All-Time Best Player of Every MLB Team

Throughout the years, there have been a number of outstanding players to put on a baseball uniform. Some of them have made a major impact for one team and one organization. They are associated with that team after they are retired.

After time passes, these players often have their number retired. They go into the Hall of Fame, and on their cap is the logo of a team that they had a lasting impact with.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Randy Johnson

The Arizona Diamondbacks have only been around since 1998, but in their limited history, the club has already won a World Series. A large part of that championship was Randy Johnson.

The Big Unit is not only one of the best pitchers of the Steroid Era, but he is also the best player to ever wear a Diamondbacks uniform. He was a co-World Series MVP with Curt Schilling. Johnson had 45.1 WAR with Arizona in eight seasons compared to 37.4 WAR in 10 years in Seattle.

Atlanta Braves: Hank Aaron

It should be no surprise to see that Hank Aaron is the best player in the history of the Braves organization. He was one of the greatest players to ever step on a baseball field.

Aaron is the game's all-time leader in RBI. He is also second on the all-time home run list. Aaron is one of the best hitters to play the game.

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Baltimore Orioles: Cal Ripken Jr.

Cal Ripken, Jr. is known for his ability to stay on the field. He played in a major league record 2,632 games while he was a member of the Baltimore Orioles organization.

Ripken won numerous awards during his tenure with the Orioles, ranging from the Rookie of the Year Award to the Gold Glove to the MVP Award. He has had his No. 8 retired by Orioles organization.

Boston Red Sox: Ted Williams

No one in the Boston Red Sox organization comes close to Ted Williams when it comes to performance. He is the best player to ever wear the uniform of one of the game's most storied franchise.

Williams was not only an outstanding player, but also served his country in both World War II and the Korean War. His numbers would have been even better had he not missed playing during these years.

The Red Sox retired Williams' number, and he was named as a member of the MLB's All-Century Team.

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Chicago Cubs: Cap Anson

The Chicago Cubs have had a number of legendary players in their history. However, Cap Anson has a slight edge over others such as Ernie Banks, Ron Santo and Ryne Sandberg.

Anson played in Chicago for 22 seasons during baseball's early years. He was a feared hitter and was the first player in the game's history to record 3,000 hits.

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Chicago White Sox: Shoeless Joe Jackson

There was also serious consideration given to Frank Thomas for this position on the list. However, Shoeless Joe Jackson is the best player in the history of the Chicago White Sox. He is also likely the most infamous as well.

While Jackson's participation in the 1919 Black Sox Scandal is often debated, his talent is not. Jackson has the third highest batting average in MLB history and hit over .400 once in his career.

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Cincinnati Reds: Frank Robinson

Pete Rose may be baseball's all-time hits leader, but he is not the best player in Cincinnati Reds history. That distinction goes to one of his teammates, Frank Robinson.

Robinson burst onto the scene his rookie year by hitting 38 home runs and winning the Rookie of the Year Award. He would then go on to become the first player to win both the NL and AL MVP Awards. Robinson also won the Triple Crown in 1966.

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Cleveland Indians: Tris Speaker

Many people may believe that this honor could also go to Bob Feller, but Tris Speaker holds the edge for best player in Cleveland Indians history. Speaker collected 73.3 WAR in 11 years with the Indians, while Feller had 66.0 WAR in 18 seasons.

Speaker not only hit .300 consistently, but he also one of the best outfield arms in major league history. He also managed to complete a record six unassisted double plays from his position in center field.

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Colorado Rockies: Todd Helton

Todd Helton was selected by the Colorado Rockies early on during the team's history. Peyton Manning's former backup at the University of Tennessee is the best player in Rockies' history.

Helton has been with the organization for his whole career. He is the most recognizable player to wear a Rockies uniform and will likely have his number retired after he retires. Helton has a career .323 batting average and could be a Hall of Famer.

Detroit Tigers: Ty Cobb

Ty Cobb played 22 of his 24 years with the Detroit Tigers. Cobb may have been known for his fiery attitude, but his fierce competitiveness also help make him one of the best players in baseball history.

The Hall of Famer's .366 batting average is the highest figure in MLB history. Cobb was also a prolific basestealer. He batted over .400 three times in his career and won a Triple Crown.

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Florida Marlins: Hanley Ramirez

The Florida Marlins have been around since 1993, and in 2012, they will become the Miami Marlins. The team has won two World Series in its short existence, but each one has led to a fire sale.

Hanley Ramirez has had an extended stay with the Marlins and is the best player in the franchise's history. He quickly became one of the top shortstops in the league after he was traded to the Marlins from the Boston Red Sox.

Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan

Nolan Ryan is baseball's all-time strikeout king. He may have bounced around from team to team, but Ryan spent the longest portion of his carer in Houston.

Ryan threw an incredible seven no-hitters during his career. He also managed to continue pitching until he was 46 years old. Many people believe that Ryan is actually overrated.

Kansas City Royals: George Brett

The Kansas City Royals honored George Brett's achievements with their organization by retiring his No. 5. He spent all 21 years of his career with the team.

Brett is just one of four players to have a .300 batting average, 3,000 hits and 300 home runs during his career. He was the leader on the Royals 1985 World Championship team.

Los Angeles Angels: Jim Fregosi

It may be surprising to many people that Jim Fregosi leads all Los Angeles Angels position players in career WAR with the organization. He is second to only Chuck Finely for most in team history.

Fregosi was the team's first superstar, and he set a number of team records, some of which still stand today. He was honored by the Angels and the team retired his number.

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Los Angeles Dodgers: Sandy Koufax

If he did not get injured in the prime of his career, it is very possible that Sandy Koufax would be in the discussion as the best pitcher in MLB history. He is however, the best player in the history of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Koufax led the National League in ERA during each of his last five seasons in the majors. His dominance was clear, as he also won at least 25 games three times during that period. Koufax also collected three Cy Young Awards and an MVP.

