Chick Hafey
Inducted:
1971
Player Stats
6-0, 185lb (183cm, 83kg)
Born:
February 12, 1903
Berkeley, California, U.S.
Died:
July 2, 1973
Calistoga, California, U.S.
Position:
Outfielder
College:
NA
Charles “Chick” Hafey (February 12, 1903 – July 2, 1973) was a smooth-swinging left fielder whose bat guided championship teams for over a decade. Though plagued by persistent vision and sinus issues, he maintained a sterling .317 career average across his time with St. Louis and Cincinnati. Renowned for crisp contact hitting and clutch timing, Hafey won the National League batting crown in 1931 by the slimmest of margins—earning his hit in the final at-bat.
He also starred for two World Series champions and earned a place in history as the first-ever hitter in an All-Star Game, driving in that inaugural hit in 1933. Despite health challenges that plagued much of his career, his consistent production, power, and resolve secured his election to the Hall of Fame in 1971. Known for playing with glasses when few did, he left behind a legacy of resilience, offensive flair, and underrated greatness.
Hafey's Awards and Honors
- All-Star (1933)
- 2× World Series champion (1926, 1931)
- NL batting champion (1931)
- Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
MLB Records
- First player to record a hit in an All-Star Game (1933)
- NL Batting Champion in 1931 (.349 average) — won by just .0002
- Led NL in slugging percentage in 1927 (.590)
- Tied NL record with 10 consecutive hits in 1929
- Hit for the cycle on August 16, 1930
- One of few players to win a batting title while wearing eyeglasses
MLB Teams
St. Louis Cardinals (1924–1931)
Cincinnati Reds (1932–1935, 1937)
MLB Stats
Games Played:
1,283
Hits:
1,466
Batting Average:
.317
Home Runs:
164
Runs Batted In:
833
Runs Scored:
777
Doubles:
341
Triples:
67
Stolen Bases:
70
On-Base Percentage (OBP):
.372
Slugging Percentage (SLG):
.526
OPS:
.898
Chief Bender
Inducted:
1953
Player Stats
Born:
May 5, 1884
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, U.S.
Died:
May 22, 1954
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
College:
Dickinson College
Charles Albert “Chief” Bender (1884–1954) was one of baseball’s first dominant pitchers and among the game’s earliest stars. A member of the Ojibwa Nation, he starred at Carlisle before joining the Philadelphia Athletics in 1903.
Known for his mental acuity and pioneering the slider, Bender won 212 games with a career 2.46 ERA across 3,017 innings. He helped lead the A’s to three World Series titles (1910, 1911, 1913), threw a no-hitter in 1910, and tied the record by pitching three complete games in the 1911 Fall Classic. After his playing career, he coached, managed, and scouted through the 1940s.
Selected to the Hall of Fame in 1953, Bender's legacy lies in his clutch postseason performance, trailblazing pitching style, and role as one of baseball’s first standout Native American athletes.
Bender's Awards and Honors
- 3× World Series champion (1910, 1911, 1913)
- Pitched a no-hitter on May 12, 1910
- Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
- Athletics Hall of Fame
- No-hitter thrown – May 12, 1910
- Led AL in winning percentage – 1910 (23–5), 1911, 1914
- Led AL in saves – 1906 and 1913
- First slider pitch – Credited as inventor of the “nickel curve”
- Baseball Hall of Fame, Class of 1953
MLB Teams
Philadelphia Athletics (1903–1914)
Baltimore Terrapins (1915)
Philadelphia Phillies (1916–1917)
Chicago White Sox (1925)
MLB Stats
Win–Loss Record:
212–127
Earned Run Average:
2.46
Strikeouts:
1,711
Innings Pitched:
3,017
WHIP:
1.11
Games Played:
459
Complete Games:
334
Shutouts:
40
Chipper Jones
Inducted:
2018
Player Stats
6 ft 4 in, 210 lb
193cm, 95kg
Born
April 24, 1972
DeLand, Florida, USA
Position:
Third Baseman
College:
The Bolles School
Chipper Jones spent his entire 19-year Major League career with the Atlanta Braves and became one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history. Selected first overall in the 1990 MLB Draft, he established himself as the Braves’ premier offensive player during their long run of success in the 1990s and 2000s.Jones won the 1999 National League MVP Award after hitting 45 home runs and 110 RBI and he captured the NL batting title in 2008 with a .364 average.
An eight-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner, he helped Atlanta win the 1995 World Series. Jones finished his career with 2,726 hits, 468 home runs, 1,623 RBI, 1,619 runs and 150 stolen bases while batting .303 with a .401 on-base percentage. He remains the only switch-hitter with at least 300 home runs and a career batting average above .300. Jones was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.
Chipper's Awards and Honors
- 8× All-Star (1996–1998, 2000, 2001, 2008, 2011, 2012)
- World Series champion (1995)
- NL MVP (1999)
- 2× Silver Slugger Award (1999, 2000)
- MLB batting champion (2008)
- 13 postseason appearances
- 11 consecutive postseason appearances with Atlanta, 1995–2005
MLB Records
- 468 career home runs (MLB record for a NL switch-hitter)
- 1,623 career RBI (Most ever by third base position)
- 14 consecutive games with an extra-base hit in 2006 (Tied the MLB record)
- Only switch-hitter with a career .300+ batting average and 450+ home runs
- Only switch-hitter with a career .300+ avg, .400+ OBP and .500+ slugging percentage
- Oldest switch-hitter to win a batting title, hitting .364 at age 36 in 2008
- 400+ home runs as a switch-hitter (Only the third switch-hitter in MLB history)
MLB Teams
Atlanta Braves (1993, 1995–2012)
MLB Draft
1990, 1st round (1st overall)
Atlanta Braves
Number Worn
10
MLB Stats
Seasons:
19
Games:
2,499
At Bats:
8,984
Hits:
2,726
Runs:
1,619
Doubles:
549
Triples:
38
Home Runs:
468
RBI:
1,623
Stolen Bases:
150
Batting Average:
.303
On-Base Percentage:
.401
Slugging Percentage:
.529
OPS:
.930
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