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Month: July 2016
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Top Ten First Basemen
First base is an important part of baseball. They have to hold runners on, stretch out to catch the ball, and scoop throws out of the dirt. This ranks the top ten first basemen in MLB.
10. Mark Teixeira
9. Adrian Gonzalez
8. Albert Pujols
7. Chris Davis
6. Freddie Freeman
5. Eric Hosmer
4. Joey Votto
3. Miguel Cabrera
2. Paul Goldschmidt
1. Anthony Rizzo
Top Ten Outfielders
Being an outfielder is an important job. They need to catch fly balls lost in the sun, make diving catches, and sometimes even rob home runs. Not to mention they also have to be good hitters and good on the base paths. This document is about the top ten outfielders in Major League Baseball.
10. Adam Jones
9.Jose Bautista
8.Michael Brantley
7.Billy Hamilton
6.Yasiel Puig
5. Mark Trumbo
4.Mookie Betts
3.Yoenis Cespedes
2. Bryce Harper
1. MikeTrout
Top Ten Baseball Franchises
What would baseball be with its franchises? Nothing. This is an article about the franchises who have made a major impact on our national pastime.
10. Kansas City Royals
9. Texas Rangers
8. Houston Astros
7. Pittsburgh Pirates
6. Baltimore Orioles
5. New York/San Francisco Giants
4. Chicago Cubs
3. Boston Red Sox
2. Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers
1. New York Yankees
Top Ten Shortstops
The shortstop position is an important position. They need to turn double plays and are expected to be great at bat and on the base paths. 2016 saw a ton of young shortstops. This is a ranking of the top ten shortstops in Major League Baseball.
10. Troy Tulowitzki
9. Eduardo Nunez
8. Addison Russell
7. Didi Gregorius
6. Aledmys Diaz
5. Xander Bogaerts
4. Trevor Story
3. Carlos Correa
2. Corey Seager
1. Francisco Lindor
Top Ten Current New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are one of the most storied franchises in all of baseball. This is a document ranking the top ten Yankees of 2016. The rankings are a combination of the players 2016 performance and their overall career statistics.
10. Brett Gardner
9. CC Sabathia
8. Mark Teixeira
7. Starlin Castro
6. Masahiro Tanaka
5. Didi Gregorius
4. Aroldis Chapman
3. Dellin Betances
2. Andrew Miller
1. Carlos Beltran
Top Ten Facts to Know Mike Trout
Mike Trout is a young superstar who plays for the Los Angeles Angels. This is a breakdown to categorize the most important things to know about Mike Trout.
10. His Birthplace
Millville, New Jersey.
9. His Birthday
August 7, 1991.
8. His Team
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
7. His Number
27.
6. His Nickname
The Millville Meteor.
5. All Star Teams
Through his age 24 season, Trout has participated in five All Star Games.
4. His Home Run Total
157 home runs in 742 career games.
3. His Stolen Base Record
128 steals in 150 attempts during his 742 career games.
2. Rookie of the Year
He won the American League Rookie of the Year in 2012.
1. MVP Totals
He won the MVP award unanimously in 2014 and finished runner up three times. He also won the All Star Game MVP twice: in 2014 and in 2015.
Top Ten Catchers
The catcher is one of the most difficult positions on the baseball diamond. From calling games to framing pitches to throwing out runners, the defense is enough to wear out any player. In this article I will rank the top ten catchers based on the statistics and opinion.
10. David Ross
9. A.J. Pierzynski
8. Francisco Cervelli
7. Russell Martin
6. Brian McCann
5. Wilson Ramos
4. Jonathon Lucroy
3. Yadier Molina
2. Salvador Perez
1. Buster Posey
Kevin Millar
Kevin Millar was a first baseman/outfielder who played for the Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and Toronto Blue Jays in his 12 year career. After his playing career, Millar switched to broadcasting. In this article one will learn a plethora about Kevin Millar.
Kevin Millar was born September 24, 1971. He was raised only by his mother, Judy Millar. Mrs. Millar raised Kevin into a baseball player. On April 11 of 1998, Kevin Millar went 1-2 in his Major League debut with the Florida Marlins. His first full season was the next year in 1999. That year, he hit nine home runs and collected 17 doubles in 105 games. 2001 was when he really opened eyes. Millar had one of his best seasons that year. He hit 20 home runs, collected 39 doubles, drove in 85 RBIs, and posted a career best in batting average with a .314 mark and slugging percentage with an outstanding .557. 2002 saw similar numbers for Millar. He connected for 16 home runs and 41 doubles. He would continue his success with the Red Sox. After the Marlins tried to sell Millar to Japan, the Boston Red Sox came and seized the opportunity. Kevin showed the Marlins why they should have kept him. In 148 games with the Sox, Millar hit 30 doubles, scored a career high 83 runs, hit a career high 25 home runs, drove in a career high 96 RBIs, and posted a .276 batting average. In 2004, Kevin Millar was part of something special. Millar lead the team to the World Series with his great stats and wacky gimmicks. Despite hitting 18 home runs and connecting for 36 doubles, Millar came up with a phrase “Cowboy Up.” It became a success and gave motivation for the ball club. The Red Sox would go on to win the World Series for the first time since 1918.
2008 was Millar’s last full season. He played 145 for the Orioles hitting 20 homers and 25 doubles. Kevin played half a season for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2009. He tried to come back in 2010 with the Cubs but decided to call it quits. Kevin Millar finished his career with 170 home runs, 699 runs batted in, 648 runs, 296 doubles, 1,284 hits, and a World Series ring in 1,427 career regular season games. After his playing career, Kevin Millar still found a place in baseball. He joined MLB Network and was named the co-host of the new show, Intentional Talk. He still hosts today alongside fellow cost and friend Chris Rose. Now he visits other stadiums and interviews players for his job. All the players enjoy talking to and being around Kevin Millar. As one can see, Kevin Millar is one of the most loved players in Red Sox history and on MLB Network.