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The Ten Most Exceptional MLB Left Fielders Ever

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10.) Al Simmons

  • Al Simmons had a notable career, playing for teams such as the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, Boston Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and Boston Red Sox.
  • 2 Time World Series Champion (1929, 1930)
  • Twice crowned as the American League Batting Champion in 1930 and 1931.

9.) Tim Raines

  • Tim Raines had an impressive tenure with the Montreal Expos, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and Florida Marlins.
  • 3 Time World Series Champion (1996, 1998, 2005)
  • Silver Slugger Award (1986)

8.) Wille Stargell

  • Willie Stargell was a key player for the Pittsburgh Pirates throughout his career from 1962 to 1982.
  • 2 Time World Series Champion (1971, 1979)
  • National League MVP (1979)

7.) Manny Ramirez

  • Manny Ramirez made his mark with the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays.
  • 2 Time World Series Champion (2004, 2007)
  • World Series MVP (2004)

6.) Shoeless Joe Jackson

  • Shoeless Joe Jackson represented the Philadelphia Athletics, Cleveland Naps/Indians, and the Chicago White Sox during his playing days.
  • World Series Champion (1917)
  • .356 Career Batting Average

5.) Carl Yastrzemski

  • Carl Yastrzemski dedicated his entire career to the Boston Red Sox from 1961 until 1983.
  • Triple Crown (1967)
  • American League MVP (1967)

4.) Rickey Henderson

  • Rickey Henderson's career included stints with the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres, Anaheim Angels, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • 2 Time World Series Champion (1989, 1993)
  • American League MVP (1990)

3.) Pete Rose

  • Pete Rose played for several teams, notably the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Montreal Expos.
  • 3 Time World Series Champion (1975, 1976, 1980)
  • World Series MVP (1975)

2.) Barry Bonds

  • Barry Bonds had a prominent career with the Pittsburgh Pirates and later the San Francisco Giants.
  • 7 Time National League MVP (1990, 1992, 1993, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
  • Achieved the title of National League Batting Champion twice in 2002 and 2004.

1.) Ted Williams

  • Ted Williams was a legendary player for the Boston Red Sox, with his career spanning from 1939 to 1942, and then from 1946 to 1960.
  • 2 Time American League MVP (1946, 1949)
  • 2 Time Triple Crown (1942, 1947)

Written by: David Green