Babe Ruth was originally a Red Sox and then was traded to the Yankee in 1919. He first played pitcher but then switched to right field. He led the the Yankees to 4 World Series titles.  He had 12 American League home run titles, four 50- homer seasons, and a lifetime average of .342! Which ties for eighth all time.  His real name is George Herman Ruth and his nickname is the "Babe" He was known for his tape measuring home runs and was know as the player of the decade.

Willie Mays was a center fielder for the San Francisco Giants. He was the best center to play for the Giants. Barry Bonds said "There'll be another regular Giants center fielder some day but never another Willie Mays".  Everybody who went to a Giants game would watch Mays from warm ups to the last pitch.  He went to an amazing 24 All Star Games, had a career average of .304, 3,283 hits, and 660 home runs! He amazed fans for 25 seasons, he started  in his rookie year in 1951 and ended his career in 1973.

Cal Ripken Jr. was one of the best of the best hitting infielder to ever play the game. He started his career playing shortstop in 1981. Then the next year he won rookie of the year.

Then the next year he won the MVP. Everyone now knew that he would be one of the primer shortstops. He also set an amazing record. He has the record for consecutive  games he played with over 2,500 straight.

He also has the most homeruns by a shortstop with .345. So Cal Ripken has been arguably the best shortstop ever.

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