The Top Ten Most Notable Hitters in MLB History

Introduction

10.) Tris Speaker - 2383

• Tris Speaker represented several teams, including the Boston Americans, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators, and Philadelphia Athletics throughout his career.
• 3 Time World Series Champion (1912, 1915, 1920)
• American League MVP (1912)
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

9.) Rod Carew - 2404

• Rod Carew was a key player for both the Minnesota Twins and the California Angels.
• American League MVP (1977)
• Roberto Clemente Award (1977)
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

8.) Honus Wagner - 2424

• Honus Wagner was affiliated with the Louisville Colonels and the Pittsburgh Pirates during his time in Major League Baseball.
• World Series Champion (1909)
• Achieved National League Batting Champion title eight times in the years 1900, 1903, 1904, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, and 1911.
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

7.) Willie Keeler - 2513

• Willie Keeler was part of the New York Giants, Brooklyn Grooms, Baltimore Orioles, Brooklyn Superbas, and New York Highlanders during his playing days.
• Twice crowned National League Batting Champion in the seasons of 1897 and 1898.
• Career Batting Average of .341
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

6.) Ichiro Suzuki - 2514

• Ichiro Suzuki played for teams such as the Orix Blue Wave, Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, and Miami Marlins.
• American League MVP (2001)
• Claimed the title of American League Batting Champion on two occasions: in 2001 and 2004.
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

5.) Derek Jeter - 2595

• Derek Jeter spent his entire MLB career with the New York Yankees, from 1995 until 2014.
• 5 Time World Series Champion (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009)
• World Series MVP (2000)
• Statistics regarding batting performance during MLB postseason play.

4.) Cap Anson - 2614

• Cap Anson had a career that included stints with the Rockford Forest Citys, Philadelphia Athletics, and the Chicago White Stockings / Colts.
• Won the National League Batting Champion award twice, in the years 1881 and 1888.
• 8 Time National League RBI Leader (1880, 1881, 1882, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1888, 1891)
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

3.) Eddie Collins - 2643

• Eddie Collins played for the Philadelphia Athletics and later the Chicago White Sox during his career.
• 6 Time World Series Champion (1910, 1911, 1913, 1917, 1929, 1930)
• American League MVP (1914)
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

2.) Ty Cobb - 3053

• Ty Cobb was a significant player for the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Athletics.
• American League MVP (1911)
• Triple Crown (1909)
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

1.) Pete Rose - 3215

• Pete Rose played for well-known teams such as the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Montreal Expos.
• 3 Time World Series Champion (1975, 1976, 1980)
• World Series MVP (1975)
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

Written by: David Green