1. Cy Young
   Jackie Robinson
2. Roger Clemens
   Lou Gehrig

Lou Gehrig's career and life was cut short by ALS. The disease took his life at the age of 37.

1. Barry Bonds
   Babe Ruth
2. Pete Rose
   Rickey Henderson

One of the greatest hitters of all-time, Barry Bonds' career is surrounded in controversy. This stems from his association with the steroid era in baseball.

1. Stan Musial
   Ted Williams
2. Willie Mays
   Bob Gibson

Willie Mays' career was highlighted by a World Series in 1954. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1979.

1. Ty Cobb
   Babe Ruth
2. Ken Griffey Jr.
   Joe DiMaggio

Babe Ruth was traded from the Red Sox to the Yankees in 1919. This started the "Curse of the Bambino."

1. Ty Cobb
   Pete Rose
2. Hank Aaron
   Mickey Mantle

Ty Cobb was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1936. At the time, he had the highest percentage of votes to get in.

1. Ted Williams
   Jackie Robinson
2. Hank Aaron
   Nolan Ryan

Hank Aaron was the first player to beat Babe Ruth's home run record. In fact, he was such a great hitter that his nickname was "Hammerin' Hank."

1. Mickey Mantle
   Ted Williams
2. Stan Musial
   Greg Maddux

Despite losing part of his career to military service, Ted Williams still racked up incredible stats. However, he never won a World Series.

1. Jackie Robinson
   Pete Rose
2. Derek Jeter
   Cy Young

The Cy Young Award is given each year to the best pitcher in both the AL and the NL. The award was first given 1956.

1. Roger Clemens
   Mickey Mantle
2. Walter Johnson
   Rickey Henderson

Mickey Mantle spent his entire career with the Yankees. For his outstanding contributions, his number 7 was retired by the team.

1. Yogi Berra
   Mike Schmidt
2. Stan Musial
   Joe DiMaggio

Stan Musial was named an All-Star 24 times during his career. He also won three NL MVP awards.

1. Roberto Clemente
   Ken Griffey Jr.
2. Nolan Ryan
   Pete Rose

Pete Rose won three World Series and was named MVP in the 1975 World Series. He had his number 14 retired by the Reds.

1. Jackie Robinson
   Ken Griffey Jr.
2. Rickey Henderson
   Bob Gibson

Wearing number 42, Jackie Robinson spent his entire career with the Dodgers. His best season was in 1949, when he was the NL batting champion and MVP.

1. Walter Johnson
   Roberto Clemente
2. Joe DiMaggio
   Rickey Henderson

Joe DiMaggio's career was interrupted by World War II. Even with the war, DiMaggio had a successful baseball career, winning nine World Series.

1. Walter Johnson
   Rogers Hornsby
2. Yogi Berra
   Roger Clemens

Walter Johnson was one of the first five members in the Hall of Fame in 1936. He was also elected to the All-Century Team in 1999.

1. Honus Wagner
   Roberto Clemente
2. Randy Johnson
   Sandy Koufax

Sandy Koufax's career was cut short due to injury. Still, after he retired, he was elected to the Hall of Fame as the youngest ever entry.

1. Randy Johnson
   Nolan Ryan
2. Gaylord Perry
   CC Sabathia

Nolan Ryan has the most strikeouts ever in a career. The next closest is nearly 1,000 strikeouts behind him.

1. Albert Pujols
   Ken Griffey Jr.
2. Derek Jeter
   Jimmie Foxx

Ken Griffey Jr. had a successful career that landed him in the Hall of Fame. Even with all his success, though, he never won a World Series.

1. Warren Spahn
   Tony Gwynn
2. Roger Clemens
   Tom Seaver

Undoubtedly, Roger Clemens was one of the greatest pitchers of all-time. However, his career is surrounded in controversy because of his association with steroids late in his career.

1. Derek Jeter
   Tony Gwynn
2. Honus Wagner
   Albert Pujols

Deter Jeter is regarded as one of the greatest leaders in baseball history. During his time with the Yankees, he was part of five World Series titles.

1. Rickey Henderson
   Bob Gibson
2. Tony Gwynn
   Roberto Clemente

Roberto Clemente was as important a figure off the field as he was on the field. He died trying to deliver food and other supplies to Nicaragua after an earthquake hit.

1. Jimmie Foxx
   Tom Seaver
2. Warren Spahn
   Yogi Berra

Between coaching and playing, Yogi Berra won 13 World Series in all. His 10 as a player is the most all-time.

1. Rickey Henderson
   Tris Speaker
2. Johnny Bench
   Lefty Grove

Rickey Henderson was one of the greatest all-around players to ever take the field. His number 24 was retired by the Oakland Athletics.

1. Randy Johnson
   Greg Maddux
2. Bob Gibson
   Mike Schmidt

Bob Gibson played for the Harlem Globetrotters before joining the Cardinals full time. Luckily, his decision to leave basketball worked out for him.

1. Rogers Hornsby
   Mike Schmidt
2. Cal Ripken Jr.
   Tris Speaker

Mike Schmidt is regarded as one of the greatest defensive players ever. He earned 10 Gold Glove Awards throughout his career.

1. Randy Johnson
   Greg Maddux
2. Johnny Bench
   Warren Spahn

Greg Maddux has the most Golden Glove Awards of any player ever. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014.

1. Cal Ripken Jr.
   Jimmie Foxx
2. Randy Johnson
   Tris Speaker

Cal Ripken Jr. was an example of consistency. Aside from his amazing stats, he holds the record for most consecutive games played.

1. Johnny Bench
   Warren Spahn
2. Pedro Martinez
   Tom Seaver

The New York Mets only have two World Series titles. Tom Seaver was one of the most dominant players on their 1969 championship.

1. Tony Gwynn
   Lefty Grove
2. Johnny Bench
   Mike Trout

During the 1970s, the Reds were known as the Big Red Machine. During that time, the team won four NL pennants and two World Series.

1. Tris Speaker
   Tony Gwynn
2. Warren Spahn
   Mark McGwire

Tris Speaker was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1937. He's also part of the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame and Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame.

1. Jimmie Foxx
   Randy Johnson
2. Lefty Grove
   Pedro Martinez

Randy Johnson was one of the greatest pitchers to ever play the game. One of his greatest achievements was a perfect game in 2004.

1. Mike Trout
   Pedro Martinez
2. Warren Spahn
   Eddie Collins

Left-handed pitchers are quite valuable in baseball. Many batters have trouble hitting off of them.

1. Joe Morgan
   Mike Trout
2. Mark McGwire
   Eddie Collins

Eddie Collins was one of the greatest champions of his era. Over the span of his career, he won six World Series with two different teams.

1. Tony Gwynn
   Shoeless Joe Jackson
2. Frank Robinson
   Pedro Martinez

The 1919 Chicago White Sox consisted of a group of players who decided to throw the World Series. All of the players involved were permanently suspended, including Joe Jackson, who many thought wasn't part of the scandal​.

1. Tony Gwynn
   Mark McGwire
2. Sammy Sosa
   Joe Morgan

Tony Gwynn's career with the Padres was so successful that he received the nickname "Mr. Padre." After his career, the team retired his number 19 and elected him to their Hall of Fame.

1. Pedro Martinez
   Mark McGwire
2. Jimmie Fox
   Sammy Sosa

Aside from Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx was probably the greatest home run hitter during his time. He was only the second player to hit over 500 home runs in a career, behind Ruth.