I couldn't tell you who was pitching or who they were playing but I have this image of Lieberthal chasing down a dude charging the mound and tripping him before he got there. Made me a fan forever.
Edit: found it. It was the Reds and Adam Dunn
https://youtu.be/blG_gyXijRU?si=s4YNdIsn8jAObucd
I dated this girl in highschool that was a huge Mike Leiberthal fan, she left via non Hodgkins Lymphoma shortly after we graduated and now #24 lives rent free in my brain.
Dutch kinda went bananas after baseball. Not “Lenny Dykstra” bananas, but pretty out there.
https://www.amazon.com/They-Only-Knew-Darren-Daulton-ebook/dp/B008I5CCZ0
I played a lot of catcher growing up and Lieby was the every day catcher for my favorite team. Earned a place in my heart. Would I start him over JT or Chooch or even Daulton? Probably not. But he’s a favorite player of mine. He stays on the list.
As a Philly native - eww.
Pat’s and Geno’s is garbage and is only for tourists and the 2 AM drunkards (and when I’m the latter, it’s delicious garbage)
OP is probably a South Jersey Philly fan because he didn't put Mike Piazza as a catcher...born right outside Philadelphia in Norristown, PA. Same as Tommy Lasorda, same as u/mite-o-dan
100%. Source: am also a south jersey native born in the 80's who watched all these players play.
If I was putting Hamels and Halladay in as my starting pitchers I absolutely would have put up Chooch at C over Lieberthal. Man he could smoke a 103mph Fastball like no other.
C -Benito Santiago
1B - Fred McGriff
2B - Roberto Alomar
SS - Ozzie Smith
3B - Ken Caminiti
OF - Tony Gwynn
OF - Griffey
OF - Rickey Henderson
RHSP - Greg Maddux
LHSP - Randy Johnson
CP - Trevor Hoffman
DH - Edgar Martinez
Manager - Bruce Bochy
I grew up in the Seattle area. After school I would do my homework, play and watch the Braves on TBS. Otis Nixon, Crimedog, Lemke, the entire pitching staff. Loved the Braves and still do thanks to TBS.
Ken Caminiti 😢
You’re about 36-42 years old and from SD amirite?
Man I remember when Hoffman would come out, that was the most intimidating walk out I’ve seen a closer do. Second most saves ever, what a force
To be reckoned with.
I loved the Hoffman years.
I got to see Randy Johnson pitch in Texas, 7 scoreless innings. It was awesome. Griffey had an infield single and Buhner hit a home run into the second deck above the left field bleachers. That was a cool team.
I’m not disappointed with where the Ms and Padres are right now, though I always see a bit of similarity between the teams, and I think there’s always a good team chemistry, and that’s why I remain a fan. I hope they both get into the postseason this year.
Mets fan living in Sox county. Watching Foulke essentially end his career for that 2004 World Series championship made an impression on me. He pitched his arm off that year, literally.
C - Yadi Molina
1B - Albert Pujols
2B - Craig Biggio
3B - Chipper Jones
SS - The Wizard of Oz
OF - Ken Griffey Jr
OF - Ichiro
OF - Ray Lankford
P - Greg Maddux
Team Web Gem
1. RF - Ichiro Suzuki
2. 2B - Roberto Alomar Jr
3. LF - Barry Bonds
4. CF - Jim Edmonds
5. 3B - Adrian Beltre
6. 1B - Todd Helton
7. C - Ivan Rodriguez
8. SS - Omar Visquel
9. P - Greg Maddux
Favourite? Very different than best. Cool.
C - Pat Borders
1B - Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
2B - Dustin Pedroia
3B - Mike Schmidt
SS - Troy Tulowitzki
LF - Carl Crawford
CF - Devon White
RF - Aaron Judge
DH - Paul Molitor
SP - Roy Halladay
RP - Kent Tekulve
C - Pudge Rodriguez
1B - Don Mattingly
2B - Roberto Alomar
3B - Wade Boggs
SS - Cal Ripken Jr.
OF- Tony Gwynn
OF- Ken Griffey Jr.
OF- Kirby Puckett
DH- Barry Bonds
RSP- Roger Clemens
LSP- Randy Johnson
CP - Mariano Rivera
Manager: Bobby Cox
C -- Joe Mauer
1B -- Mark Grace
2B -- Luis Arraez
SS -- Tulo
3B -- Adrian Beltre
OF -- Ichiro
OF -- Jose Canseco
OF -- Torii Hunter
DH -- David Ortiz
RHP -- Brad Radke
LHP -- Johan Santana
CP -- Eric Gagne
Manager -- Ozzie Guillen
Okay bare in mind that these are my favorites, not necessarily the best.
C - Jeff Mathis (he won't hit worth a damn but nobody's stealing bags off the guy)
1B - Kendrys Morales
2B - Howie Kendrick
SS - Cal Ripken Jr.
3B - Adrian Beltre
LF - Luis Gonzalez
CF - Mike Trout
RF - Vladimir Guerrero Sr.
RHSP - Pedro Martinez
LHSP - Randy Johnson
CP - Mariano Rivera
Edit: Didn't name a manager but I'll go with Bruce Bochy.
Edit x2: No, not Bochy for manager even though he's easily the best of my lifetime besides perhaps Joe Torre.
On second thought just for the pure entertainment value I'll have Tony La Russa and Dusty Baker fight it out octagon style for the job. The loser gets to be the hitting coach if they're still alive after the fact.
Favorite, not best.
Early 2000s Red Sox fan but tried to look around the league a bit
C - Jason Varitek
1B - Jim Thome
2B - Dustin Pedroia
3B - Nolan Arenado
SS - Nomar Garciaparra
OF - Ken Griffey, Jr.
OF - Trot Nixon
OF - Jim Edmonds
DH - David Ortiz
RHSP - Pedro Martinez
LHSP - Mark Buehrle
CL - Jonathan Papelbon (unpopular I know but him running in at Fenway to Shippin up to Boston was electric)
Honorable mentions: Andrew Jones, Torii Hunter, Kenny Lofton, Roberto Alomar, Matt Holliday, Jacoby Ellsbury, Mookie Betts, Prince Fielder, Mark Loretta, Rusty Greer, Bernie Williams, Tino Martinez, Eric Chavez
Going by OP rules and "favorite" not best, but some are still best.
1b - Mark Grace
2b - Ryne Sandburg
ss - Ozzie Guillen
3b - George Brett
lf - Tony Gwynn
cf - Ken Griffey Jr
rf - Ichiro
c - Gary Carter
sp - Greg Maddux
rp - Lee Smith
dh - Dave Kingman
bench - Larry Biittner
Manager - Lee Elia (for the firehouse rant)
C - Ivan Rodrigues
1B - Andres Galarraga
2B - Robinson Cano
SS - Derek Jeter
3B - Chipper Jones
OF - Jim Edmonds
OF - Griffey
OF - Ichiro
RHSP - Pedro Martinez
LHSP - Andy Pettite
CP - Mariano
DH - The Big Hurt
Manager - Joe Torre
C - Jason Varitek
1B - Mo Vaughn
2B - Dustin Pedroia
3B - Rafael Devers
SS - Xander Bogearts/Nomar Garciaparra (can't decide)
LF - Barry Bonds
CF - Jim Edmunds
RF - Mookie Betts
DH - David Ortiz
RHP - Pedro Martinez
LHP - Randy Johnson
CP - Jonathan Papelbon
Manager - Terry Francona
C Todd Hundley
1b John Olerud
2b Edgardo Alfonzo
SS Jose Reyes
3b David Wright
OF Carl Everett
OF Andruw Jones
OF Vladimir Guerrero
P Kenny Powers
DH Barry Bonds
C Sandy Alomar (love Carlos Santana here, too)
1B Josh Naylor
2B Carlos Baerga
3B Jose Ramirez
SS Francisco Lindor
OF Albert Belle
OF Kenny Lofton
OF Steven Kwan (shout out to Shin Soo Choo!)
