100 Greatest Center Fielders of All-Time

Debating the greatest players in baseball history has always been part of the sport’s appeal. The rankings below evaluate the greatest players to ever play center field using a proprietary scoring system designed to compare performance across different eras of Major League Baseball. Each player’s place in the ranking is determined through a purely mathematical framework that measures statistical production and career value.

These rankings are part of The Baseball Scholar’s 100 Greatest Players Series, which evaluates the greatest players in Major League Baseball history across every position.

Willie MaysHOF

Age: 20–21, 23-42
Years: 1951–1952, 1954-1973
Positions: CF
Teams: New York / San Francisco Giants, New York Mets

Willie Mays Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
156.1	154	2992	12493	10881	2062	3283	523	140	660	1903	338	103	1464	1526	.301	.383	.557	.940

Ty CobbHOF

Age: 18–41
Years: 1905–1928
Positions: CF
Teams: Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Athletics

Ty Cobb Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
151.4	165	3035	13072	11434	2246	4189	724	295	117	1937	892	178	1249	357	.366	.423	.511	.935

Mickey MantleHOF3x MVP

Age: 19–36
Years: 1951–1968
Positions: CF, 1B, LF
Teams: New York Yankees

Mickey Mantle Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
110.2	170	2401	9909	8102	1677	2415	344	72	536	1509	153	38	1733	1710	.298	.419	.556	.976

Tris SpeakerHOF

Age: 19–40
Years: 1907–1928
Positions: CF
Teams: Boston Americans, Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators, Philadelphia Athletics

Tris Speaker Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
134.8	157	2789	11988	10195	1882	3514	792	222	117	1529	432	129	1381	220	.344	.416	.500	.917

Mike TroutActive

Age: 19–32
Years: 2011–2025
Positions: CF, LF
Teams: Los Angeles Angels

Mike Trout Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
87.5	166	1648	7203	5967	1196	1754	325	55	404	1018	214	38	1067	1663	.294	.406	.570	.991

Ken Griffey, JrHOF

Age: 19–40
Years: 1989–2010
Positions: CF
Teams: Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox

Ken Griffey, Jr Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
83.8	131	2671	11304	9801	1662	2781	524	38	630	1836	184	69	1312	1779	.283	.369	.537	.907

Joe DiMaggioHOF3x MVP

Age: 21–27, 31-36
Years: 1936–1942, 1946-1951
Positions: CF
Teams: New York Yankees

Joe DiMaggio Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
79.2	152	1736	7671	6821	1390	2214	389	131	361	1537	30	9	790	369	.324	.397	.578	.976

Duke SniderHOF

Age: 20 – 37
Years: 1947 – 1964
Positions: CF, RF
Teams: Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants

Duke Snider Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
65.9	139	2143	8237	7161	1259	2116	358	85	407	1333	99	50	971	1237	.295	.377	.539	.917

Carlos Beltran

Age: 21 – 40
Years: 1998-2017
Positions: CF
Teams:Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers

Carlos Beltran Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
70.1	118	2586	11031	9768	1582	2725	565	78	435	1587	312	49	1084	1795	.278	.349	.486	.836

Jim Edmonds

Age: 23 – 38, 40
Years: 1993-2008, 2010
Positions: CF
Teams:California Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds

Jim Edmonds Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
60.4	132	2011	7980	6858	1251	1949	437	25	393	1199	67	50	998	1729	.284	.375	.527	.902

Jim Wynn

Age: 21 – 35
Years: 1963-1977
Positions: CF
Teams:Houston Colt .45’S, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers

Jim Wynn Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
55.8	130	1920	8010	6653	1105	1665	285	39	291	964	225	101	1224	1427	.250	.364	.436	.800

Andruw Jones

Age: 19 – 35
Years: 1996-2012
Positions: CF
Teams:Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees

Andruw Jones Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
62.7	111	2196	8664	7599	1204	1933	383	36	434	1289	152	59	891	1748	.254	.337	.485	.822

Richie AshburnHOF

Age: 21 – 35
Years: 1948-1962
Positions: CF
Teams:Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets

Richie Ashburn Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
64.3	115	2189	9736	8365	1322	2574	317	109	29	586	234	92	1198	571	.307	.391	.382	.773

