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NEW YORK - JULY 15:  A general view of an American flag on the field during the 79th MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - JULY 15: A general view of an American flag on the field during the 79th MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

The Greatest Baseball Players Who Achieved Greatness Without Steroids

Paul Feb 27, 2009

Babe Ruth

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 8:  The George Herman 'Babe' Ruth plaque is in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins in the Bronx, New York on October 8, 2004.  The Yankees won 8-4.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 8: The George Herman 'Babe' Ruth plaque is in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins in the Bronx, New York on October 8, 2004. The Yankees won 8-4. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/

Ted Williams

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BOSTON - CIRCA 1955:  (UNDATED FILE PHOTO) Baseball legend Ted Williams (1918 - 2002) of the Boston Red Sox holds a bat circa 1955. The 83-year-old Williams, who was the last major league player to bat .400 when he hit .406 in 1941, died July 5, 2002 at C
BOSTON - CIRCA 1955: (UNDATED FILE PHOTO) Baseball legend Ted Williams (1918 - 2002) of the Boston Red Sox holds a bat circa 1955. The 83-year-old Williams, who was the last major league player to bat .400 when he hit .406 in 1941, died July 5, 2002 at C

Mickey Mantle

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A general view of the Mickey Mantle plaque in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium on September 11, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The 85 year old ball park will be closed after the 2008 season as the New York Yankees move
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A general view of the Mickey Mantle plaque in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium on September 11, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The 85 year old ball park will be closed after the 2008 season as the New York Yankees move

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Nolan Ryan

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ARLINGTON, TX - 1990s:  Nolan Ryan #34 of the Texas Rangers pitches during a circa 1990s game at Arlington Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Ryan pitched for the Rangers from 1989-93.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - 1990s: Nolan Ryan #34 of the Texas Rangers pitches during a circa 1990s game at Arlington Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Ryan pitched for the Rangers from 1989-93. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

David Ortiz

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ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 18:  David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox bats against the Tampa Bay Rays in game six of the American League Championship Series during the 2008 MLB playoffs on October 18, 2008 at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg, Florida.  (
ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 18: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox bats against the Tampa Bay Rays in game six of the American League Championship Series during the 2008 MLB playoffs on October 18, 2008 at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg, Florida. (

Derek Jeter

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DUNEDIN, FL - FEBRUARY 25 :  Infielder Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees throws out a runner against the Toronto Blue Jays February 25, 2009 at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, Florida.  (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
DUNEDIN, FL - FEBRUARY 25 : Infielder Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees throws out a runner against the Toronto Blue Jays February 25, 2009 at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Hanley Ramirez

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MIAMI - JULY 30:  Hanley Ramirez #2 of the Florida Marlins bats against the New York Mets on July 30, 2008 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida.  The Marlins defeated the Mets 7-4.  (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
MIAMI - JULY 30: Hanley Ramirez #2 of the Florida Marlins bats against the New York Mets on July 30, 2008 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Mets 7-4. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Manny Ramirez

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 15:  Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers swings at a pitch in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Five of the National League Championship Series during the 2008 MLB playoffs on October 15, 2008 a
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 15: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers swings at a pitch in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Five of the National League Championship Series during the 2008 MLB playoffs on October 15, 2008 a

Johan Santana

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 27:  Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets pitches against the Florida Marlins on September 27, 2008 at Shea Stadium in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 27: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets pitches against the Florida Marlins on September 27, 2008 at Shea Stadium in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Mariano Rivera

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BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 28: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees throws against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park September 28, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 28: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees throws against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park September 28, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Rollie Fingers

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LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 03:  Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers appears at a basketball game between the San Diego State Aztecs and UNLV Rebels at the Thomas & Mack Center February 3, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Ethan Miller/
LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 03: Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers appears at a basketball game between the San Diego State Aztecs and UNLV Rebels at the Thomas & Mack Center February 3, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/

