#79 – Ichiro This Japanese import is simply known as “Ichiro” (Last name Suzuki) came into the league at 27, and in his rookie year, he was the league MVP AND Rookie of the Year! He stands as one of the greatest hitters in the league with 10 consecutive seasons with 200 or more hits,…… More
#80 – Duke Snider “The Duke of Flatbush” was named to the National League All-Star roster 8x, was the, he helped lead the Dodgers to six World Series, helping them win 2 (1955 and 1959), was a lifetime .300 hitter, swatted over 400 home runs, and most importantly, he was Mamma Dimino’s FAVORITE player! CLICK…… More
#81 – Charlie Gehringer Time for a blast from the past! Charlie Gehringer played his whole career at 2B for the Tigers, and in over 10,000 plate appearances he only struck out 372 times in 10,000+ plate appearances! Couple that with his 6 All Star Awards, an MVP, a league batting title, led all American…… More
#82 – Johnny Mize A Georgia boy from Demerest, Johnny Mize (The Big Cat) was the first person to hit 51 home runs in a season with only 42 strikeouts, and the most he ever had in a season was 57! In addition, he bashed 359 home runs, drove in almost 1400 runs, was a…… More
#83 – Vladimir Guerrero Vladimir Guerrero was a BEAST! He labored in relative obscurity during the beginning of his career in Montreal, but got the spotlight once he started playing out west with the Anaheim Angels in 2004. When it was all said and done, Vlad’s career numbers are straight up NASTY with 449 home…… More
#84 – Craig Biggio Craig Biggio is an interesting ball player. He played three positions (2nd Base, Outfield, and Catcher) and taken individually, he was never the best at any one position. However, when factoring in all three, Biggio’s stats are FILTHY! He had almost 300 home runs, almost 1200 RBI, over 400 stolen bases,…… More
#85 – Willie McCovey Willie McCovey was one of the most intimidating power hitters of his era, and was called “the scariest hitter in baseball” by pitcher Bob Gibson, and “Mr. October Reggie” Jackson concurred. McCovey totaled up 521 home runs which included a home run on September 16, 1966 described as the longest ever…… More
#86 – Brooks Robinson When baseball players are measured for their defensive skills, Brooks Robinson is immediately tops the list for third base! Robinson won 16 Gold Gloves, was an 18x All Star, an ALCS Championship MVP and World Series MVP. Add to that list some decent career offensive numbers and the case is made!…… More
#87 – Goose Gossage This reliever is MONEY having recorded the final out in 7 post season games! In addition, the Goose was an All-Star 9x, has over 300 saves, a lifetime ERA of 3.01 and currently has a bust in Cooperstown. In the all-important category of “Relievers With Killer Moustaches,” Gossage DEFINITELY has Rollie…… More
#88 – Carlton Fisk Another catcher graces Dimino’s Top 100, and Carlton Fisk is one who defined his position! It started with his winning “Rookie of the Year,” ended with his induction in the Hall of Fame, and in-between Fisk racked up 3 Silver Sluggers, was an 11x All Star, and won a gold glove!…… More
