The Best Third Baseman in Each MLB Franchise's History

Arizona Diamondbacks: Matt Williams

CHICAGO - AUGUST 16: Third baseman Matt Williams #9 of the Arizona Diamondbacks runs out of the batter's box during the MLB game against the Chicago Cubs on August 16, 2002 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Diamondbacks defeated the Cubs 2-1.

Atlanta Braves: Chipper Jones

25 Jun 1997: Chipper Jones #10 of the Atlanta Braves in action during a game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. The Braves defeated the Mets 14-7. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello /Allsport

Baltimore Orioles: Brooks Robinson

Boston Red Sox: Wade Boggs

1989: Third baseman Wade Boggs of the Boston Red Sox looks on. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

Chicago Cubs: Ron Santo

Chicago White Sox: Robin Ventura

11 Aug 1993: Third baseman Robin Ventura of the Chicago White Sox prepares to drop his bat and run during a game against the Oakland Athletics at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois.

Cincinnati Reds: Heinie Groh

Cleveland Indians: Ken Keltner

Colorado Rockies: Vinny Castilla

11 Apr 1998: Infielder Vinny Castilla of the Colorado Rockies in action during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at the Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Reds won the game, 12-5. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

Detroit Tigers: George Kell

Florida Marlins: Mike Lowell

MIAMI - APRIL 23: Mike Lowell #19 of the Florida Marlins waits for the pitch against the Cincinnati Reds on April 23, 2005 at Dolphins Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Doug Rader

Kansas City Royals: George Brett

JULY - 1987: George Brett #5 of the Kansas City Royals watches the flight of the ball as he follows through on his swing during a game in July of 1987. (Photo by Gray Mortimore/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: Troy Glaus

SEATTLE - JUN 16: Third baseman Troy Glaus #25 of the Anaheim Angels readies for the pitch during the American League game with the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on June 16, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners defeated the Angels 6-3. (Photo by

Los Angeles Dodgers: Ron Cey

Milwaukee Brewers: Paul Molitor

1989: Third baseman Paul Molitor of the Milwaukee Brewers swings the bat. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

Minnesota Twins: Gary Gaetti

1989: Gary Gaetti #8 of the Minnesota Twins throws the ball during practice before a game in the 1989 season. (Photo by: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

New York Mets: David Wright

NEW YORK - JUNE 19: David Wright #5 of the New York Mets bats against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 19, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Rays 5-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Imag

New York Yankees: Graig Nettles

Oakland Athletics: Eric Chavez

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 9: Eric Chavez #3 of the Oakland Athletics holds up his sixth career Gold Glove Award before his game against the Chicago White Sox at McAfee Coliseum April 9, 2007 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Mike Schmidt

LOS ANGELES - 1986: Mike Schmidt #20 of the Philadelphia Phillies steps toward first after a swing during a 1986 season game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates: Pie Traynor

San Diego Padres: Phil Nevin

LOS ANGELES - APRIL 17: Phil Nevin #23 of the San Diego Padres bats during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 17, 2005 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers won 6-0. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Matt Williams

30 MAY 1994: SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS THIRD BASEMAN MATT WILLIAMS MAKES CONTACT WITH A PITCH DURING THE GIANTS VERSUS LOS ANGELES DODGERS GAME AT DODGER STADIUM IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. MANDATORY CREDIT: OTTO GREULE/ALLSPORT

Seattle Mariners: Jim Presley

St. Louis Cardinals: Ken Boyer

Tampa Bay Rays: Evan Longoria

NEW YORK - JUNE 19: Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays bats against the New York Mets on June 19, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Texas Rangers: Buddy Bell

Toronto Blue Jays: Kelly Gruber

OAKLAND, CA - 1990: Kelly Gruber #17 of the Toronto Blue Jays watches the flight of the ball as he follows through on his swing during a game against the Oakland Athletics in 1990 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Otto

Washington Nationals: Tim Wallach