Team(s): Pittsburgh Pirates & Brooklyn Dodgers
#MLB SHORTSTOP RANKINGS SERIES#
When his career was over, Aparicio would win the AL Rookie of the Year Award, win nine Gold Glove awards, made 13 All-Star teams, won a World Series and became the first Venezuelan player inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Aparicio who spent 18 years in the Majors was one of the best defensive shortstops of his generation and one who made a name for his ability to steal bases.Īfter breaking onto the scene in 1956, Aparicio would lead the league in nine straight years in stolen bases including posting more than 51 bases in four different seasons. One name that might be as deserving as any on the list above him is Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio. Honorable Mention Luis Aparicio Team(s): Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox & Boston Red Sox With that said, here is our list of the Top 10 Shortstops of All-Time. From the likes of Honus Wagner to Pee Wee Reese to Luis Aparacio to Barry Larkin to Ozzie Smith to Cal Ripken Jr to Derek Jeter. With those changes over the years has brought many great ball players through the shortstop position. Once a predominant defensive position for many years now has seen the shortstop position turn to a position over the years that have produced a ton of offensive talent as well. The history of baseball continues to evolve from year to year while the style of play on the field also continues to evolve.
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