The MLB All-Time All-Star Team

I usually try to stay away from these kinds of articles but, after reading several "Greatest Team Ever" or "Best Team Ever" articles, I decided to write my own. Now, I know this I have only been around for 19 years on God's good green Earth so I do have a bit of bias towards today's players. But, all biases will be put aside and I will judge players based on career and other information.

I will also use a 40-man roster, including a full five man starting rotation, full bullpen (closer and all) and bench. I will also try to fuse currently playing ballplayers into this team (if their numbers apply). As well as include a manager, bench coach, hitting/pitching and first/third base coach.

So let's get started with catcher...

Catcher

Josh Gibson, Homestead Greys (Negro Leagues)

One of the greatest hitting catchers to ever swing the bat that no one knows about. His stats way not be the greatest but it deserves mentioning that in his career it is said that he hit over 800 home runs.

He was posthumously elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. Gibson played the majority of his career in the Negro Leagues.

Career (Negro, Mexican, Cuban, and Dominican Leagues for a total of 21 seasons): 2582 AB, 946 Hits, .366 BA, .648 SLG ,173 HR (800*), 646 RBI,

*Rumored

"He had a eye like Ted Williams and the power of Babe Ruth. He hit to all fields."- Monte Irvin

Others up for consideration for catcher: Yogi Berra, Rick Ferrell, Carlton Fisk, Joe Mauer**, Mickey Cochrane

First Base

Lou Gehrig, New York Yankees

The "Iron Horse" is my pick for First Baseman. Beside the fact that Gehrig had a "Iron Man" streak of most consecutive games played, Gehrig won the American League Triple Crown in 1934. He was American League MVP in 1927 and again in 1936. Gehrig was also a seven time All-Star, playing in six of the seven.

He also appeared in seven World Series.

Career stats (17 seasons): 2164 Games, 8001 AB, 2721 Hits, 1888 Runs, 493 HR, 1995 RBI, .340 BA, .447 OBP, .632 SLG, 5090 Total Bases

Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1939

Others up for consideration for First Baseman: Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg, Jeff Bagwell, Buck Leonard

Second Base

Rogers Hornsby, St. Louis Cardinals

"Rajah" as he was called, played 23 seasons total. A two time MVP. He won the National League Triple Crown twice: 1922 and 1925. He was also MVP in 1925 and 1927.

He also appeared in two World Series. With St. Louis winning one of the World Series (1926).

Career stats (23 seasons): 2259 Games, 8173 AB, 2930 Hits, 1579 Runs, 301 HR, 1584 RBI, .358 BA, .434 OBP, .577 SLG, 4712 Total Bases.

Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1942

Others up for consideration for Second Baseman: Nap Lajoie, Eddie Collins, Jackie Robinson, Joe Gordon

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