For a lot of people where we are from is a point of pride. When we meet someone who hales from the same place as us there is often a sense of comradery. Below is a list of the best players born in the state of Arizona.

1. Ian Kinsler – Tucson, AZ



• Age: 24 – 37
• Years: 2006 – 2019
• Pos: 2B
• Team(s): Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres

Ian Kinsler

WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
57.2	107	1888	8299	7423	1243	1999	416	41	257	909	243	74	693	1046	.269	.337	.440	.777

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2. John Denny – Prescott, AZ



• Age: 21 – 33
• Years: 1974 – 1986
• Pos: SP
• Team(s): St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds

John Denny

WAR	ERA-	G	GS	W	L	ERA	IP	CG	ShO	SV	R	ER	BB	SO	K%	WHIP
30.9	95	325	322	123	108	3.59	2148.2	62	18	0	967	856	778	1146	12.6%	1.34

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3. Cody Bellinger – Scottsdale, AZ



• Age: 21 – 23
• Years: 2017 – 2019
• Pos: 1B, RF
• Team(s): Los Angeles Dodgers

Cody Bellinger

WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
17.4	140	450	1840	1595	292	443	88	14	111	288	39	9	228	405	.278	.368	.559	.928

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4. Solly Hemus – Phoenix, AZ



• Age: 26 – 36
• Years: 1949 – 1959
• Pos: SS, 2B
• Team(s): St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies

Solly Hemus

WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
25.7	117	961	3250	2694	459	736	137	41	51	263	21	18	456	248	.273	.390	.411	.801

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5. Andre Ethier – Phoenix, AZ



• Age: 24 – 35
• Years: 2006 – 2017
• Pos: RF, LF, CF
• Team(s): Los Angeles Dodgers

Andre Ethier

WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
21.3	122	1455	5425	4800	641	1367	303	34	162	687	29	28	519	938	.285	.359	.463	.822

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6. J.J. Hardy – Tucson, AZ



• Age: 22 – 34
• Years: 2005 – 2017
• Pos: SS
• Team(s): Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles

J.J. Hardy

WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
28.6	89	1561	6309	5805	718	1488	291	14	188	688	8	9	411	960	.256	.305	.408	.714

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7. Hank Leiber – Phoenix, AZ



• Age: 22 – 31
• Years: 1933 – 1942
• Pos: CF
• Team(s): New York Giants, Chicago Cubs

Hank Leiber

WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
14.9	122	813	3140	2805	410	808	137	24	101	518	5		274	319	.288	.356	.462	.818

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