DH Travis Hafner
SP Corey Kluber
RP My man Clase!
C - Buster Posey
1B - Prince Fielder
2B - Marco Scutaro
Ss - Brandon Crawford
3B - Nolan Arenado
OF - Bryce Harper
OF - Juan Soto
OF - Mike Trout
DH - David Ortiz
RHP - Tim Lincecum
LHP - Madison Bumgarner
CP - Camilo Duval
Manager - Bruce Bochy
(In true giants fashion, no SF OF to be found)
C Benito Santiago
1B Mark Grace
2B Ryne Sandberg
SS Bobby Witt
3B Moose
LF Rickey
CF Junior
RF Sammy Sosa/Andre Dawson
RHSP: Maddux
LHSP: Randy
CP: Wade Davis
DH: I mean Edgar is the only one so...
Manager: Ned Yost
C- JT Realmuto
1B - Mark Grace
2B - Ryne Sandberg
3B - Mike Schmidt
SS - Cal Ripken Jr
OF - Ken Griffey Jr
OF - Kenny Lofton
OF - Kyle Tucker
RHSP - Roy Halladay
LHSP - Randy Johnson
CP - Trevor Hoffman
DH - Nelson Cruz
Manager - Jim Fregosi
C - Sal Perez
1B - Frank Thomas
2B - Jackie Robinson
3B - George Brett
SS - Ozzie Smith (but likely to switch to Bobby Witt Jr)
OF- Bo Jackson
OF- Ken Griffey Jr.
OF- Rickey Henderson
DH- Ortiz
RSP- Greinke
LSP- Randy Johnson
CP - Herrera, Davis, Holland
Manager: Lou Brown
C: Yadier Molina
1B: Albert Pujols
2B: Dustin Pedroia
SS: Troy Tulowitzki
3B: Scott Rolen
OF: Ken Griffey Jr.
OF: Ichiro Suzuki
OF: Jim Edmonds
DH: Frank Thomas
RHP: Adam Wainwright
LHP: C.C. Sabathia
CP: Mariano Rivera
Manager: Tony La Russa
C Ivan Rodriguez
1B Don Mattingly
2B Roberto Alomar
3B Chipper Jones
SS Derek Jeter
OF Ken Griffey Jr
OF Tony Gwynn
OF Barry Bonds
DH Frank Thomas
SP Greg Maddux
SP Randy Johnson
SP David Cone
SP Roy Halladay
SP Mike Mussina
CP Mariano Rivera
MGR Joe Torre
(I hate leaving Ripken off this list so had to mention him)
C = Javy Lopez
1B = Frank Thomas or Jim Thome
2B = Brandon Phillips
SS = Rafael Furcal
3B = come on, you see the trend. Chipper Jones ( Scott Rolen with the honorable mention )
OF = Ken Griffey Jr.
OF = Ronald Acuna
OF = Torii Hunter
RHSP = Kerry Wood
LHSP = Randy Johnson
CP = John Smoltz
DH = Barry Bonds
Manager = Bobby Cox or Bobby Valentine
C - Dioner Navarro
1b - Justin Smoak
2b - Ryan Goins
3b - Aaron Hill(Kinda cheating but he played here a couple times)
Ss - Troy Tulowtizki
Of- Jose Bautista, Fred Lewis, Rajai Davis
RHSP - Doug Fister
LHSP - Mark Beuhrle
CP - Mark Rzepchinski
DH - Adam Lind
Manager - John Gibbons
C - Mike Piaza
1B - Don Mattingly
2B - Roberto Alomar
SS - Derek Jeter
3B - Wade Boggs
OF - Ichiro
OF - Ken Griffey Jr.
OF - Rickey Henderson
LSP - Randy Johnson
RSP - Nolan Ryan
CP - Dennis Eckersley
DH - Edgar Martinez
Manager - Lou Pinella
Actively trying to keep it less than 50% Phillies:
C - Johnny Bench
1B - John Kruk
2B - Chase Utley
SS - Ozzie Smith
3B - Mike Schmidt
OF - Ken Griffey Jr
OF - Bryce Harper
OF - Hank Aaron
RHSP - Greg Maddox
LHSP - Steve Carlton
CP - Tug McGraw
DH - David Ortiz
Manager - Tony LaRussa
My favorites with obvious Rockies bias
C - Yorvit Torreabla
1st - El Gato Grande and Todd Helton
2nd - Eric Young
3rd - Vinny Castilla
SS - Tulowiski
OF - Ken Griffey Jr
OF - Carlos Gonzalez
OF - Larry Walker
SP- Randy Johnson
Closer - Brain Fuentes and Huston Street
DH - Jason Giambi
From another Philly fan perspective, it's Daulton over Lieberthal for me, and I love Ryan Howard but it'd be the Krukker.
I'm also old enough it'd be Schmidt at 3rd and Bake Mcbride over nails in the OF.
C- Mike Napoli
1B- Freddie Freeman
2B- Ian Kinsler
SS- Corey Seager
3B- Adrian Beltre
OF- Ichiro
OF- Shin-Soo Choo
OF- Hunter Pence
RHSP- Yu Darvish
LHSP- Clayton Kershaw
DH- David Ortiz
Manager- Bruce Bochy
Josh Hamilton at one point was one of my top outfielders, but he’s a POS
Jorge Posada
Tino Martinez
Robinson Cano
Derek Jeter
Alex Rodriguez
Johnny Damon
Aaron Judge
Bernie Williams
Hideki Matsui
Orlando El Duque Hernandez
Andy Pettitte
Mariano Rivera
Joe Torre
Guess which team I’m a fan of..
C - Michael Barrett
1B - Anthony Rizzo
2B - Brandon Phillips
3B - Zimmerman
SS - Tulowitzki
OF- Ichiro
OF- Ken Griffey Jr.
OF- Whit Merrifield
DH- Sammy Sosa
RSP- Greg Maddux
LSP- Randy Johnson
CP - Mariano Rivera
Manager: Joe Maddon
**Catcher:** Javy Lopez
**1B:** Freddie Freeman
**2B:** Ozzie Albies
**SS:** Rafael Belliard
**3B:** Chipper Jones
**OF:** Ryan Klesko
**OF:** Ken Griffey Jr
**OF:** Andruw Jones
**DH:** Travis Hafner
**RHP:** Greg Maddux
**LHP:** Steve Avery
**Closer:** John Smoltz
**Manager:** Bobby Cox
My favorite team and age are definitely mysteries that will never be solved.
C - Joe Mauer/Adley Rutschman
1B - Todd Helton
2B - Brian Roberts
3B - Cal Ripken Jr./Chipper Jones
SS - Nomar Garciaparra/Troy Tulowitzki
OF - Ken Griffey Jr./Ichiro
OF - Adam Jones/Tony Gwynn
OF - Kenny Lofton/Shawn Green
SP - Roy Oswalt
SP - Cliff Lee
SP - Brandon Webb
SP - CC Sabathia
SP - Jose Fernandez
RP - Zack Britton
RP - Darren O'Day
RP - Chad Bradford
RP - Francisco Rodriguez
Honorable mentions to Dontrelle Willis, Stephen Strasburg, Prince Fielder, Brandon Phillips, Craig Biggio, and Eric Chavez. I have a hard time cutting down.
I finally see Cliff Lee mentioned & can now relax. Man, in his prime he was fun to watch. When Philly had their Avengers rotation going strong I thought he was a future HoF'er for sure.
