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The Top Ten Greatest MLB Shortstops of All Time

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The Top Ten Greatest MLB Shortstops of All Time

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)