Kenny Lofton

Age: 24 – 40
Years: 1991-2007
Positions: CF
Teams:Houston Astros, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers

Kenny Lofton Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
68.4	109	2103	9234	8120	1528	2428	383	116	130	781	622	160	945	1016	.299	.368	.422	.791

Larry DobyHOF

Age: 23 – 35
Years: 1947-1959
Positions: CF
Teams:Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers

Larry Doby Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
51.6	137	1533	6302	5348	960	1515	243	52	253	970	47	36	871	1011	.283	.384	.490	.874

Cesar Cedeno

Age: 19 – 35
Years: 1970-1986
Positions: CF
Teams:Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers

Cesar Cedeno Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
52.8	122	2006	8133	7310	1084	2087	436	60	199	976	550	179	664	938	.285	.345	.443	.788

Fred Lynn

Age: 22 – 38
Years: 1974-1990
Positions: CF
Teams:Boston Red Sox, California Angels, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, San Diego Padres

Fred Lynn Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
50.2	129	1969	7923	6925	1063	1960	388	43	306	1111	72	54	857	1116	.283	.359	.484	.843

Andrew McCutchenActive

Age: 22 – 38
Years: 2009-2025
Positions: CF
Teams:Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers

Andrew McCutchen Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
49.0	125	2262	9707	8350	1290	2266	451	50	332	1152	220	90	1183	1893	.271	.365	.457	.822

Dale Murphy

Age: 20 – 37
Years: 1976-1993
Positions: CF
Teams:Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado Rockies

Dale Murphy Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
46.5	119	2180	9040	7960	1197	2111	350	39	398	1266	161	68	986	1748	.265	.345	.468	.814

Kirby PuckettHOF

Age: 24 – 35
Years: 1984-1995
Positions: CF
Teams:Minnesota Twins

Kirby Puckett Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
51.2	122	1783	7831	7244	1071	2304	414	57	207	1085	134	76	450	965	.318	.358	.476	.835

Chet Lemon

Age: 20 – 35
Years: 1975-1990
Positions: CF
Teams:Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers

Chet Lemon Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
55.6	122	1988	7872	6868	973	1875	396	61	215	884	58	76	749	1024	.273	.352	.442	.794

Earl AverillHOF

Age: 27 – 39
Years: 1929-1941
Positions: CF
Teams:Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Boston Braves

Earl Averill Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
51.6	131	1668	7215	6353	1224	2019	401	128	238	1164	70	57	774	518	.317	.391	.533	.925

Bernie Williams

Age: 22 – 37
Years: 1991-2006
Positions: CF
Teams:New York Yankees

Bernie Williams Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
49.6	126	2076	9053	7869	1366	2336	449	55	287	1257	147	87	1069	1212	.296	.380	.477	.857

Vada Pinson

Age: 19 – 36
Years: 1958-1975
Positions: CF
Teams:Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, California Angels, Kansas City Royals

Vada Pinson Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
54.1	110	2469	10403	9645	1365	2757	485	127	256	1169	305	122	574	1196	.285	.325	.442	.767

Willie Davis

Age: 20 – 36, 39
Years: 1960-1976, 1979
Positions: CF
Teams:Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, Texas Rangers, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, California Angels

Willie Davis Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
60.7	105	2429	9822	9174	1217	2561	395	138	182	1053	398	131	418	977	.279	.308	.411	.720

Hack WilsonHOF

Age: 23 – 34
Years: 1923-1934
Positions: CF
Teams:New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies

Hack Wilson Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
38.7	143	1348	5556	4760	884	1461	266	67	244	1063	52	5	674	713	.306	.387	.544	.932

Wally Berger

Age: 24 – 34
Years: 1930-1940
Positions: CF
Teams:Boston Braves / Bees, New York Giants, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies

Wally Berger Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
42.5	136	1350	5663	5163	809	1550	299	59	242	898	36	0	435	694	.300	.357	.521	.878

Ellis Burks

Age: 22 – 39
Years: 1987-2004
Positions: CF
Teams:Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians

Ellis Burks Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
49.8	125	2000	8176	7232	1253	2107	402	63	352	1206	181	84	793	1340	.291	.362	.510	.872

Lenny Dykstra

Age: 22 – 33
Years: 1985-1996
Positions: CF
Teams:New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies

Lenny Dykstra Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
42.4	122	1278	5282	4559	802	1298	281	43	81	404	285	72	640	503	.284	.372	.418	.791

Curtis Granderson

Age: 23 – 38
Years: 2004-2019
Positions: CF
Teams:Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, Miami Marlins

Curtis Granderson Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
47.2	115	2057	8306	7236	1217	1800	346	95	344	937	153	50	924	1916	.249	.337	.465	.803

Brett Butler

Age: 24 – 40
Years: 1981-1997
Positions: CF
Teams:Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets

Brett Butler Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
49.7	115	2213	9545	8180	1359	2375	277	131	54	578	558	257	1129	907	.290	.371	.376	.747

Earle CombsHOF

Age: 25 – 36
Years: 1924-1935
Positions: CF
Teams:New York Yankees

Earle Combs Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
44.8	127	1455	6507	5746	1186	1866	309	154	58	632	96	71	670	278	.324	.392	.462	.854

Andy Van Slyke

Age: 22 – 34
Years: 1983-1995
Positions: CF
Teams:St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies

Andy Van Slyke Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
41.3	120	1658	6478	5711	835	1562	293	91	164	792	245	59	667	1063	.273	.348	.442	.791

Johnny Damon

Age: 21 – 38
Years: 1995-2012
Positions: CF
Teams:Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Indians

Johnny Damon Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
56.3	105	2490	10917	9736	1668	2769	522	109	235	1139	408	103	1003	1257	.284	.350	.432	.782

Eric Davis

Age: 22 – 32, 34 – 39
Years: 1984-1994, 1996-2001
Positions: CF
Teams:Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, Baltimore Orioles, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants

Eric Davis Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
36.1	126	1626	6147	5321	938	1430	239	26	282	934	349	66	740	1398	.268	.358	.482	.840

Amos Otis

Age: 20, 22 – 37
Years: 1967, 1969-1984
Positions: CF
Teams:New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates

Amos Otis Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
42.8	115	1998	8246	7299	1092	2020	374	66	193	1007	341	93	757	1008	.276	.340	.425	.766

Ray Lankford

Age: 23 – 35, 37
Years: 1990-2002, 2004
Positions: CF
Teams:St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres

Ray Lankford Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
38.2	123	1701	6674	5747	968	1561	356	54	238	874	258	117	828	1550	.271	.363	.476	.839

Devon White

Age: 22 – 38
Years: 1985-2001
Positions: CF
Teams:California Angels, Toronto Blue Jays, Florida Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers

Devon White Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
47.3	98	1941	8080	7344	1125	1934	378	71	208	846	346	98	541	1526	.263	.317	.419	.736

Torii Hunter

Age: 21 – 39
Years: 1997-2015
Positions: CF
Teams:Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers

Torii Hunter Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
50.7	110	2372	9692	8857	1296	2452	498	39	353	1391	195	99	661	1741	.276	.331	.461	.792

Mike Cameron

Age: 22 – 38
Years: 1995-2011
Positions: CF
Teams:Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, Florida Marlins

Mike Cameron Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
46.7	107	1955	7884	6839	1064	1700	383	59	278	968	297	83	867	1901	.248	.336	.443	.780

Edd RoushHOF

Age: 20 – 36, 38
Years: 1913-1929, 1931
Positions: CF
Teams:Chicago White Sox, New York Giants, Cincinnati Reds

Edd Roush Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
45.6	127	1967	8156	7363	1099	2376	339	182	68	981	268	92	484	260	.322	.357	.445	.803

Willie Wilson

Age: 20 – 38
Years: 1976-1994
Positions: CF
Teams:Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs

Willie Wilson Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
46.1	94	2154	8317	7731	1169	2207	281	147	41	585	668	134	425	1144	.285	.323	.375	.699

Al Oliver

Age: 21 – 38
Years: 1968-1985
Positions: CF
Teams:Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers, Montreal Expos, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays

Al Oliver Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
43.6	120	2368	9778	9049	1189	2743	529	77	219	1326	84	64	535	756	.303	.343	.451	.794

Cody BellingerActive

Age: 21 – 29
Years: 2017-2025
Positions: CF
Teams:Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees

Cody Bellinger Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
30.5	119	1157	4765	4230	690	1102	211	28	225	695	104	24	469	957	.261	.334	.483	.817

Josh Hamilton

Age: 26 – 34
Years: 2007-2015
Positions: CF
Teams:Cincinnati Reds, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels

Josh Hamilton Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
28.2	127	1027	4350	3909	609	1134	234	24	200	701	50	16	352	938	.290	.349	.515	.864

Steve Finley

Age: 24 – 42
Years: 1989-2007
Positions: CF
Teams:Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies

Steve Finley Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
44.2	104	2583	10460	9397	1443	2548	449	124	304	1167	320	118	844	1299	.271	.329	.442	.771

Paul Blair

Age: 20 – 36
Years: 1964-1980
Positions: CF
Teams:Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds

Paul Blair Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
37.7	97	1947	6673	6042	776	1513	282	55	134	620	171	93	449	877	.250	.297	.381	.679

Lorenzo Cain

Age: 24 – 35
Years: 2010-2021
Positions: CF
Teams:Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals

Lorenzo Cain Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
38.7	106	1128	4602	4169	609	1194	220	24	86	445	188	42	354	818	.286	.347	.413	.759

Max CareyHOF

Age: 20 – 39
Years: 1910-1929
Positions: CF
Teams:Pittsburgh Pirates, Brooklyn Robins

Max Carey Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
55.3	110	2476	10770	9363	1545	2665	419	159	70	800	738	92	1040	695	.284	.351	.385	.736

Dwayne Murphy

Age: 23 – 34
Years: 1978-1989
Positions: CF
Teams:Oakland Athletics, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies

Dwayne Murphy Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
33.3	116	1360	5242	4347	648	1069	139	20	166	609	100	61	747	953	.245	.350	.401	.751

Brady Anderson

Age: 24 – 38
Years: 1988-2002
Positions: CF
Teams:Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians

Brady Anderson Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
35.0	111	1834	7737	6499	1062	1661	338	67	210	761	315	100	960	1190	.255	.358	.425	.783

Andy Pafko

Age: 22 – 38
Years: 1943-1959
Positions: CF
Teams:Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers, Milwaukee Braves

Andy Pafko Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
36.9	1116	1852	7028	6292	844	1796	264	62	213	976	38	47	561	477	.285	.350	.449	.799

Curt Flood

Age: 18 – 31, 33
Years: 1956-1969, 1971
Positions: CF
Teams:Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, Washingotn Senators

Curt Flood Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
41.9	102	1759	6958	6357	851	1861	271	44	85	636	88	73	444	609	.292	.338	.389	.728

Roy Thomas

Age: 25 – 37
Years: 1899-1911
Positions: CF
Teams:Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Doves

Roy Thomas Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
32.7	127	1180	5198	4218	742	1191	84	46	7	219	165	0	812	11	.282	.392	.329	.721

Grady Sizemore

Age: 21 – 28, 31 – 32
Years: 2004-2011, 2014-2015
Positions: CF
Teams:Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays

Grady Sizemore Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
27.8	115	1101	4724	4147	660	1098	252	47	150	518	143	47	483	952	.264	.348	.456	.805

Tommy Leach

Age: 20 – 37, 40
Years: 1898-1915, 1918
Positions: CF
Teams:Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds

Tommy Leach Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
46.0	112	1996	8401	7383	1260	1991	255	164	57	737	334	14	762	278	.269	.331	.371	.703

Ben Chapman

Age: 21 – 32, 35 – 37
Years: 1930-1941, 1944-1946
Positions: CF
Teams:New York Yankees, Washingotn Senators, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Brooklyn Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies

Ben Chapman Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
42.3	115	1683	7351	6417	1130	1941	403	107	90	963	286	135	817	551	.302	.378	.440	.819

Julio RodriguezActive

Age: 21 – 24
Years: 2022-2025
Positions: CF
Teams:Seattle Mariners

Julio Rodriguez Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
22.9	129	590	2597	2384	368	654	110	9	112	341	116	28	169	628	.274	.331	.469	.800

Pete Reiser

Age: 21 – 23, 27 – 33
Years: 1940-1942, 1946-1952
Positions: CF
Teams:Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians

Pete Reiser Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
24.6	130	861	3053	2662	473	786	155	41	58	368	87	3	343	369	.295	.376	.449	.826

