(Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)   Some professional athletes talk a big game but don’t have the talent to back it up. Rickey Henderson was not one of those athletes. Without a doubt, Henderson was an extremely talented athlete and he had no trouble letting people know how good he was. Oftentimes, he would refer to himself in the third person while extolling his ability to strike fear into opposing teams. It was no bluster. Henderson would become the MLB’s all-time stolen base leader as well as the league leader in runs scored, unintentional walks, and most lead-off home runs to be ..read more

Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport   Former Major League Baseball player Albert Belle was known for many things. He was a great hitter, averaging 120 RBIs and over 30 home runs each year. He was a solid outfielder with a .976 career fielding percentage. Belle scored a lot of runs, 974 in his career. Unfortunately, Belle was also known for his surly behavior which included baseballs purposefully thrown at fans, spicy language, and a strong dislike for the media. Straight up Albert Belle should be inducted into the MLB HOF. Guy was a jerk and HATED the media (aka voters) but was the ..read more

MANDATORY CREDIT: STEPHEN DUNN/ALLSPORT   Imagine being a high school baseball coach and you cut a player who eventually becomes one of the game’s greatest players. That’s what happened to Fred McGriff. Why is Fred McGriff not in the Hall of Fame? A clean player smack dab in the middle of the steroid era, The Crime Dog played 19 seasons, slashing .284/.377/.509. He had 493 HRs, 1550 RBI, and won WS with the Braves. What gives? @MLB @baseballhall pic.twitter.com/ILyq3OPhN6 — Joel Lindsey (@Joel_Lindsey) September 5, 2022 To be fair, when he initially tried out for his high school basebal ..read more

(Photo by Tom Lynn/Getty Images)   Hank Aaron is one of the most iconic baseball players in the history of the game. Besides breaking Babe Ruth’s infamous home run record, Aaron was an icon in both Milwaukee and Atlanta, leading the Braves to two pennants and a World Series title in 1957. Aaron combined his immense hitting power with Gold Glove-caliber defense in the outfield. Playing for over two decades, Aaron retains multiple offensive records that are yet to be broken. His influence on the game of baseball not only in his performance on the field but his strength in the face of being ..read more

Mandatory Credit: Aubrey Washington /Allsport   No doubt about it, Dock Ellis marched to the beat of his own drummer. He was outspoken and outlandish, wore curlers in his hair on the field, and had a style perfectly suited for the 1970s. Happy Dock Ellis Day! 50 years ago, tripping on LSD, he no-hits the San Diego Padres. pic.twitter.com/rbpLUa8qFI — Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) June 13, 2021 Then there was the time Ellis allegedly took a strange “trip” on his way to a no-hitter. During his career, Ellis pitched for five different teams, won a World Series, and was an All-Star. He ..read more

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)   Nicknamed “Pudge”, Carlton Fisk played Major League baseball for 24 years, becoming one of the greatest catchers to ever play the game. Growing up in New Hampshire and hoping to play for the Boston Celtics one day, Fisk quickly became infatuated with the game of baseball and dedicated his life to the game. Using his hard work ethic and unrivaled competitive spirit, Fisk powered through the minor leagues, immediately making an impact in Boston. After a decade of elite play, Fisk helped lead the White Sox to the postseason and cemented his legacy. Carlton ..read more

(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)   Known as “Donnie Baseball” and the “Hit Man,” Don Mattingly was one of baseball’s best players in the 1980s with the New York Yankees. After tearing through the minor leagues in just three years, Mattingly made an instant impact on the Yankees and the city of New York. Combining intense concentration, slick defense, and an ability to hit for both average and power, Mattingly was among the most respected and admired players in the game for over a decade. "I always felt I had a lot of natural ability as a hitter. But I worked hard to make myself a bett ..read more

(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)   Ken Griffey Jr. is not only remembered as one of the best players to ever play the game of baseball but as one of the premier superstars of the 1990s. Growing up in the clubhouse of the Big Red Machine, Griffey was determined to become a Hall of Fame baseball player from a young age. After tearing through Cincinnati’s youth leagues and Moeller High School, Griffey’s dream came true when he was chosen first overall by the Seattle Mariners, beginning one of the most impressive careers in the history of the game. To succeed in baseball, as in life, you have to ..read more

(Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)   David Ortiz’s name is synonymous with the Boston Red Sox of the 2000s and 2010s, but his path to becoming the player he was in Boston was not an easy one. Growing up in a difficult environment, Ortiz spent years struggling to overcome injuries, lack of consistency, and personal turmoil throughout stints in the minor leagues only to be released by the Twins years into his career. He persevered and became an icon in Boston. David Ortiz eventually cemented his place as one of baseball’s best hitters with a knack for delivering the clutch hit needed to ..read more