1. Tim “Rock” Raines

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Tim Raines is widely regarded as one of the greatest leadoff hitters and baserunners in baseball history.

He was the 1986 NL Batting Champion, a seven time All-Star and four time stolen base leader. Not bad for a five foot eight Hall-of-Famer!

2. Yogi Berra

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This 18-time All-Star is better known for his witty quotes and managerial abilities than his ten World Series championships (still the MLB record for one player).

 

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Berra is also one of only five players to win AL MVP three times.

3. Jimmy “J-Roll” Rollins

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J-Roll is the Philadelphia Phillies’ all-time leader in hits and was regarded as one of the best defensive shortstops in baseball.

 

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His NL MVP in 2007 came right before key contributions to his team’s 2008 World Series victory.

4. Rafael Furcal

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Furcal is a Dominican and former professional baseball shortstop.

He was the National League Rookie of the Year in 2000 with the Atlanta Braves, and he won a World Series title with the Cardinals in 2011.

 

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One of only five players to ever have four hits in three consecutive games, Furcal was also a reserve member of the 2010 NL All-Start team.

5. Joe Morgan

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Joe Morgan did two awesome things in the 1975 and 1976 seasons: led his Cincinnati Reds to World Series victories and won NL MVP twice.

 

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This 5’7? man of modest height is considered one of the better defensive players of all time, which is why he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990.

6. Kirby Puckett

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Kirby spent his entire major league career with the Minnesota Twins. He leads the franchise all-time in hits, doubles, runs and total bases.