Garry Maddox

Age: 22 – 36
Years: 1972-1986
Positions: CF
Teams:San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies

Garry Maddox Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
36.8	100	1749	6775	6331	777	1802	337	62	117	754	248	92	323	781	.284	.318	.412	.731

Bobby Thomson

Age: 22 – 36
Years: 1946-1960
Positions: CF
Teams:New York Giants, Milwaukee Braves, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles

Bobby Thomson Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
33.8	110	1779	6961	6305	903	1705	267	74	264	1026	38	33	559	804	.270	.332	.462	.794

Cy Seymour

Age: 23 – 37, 40
Years: 1896-1910, 1913
Positions: CF
Teams:New York Giants, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Braves

Cy Seymour Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
30.4	121	1319	5510	5017	647	1537	216	91	44	733	209	0	334	25	.306	.344	.411	.756

Rick Monday

Age: 20 – 38
Years: 1966-1984
Positions: CF
Teams:Kansas City / Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers

Rick Monday Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
33.1	125	1986	7162	6136	950	1619	248	64	241	775	98	91	924	1513	.263	.358	.442	.801

Willie McGee

Age: 23 – 40
Years: 1982-1999
Positions: CF
Teams:St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox

Willie McGee Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
34.2	101	2201	8188	7649	1010	2254	350	94	79	856	352	121	448	1238	.294	.331	.395	.727

Byron BuxtonActive

Age: 21 – 31
Years: 2015-2025
Positions: CF
Teams:Minnesota Twins

Byron Buxton Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
29.8	114	898	3417	3102	523	768	178	31	168	436	117	12	234	978	.248	.308	.487	.795

Brandon NimmoActive

Age: 23 – 32
Years: 2016-2025
Positions: CF
Teams:New York Mets

Brandon Nimmo Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
26.1	126	1066	4365	3723	593	974	188	32	135	463	54	18	524	974	.262	.364	.438	.802

Larry Hisle

Age: 21 – 24, 26 – 35
Years: 1968-1971, 1973-1982
Positions: CF
Teams:Philadelphia Phillies, Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers

Larry Hisle Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
25.0	123	1197	4780	4205	652	1146	193	32	166	674	128	61	462	941	.272	.344	.452	.796

Jacoby Ellsbury

Age: 23 – 33
Years: 2007-2017
Positions: CF
Teams:Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees

Jacoby Ellsbury Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
31.2	104	1235	5344	4846	749	1376	241	47	104	512	343	71	399	737	.283	.340	.417	.758

Fielder Jones

Age: 24 – 36, 42 – 43
Years: 1896-1908, 1914-1915
Positions: CF
Teams:Brooklyn Bridegrooms / Superbas, Chicago White Sox

Fielder Jones Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
31.8	116	1165	5087	4291	694	1152	132	42	10	375	206	0	551	0	.268	.342	.325	.668

Dom DiMaggio

Age: 23 – 25, 29 – 36
Years: 1940-1942, 1946-1953
Positions: CF
Teams:Boston Red Sox

Dom DiMaggio Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
33.6	112	1399	6478	5640	1046	1680	308	57	87	618	100	62	750	571	.297	.379	.418	.798

Shane Victorino

Age: 22, 24 – 34
Years: 2003, 2005-2015
Positions: CF
Teams:San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Angels

Shane Victorino Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
31.5	104	1299	5164	4630	731	1274	231	70	108	489	231	46	381	626	.275	.336	.425	.761

Kevin Kiermaier

Age: 23 – 34
Years: 2013-2024
Positions: CF
Teams:Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers

Kevin Kiermaier Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
36.5	95	1159	4040	3682	499	905	170	60	95	378	132	39	277	908	.246	.304	.402	.706

Mickey Rivers

Age: 21 – 35
Years: 1970-1984
Positions: CF
Teams:California Angels, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers

Mickey Rivers Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
32.7	106	1468	6027	5629	785	1660	247	71	61	499	267	90	266	471	.294	.323	.396	.719

Dave Henderson

Age: 22 – 35
Years: 1981-1994
Positions: CF
Teams:Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals

Dave Henderson Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
27.6	109	1538	5677	5130	710	1324	286	17	197	708	50	38	465	1105	.258	.319	.435	.754