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Milwaukee Brewers: Robin Yount

The Milwaukee Brewers knew that Robin Yount was going to be a special player when he was able to break into the majors at an age when most teenagers are still in high school.

He was loyal to the organization and spent all 20 years of his career in Milwaukee. He won two MVP awards while he was a member of the Brewers organization.

Minnesota Twins: Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson never actually played a game in a Minnesota Twins uniform, but he is the best player in the franchise's history. He played for the organization when the team was still playing in DC and was known as the Washington Senators.

Johnson is arguably the best pitcher in the history of Major League Baseball. He is amongst the leaders in wins, ERA and strikeouts amongst other categories.

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New York Mets: Tom Seaver

Part of the reason why the trade of Tom Seaver to the Cincinnati Reds was known as part of the Midnight Massacre is because of how outstanding Seaver had been for the New York Mets. He was one of the best pitchers not only in team history, but in MLB history.

Seaver won three NL Cy Young Awards with the Mets, and he was a key part of their first championship team in 1969. He is one of two players to have their number retired by the Mets, and he was voted in to the Hall of Fame with the highest percentage (98.8 percent) of the vote of any player elected.

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New York Yankees: Babe Ruth

There is absolutely no doubt about this one. Babe Ruth is the best baseball player in the game's history and is obviously the most famous figure from the sport's most storied franchise.

The New York Yankees great had his number retired by the team, and he was a member of the first Hall of Fame Class. His name is seen throughout the record books, and he has the highest OPS+ in MLB history.

Oakland Athletics: Rickey Henderson

Rickey Henderson could really move. While Henderson played with nine different teams during his 25 year major league career, he spent 14 seasons in Oakland with the Athletics.

Henderson holds the MLB record for stolen bases both in a career as well as in a single season. He was named an All-Star 10 times during his career. The 1990 AL MVP had his No. 24 retired by the Athletics.

Philadelphia Phillies: Mike Schmidt

This was certainly one of the more difficult decisions on this list as the honor for best player in Philadelphia Phillies history could have also gone to Steve Carlton.

Mike Schmidt is one of the best, if not the best, third basemen to ever play the game. Schmidt was one of the the best power bats in baseball history and was also outstanding defensively, winning 10 Gold Gloves. The three time NL MVP had his number retired by the Phillies.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Honus Wagner

Honus Wagner was one of baseball's first superstars. The Pittsburgh Pirates great is considered by many historians to be the best shortstop in MLB history. He was also a part of the first Hall of Fame class.

Wagner won eight batting titles during his career while also leading the National League in slugging percentage on six different occasions. He also led the league in RBI and stolen bases on multiple occasions. Wagner had his No. 33 retired by the Pirates.

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San Diego Padres: Tony Gwynn

Tony Gwynn was one of the most consistent hitters to ever step into a batter's box. He spent his entire career with the San Diego Padres and never batted under .300 in a full season.

Eight times during his career, Gwynn lead the National League in batting average. During the 1994 season, he just missed out on hitting .400. Gwynn was also a stolen base threat and defensive star early during his career.

San Francisco Giants: Barry Bonds

The steroid issue does not impact Bonds' spot as the top player in San Francisco Giants history. He does have some competition from Christy Mathewson, but Bonds has a firm grip on the No. 1 spot.

He is the only member of the 500-home run, 500-stolen base club. Bonds holds the all-time home run record in addition to the single-season home run record. He won an incredible seven NL MVP awards during his career.

Seattle Mariners: Ken Griffey Jr.

It is unfathomable to think about what Ken Griffey Jr. would have been able to do had his career not been slowed down by injuries. The Seattle Mariners legend could have been the greatest player in MLB history.

Junior was not only one of the best hitters in the history of baseball, but he was also one of the best defensive outfielders in MLB history. He won 10 Gold Gloves and seven Silver Sluggers during his career, and Griffey will undoubtedly be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

St. Louis Cardinals: Rogers Hornsby

For now, Rogers Hornsby's spot as the top player in St. Louis Cardinals franchise history is safe, but Albert Pujols is slowly catching up to him. Hornsby is arguably the best second baseman in MLB history.

Hornsby has the second highest batting average in MLB history. He put together some incredibly seasons and hit over .400 three times during his career and won two Triple Crowns. He is also the only player to bat at least .400 and hit 40 home runs in the same season.

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Tampa Bay Rays: Fred McGriff

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a short history but they have had a number of good players play for the organization. The best player to wear a (Devil) Rays uniform for an extended period of time is Fred McGriff.

McGriff spent five years of his career with Tampa Bay and was one of the first big-name players that the team had. He is a five-time All-Star and he won three Silver Slugger awards.

Texas Rangers: Ivan Rodriguez

Ivan Rodriguez is the best catcher in Texas Rangers history and is the team's best player. He is also arguably one of the best catchers in baseball history.

Pudge was not only a feared hitter in his time with the Rangers, but he was also the best defensive catcher in the American League. He won 14 Gold Gloves as well as the 1999 AL MVP Award.

Toronto Blue Jays: Carlos Delgado

Carlos Delgado was a staple in the middle of the Toronto Blue Jays lineup for 12 years. During that time, he was one of the game's best power hitters.

During nine different seasons in his career Delgado broke the 100-RBI plateau. He once had 145 RBI in a season. Delgado won three Silver Sluggers during his career.

Washington Nationals: Gary Carter

Gary Carter had an instant impact for the Montreal Expos and finished second in the Rookie of the Year voting after his first season. He would only get better during his time with the Expos.

Carter would go on to win three Gold Gloves and five Silver Sluggers during his career. The Montreal Expos retired his number.