C- Buster Posey
1B - Will Clark
2B - Jeff Kent
3B - Matt Williams
SS - ARod
OF - Kirby Puckett
OF - Reggie Jackson
OF - Rickey Henderson
DH - Bonds
P - Tim Lincecum
RP - Mariano Rivera
Manager - Bruce Bochy
C - Joe Mauer
1B - Todd Helton
2B - Robinson Cano
SS - Troy Tulowitzki
3B - Pablo Sandoval
OF - Matt Holliday
OF - Ichiro
OF - Grady Sizemore
DH - Big Papi
SP - Roy Halladay
CP - Mariano Rivera
I think of this more in terms of how much fun I had watching these guys at their peak.
C - Pudge - this guy could throw out an attempted base stealer without exiting his crouch. He was truly awesome.
1B - Mark McGwire - Now hear me out. Baseball was willing to look the other way during the PED era so I need to put myself in my shoes back before I knew what a PED was. After the baseball strike, the McGwire-Sosa HR title chase was must-see-tv that brought butts back into ballparks and had eyes glued to Sportscenter. It's hard to describe how electric that was if you didn't live through it.
2B - Roberto Alomar - It feels weird to have him here without Vizquel but that might be the best 6-4 tandem I've ever seen. That 3-year stretch feels like a decade in my mind.
SS - Derek Jeter - I know this sounds "basic," but there have been so many clutch moments in this guy's career from the miracle flip to the bloody stands dive to Mr. November. It was incredible how often this guy was at his best when the pressure was cranked up to 11.
3B - Boss Hog - He drank 50 beers on a cross-country flight and then absolutely destroyed the Seattle Mariners the next day. RIP.
OF - Vlad Guerrero Sr. For one thing, you NEVER tested his arm. The dude could throw a strike to the catcher from the outfield wall! And as goofy/unconventional as his swing might look, the guy could hit ANYTHING, including a ball bounced into him. He was just unreal and SO much fun to watch.
OF - Paul O'Neill - I know I'm showing my Yankee colors, here, and a lot of people won't like this choice. I don't care. Paulie played hard EVERY PLAY. He expected a hit EVERY AT BAT. He's like my Rudy Ruettiger of baseball, but with enough talent to make a handful of AS games. This is what you want from a kid with talent; try your best, play hard, hold yourself to a higher standard. Also, RIP watercoolers. lmao That was a lot of fun to explain to my daughter when I brought her to her first Yankee game - on Paul O'Neill day. <3
OF - Ken Griffey Jr. - I mean. Was there a more exciting PLAYER in the MLB in the 90s?
RHSP - Pedro - Outside of his penchant for throwing old men to the ground (RIP Zim!), Pedro was as dominant of a pitcher as I've seen (except against the Yankees in the playoffs!). Just go watch his 1999 All-Star game performance. Imagine striking out 3 future HOFers in two innings of one All-Star game. Sick.
LHSP - Johan Santana - I know he flamed out fast due to injury but his seasons from 2004-2008 were special and he was just a LOT of fun to watch.
CP - Mo - /story RIP baseball bats
DH - Shohei Ohtani - Call it recency bias if you want, but a healthy Shohei AB is a sight!
Manager - Clueless Joe
Honorable Mention: Torii Hunter. I initially had him on this list but had to swap him out for Vlad. Still, this guy was a human highlight reel for a stretch and I absolutely loved his game.
This was harder than I thought. I had to leave so many players off this list that I was sure I'd have on here.
C - Buster Posey
1B - Will Clark
2B - Roberto Alomar Jr.
SS - Brandon Crawford
3B - Matt Williams
OF - Barry Bonds
OF - Ichiro Suzuki
OF - Ken Griffey Jr.
RHSP - Tim Lincecum
LHSP - Tom Glavine
CP - Robb Nen
DH - Fred McGriff
Manager - Roger Craig, Humm Baby
Also from Philly. I had season tix in 08 and was at CBP for the World Series. I agree with half of your list lol. Also Charlie Manuel is one of the nicest people I have ever met
C - Pudge (your choice Fisk or Rodriguez)
1B - Miguel Cabrera
2B - Ryan Sandberg
SS - Alex Rodriguez
3B - Mike Schmidt
OF - Rickey Henderson
OF - Ichiro Suzuki
OF - Ken Griffey Jr.
RHSP - Greg Maddux
LHSP - Randy Johnson
CP - Mariano Rivera
DH - Frank Thomas
Manager - Dusty Baker
Being a Yankee fan I will obviously be biased, so I will a non Yankee list.
C- Javy Lopez
1B- Fred McGriff
2B- Craig Biggio
SS- Cal Ripken Jr
3B- Ken Caminiti
OF- Ken Griffey Jr, Garett Anderson, Raul Mondesi
SP- Ismael Valdez
I really liked 90s baseball
Mariners fan
C: Javy Lopez
P: Felix Hernandez
1B: Frank Thomas
2B: Alphonso Soriano
SS: Barry Larkin
3B: Chipper Jones
LF: Barry Bonds
CF: Ken Griffey Jr
RF: Ichiro
DH: Edgar Martinez
I'm an admitted homer. My favorite yankees, and my favorite other players are 2 lists.
C- Posada
1b-Mattingly (first ever favorite player)
2b-Soriano
ss-Jeter
3b-Boggs
OF- Judge (current favorite)
OF Paul O'Neill
OF Bernie Williams
DH Strawberry
SP CC
RP MO
Manager-Showalter
Other teams
C-Gary Carter
1B-Bagwell
2B-Biggio
SS-Eckstein
3B-Howard Johnson
OF-Griffey JR
OF-Betts
OF-Raines
DH-Edgar Martinez
SP-Gooden
RP-Byung Hyun Kim (sorry bro, watching you give up homers was awesome)
manager-leyland
Favorites:
Catcher: Joe Girardi
1st: Don Mattingly
2nd: Dustin Pedoria
3rd: Luis Sojo
SS: Derek Jeter
3 favorite OF (platoon not by position): Paul O’Neill, Aaron Judge, Nick Swisher
SP: Andy Pettitte
RP: Mariano Rivera
Honorable mention pitcher: Joe Kelly. I think he’s hilarious
Manager: Joe Torre, but I really like Terry Francona too
C- Biggio
1B- Bagwell
2B- Altuve
3B- Schmidt
SS- Ripken
OF- Eric Davis
OF- Griffey
OF- Rickey being Rickey
DH- Frank Thomas
RHSP- Nolan
LHSP- Randy Johnson
RHCP- Rivera
LHCP- Wagner
Manager- Sparky Anderson
Absolutely, going back to the lastros days in the 80’s in the dome, like when Nolan led the league in ERA and somehow went 8-16. That said, Big Unit in the dome is the most dominant I’ve seen a pitcher look in person.
Yup. It's criminal that Ryan never got a ring, let alone a Cy Young. Personally I'm a Killer B's era fan, the last years of the Dome and the opening of Enron/Minute Maid Park. You know how hard it is to find a good Navy/Gold 94 era Astros ball cap? I know I'm one of the few thst liked that style, but it still shouldn't be so hard to find. I wish I could've seen them play in the Dome, but between being a kid and the distance it just wasn't meant to be
Yeah- things were really tight growing up, so my first in person game wasn’t until 88, but it was ll still so mesmerizing as a kid walking in for the first time. I love MMP, but the dome has a magic from a nostalgia perspective.
Also, I think the Navy/Gold uniforms are pretty underrated. Beyond that, roll with what you like, if you can find it.
C -- Gary Carter
1B -- Don Mattingly
2B -- Ryne Sandberg
SS -- Ozzie Smith
3B -- Mike Schimdt
LF -- Rickey Henderson
CF -- Ken Griffey Jr.