Tony Gonzalez

Age: 23 – 34
Years: 1960-1971
Positions: CF
Teams:Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, California Angels

Tony Gonzalez Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
27.0	114	1559	5793	5195	690	1485	238	57	103	615	79	61	467	706	.285	.349	.413	.762

Matt Kemp

Age: 21 – 35
Years: 2006-2020
Positions: CF
Teams:Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies

Matt Kemp Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
21.4	123	1750	6983	6365	950	1808	338	37	287	1031	184	63	518	1641	.284	.337	.484	.821

Tommie Agee

Age: 19 – 30
Years: 1962-1973
Positions: CF
Teams:Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals

Tommie Agee Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
25.3	110	1129	4324	3912	558	999	170	27	130	433	167	81	342	918	.255	.317	.412	.730

Cy Williams

Age: 24 – 42
Years: 1912-1930
Positions: CF
Teams:Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies

Cy Williams Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
37.5	123	2002	7720	6780	1024	1981	306	74	251	1005	115	82	690	721	.292	.357	.470	.827

Bill North

Age: 23 – 33
Years: 1971-1981
Positions: CF
Teams:Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants

Bill North Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
26.8	106	1169	4621	3900	640	1016	120	31	20	230	395	162	627	665	.260	.360	.322	.683

Clyde Milan

Age: 20 – 35
Years: 1907-1922
Positions: CF
Teams:Washingotn Senators

Clyde Milan Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
40.0	110	1982	8312	7359	1004	2100	240	105	17	617	495	78	685	197	.285	.344	.353	.698

Darin Erstad

Age: 22 – 35
Years: 1996-2009
Positions: CF
Teams:California / Anaheim / Los Angeles Angels, Chicago White Sox, Houston Astros

Darin Erstad Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
32.3	93	1654	6628	6024	913	1697	316	33	124	699	179	58	475	939	.282	.336	.407	.743

Stan Spence

Age: 25 – 29, 31 – 34
Years: 1940-1944, 1946-1949
Positions: CF
Teams:Boston Red Sox, Washingotn Senators, St. Louis Browns

Stan Spence Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
22.9	125	1112	4446	3871	541	1090	196	60	95	575	21	23	520	248	.281	.366	.436	.803

Ginger Beaumont

Age: 22 – 33
Years: 1899-1910
Positions: CF
Teams:Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Doves, Chicago Cubs

Ginger Beaumont Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
26.7	123	1214	5160	4656	760	1447	153	65	31	529	196	0	344	14	.310	.350	.391	.742

Adam Jones

Age: 20 – 33
Years: 2006-2019
Positions: CF
Teams:Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles, Arizona Diamondbacks

Adam Jones Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
32.6	105	1823	7516	7009	963	1939	336	29	282	945	97	35	340	1395	.277	.317	.454	.771

Lloyd Moseby

Age: 20 – 31
Years: 1980-1991
Positions: CF
Teams:Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers

Lloyd Moseby Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
27.5	103	1588	6574	5815	869	1494	273	66	169	737	280	92	616	1135	.256	.329	.413	.743

Lance Johnson

Age: 23 – 36
Years: 1987-2000
Positions: CF
Teams:St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees

Lance Johnson Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
30.2	94	1447	5800	5379	767	1565	175	117	34	486	327	105	352	384	.290	.331	.385	.717

Vernon Wells

Age: 20 – 34
Years: 1999-2013
Positions: CF
Teams:Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Angels

Vernon Wells Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
28.6	102	1731	7212	6642	930	1794	379	34	270	958	109	37	472	956	.270	.318	.459	.777

Johnny Hopp

Age: 22 – 35
Years: 1939-1952
Positions: CF
Teams:St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Braves, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers

Johnny Hopp Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
26.4	115	1393	4807	4260	698	1262	216	74	46	458	128	51	464	378	.296	.368	.414	.782

Denard Span

Age: 24 – 34
Years: 2008-2018
Positions: CF
Teams:Minnesota Twins, Washingotn Senators, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners

Denard Span Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
27.9	105	1359	5956	5326	773	1498	265	72	71	490	185	59	515	716	.281	.344	.398	.742