Jackie Robinson

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SEATTLE - APRIL 15:  A fan reaches over the Jackie Robinson plaque for a home run ball hit during batting practice prior to the game between the Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals on April 15, 2008 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Ot
SEATTLE - APRIL 15: A fan reaches over the Jackie Robinson plaque for a home run ball hit during batting practice prior to the game between the Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals on April 15, 2008 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Ot

Alfonso Soriano

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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 23:  (EDITORS NOTE: A TILT-SHIFT LENS WAS USED TO MAKE THIS IMAGE) Alfonso Soriano #12 of the Chicago Cubs poses during photo day at the Fitch Park Spring Training complex on February 23, 2009 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Donald Miralle
MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 23: (EDITORS NOTE: A TILT-SHIFT LENS WAS USED TO MAKE THIS IMAGE) Alfonso Soriano #12 of the Chicago Cubs poses during photo day at the Fitch Park Spring Training complex on February 23, 2009 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Donald Miralle

Carl Crawford

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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 27: Carl Crawford #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays bats against the Philadelphia Phillies during game five of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 27, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Get
PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 27: Carl Crawford #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays bats against the Philadelphia Phillies during game five of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 27, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Get

Jason Bay

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PORT CHARLOTTE, FL - FEBRUARY 27:  Outfielder Jason Bay #44 of the Boston Red Sox is hit by a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at Charlotte Sports Park on February 27, 2009 in Port Charlotte, Florida.  (Phot
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL - FEBRUARY 27: Outfielder Jason Bay #44 of the Boston Red Sox is hit by a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at Charlotte Sports Park on February 27, 2009 in Port Charlotte, Florida. (Phot

Whitey Ford

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NEW YORK - JULY 07:  Former New York Yankee Whitey Ford salutes the crowd during Old Timers Day ceremonies before the Yankees play the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Yankee Stadium on July 7, 2007 in the Bronx borough of New York City.  (Photo by Jim Mc
NEW YORK - JULY 07: Former New York Yankee Whitey Ford salutes the crowd during Old Timers Day ceremonies before the Yankees play the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Yankee Stadium on July 7, 2007 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim Mc

Sandy Koufax

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COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 27:  Hall of Famers Frank Robinson (L) and Sandy Koufax talk at Clark Sports Center prior to the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 27, 2008 in Cooperstown, New York.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 27: Hall of Famers Frank Robinson (L) and Sandy Koufax talk at Clark Sports Center prior to the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 27, 2008 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Carl Yastrzemski

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BOSTON - OCTOBER 23:  Boston Red Sox hall of famer Carl Yastrzemski throws out the first pitch before game one of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Red Sox on October 23, 2004 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Be
BOSTON - OCTOBER 23: Boston Red Sox hall of famer Carl Yastrzemski throws out the first pitch before game one of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Red Sox on October 23, 2004 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Be

Joe Dimaggio

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A general view of the Joe DiMaggio plaque in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium on September 11, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The 85 year old ball park will be closed after the 2008 season as the New York Yankees move
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A general view of the Joe DiMaggio plaque in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium on September 11, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The 85 year old ball park will be closed after the 2008 season as the New York Yankees move

Ken Griffey Jr.

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17:  Ken Griffey Jr. of the Chicago White Sox watches the flight of his seventh inning double against the New York Yankees on September 17, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Ima
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Ken Griffey Jr. of the Chicago White Sox watches the flight of his seventh inning double against the New York Yankees on September 17, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Ima

Cal Ripken Jr.

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COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 29: 2007 inductee Cal Ripken Jr. poses with his plaque at Clark Sports Center during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 29, 2007 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 29: 2007 inductee Cal Ripken Jr. poses with his plaque at Clark Sports Center during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 29, 2007 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Willie Mays

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 9:  Willie Mays speaks at a press conference to announce the site of the 2007 MLB All-Star Game at SBC Park on February 9, 2005 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 9: Willie Mays speaks at a press conference to announce the site of the 2007 MLB All-Star Game at SBC Park on February 9, 2005 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
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