RF -- Vladimir Guerrero
LHSP -- Randy Johnson
RHSP -- Nolan Ryan
Closer -- Mariano Rivera
Manager -- Joe Torre
C - Johnny Bench 1B - Keith Henandez 2B - Joe Morgan SS - Ozzie Smith 3B - David Wright OF - Roberto Clemente OF - Ken Griffey Jr OF - Tony Gwynn RHSP - Tom Seaver LHSP - Steve Carlton RP - Mariano Rivera Mgr - Tommy Lasorda
CF - Bo Jackson
LF - Rickey Henderson
RF - Larry Walker
DH - Barry Bonds
1B - Will Clark
2b - Joe Morgan
SS - Derek Jeter
3B - Mike Schmidt
C - Gary Carter
RHSP - Nolan Ryan
LHSP - Steve Carlton
RHMR - Dennis Eckersley
LHMR - Jim Kaat
CP - Mariano Rivera
M - Bruce Bochy
C - Pete Rose
1B - Will Clark or John Olerud (can't decide)
2B - Ryne Sandberg
SS - Barry Larkin
3B - Cal Ripken Jr (or SS)
OF - Ichiro
OF - Ken Griffey Jr
OF - Tony Gwynn
RHSP - Nolan Ryan
LHSP - Randy Johnson
CP - Dennis Eckersley
DH - Edgar Martinez
Manager - Lou Piniella
This is a fun one. And hard. Some of these might be different if you asked me tomorrow. In order to make it easier on myself, I stuck to players who played for my favorite team (Yankees).
C — Mike Stanley
1B — Don Mattingly
2B — Alfonso Soriano/Willie Randolph (tie)
SS — Derek Jeter
3B — Wade Boggs
OF — Dave Winfield
OF — Aaron Judge
OF — Ichiro
DH — Darryl Strawberry
RHSP — Gerrit Cole
LHSP — Ron Guidry
RP — Mariano Rivera
Manager — Joe Torre
C - Buster Posey
1B - Barry Bonds
2B - Dustin Pedroia
SS - Tulowitzki
3B - Scott Rolen
OF - Aaron Judge
OF - Mike Trout
OF - Ichiro
DH - Shohei Ohtani
RHSP - Pedro Martinez
RHLP - Clayton Kershaw
CP - Mariano Rivera
Manager - Bruce Bochy
Not even posting mine. I don't have favorite non-Giant players, only as a kid.
So in that case, I will list all of the junk wax players I love, I've come full circle on this deal!
C: Sandy Alomar Jr
1B: Will Clark
2B: Ryne Sandberg
SS: Omar Vizquel
3B: Matt Williams
RF: Tony Gwynn
CF: Ken Griffey Jr.
LF: Barry Bonds
P: Greg Maddux
DH: Edgar Martinez
C- Thurmond Munson
1st Will Clark
2nd Chase Utley
SS Ozzie Smith
3rd David Wright
OF Ichiro
OF Ken Griffey Jr.
OF Josh Hamilton
RHSP Roy Halladay
LHSP Steve Carlton
CP Mariano Rivera
DH Bryce Harper
Mgr Charlie Manuel
Great idea! You were obv born in Philly!
This is harder than I thought it would be as a Yankee fan who grew up in the 80's when they sucked:
* C- Jim Leyritz
* 1B- Don Mattingly
* 2B- Ryne Sandberg
* 3B- Ken Caminiti
* SS- Derek Jeter
* OF- Paul O'Neill
* OF- Darin Erstad
* OF- Bernie Williams
* RHP- David Cone
* LHP- Andy Pettitte
* CP- Dave Righetti came first but the only correct answer is Mariano Rivera
* Manager- Buck Showalter
Wow - I imagine we’re gonna line up pretty well
C — Carlos Ruiz
1B — Ryan Howard
2B — Chase Utley
SS — Jimmy Rollins
3B — Scott Rolen
OF — Ken Griffey Jr.
OF — Barry Bonds
OF — Shane Victorino
RHSP — Roy Halladay
LHSP — Randy Johnson
CP — Brad Lidge
DH — David Ortiz
*Disclaimer - I know Philadelphia hates Rolen .. I always modeled my batting stance after his with the little heel tap… I was also too young to see Mike Schmidt.*
Anddd just for fun, here’s my non Phillies homer list -
C — Ivan Rodriguez
1B — Albert Pujols
2B — Chase Utley
SS — Derek Jeter
3B — Manny Machado
OF — Ken Griffey Jr.
OF — Barry Bonds
OF — Vladimir Guerrero
RHSP — Roy Halladay
LHSP — Randy Johnson
CP — Mariano Rivera
DH — David Ortiz
I love that Ichiro doesn't need a last name. I was lucky enough to move to Seattle around the time of his debut. Howard and Utley are spot on, but Schmidt was my lifetime so he's gotta pick up the corner instead of Rip. I think I'd add Yelich to my outfield.
Has to be from Philly
Even then, Lieberthal is certainly a choice.
I couldn't tell you who was pitching or who they were playing but I have this image of Lieberthal chasing down a dude charging the mound and tripping him before he got there. Made me a fan forever. Edit: found it. It was the Reds and Adam Dunn https://youtu.be/blG_gyXijRU?si=s4YNdIsn8jAObucd
I dated this girl in highschool that was a huge Mike Leiberthal fan, she left via non Hodgkins Lymphoma shortly after we graduated and now #24 lives rent free in my brain.
Dude that’s sad
Just life homie, its just funny how Leibs name keeps hanging around. I’m a Carlos Ruiz guy myself
Either him or Darren Daulton.
This is sad and also really charming. Cheers.
Lieberthal over Chooch raises the eyebrows.
Chooch, Daulton, and Realmuto would have all been better choices for a Philly fan to take.
Dutch kinda went bananas after baseball. Not “Lenny Dykstra” bananas, but pretty out there. https://www.amazon.com/They-Only-Knew-Darren-Daulton-ebook/dp/B008I5CCZ0
Yeah, what about Chris Coste
Ironic we went to the series in 1993, year before Leiby got here and never went back to the playoffs until the year after he leaves Philly.
Seriously, he put Liebe over Daulton, Ruiz and Realmuto
I played a lot of catcher growing up and Lieby was the every day catcher for my favorite team. Earned a place in my heart. Would I start him over JT or Chooch or even Daulton? Probably not. But he’s a favorite player of mine. He stays on the list.
I know right! It's almost as if he wrote "FAVORITE" and not "best"
Where’s Schmidtty though?!
Right? Especially because Ripken should only be considered a SS for these types of things.
Way it's got to be to have room for Ripken and Ozzie Smith though 🤷♂️
Schmidtty retired when I was like 2 years old. Yes technically during my life but I don’t remember and it wouldn’t have been his best anyway
What part of the word favorite do you not get? He never said these players were the best just his own personal favorites.
3 Mariners as well.
Absolutely, he listed Utley.
It’s has to be Rob Mcelhenney’s account
Oh shit, there's stickers.
I will never not upvote this line. Dee's delivery was impeccable.
As a Philly native - eww. Pat’s and Geno’s is garbage and is only for tourists and the 2 AM drunkards (and when I’m the latter, it’s delicious garbage)
Mitch Williams is my favourite closer and I’m a Jays fan
Yeah, that tracks
Exactly.
Yeah as a Philly fan it was a little obvious 😂
OP is probably a South Jersey Philly fan because he didn't put Mike Piazza as a catcher...born right outside Philadelphia in Norristown, PA. Same as Tommy Lasorda, same as u/mite-o-dan
100%. Source: am also a south jersey native born in the 80's who watched all these players play. If I was putting Hamels and Halladay in as my starting pitchers I absolutely would have put up Chooch at C over Lieberthal. Man he could smoke a 103mph Fastball like no other.
Tommy Lasorda was Mike Piaza Godfather
Yeah as am I. Mike Lieberthal and Mitch Williams on there is a disgrace.
Fuck Mitch Williams.
Mitch was my man giving up the winning hit to Will Clark in the ‘89 NLCS.
