The 2000s were marked by home runs, high ERAs, and a lot of he said she said finger pointing. Steroids and the debates about who was using what and when and who knew what and when did they know it played out like a tireless drama. As it always has though the game went on. We were introduced to a few of the best sluggers the game has ever seen in Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera. We witnessed Randy Johnson solidly his Hall of Fame resume and watched the conclusion of Greg Maddux and Roger Clemens careers. 9 player joined the 500 homer club, 3 players joined the 600 homer club and Barry Bonds moved past Hank Aaron as the all-time home run leader. Perhaps for the last time we saw 4 players join the 300 win club. The 3,000 strikeout club welcomed its newest members: Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, Curt Schilling, and John Smoltz.

From the Yankees/Red Sox rivalry reaching a fever pitch to 23 of 30 teams making the playoffs the 2000s provided plenty of on field drama. What a decade it was. Below is our 2000s All-Decade team.

• Catcher, Jorge Posada



• Age: 28 – 37
• Years: 2000 – 2009
• Teams: New York Yankees
• All-Star: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007
• Silver Slugger: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007




Jorge Posada Batting Statistics

WAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
37.5	1,302	4,426	681	1,251	288	7	208	819	15	15	707	1,056	.283	.386	.492	.878

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• First Base, Albert Pujols



• Age: 21 – 29
• Years: 2001 – 2009
• Teams: St. Louis Cardinals
• MVP: 2005, 2008, 2009
• Rookie of the Year: 2001
• All-Star: 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
• Gold Glove Winner: 2006
• Silver Slugger: 2001, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009




Albert Pujols Batting Statistics

WAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
73.6	1,399	5,146	1,071	1,717	387	14	366	1,112	61	30	811	570	.334	.427	.628	1.055

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• Second Base, Chase Utley



• Age: 24 – 30
• Years: 2003 – 2009
• Teams: Philadelphia Phillies
• All-Star: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
• Silver Slugger: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Chase Utley Batting Statistics

WAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
42.1	891	3,310	602	978	217	26	161	585	83	11	360	606	.295	.379	.523	.902

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• Third Base, Alex Rodriguez



• Age: 24 – 33
• Years: 2000 – 2009
• Teams: Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees
• MVP: 2003, 2005, 2007
• All-Star: 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
• Gold Glove Winner: 2002, 2003
• Silver Slugger: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008

Alex Rodriguez Batting Statistics

WAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
77.6	1,524	5,732	1,190	1,740	285	16	435	1,243	179	37	850	1,243	.304	.401	.587	.988

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• Shortstop, Derek Jeter



• Age: 26 – 35
• Years: 2000 – 2009
• Teams: New York Yankees
• All-Star: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
• Gold Glove Winner: 2004, 2005, 2006
• Silver Slugger: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Derek Jeter Batting Statistics

WAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
43.9	1,500	6,122	1,088	1,940	316	27	161	727	219	47	612	993	.317	.387	.456	.844

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• Outfield, Barry Bonds



• Age: 35 – 42
• Years: 2000 – 2007
• Teams: San Francisco Giants
• MVP: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
• All-Star: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007
• Silver Slugger: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Barry Bonds Batting Statistics

WAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
59.1	986	2,871	772	925	178	12	317	697	54	9	1,128	427	.322	.517	.724	1.241

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• Outfield, Manny Ramirez



• Age: 28 – 37
• Years: 2000 – 2009
• Teams: Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers
• All-Star: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
• Silver Slugger: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Manny Ramirez Batting Statistics

WAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
43.5	1,358	4,931	933	1,562	328	11	348	1,106	10	9	828	1,085	.317	.419	.599	1.018

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• Outfield, Lance Berkman



• Age: 24 – 33
• Years: 2000 – 2009
• Teams: Houston Astros
• All-Star: 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008

Lance Berkman Batting Statistics

WAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
46.2	1,473	5,169	959	1,553	357	25	309	1,026	74	39	968	1,030	.300	.413	.559	.972

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• Starting Pitcher, Pedro Martinez



• Age: 28 – 37
• Years: 2000 – 2009
• Teams: Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies
• Cy Young Award: 2000
• All-Star: 2000, 2002, 2005, 2006

Honorable Mention

• Catcher – Joe Mauer
• First Base – Todd Helton
• Second Base – Jeff Kent
• Third Base – Chipper Jones
• Shortstop – Hanley Ramirez
• Oufield – Ichiro Suzuki
• Oufield – Carlos Beltran
• Oufield – Vlaidimir Guerrero
• Starting Pitcher – Jacob deGrom
• Starting Pitcher – Zack Greinke
• Relief Pitcher – Kenley Jansen

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