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Edgar Martínez is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player who spent his 18-season Major League Baseball career with the Seattle Mariners. Primarily a designated hitter, he also played third base early in his career and won American League batting titles in 1992 and 1995. A seven-time All-...
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Hall of Famer, career .312 hitter, two-time batting champion, elite on-base production, and 68.4 WAR despite limited defensive contribution.
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David Ortiz is a Dominican-American former professional baseball designated hitter who played primarily for the Boston Red Sox from 2003 to 2016. He helped lead the Red Sox to three World Series championships, including the historic 2004 title that ended an 86-year drought, and was named World Serie...
Why this score
Red Sox postseason icon, 541 homers, clutch reputation, DH role and PED report temper consensus.
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Jim Thome is a former American professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter who played 22 seasons in MLB from 1991 to 2012, primarily with the Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies. He hit 612 career home runs, ranking among the top ten on the all-time MLB home run list at the tim...
Why this score
612 homers, beloved slugger, strong Hall support, strikeouts and defensive limits lower all-around ranking.
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Paul Molitor is a former professional baseball player and manager who spent the majority of his 21-season Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Milwaukee Brewers. A versatile player, he saw time as a second baseman, third baseman, and designated hitter, accumulating over 3,000 career hits and...
Why this score
3,319 hits, versatile bat, World Series MVP, excellent career though not dominant defensively.
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Manny Ramirez is a Dominican-American former professional baseball player who played primarily as a right fielder and designated hitter. Over a 19-season MLB career from 1993 to 2011, he played for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays, com...
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Elite hitter and postseason star, 555 homers, PED suspensions and defensive limitations lower consensus.
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Yordan Alvarez is a Cuban-born professional baseball player who serves as a primary designated hitter and outfielder for the Houston Astros in Major League Baseball. After defecting from Cuba, he debuted in the major leagues in 2019 and immediately established himself as a premier power hitter, earn...
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Elite postseason power bat, feared hitter, defensive limits and shorter resume keep score below superstars.
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Giancarlo Stanton is an American professional baseball player who currently serves as a designated hitter and right fielder for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball. He began his career with the Florida/Miami Marlins, where he gained recognition as a premier power hitter and was named the N...
Why this score
59-homer MVP peak and huge power, injuries and strikeouts prevent higher all-time consensus.
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Rafael Palmeiro is a Cuban-born former Major League Baseball first baseman and designated hitter who played primarily for the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles, with an earlier period for the Chicago Cubs. He finished his career with 3,020 hits and 569 home runs, placing him among the small group...
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3,000 hits and 500 homers, statistical milestone giant, PED suspension blocks Hall-level consensus.
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Nelson Cruz is a Dominican professional baseball player known for his exceptional longevity and power hitting as a designated hitter and outfielder. Over a career spanning multiple franchises, including the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, and Minnesota Twins, he amassed over 450 home runs and won f...
Why this score
Longtime power DH, 464 homers, admired longevity, defensive limits and PED suspension reduce consensus.
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J.D. Martinez is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros in 2011. In 2018, his first season with the Boston Red Sox, he hit 43 home runs and drove in 130 RBIs, playing a key role in the franchise's World Series championship. H...
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Elite late-blooming hitter, strong postseason bat, defensive limits and DH role cap overall score.
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Jose Canseco is a Cuban-born former Major League Baseball outfielder and designated hitter best known for his years with the Oakland Athletics. In 1988 he became the first MLB player to record at least 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in one season, and he received the American League Most Valuable...
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First 40-40 season, MVP peak, major steroid association and uneven longevity lower consensus.
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Harold Baines is a former American Major League Baseball player whose primary positions were designated hitter and right fielder. He played 22 MLB seasons, spent much of his career with the Chicago White Sox, and finished with 2,866 hits. Baines was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2...
Why this score
2,866 hits and remarkable longevity earned Hall induction, but low peak value, limited defense, and controversial selection temper expert consensus.
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