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 New Mexico.

1. Ralph Kiner – Santa Rita, NM



• Age: 23 – 32
• Years: 1946 – 1955
• Pos: LF
• Team(s): Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians

Ralph Kiner

WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
49.5	147	1472	6256	5205	971	1451	216	39	369	1015	22	2	1011	749	.279	.398	.548	.946

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2. Vern Stephens – McAlister, NM



• Age: 20 – 34
• Years: 1941 – 1955
• Pos: SS, 3B
• Team(s): St. Louis Browns, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles

Vern Stephens

WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
45.7	117	1720	7240	6497	1001	1859	307	42	247	1174	25	22	692	685	.286	.355	.460	.815

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3. Alex Bregman – Albuquerque, NM



• Age: 22 – 25
• Years: 2016 – 2019
• Pos: 3B
• Team(s): Houston Astros

Alex Bregman

WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
20.9	146	517	2238	1905	346	545	140	11	99	320	34	10	285	317	.286	.384	.527	.911

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