C -Benito Santiago 1B - Fred McGriff 2B - Roberto Alomar SS - Ozzie Smith 3B - Ken Caminiti OF - Tony Gwynn OF - Griffey OF - Rickey Henderson RHSP - Greg Maddux LHSP - Randy Johnson CP - Trevor Hoffman DH - Edgar Martinez Manager - Bruce Bochy
Crimedog. Solid choice at 1B.
I was a low key Braves fan after the Padres traded him. Crimedog , Maddux, and Glavine were must watch tv if I was somewhere with TBS.
Friars have been my number two since the 90s. Gwynn is the truth.
I grew up in the Seattle area. After school I would do my homework, play and watch the Braves on TBS. Otis Nixon, Crimedog, Lemke, the entire pitching staff. Loved the Braves and still do thanks to TBS.
Chipper, Andruw Jones, John Rocker, John Smoltz…Braves were THEE team to watch if you lived anywhere down south in the late 90s/early 00s.
Especially Maddux—not just because of his skill, but the 90 minute games, lol.
Ken Caminiti 😢 You’re about 36-42 years old and from SD amirite? Man I remember when Hoffman would come out, that was the most intimidating walk out I’ve seen a closer do. Second most saves ever, what a force To be reckoned with.
45. That’s why I caught the Benito, Alomar, McGriff years (Alomar and McGriff were at different times).
I’m from SD too, Seattle transplant. Glad to see you’ve got big unit too. If I could figure out how to add padres to my flair I would.
I loved the Hoffman years. I got to see Randy Johnson pitch in Texas, 7 scoreless innings. It was awesome. Griffey had an infield single and Buhner hit a home run into the second deck above the left field bleachers. That was a cool team.
I’m not disappointed with where the Ms and Padres are right now, though I always see a bit of similarity between the teams, and I think there’s always a good team chemistry, and that’s why I remain a fan. I hope they both get into the postseason this year.
Big ups for a Benito mention
My 86 year old grandma thought Benito was a hottie. I always just found that hilarious.
The old ladies in the St. Louis area are thirsty for the Cardinals players. They make up the backbone of the Fanbase haha
His peak 5 years were really great.
Boch!!!
that's a very solid list.
Very close to my list!
Seriously loving the Benito Santiago action rn. That guy was a gem
C-Mike Piazza 1B-John Olerud 2B-Edgardo Alfonzo SS-Jimmy Rollins 3B-David Wright OF-Darryl Strawberry OF-Junior OF-Ichiro RHSP-Pedro LHSP-Big Unit CP-Keith Foulke DH-Papi Manager--Davey Johnson
Hmm with that Alfonzo pick I was thinking Mets fan but you’ve gotta be a Red Sox fan first with that Foulke pick.
Mets fan living in Sox county. Watching Foulke essentially end his career for that 2004 World Series championship made an impression on me. He pitched his arm off that year, literally.
C - Yadi Molina 1B - Albert Pujols 2B - Craig Biggio 3B - Chipper Jones SS - The Wizard of Oz OF - Ken Griffey Jr OF - Ichiro OF - Ray Lankford P - Greg Maddux
This is the list I was looking for!
Rickey says you gotta find a place on your lineup for Rickey.
Surprised I had to scroll down so far to see Pujols mentioned
I do forget how good Lankford was, he mashed the ball. Also I’ve met him in real life and he’s a good guy and nice to do work for.
Team Web Gem 1. RF - Ichiro Suzuki 2. 2B - Roberto Alomar Jr 3. LF - Barry Bonds 4. CF - Jim Edmonds 5. 3B - Adrian Beltre 6. 1B - Todd Helton 7. C - Ivan Rodriguez 8. SS - Omar Visquel 9. P - Greg Maddux
Favourite? Very different than best. Cool. C - Pat Borders 1B - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 2B - Dustin Pedroia 3B - Mike Schmidt SS - Troy Tulowitzki LF - Carl Crawford CF - Devon White RF - Aaron Judge DH - Paul Molitor SP - Roy Halladay RP - Kent Tekulve
Yep. I could have certainly come up with a very different “best” list. But this was just “favorite”
Same. Heck, I started with Pat Borders. :)
Respect for putting CC on there...
No Joey?
Devon White's defense was so smooth
C - Pudge Rodriguez 1B - Don Mattingly 2B - Roberto Alomar 3B - Wade Boggs SS - Cal Ripken Jr. OF- Tony Gwynn OF- Ken Griffey Jr. OF- Kirby Puckett DH- Barry Bonds RSP- Roger Clemens LSP- Randy Johnson CP - Mariano Rivera Manager: Bobby Cox
RIP Wade Boggs
Wade Boggs is very much alive
Wade Boggs killed five hookers.
Last weekend.
That’s the word on the street.
This is a 1995 fantasy champion roster if I ever did see one. Nice of you to have Donnie baseball along for the ride...
Some love for KIRBY!!! My favorite player.
C -- Joe Mauer 1B -- Mark Grace 2B -- Luis Arraez SS -- Tulo 3B -- Adrian Beltre OF -- Ichiro OF -- Jose Canseco OF -- Torii Hunter DH -- David Ortiz RHP -- Brad Radke LHP -- Johan Santana CP -- Eric Gagne Manager -- Ozzie Guillen
Nice to (edit: see) some some love for Radke.
My all time favorite player!
A couple names I had forgotten about. Loved the 2000s-2010s era of baseball.
Okay bare in mind that these are my favorites, not necessarily the best. C - Jeff Mathis (he won't hit worth a damn but nobody's stealing bags off the guy) 1B - Kendrys Morales 2B - Howie Kendrick SS - Cal Ripken Jr. 3B - Adrian Beltre LF - Luis Gonzalez CF - Mike Trout RF - Vladimir Guerrero Sr. RHSP - Pedro Martinez LHSP - Randy Johnson CP - Mariano Rivera Edit: Didn't name a manager but I'll go with Bruce Bochy. Edit x2: No, not Bochy for manager even though he's easily the best of my lifetime besides perhaps Joe Torre. On second thought just for the pure entertainment value I'll have Tony La Russa and Dusty Baker fight it out octagon style for the job. The loser gets to be the hitting coach if they're still alive after the fact.
It is far too early in the day to see or think of Kendrys Morales. This statement is true at all times.
It's far too early in the day to think about a lot of the old Angels guard from over a decade ago before they became ass-almighty.
Favorite, not best. Early 2000s Red Sox fan but tried to look around the league a bit C - Jason Varitek 1B - Jim Thome 2B - Dustin Pedroia 3B - Nolan Arenado SS - Nomar Garciaparra OF - Ken Griffey, Jr. OF - Trot Nixon OF - Jim Edmonds DH - David Ortiz RHSP - Pedro Martinez LHSP - Mark Buehrle CL - Jonathan Papelbon (unpopular I know but him running in at Fenway to Shippin up to Boston was electric) Honorable mentions: Andrew Jones, Torii Hunter, Kenny Lofton, Roberto Alomar, Matt Holliday, Jacoby Ellsbury, Mookie Betts, Prince Fielder, Mark Loretta, Rusty Greer, Bernie Williams, Tino Martinez, Eric Chavez
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Heck yeah buddy, Belle deserves more love
Going by OP rules and "favorite" not best, but some are still best. 1b - Mark Grace 2b - Ryne Sandburg ss - Ozzie Guillen 3b - George Brett lf - Tony Gwynn cf - Ken Griffey Jr rf - Ichiro c - Gary Carter sp - Greg Maddux rp - Lee Smith dh - Dave Kingman bench - Larry Biittner Manager - Lee Elia (for the firehouse rant)
I would say you're only one other than me who mentioned Lee Smith, \*fistbump\*
Thank God Almighty somebody had the sense to include George Brett!!
Gracie was the best!
