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The Top Ten Greatest MLB Fielders of All Time

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The Top Ten Greatest MLB Fielders of All Time

10.) Bobby Wallace

  • Bobby Wallace played for the Cleveland Spiders, the St. Louis Perfectos, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the St. Louis Browns.
  • Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
  • Holds the MLB record for the longest career (24 seasons) without playing in a World Series.
  • Career MLB Fielding Statistics

9.) Omar Vizquel

  • Omar Vizquel played for the Seattle Mariners, the Cleveland Indians, the San Francisco Giants, the Texas Rangers, the Chicago White Sox, and the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • 11 Time Gold Glove Award Winner (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006)
  • 3 Time MLB All Star (1998, 1999, 2002)
  • Career MLB Fielding Statistics

8.) Ivan Rodriguez

  • Ivan Rodriguez played for the Texas Rangers, the Florida Marlins, the Detroit Tigers, the New York Yankees, the Houston Astros, and the Washington Nationals.
  • World Series Champion (2003)
  • American League MVP (1999)
  • Career MLB Fielding Statistics

7.) Rabbit Maranville

  • Rabbit Maranville played for the Boston Braves, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Chicago Cubs, the Brooklyn Robins, and the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • World Series Champion (1914)
  • Braves Hall of Fame Inductee
  • Career MLB Fielding Statistics

6.) Luis Aparicio

  • Luis Aparicio played for the Chicago White Sox, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Boston Red Sox.
  • World Series Champion (1966)
  • American League Rookie of the Year (1956)
  • Career MLB Fielding Statistics

5.) Joe Tinker

  • Joe Tinker played for the Chicago Orphans / Chicago Cubs, the Cincinnati Reds, the Chicago Chi – Feds / Chicago Whales, and the Chicago Cubs.
  • 2 Time World Series Champion (1907, 1908)
  • Federal League Champion (1915)
  • Career MLB Fielding Statistics

4.) Cal Ripken Jr.

  • Cal Ripken Jr. played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1981 to 2001.
  • World Series Champion (1983)
  • Roberto Clemente Award (1992)
  • Career MLB Fielding Statistics

3.) Brooks Robinson

  • Brooks Robinson played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977.
  • 2 Time World Series Champion (1966, 1970)
  • World Series MVP (1970)
  • Career MLB Fielding Statistics

2.) Mark Belanger

  • Mark Belanger played for the Baltimore Orioles and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • World Series Champion (1970)
  • 8 Time Gold Glove Award Winner (1969, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978)
  • Career MLB Fielding Statistics

1.) Ozzie Smith

  • Ozzie Smith played for the San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • World Series Champion (1982)
  • Roberto Clemente Award Winner (1995)
  • Career MLB Fielding Statistics