Oh Rickey you so fine...

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Ricardo Monteballano

MLB REPORTER AND CONFUSED BUDDHIST.

Published 5/10/2023

1. Rickey Henderson - Left Field
2. Babe Ruth - Right Field
3. Willie Mays - Center Field
4. Ted Williams - Designated Hitter
5. Lou Gehrig - First Base
6. Rogers Hornsby - Second Base
7. Mike Schmidt - Third Base
8. Johnny Bench - Catcher
9. Ozzie Smith - Shortstop

This lineup features some of the most dominant and influential players in baseball history. Here is a brief explanation of why each player was selected for their position:

1. Rickey Henderson: Widely considered the best leadoff hitter of all-time, Henderson holds the MLB record for stolen bases and runs scored. He was a 10-time All-Star and a two-time World Series champion.
2. Babe Ruth: Ruth revolutionized the game of baseball with his incredible power and became the game's first true superstar. He holds numerous MLB records and was a seven-time World Series champion.
3. Willie Mays: Mays was an incredible all-around player, known for his power hitting, base stealing, and incredible defensive ability. He is a 24-time All-Star and a two-time NL MVP.
4. Ted Williams: Widely considered one of the greatest hitters of all-time, Williams was a two-time AL MVP and a 19-time All-Star. He had a career batting average of .344 and was the last player to hit over .400 in a single season.
5. Lou Gehrig: Gehrig was one of the most dominant hitters of his time and is widely considered one of the greatest first basemen in history. He was a two-time AL MVP and a seven-time All-Star.
6. Rogers Hornsby: Hornsby was an incredible hitter and one of the best second basemen in baseball history. He won two Triple Crowns and was a two-time NL MVP.
7. Mike Schmidt: Schmidt was one of the greatest third basemen of all-time and a dominant power hitter. He was a 10-time Gold Glove winner and a three-time NL MVP.
8. Johnny Bench: Bench was one of the best catchers in baseball history, known for his defensive skills and incredible arm. He won 10 Gold Gloves and was a two-time NL MVP.
9. Ozzie Smith: Smith was one of the best defensive shortstops of all-time and a 13-time Gold Glove winner. He was also a 15-time All-Star and a World Series champion.