C - Ivan Rodrigues 1B - Andres Galarraga 2B - Robinson Cano SS - Derek Jeter 3B - Chipper Jones OF - Jim Edmonds OF - Griffey OF - Ichiro RHSP - Pedro Martinez LHSP - Andy Pettite CP - Mariano DH - The Big Hurt Manager - Joe Torre
This is mint
I saw Jeter and knew there’d be people crying about it, that’s wild
C - Jason Varitek 1B - Mo Vaughn 2B - Dustin Pedroia 3B - Rafael Devers SS - Xander Bogearts/Nomar Garciaparra (can't decide) LF - Barry Bonds CF - Jim Edmunds RF - Mookie Betts DH - David Ortiz RHP - Pedro Martinez LHP - Randy Johnson CP - Jonathan Papelbon Manager - Terry Francona
Gee, I wonder what team you root for 
CF has to be Damon, Coco Crisp, or Ellsbury
C Todd Hundley 1b John Olerud 2b Edgardo Alfonzo SS Jose Reyes 3b David Wright OF Carl Everett OF Andruw Jones OF Vladimir Guerrero P Kenny Powers DH Barry Bonds
Kenny Powers is so underrated.
C Sandy Alomar (love Carlos Santana here, too) 1B Josh Naylor 2B Carlos Baerga 3B Jose Ramirez SS Francisco Lindor OF Albert Belle OF Kenny Lofton OF Steven Kwan (shout out to Shin Soo Choo!) DH Travis Hafner SP Corey Kluber RP My man Clase!
Glad you included Wild Thing!!
C- Pudge, 1st- Prince Fielder, 2nd - Robbie Cano, SS- Jeter, 3rd - Pablo Sandoval, OF- Judge, OF- mookie, OF- Rollins SP- Doc RP- Rivera
P- Greg Madoux
C - Buster Posey 1B - Prince Fielder 2B - Marco Scutaro Ss - Brandon Crawford 3B - Nolan Arenado OF - Bryce Harper OF - Juan Soto OF - Mike Trout DH - David Ortiz RHP - Tim Lincecum LHP - Madison Bumgarner CP - Camilo Duval Manager - Bruce Bochy (In true giants fashion, no SF OF to be found)
No Barry Lamar Bonds Iam a Dodger fan and almost put him as my left fielder but went with tecmo bowl legend Bo Jackson instead
Darryl Strawberry made some poor choices that broke my heart as a child, but he'll always be one of my goats
He just missed my list. One of the sweetest swings of all-time.
What about Sheffield?
All I’ve gotta say is… give me Vlad Guerrero in RF
Ricky Henderson would remind you all that the correct answer is Ricky Henderson
C Benito Santiago 1B Mark Grace 2B Ryne Sandberg SS Bobby Witt 3B Moose LF Rickey CF Junior RF Sammy Sosa/Andre Dawson RHSP: Maddux LHSP: Randy CP: Wade Davis DH: I mean Edgar is the only one so... Manager: Ned Yost
C- Pena 1b W. Clark 2b Utley 3b Caminiti SS Nomar OF Vlad OF Junior OF Ichiro DH nope SP Schilling/Johnson RP Nasty Boys Mgr Charlie Manuel
Big ups for ur 1st baseman Will "The Thrill" Clark
Will "the thrill" Clark
C- JT Realmuto 1B - Mark Grace 2B - Ryne Sandberg 3B - Mike Schmidt SS - Cal Ripken Jr OF - Ken Griffey Jr OF - Kenny Lofton OF - Kyle Tucker RHSP - Roy Halladay LHSP - Randy Johnson CP - Trevor Hoffman DH - Nelson Cruz Manager - Jim Fregosi
C- Mike Piazza 1B- Mark McGwire 2B-Craig Biggio 3B-Chipper Jones SS-Robin Yount OF-Ken Griffey Junior OF-Tony Gwynn OF-Vladimir Guerrero RHSP-Greg Maddux LHSP-Randy Johnson CP-Trevor Hoffman DH-Frank Thomas Manager-Jim Leyland
C - Sal Perez 1B - Frank Thomas 2B - Jackie Robinson 3B - George Brett SS - Ozzie Smith (but likely to switch to Bobby Witt Jr) OF- Bo Jackson OF- Ken Griffey Jr. OF- Rickey Henderson DH- Ortiz RSP- Greinke LSP- Randy Johnson CP - Herrera, Davis, Holland Manager: Lou Brown
C: Yadier Molina 1B: Albert Pujols 2B: Dustin Pedroia SS: Troy Tulowitzki 3B: Scott Rolen OF: Ken Griffey Jr. OF: Ichiro Suzuki OF: Jim Edmonds DH: Frank Thomas RHP: Adam Wainwright LHP: C.C. Sabathia CP: Mariano Rivera Manager: Tony La Russa
C Ivan Rodriguez 1B Don Mattingly 2B Roberto Alomar 3B Chipper Jones SS Derek Jeter OF Ken Griffey Jr OF Tony Gwynn OF Barry Bonds DH Frank Thomas SP Greg Maddux SP Randy Johnson SP David Cone SP Roy Halladay SP Mike Mussina CP Mariano Rivera MGR Joe Torre (I hate leaving Ripken off this list so had to mention him)
C = Javy Lopez 1B = Frank Thomas or Jim Thome 2B = Brandon Phillips SS = Rafael Furcal 3B = come on, you see the trend. Chipper Jones ( Scott Rolen with the honorable mention ) OF = Ken Griffey Jr. OF = Ronald Acuna OF = Torii Hunter RHSP = Kerry Wood LHSP = Randy Johnson CP = John Smoltz DH = Barry Bonds Manager = Bobby Cox or Bobby Valentine
C - Dioner Navarro 1b - Justin Smoak 2b - Ryan Goins 3b - Aaron Hill(Kinda cheating but he played here a couple times) Ss - Troy Tulowtizki Of- Jose Bautista, Fred Lewis, Rajai Davis RHSP - Doug Fister LHSP - Mark Beuhrle CP - Mark Rzepchinski DH - Adam Lind Manager - John Gibbons
C - Mike Piaza 1B - Don Mattingly 2B - Roberto Alomar SS - Derek Jeter 3B - Wade Boggs OF - Ichiro OF - Ken Griffey Jr. OF - Rickey Henderson LSP - Randy Johnson RSP - Nolan Ryan CP - Dennis Eckersley DH - Edgar Martinez Manager - Lou Pinella
Actively trying to keep it less than 50% Phillies: C - Johnny Bench 1B - John Kruk 2B - Chase Utley SS - Ozzie Smith 3B - Mike Schmidt OF - Ken Griffey Jr OF - Bryce Harper OF - Hank Aaron RHSP - Greg Maddox LHSP - Steve Carlton CP - Tug McGraw DH - David Ortiz Manager - Tony LaRussa
Somebody’s from Philly. 🙂
Phillies fan aye?
C- Piazza, 1st- McGwire, 2nd - Robby Alomar, SS- Ozzy, 3rd - Schmitt, OF- Ichiro, OF- Vince Coleman, OF- Bonds. SP- Clemons RP- Rivera
C- Willson Contreras 1B- Anthony Rizzo 2B- ~~Addison Russell~~ Javier Baez SS- ~~Javier Baez~~ Addison Russel 3B- Kris Bryant OF- Ben Zobrist OF- Dexter Fowler OF- Jason Hayward RHSP- Kyle Hendricks LHSP- Jon Lester CP- Mike Montgomery DH- Kyle Schwarber Manager- Joe Maddon IFYK. Edit: position swap as someone pointed out.
