By Baseball is considered one of the most analysis-oriented sports in the modern era, and if you’re a fan of this sport, you can’t help but examine and analogize the best players of its history by their ability and performance in the game. Undoubtedly, there are so many great players to choose from but today, we’ve compiled a list of those players who are well-deserved to be on this list.
Here are the 7 best right-fielders of all time–
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Hank Aaron
Full name: Henry Louis Aaron
Born: February 5, 1934
Died: January 22, 2021 (aged 86)
Team(s): Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves (1954–1974); Milwaukee Brewers (1975–1976)
Position: Right fielder
Nicknamed “Hammer” or “Hammerin’ Hank”, Hank Aaron was an American pro baseball player who played as a right fielder for 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for two squads Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers. Aaron is widely known as one of the greatest players of all time. He was inducted into the Baseball of Fame in 1982.
The Hank Aaron Award which was named after him is awarded yearly to the baseball hitters who received the most votes in each league.
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Babe Ruth
Full name: George Herman “Babe” Ruth Jr.
Born: February 6, 1895
Died: August 16, 1948 (aged 53)
Team(s): Boston Red Sox (1914–1919); New York Yankees (1920–1934); Boston Braves (1935)
Position: Right fielder / Outfielder / Pitcher
Babe Ruth was a pro baseball player who played in Major League Baseball for 22 seasons with the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Boston Braves as a right fielder, outfielder, and pitcher. Regarded as one of the greatest sports icons mainly in the United States and is considered by many to be the extraordinary baseball player of all time, Ruth was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.
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Mel Ott
Full name: Melvin Thomas Ott
Born: March 2, 1909
Died: November 21, 1958 (aged 49)
Team(s): New York Giants (1926–1947)
Position: Right fielder
Mel Ott nicknamed “Master Melvin”, was a pro baseball right fielder, who played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) for one team– the New York Giants, from 1926 through 1947. He is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1951 and is considered one of the greatest players in the history of MLB.
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Frank Robinson
Full name: Frank Robinson
Born: August 31, 1935
Died: February 7, 2019 (aged 83)
Team(s): Cincinnati Redlegs / Reds (1956–1965); Baltimore Orioles (1966–1971); Los Angeles Dodgers (1972); California Angels (1973–1974); Cleveland Indians (1974–1976)
Position: Right fielder
The legendary right fielder Frank Robinson was the first ever and the only player to be declared Most Valuable Player (MVP) of both the NL and AL. Robinson was also inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982 and is regarded as one of the most important players of all time.
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Pete Rose
Full name: Peter Edward Rose Sr.
Born: April 14, 1941 (age 81)
Team(s): Cincinnati Reds (1963–1978; 1984– 1986); Philadelphia Phillies (1979–1983); Montreal Expos (1984)
Position: Right fielder / Outfielder / Infielder / Manager
Nicknamed “Charlie Hustle” is a former pro baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1963 to 1986. He is the seventeen-time winner of All-Star, three-time World Series champ, and two-time Gold Globe Award winner to name a few.
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Roberto Clemente
Full name: Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker
Born: August 18, 1934
Died: December 31, 1972 (aged 38)
Team(s): Pittsburgh Pirates (1955–1972)
Position: Right fielder
Roberto Clemente was a pro baseball right fielder in the MLB who played his entire career for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He holds 15-time All-Star, 2-time World Series champion, and 12-time Gold Glove Award to name a few of his amazing accomplishments. Clemente was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973.
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Tony Gwynn
Full name: Anthony Keith Gwynn Sr.
Born: May 9, 1960
Died: June 16, 2014 (aged 54)
Team(s): San Diego Padres (1982–2001)
Position: Right fielder
Nicknamed “Mr. Padre”, Tony Gwyn was a pro baseball player who played his entire MLB career for the San Diego Padres. Considered one of the greatest players in the history of MLB, his name was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007.
Don’t forget to look out for the list of the Best Left Fielders of all time.
