Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball’s had a black eye for quite a while. Records that were shattered then have had invisible asterisks next to them, thanks to the perception that many of them were aided by a syringe. Not every superstar from this era was juiced, though. Here are 12 of them that made their way to Cooperstown without any help from PEDs. 12. Ken Griffey Jr.: That Swing? Pure, Unadulterated Joy …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinAs long as baseball’s been around, the players have been trying to gain an edge. Some do it legally, like figuring out signs, while others … well, they did what they could, hoping not to get caught. Long before Ryan Braun’s sample-tampering saga or Jenrry Mejia’s three failed drug tests, baseball’s rogues were finding creative ways to bend the rules. In the 1880s, King Kelly would casually skip …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownLast Updated: May 26th, 2026 by Michael Schatz Second base has always been baseball’s most demanding position, requiring equal parts athleticism, intelligence, and grit. The men who master it become the heartbeat of their teams, orchestrating defense while providing offensive spark from a traditionally weak-hitting spot. Cooperstown’s doors remained closed to many deserving candidates who spent careers making the difficult look routine. Tony Lazzeri had already been inducted …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownFrom the graceful art of scooping throws to the thunderous power of the cleanup spot, first base has produced some of baseball’s most memorable stars. While Lou Gehrig and Jimmy Foxx have their bronze plaques, countless legends who defined the position still wait for Cooperstown’s call. Here are twenty first basemen who deserve their place among the immortals. 20. Don Mattingly: Donnie Baseball’s Perfect Prime From 1984 to …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael Griffin Baseball has always had its heroes, but some players were true villains. These people were far worse than just seeming to always do well against your favorite team. There was a dark side, and the fans picked up on that. Whether through their on-field antics, off-field controversies, or their knack for getting under everyone’s skin, these 20 players earned their place in baseball’s hall of infamy. 20. …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzRemember when baseball cards were worth more than Bitcoin and every dad in America thought they knew who belonged in Cooperstown? Those were simpler times, when hype could carry a player’s reputation for decades. Here are the 10 most overrated hitters who somehow convinced us they were legends. 10. Derek Jeter: The Captain Who Fooled Us Sure, Derek Jeter had five World Series rings and that trademark jump-throw, …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinRemember when a simple bat flip could start a bench-clearing brawl? Even taking a longer home run trot could end up with someone getting a ball in the rib cage. Then came social media highlight reels and MLB’s “Let the Kids Play” campaign. As a result, hitters became more creative with their wooden-bat acrobatics. Yes, some pitchers and managers still consider it one of baseball’s ultimate signs of …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownBefore sabermetrics and launch angles, there was pure baseball instinct—the crack of the bat on a summer evening, the impossible double play turned with ballet-like grace, and shortstops who could do it all but somehow never got the call to Cooperstown. These are the players who made us fall in love with the position, one spectacular play at a time. 20. Dave Concepcion: The Big Red Machine’s Forgotten …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzRemember when pitchers were gods among mortals, their baseball cards worth more than your lunch money? Back when every kid could recite ERA and strikeout totals like multiplication tables, certain hurlers achieved mythical status that their actual numbers couldn’t quite support. 10. Nolan Ryan: The Strikeout King Who Never Won a Cy Young The Texas Express threw harder than anyone and struck out more batters than seemed humanly …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinLook, this list means no disrespect to anyone. The baseball season’s long, and then the playoffs can be anyone’s game. But these are instances when the superior team lost. Also, if you’re a Mets fan, you need to brace yourself. Deep Breaths. Ok, let’s go: 10. The 2017 Houston Astros: Baseball’s Most High-Tech Heist Bang, bang! That wasn’t the sound of champagne corks popping – it was Houston’s …
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