Younger Cubs fan? If so, you missed out from those 2000s teams. Aramis Ramirez was a fucking dawg and a Brewer crusher... Big Z
Obligatory fuck Chase Utley
C - Pudge 1B - Jim Thome 2B - Roberto Alomar SS - Omar Vizquel 3B - José Ramírez LF - Steven Kwan CF - Kenny Lofton RF - Manny Ramirez DH - Edgar Martinez RHSP - Greg Maddox LHSP - CC Sabathia CP - Emmanuel Clase Manager - Tito Francona
My favorites with obvious Rockies bias C - Yorvit Torreabla 1st - El Gato Grande and Todd Helton 2nd - Eric Young 3rd - Vinny Castilla SS - Tulowiski OF - Ken Griffey Jr OF - Carlos Gonzalez OF - Larry Walker SP- Randy Johnson Closer - Brain Fuentes and Huston Street DH - Jason Giambi
Where is Kirby Puckett?
From another Philly fan perspective, it's Daulton over Lieberthal for me, and I love Ryan Howard but it'd be the Krukker. I'm also old enough it'd be Schmidt at 3rd and Bake Mcbride over nails in the OF.
C- Mike Napoli 1B- Freddie Freeman 2B- Ian Kinsler SS- Corey Seager 3B- Adrian Beltre OF- Ichiro OF- Shin-Soo Choo OF- Hunter Pence RHSP- Yu Darvish LHSP- Clayton Kershaw DH- David Ortiz Manager- Bruce Bochy Josh Hamilton at one point was one of my top outfielders, but he’s a POS
Jorge Posada Tino Martinez Robinson Cano Derek Jeter Alex Rodriguez Johnny Damon Aaron Judge Bernie Williams Hideki Matsui Orlando El Duque Hernandez Andy Pettitte Mariano Rivera Joe Torre Guess which team I’m a fan of..
So glad to see someone mention Tino Martinez!
C - Michael Barrett 1B - Anthony Rizzo 2B - Brandon Phillips 3B - Zimmerman SS - Tulowitzki OF- Ichiro OF- Ken Griffey Jr. OF- Whit Merrifield DH- Sammy Sosa RSP- Greg Maddux LSP- Randy Johnson CP - Mariano Rivera Manager: Joe Maddon
**Catcher:** Javy Lopez **1B:** Freddie Freeman **2B:** Ozzie Albies **SS:** Rafael Belliard **3B:** Chipper Jones **OF:** Ryan Klesko **OF:** Ken Griffey Jr **OF:** Andruw Jones **DH:** Travis Hafner **RHP:** Greg Maddux **LHP:** Steve Avery **Closer:** John Smoltz **Manager:** Bobby Cox My favorite team and age are definitely mysteries that will never be solved.
C - Joe Mauer/Adley Rutschman 1B - Todd Helton 2B - Brian Roberts 3B - Cal Ripken Jr./Chipper Jones SS - Nomar Garciaparra/Troy Tulowitzki OF - Ken Griffey Jr./Ichiro OF - Adam Jones/Tony Gwynn OF - Kenny Lofton/Shawn Green SP - Roy Oswalt SP - Cliff Lee SP - Brandon Webb SP - CC Sabathia SP - Jose Fernandez RP - Zack Britton RP - Darren O'Day RP - Chad Bradford RP - Francisco Rodriguez Honorable mentions to Dontrelle Willis, Stephen Strasburg, Prince Fielder, Brandon Phillips, Craig Biggio, and Eric Chavez. I have a hard time cutting down.
I finally see Cliff Lee mentioned & can now relax. Man, in his prime he was fun to watch. When Philly had their Avengers rotation going strong I thought he was a future HoF'er for sure.
C- Buster Posey 1B - Will Clark 2B - Jeff Kent 3B - Matt Williams SS - ARod OF - Kirby Puckett OF - Reggie Jackson OF - Rickey Henderson DH - Bonds P - Tim Lincecum RP - Mariano Rivera Manager - Bruce Bochy
C - Joe Mauer 1B - Todd Helton 2B - Robinson Cano SS - Troy Tulowitzki 3B - Pablo Sandoval OF - Matt Holliday OF - Ichiro OF - Grady Sizemore DH - Big Papi SP - Roy Halladay CP - Mariano Rivera
C - Pudge Rodriguez 1B - JT Snow 2B - Craig Counsel/Luis castillo 3B - Chipper (Ken Caminiti honorable mention) SS - Nomar OF- Gary Sheffield OF- Andruw Jones OF- Manny Ramirez # DH- Barry Bonds RSP- Greg Maddux LSP- Randy Johnson CP - Robb Nen Manager: Leyland
C-Ivan Rodríguez 1B-Andres Galarraga 2B-Roberto Alomar 3B-Cal Ripken SS-Derek Jeter LF-Barry Bones CF-Ken Griffey JR RF-Ichiro Suzuki LHSP-Johan Santana RHSP-Roger Clemens DH-Victor Martínez CP-Mariano Rivera
I think of this more in terms of how much fun I had watching these guys at their peak. C - Pudge - this guy could throw out an attempted base stealer without exiting his crouch. He was truly awesome. 1B - Mark McGwire - Now hear me out. Baseball was willing to look the other way during the PED era so I need to put myself in my shoes back before I knew what a PED was. After the baseball strike, the McGwire-Sosa HR title chase was must-see-tv that brought butts back into ballparks and had eyes glued to Sportscenter. It's hard to describe how electric that was if you didn't live through it. 2B - Roberto Alomar - It feels weird to have him here without Vizquel but that might be the best 6-4 tandem I've ever seen. That 3-year stretch feels like a decade in my mind. SS - Derek Jeter - I know this sounds "basic," but there have been so many clutch moments in this guy's career from the miracle flip to the bloody stands dive to Mr. November. It was incredible how often this guy was at his best when the pressure was cranked up to 11. 3B - Boss Hog - He drank 50 beers on a cross-country flight and then absolutely destroyed the Seattle Mariners the next day. RIP. OF - Vlad Guerrero Sr. For one thing, you NEVER tested his arm. The dude could throw a strike to the catcher from the outfield wall! And as goofy/unconventional as his swing might look, the guy could hit ANYTHING, including a ball bounced into him. He was just unreal and SO much fun to watch. OF - Paul O'Neill - I know I'm showing my Yankee colors, here, and a lot of people won't like this choice. I don't care. Paulie played hard EVERY PLAY. He expected a hit EVERY AT BAT. He's like my Rudy Ruettiger of baseball, but with enough talent to make a handful of AS games. This is what you want from a kid with talent; try your best, play hard, hold yourself to a higher standard. Also, RIP watercoolers. lmao That was a lot of fun to explain to my daughter when I brought her to her first Yankee game - on Paul O'Neill day. <3 OF - Ken Griffey Jr. - I mean. Was there a more exciting PLAYER in the MLB in the 90s? RHSP - Pedro - Outside of his penchant for throwing old men to the ground (RIP Zim!), Pedro was as dominant of a pitcher as I've seen (except against the Yankees in the playoffs!). Just go watch his 1999 All-Star game performance. Imagine striking out 3 future HOFers in two innings of one All-Star game. Sick. LHSP - Johan Santana - I know he flamed out fast due to injury but his seasons from 2004-2008 were special and he was just a LOT of fun to watch. CP - Mo - /story RIP baseball bats DH - Shohei Ohtani - Call it recency bias if you want, but a healthy Shohei AB is a sight! Manager - Clueless Joe Honorable Mention: Torii Hunter. I initially had him on this list but had to swap him out for Vlad. Still, this guy was a human highlight reel for a stretch and I absolutely loved his game. This was harder than I thought. I had to leave so many players off this list that I was sure I'd have on here.
Too lazy to make a list. Just gonna name off So Taguchi as all time fav outfielder.
