The 5 Best Baseball Players of All Time

Baseball is a sport that has been around for over 150 years, and during that time, there have been many great players who have graced the field. It is difficult to narrow down the list to just 5, but here is my attempt to do so.

1. Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth is widely considered to be the greatest baseball player of all time. He played for the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, and he was a dominant force on both offense and defense. He hit 714 home runs, which is still a record today, and he also won 9 World Series championships. Ruth's baseball glove was a Rawlings HOH255.

2. Willie Mays

Willie Mays is another player who is often mentioned in the conversation for the greatest baseball player of all time. He played for the New York Giants and the San Francisco Giants, and he was a five-tool player who excelled at hitting, running, fielding, and throwing. Mays won 12 Gold Glove awards, and he was also a 24-time All-Star. His baseball glove was a Wilson A2000.

3. Ty Cobb

Ty Cobb is considered by many to be the greatest pure hitter in baseball history. He played for the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Athletics, and he won 12 batting titles. Cobb had a lifetime batting average of .366, which is still the highest in Major League Baseball history. His baseball glove was a Reach.

4. Ted Williams

Ted Williams is another player who is known for his incredible hitting ability. He played for the Boston Red Sox, and he won 6 batting titles. Williams had a lifetime batting average of .344, and he also won 2 World Series championships. His baseball glove was a Rawlings HOH255.

5. Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron is the all-time home run leader in Major League Baseball. He played for the Milwaukee Braves and the Atlanta Braves, and he hit 755 home runs in his career. Aaron also won 2 World Series championships and 3 Gold Glove awards. His baseball glove was a Wilson A2000.

These are just 5 of the many great baseball players who have graced the field. It is impossible to say definitively who is the greatest of all time, but these players are all certainly in the conversation.

Who would be on your list? Send me your entries by posting in the comments. I’d love to hear your choices.