Baby Doll Jacobson

Age: 24, 26, 28 – 36
Years: 1915, 1917, 1919-1927
Positions: CF
Teams:Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Browns, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Athletics

Baby Doll Jacobson Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
28.9	108	1472	6072	5507	787	1714	328	94	83	821	86	54	355	410	.311	.347	.450	.797

Marquis Grissom

Age: 22 – 38
Years: 1989-2005
Positions: CF
Teams:Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants

Marquis Grissom Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
29.6	93	2165	8959	8275	1187	2251	386	56	227	967	429	116	553	1240	.272	.316	.414	.730

Johnny Mostil

Age: 22, 25 – 33
Years: 1918, 1921-1929
Positions: CF
Teams:Chicago White Sox

Johnny Mostil Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
24.2	114	972	4096	3507	618	1054	209	82	23	376	176	105	415	336	.300	.375	.426	.802

Cesar Tovar

Age: 24 – 35
Years: 1965-1976
Positions: CF
Teams:Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees

Cesar Tovar Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
28.1	101	1488	6177	5569	834	1546	253	55	46	435	226	108	413	410	.277	.331	.367	.698

Mack Jones

Age: 22 – 24, 26 – 32
Years: 1961-1963, 1965-1971
Positions: CF
Teams:Milwaukee Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Montreal Expos

Mack Jones Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
20.7	122	1002	3584	3091	485	778	132	31	133	415	65	40	383	756	.251	.345	.443	.788

Matty Alou

Age: 21 – 35
Years: 1960-1974
Positions: CF
Teams:San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres

Matty Alou Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
23.0	106	1667	6220	5789	780	1777	236	50	31	427	156	80	311	377	.306	.341	.381	.722

A.J. Pollock

Age: 24 – 35
Years: 2012-2023
Positions: CF
Teams:Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants

A.J. Pollock Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
22.5	111	1087	4152	3787	575	1032	225	32	145	485	122	29	91	736	.273	.328	.464	.791

Randy Winn

Age: 24 – 36
Years: 1998-2010
Positions: CF
Teams:Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals

Randy Winn Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
27.5	100	1717	6878	6186	863	1759	367	59	110	662	215	84	526	1010	.284	.343	.416	.759

Gorman Thomas

Age: 22 – 25, 27 – 35
Years: 1973-1976, 1978-1986
Positions: CF
Teams:Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners

Gorman Thomas Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
19.8	114	1435	5486	4677	681	1051	212	13	268	782	50	49	697	1339	.224	.321	.447	.769

Happy Felsch

Age: 23 – 28
Years: 1915-1920
Positions: CF
Teams:Chicago White Sox

Happy Felsch Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
19.4	121	749	3129	2812	385	825	135	64	38	446	88	31	207	251	.293	.337	.427	.764

Jim Piersall

Age: 20, 22 – 37
Years: 1950, 1952-1967
Positions: CF
Teams:Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators, New York Mets, Los Angeles / California Angels

Jim Piersall Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
29.4	91	1734	6592	5890	811	1604	256	52	104	591	115	57	524	583	.272	.332	.386	.718

5 Comments

Terry Moore? 18.9 bWAR playing entire career as CF. Top 20 in MVP voting 5 times. Very good defensive CF. Three years of his prime were lost due to serving in World War II.

jim KUHN

May 16, 2019


Author

Jim, thanks for reading. Terry Moore is ranked as my 133rd center fielder of all-time. Agreed on the defense. Both Baseball Reference and FanGraphs have him in the top 100 on their main defensive metrics. And he did lose 3 years to military service. I do not give them any type of statistical credit or breaks for any time lost, be in military service or otherwise. I hope you find time to browse the rest of the site. I’d love to hear your opinions on other posts.

Dave Franks

May 16, 2019


Don’t know how you could have left out Earl Averill and Gus Bell. They were better than at least some of the guys you listed.

Tim Crombie

May 18, 2019


1. Dave: Oops … I see where you did include Earl Averill … at just about where I would have ranked him. As for Gus Bell, he was overshadowed by three contemporary NL hall-of-famers: Mays, Snider and Ashburn.
  
  Tim Crombie
  
  Tim Crombie
  
  May 19, 2019
  
  
Bobby Tolan, Caesar Geronimo? Just curious.

Michael Braun

June 30, 2026