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MARYVALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 24:  John Axford #59 of the Milwaukee Brewers poses for a portrait during Spring Training Media Day on February 24, 2011 at Maryvale Stadium in Maryvale, Arizona.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
MARYVALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 24: John Axford #59 of the Milwaukee Brewers poses for a portrait during Spring Training Media Day on February 24, 2011 at Maryvale Stadium in Maryvale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

MLB's All-Underrated Team; Complete 25 Man Roster

Sean McGarveyJun 1, 2018

Everybody knows about Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols, CC Sabathia and Roy Halladay, but there are some players who put up big numbers while flying completely under the radar.

This list is composed of players who are relatively unheard-of by the common sports fan.

Keep in mind, when selecting the fourth and fifth outfielder, I didn't just select the fourth most underrated outfielder, I actually used an outfielder that doesn't start for his current team. 

CATCHER: Miguel Olivo

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PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20:  Miguel Olivo #30 of the Seattle Mariners poses for a portrait at the Peoria Sports Complex on February 20, 2011 in Peoria, Arizona.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Miguel Olivo #30 of the Seattle Mariners poses for a portrait at the Peoria Sports Complex on February 20, 2011 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

BA        OBP       SLG        HR        RBI        SB

 .269      .315        .449         14         58           7

FIRST BASE: Billy Butler

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SURPRISE, AZ - FEBRUARY 23:  Billy Butler #16 of the Kansas City Royals poses for a portrait during Spring Training Media Day on February 23, 2011 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona..  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
SURPRISE, AZ - FEBRUARY 23: Billy Butler #16 of the Kansas City Royals poses for a portrait during Spring Training Media Day on February 23, 2011 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona.. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

BA        OBP        SLG        HR        RBI        SB

.318      .388        .469          15         78           0

SECOND BASE: Neil Walker

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BRADENTON, FL - FEBRUARY 20:  Infielder Neil Walker #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for a photo during photo day at Pirate City on February 20, 2011 in Bradenton, Florida.  (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
BRADENTON, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Infielder Neil Walker #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for a photo during photo day at Pirate City on February 20, 2011 in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

BA        OBP       SLG        HR        RBI        SB

.296      .349        .462         12         66           2

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THIRD BASE: Casey McGehee

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MARYVALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 24:  Casey McGehee #14 of the Milwaukee Brewers poses for a portrait during Spring Training Media Day on February 24, 2011 at Maryvale Stadium in Maryvale, Arizona.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
MARYVALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 24: Casey McGehee #14 of the Milwaukee Brewers poses for a portrait during Spring Training Media Day on February 24, 2011 at Maryvale Stadium in Maryvale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

BA        OBP       SLG        HR        RBI        SB

.285      .337        .464         23        104          1

SHORTSTOP: Ian Desmond

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VIERA, FL - FEBRUARY 25:  Ian Desmond #6 of the Washington Nationals poses for a portrait during Spring Training Photo Day at Space Coast Stadium on February 25, 2011 in Viera, Florida.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
VIERA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Ian Desmond #6 of the Washington Nationals poses for a portrait during Spring Training Photo Day at Space Coast Stadium on February 25, 2011 in Viera, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

BA        OBP       SLG        HR        RBI        SB

.269      .308        .392         10         65          17                 

LEFT FIELD: Luke Scott

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SARASOTA, FL - FEBRUARY 26:  Outfielder Luke Scott #30 of the Baltimore Orioles poses for a photo during photo day at Ed Smith Stadium on February 26, 2011 in Sarasota, Florida.  (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
SARASOTA, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Outfielder Luke Scott #30 of the Baltimore Orioles poses for a photo during photo day at Ed Smith Stadium on February 26, 2011 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

BA        OBP       SLG        HR        RBI        SB

.284      .368        .535         27         72           2

CENTER FIELD: Coco Crisp

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PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 24:  Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait during media photo day at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on February 24, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 24: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait during media photo day at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on February 24, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

2010 Stats*:

BA        OBP       SLG        HR        RBI        SB

.279      .342        .438          8          38          32

*75 games


RIGHT FIELD: Shin-Soo Choo

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GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 22: Shin-Soo Choo #17 of the Cleveland Indians poses during their photo day at the Cleveland Indians Spring Training Complex on February 22, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)
GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 22: Shin-Soo Choo #17 of the Cleveland Indians poses during their photo day at the Cleveland Indians Spring Training Complex on February 22, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

BA        OBP       SLG        HR        RBI        SB

.300      .401        .484         22         90          22 


DESIGNATED HITTER: Jason Kubel

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FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 25:  Outfielder Jason Kubel #16 of the Minnesota Twins poses for a photo during photo day at Hammond Stadium on February 25, 2011 in Fort Myers, Florida.  (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Outfielder Jason Kubel #16 of the Minnesota Twins poses for a photo during photo day at Hammond Stadium on February 25, 2011 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

BA        OBP       SLG        HR        RBI        SB

.249      .323        .427         21         92           0

UTILITY INFIELDER: Jeff Keppinger

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KISSIMMEE, FL - FEBRUARY 24:  Jeff Keppinger #8 of the Houston Astros poses for a portrait Spring Training photo Day at Osceola County Stadium  on February 24, 2011 in Kissimmee, Florida.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
KISSIMMEE, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Jeff Keppinger #8 of the Houston Astros poses for a portrait Spring Training photo Day at Osceola County Stadium on February 24, 2011 in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

