FAQs about left fielders

Who is the greatest Left Fielder?

Ted Williams is rated as the Greatest Left Fielder in history based on our exclusive rankings of the top 100 players at that position.

Which Left Fielders are in the Hall of Fame?

Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Carl Yastrzemski, Rickey Henderson, and Willie Stargell are famous Hall of Famers. Others include Joe Medwick, Al Simmons, Lou Brock, Billy Williams, and Jim Rice.

Who is the greatest Left Fielder since World War II?

Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox remains the gold standard for hitting, even though his career spanned across the war. He still rates as the best left fielder in the history of baseball.

Who has the highest career WAR among Left Fielders?

Barry Bonds leads all players in history in WAR, playing the majority of his career in Left Field. See a list of the All-Time WAR Leaders for Left Field.

Did Rickey Henderson play for the Yankees and Dodgers?

Yes, the stolen base king Rickey Henderson played left field for both the Yankees and the Dodgers during his long career.

Where does Pete Rose rank among Left Fielders?

While he played many positions, Pete Rose won MVP in 1973 as a Left Fielder and is the all-time Hits Leader, though he is not in the Hall of Fame.

How many MVP awards did Barry Bonds win as a Left Fielder?

Barry Bonds won a record 7 MVP awards, dominating the position from the late 80s through the early 2000s.However, his career is clouded in controversy because of his alleged use of illegal steroids and performance-enhancing drugs.

Who was the last player to hit .400?

Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941 playing Left Field for the Red Sox. No player has come closer than 10 points from the mark in a full scheduled season since.

Who is the all-time leader in Stolen Bases?

Rickey Henderson, a Left Fielder, holds the record with 1,406 stolen bases.

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