The Top Ten Greatest MLB Shortstops of All Time

Introduction

10.) Alan Trammell

• Alan Trammell played for the Detroit Tigers from 1977 to 1996.
• World Series Champion (1984)
• World Series MVP (1984)

9.) Joe Cronin

• Joe Cronin played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Washington Senators, and the Boston Red Sox.
• 7 Time MLB All Star (1933, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941)
• Boston Red Sox Retired his number 4

8.) Robin Yount

• Robin Yount played for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1974 to 1993.
• 2 Time American League MVP (1982, 1989)
• 3 Time MLB All Star (1980, 1982, 1983)

7.) Barry Larkin

• Barry Larkin played for the Cincinnati Reds from 1986 to 2004.
• World Series Champion (1990)
• National League MVP (1995)

6.) Ozzie Smith

• Ozzie Smith played for the San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Cardinals.
• World Series Champion (1982)
• NLCS MVP (1985)

5.) Derek Jeter

• Derek Jeter played for the New York Yankees from 1995 to 2014.
• 5 Time World Series Champion (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009)
• World Series MVP (2000)

4.) Cal Ripken Jr.

• Cal Ripken Jr. played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1981 to 2001.
• World Series Champion (1983)
• 2 Time American League MVP (1983, 1991)

3.) Alex Rodriguez

• Alex Rodriguez played for the Seattle Mariners, the Texas Rangers, and the New York Yankees.
• World Series Champion (2009)
• MLB Batting Champion (1996)

2.) Ernie Banks

• Ernie Banks played for the Chicago Cubs from 1953 to 1971.
• 2 Time National League MVP (1958, 1959)
• 2 Time National League Home Run Leader (1958, 1960)

1.) Honus Wagner

• Honus Wagner played for the Louisville Colonels and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
• World Series Champion (1909)
• 8 Time National League Batting Champion (1900, 1903, 1904, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1911)

Written by: David Green