BA        OBP       SLG        HR        RBI        SB

.288      .351        .393         6           59           4

FOURTH OUTFIELDER: David Murphy

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ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 07:  David Murphy #7 of the Texas Rangers takes batting practice prior to the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on July 7, 2009 in Anaheim, California.  (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 07: David Murphy #7 of the Texas Rangers takes batting practice prior to the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on July 7, 2009 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

BA        OBP       SLG        HR        RBI        SB

.298      .358        .449         12         65          14

FIFTH OUTFIELDER: Ryan Spilborghs

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 24:  Ryan Spilborghs #19 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during photo day at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 24, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 24: Ryan Spilborghs #19 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during photo day at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 24, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

BA        OBP       SLG        HR        RBI        SB

.279      .360        .437         10         39          4  

BACKUP CATCHER: Ryan Doumit

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BRADENTON, FL - FEBRUARY 20:  Catcher Ryan Doumit #41 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for a photo during photo day at Pirate City on February 20, 2011 in Bradenton, Florida.  (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
BRADENTON, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Catcher Ryan Doumit #41 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for a photo during photo day at Pirate City on February 20, 2011 in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

BA        OBP       SLG        HR        RBI        SB

.251      .331        .438         13         45            1

STARTING PITCHER: CJ Wilson

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SURPRISE, AZ - FEBRUARY 25:  C. J. Wilson #36 of the Texas Rangers poses for a portrait during Spring Training Media Day on February 25, 2011 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
SURPRISE, AZ - FEBRUARY 25: C. J. Wilson #36 of the Texas Rangers poses for a portrait during Spring Training Media Day on February 25, 2011 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

WIN    LOSS       ERA        WHIP

 15          8            3.35         1.25         


STARTING PITCHER: Gio Gonzalez

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PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 24:  Gio Gonzalez #47 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait during media photo day at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on February 24, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 24: Gio Gonzalez #47 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait during media photo day at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on February 24, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

WIN     LOSS       ERA        WHIP

 15          9            3.23          1.11


STARTING PITCHER: Bronson Arroyo

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GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Bronson Arroyo #61 of the Cincinnati Reds poses during their photo day at the Cincinnati Reds Spring Training Complex on February 20, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)
GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Bronson Arroyo #61 of the Cincinnati Reds poses during their photo day at the Cincinnati Reds Spring Training Complex on February 20, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

WIN     LOSS       ERA        WHIP

 17         10            3.88         1.50

STARTING PITCHER: Jon Garland

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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 25:  Jon Garland #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers poses for a photo on photo day at Camelback Ranch on February 25, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 25: Jon Garland #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers poses for a photo on photo day at Camelback Ranch on February 25, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

WIN     LOSS       ERA        WHIP

 14          12           3.47         1.32

STARTING PITCHER: Clayton Richard

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PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 23: Clayton Richard #33 of the San Diego Padres poses during their photo day at the Padres Spring Training Complex on February 23, 2011 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)
PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 23: Clayton Richard #33 of the San Diego Padres poses during their photo day at the Padres Spring Training Complex on February 23, 2011 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

WIN     LOSS       ERA        WHIP

 14            9          3.75         1.41

BULLPEN: Craig Breslow

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PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 24:  Craig Breslow #56 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait during media photo day at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on February 24, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 24: Craig Breslow #56 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait during media photo day at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on February 24, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

WIN        LOSS       ERA       K       SV

  4               4           3.01       71       5

BULLPEN: Sergio Romo

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 23:  Sergio Romo #54 of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during media photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 23, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 23: Sergio Romo #54 of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during media photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 23, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

WIN        LOSS       ERA       K       SV

  5                3          2.18       70        0

BULLPEN: Darren O'Day

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SURPRISE, AZ - FEBRUARY 25:  Darren O'Day #56 of the Texas Rangers poses for a portrait during Spring Training Media Day on February 25, 2011 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
SURPRISE, AZ - FEBRUARY 25: Darren O'Day #56 of the Texas Rangers poses for a portrait during Spring Training Media Day on February 25, 2011 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

WIN        LOSS       ERA       K       SV

  6               2           2.03       45       0

BULLPEN: Luke Gregerson

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PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 23: Luke Gregerson #57 of the San Diego Padres poses during their photo day at the Padres Spring Training Complex on February 23, 2011 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)
PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 23: Luke Gregerson #57 of the San Diego Padres poses during their photo day at the Padres Spring Training Complex on February 23, 2011 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

WIN        LOSS       ERA       K       SV

  4               7           3.22       89       2

BULLPEN: Matt Belisle

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 24:  Matt Belisle #34 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during photo day at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 24, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 24: Matt Belisle #34 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during photo day at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 24, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

WIN        LOSS       ERA       K       SV

  7              5            2.93       91       1

BULLPEN: Jonny Venters

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Jonny Venters #39 of the Atlanta Braves during Photo Day at  Champion Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports of Complex on February 21, 2011 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.  (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Jonny Venters #39 of the Atlanta Braves during Photo Day at Champion Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports of Complex on February 21, 2011 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

WIN        LOSS       ERA       K       SV

   4              4           1.95       93       1

CLOSER: John Axford

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MARYVALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 24:  John Axford #59 of the Milwaukee Brewers poses for a portrait during Spring Training Media Day on February 24, 2011 at Maryvale Stadium in Maryvale, Arizona.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
MARYVALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 24: John Axford #59 of the Milwaukee Brewers poses for a portrait during Spring Training Media Day on February 24, 2011 at Maryvale Stadium in Maryvale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

2010 Stats:

WIN        LOSS       ERA       K       SV

   8              2           2.48      76        24        

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