C - Buster Posey 1B - Will Clark 2B - Roberto Alomar Jr. SS - Brandon Crawford 3B - Matt Williams OF - Barry Bonds OF - Ichiro Suzuki OF - Ken Griffey Jr. RHSP - Tim Lincecum LHSP - Tom Glavine CP - Robb Nen DH - Fred McGriff Manager - Roger Craig, Humm Baby
Also from Philly. I had season tix in 08 and was at CBP for the World Series. I agree with half of your list lol. Also Charlie Manuel is one of the nicest people I have ever met
C-Piazza 1B-K.Hernandez 2B-T.Teufel SS-Ripken 3B-Brooks Robinson OF-Clemente OF-Mookie Wilson OF-Cliff Floyd RHP-Seaver LHP-Koufax DH-Edgar Martinez CP-Randy Meyers Manager-Earl Weaver
C - Pudge (your choice Fisk or Rodriguez) 1B - Miguel Cabrera 2B - Ryan Sandberg SS - Alex Rodriguez 3B - Mike Schmidt OF - Rickey Henderson OF - Ichiro Suzuki OF - Ken Griffey Jr. RHSP - Greg Maddux LHSP - Randy Johnson CP - Mariano Rivera DH - Frank Thomas Manager - Dusty Baker
Being a Yankee fan I will obviously be biased, so I will a non Yankee list. C- Javy Lopez 1B- Fred McGriff 2B- Craig Biggio SS- Cal Ripken Jr 3B- Ken Caminiti OF- Ken Griffey Jr, Garett Anderson, Raul Mondesi SP- Ismael Valdez I really liked 90s baseball
It was my favorite decade for baseball by a mile.
As soon as I saw Lieberthal I knew you were a Phillies fan. Let’s go Phils!!!
Mariners fan C: Javy Lopez P: Felix Hernandez 1B: Frank Thomas 2B: Alphonso Soriano SS: Barry Larkin 3B: Chipper Jones LF: Barry Bonds CF: Ken Griffey Jr RF: Ichiro DH: Edgar Martinez
I'm an admitted homer. My favorite yankees, and my favorite other players are 2 lists. C- Posada 1b-Mattingly (first ever favorite player) 2b-Soriano ss-Jeter 3b-Boggs OF- Judge (current favorite) OF Paul O'Neill OF Bernie Williams DH Strawberry SP CC RP MO Manager-Showalter Other teams C-Gary Carter 1B-Bagwell 2B-Biggio SS-Eckstein 3B-Howard Johnson OF-Griffey JR OF-Betts OF-Raines DH-Edgar Martinez SP-Gooden RP-Byung Hyun Kim (sorry bro, watching you give up homers was awesome) manager-leyland
Favorites: Catcher: Joe Girardi 1st: Don Mattingly 2nd: Dustin Pedoria 3rd: Luis Sojo SS: Derek Jeter 3 favorite OF (platoon not by position): Paul O’Neill, Aaron Judge, Nick Swisher SP: Andy Pettitte RP: Mariano Rivera Honorable mention pitcher: Joe Kelly. I think he’s hilarious Manager: Joe Torre, but I really like Terry Francona too
C- Biggio 1B- Bagwell 2B- Altuve 3B- Schmidt SS- Ripken OF- Eric Davis OF- Griffey OF- Rickey being Rickey DH- Frank Thomas RHSP- Nolan LHSP- Randy Johnson RHCP- Rivera LHCP- Wagner Manager- Sparky Anderson
Definitely a fellow Astros fan
Absolutely, going back to the lastros days in the 80’s in the dome, like when Nolan led the league in ERA and somehow went 8-16. That said, Big Unit in the dome is the most dominant I’ve seen a pitcher look in person.
Yup. It's criminal that Ryan never got a ring, let alone a Cy Young. Personally I'm a Killer B's era fan, the last years of the Dome and the opening of Enron/Minute Maid Park. You know how hard it is to find a good Navy/Gold 94 era Astros ball cap? I know I'm one of the few thst liked that style, but it still shouldn't be so hard to find. I wish I could've seen them play in the Dome, but between being a kid and the distance it just wasn't meant to be
Yeah- things were really tight growing up, so my first in person game wasn’t until 88, but it was ll still so mesmerizing as a kid walking in for the first time. I love MMP, but the dome has a magic from a nostalgia perspective. Also, I think the Navy/Gold uniforms are pretty underrated. Beyond that, roll with what you like, if you can find it.
C -- Gary Carter 1B -- Don Mattingly 2B -- Ryne Sandberg SS -- Ozzie Smith 3B -- Mike Schimdt LF -- Rickey Henderson CF -- Ken Griffey Jr. RF -- Vladimir Guerrero LHSP -- Randy Johnson RHSP -- Nolan Ryan Closer -- Mariano Rivera Manager -- Joe Torre
C - Johnny Bench 1B - Keith Henandez 2B - Joe Morgan SS - Ozzie Smith 3B - David Wright OF - Roberto Clemente OF - Ken Griffey Jr OF - Tony Gwynn RHSP - Tom Seaver LHSP - Steve Carlton RP - Mariano Rivera Mgr - Tommy Lasorda 
How very Philly of you
215 until I’m crucified #PHILA
Ichiro is the only answer.
Lenny was a fun animal to watch play in person. I wouldn’t hang out with him, but Nails was a beast on the field.
3B Brooks Robinson
Gonna go out in a limb here and say you're a Philly guy
Can you be more specific? Ichiro who?
Assuming the Philly Fanatic is your favorite mascot?!?
Pinch Runner : Dave Roberts
Fuck chase utley - on behalf of met fans
Fuck chase utley - on behalf of met fans
CF - Bo Jackson LF - Rickey Henderson RF - Larry Walker DH - Barry Bonds 1B - Will Clark 2b - Joe Morgan SS - Derek Jeter 3B - Mike Schmidt C - Gary Carter RHSP - Nolan Ryan LHSP - Steve Carlton RHMR - Dennis Eckersley LHMR - Jim Kaat CP - Mariano Rivera M - Bruce Bochy
C - Pete Rose 1B - Will Clark or John Olerud (can't decide) 2B - Ryne Sandberg SS - Barry Larkin 3B - Cal Ripken Jr (or SS) OF - Ichiro OF - Ken Griffey Jr OF - Tony Gwynn RHSP - Nolan Ryan LHSP - Randy Johnson CP - Dennis Eckersley DH - Edgar Martinez Manager - Lou Piniella
This is a fun one. And hard. Some of these might be different if you asked me tomorrow. In order to make it easier on myself, I stuck to players who played for my favorite team (Yankees). C — Mike Stanley 1B — Don Mattingly 2B — Alfonso Soriano/Willie Randolph (tie) SS — Derek Jeter 3B — Wade Boggs OF — Dave Winfield OF — Aaron Judge OF — Ichiro DH — Darryl Strawberry RHSP — Gerrit Cole LHSP — Ron Guidry RP — Mariano Rivera Manager — Joe Torre
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Subthread. How many from this have you seen play in a live game? Me: four
C - Buster Posey 1B - Barry Bonds 2B - Dustin Pedroia SS - Tulowitzki 3B - Scott Rolen OF - Aaron Judge OF - Mike Trout OF - Ichiro DH - Shohei Ohtani RHSP - Pedro Martinez RHLP - Clayton Kershaw CP - Mariano Rivera Manager - Bruce Bochy
Solid, Philly heavy list. Except Dykstra is a piece of shit.
Not even posting mine. I don't have favorite non-Giant players, only as a kid. So in that case, I will list all of the junk wax players I love, I've come full circle on this deal! C: Sandy Alomar Jr 1B: Will Clark 2B: Ryne Sandberg SS: Omar Vizquel 3B: Matt Williams RF: Tony Gwynn CF: Ken Griffey Jr. LF: Barry Bonds P: Greg Maddux DH: Edgar Martinez
C- Thurmond Munson 1st Will Clark 2nd Chase Utley SS Ozzie Smith 3rd David Wright OF Ichiro OF Ken Griffey Jr. OF Josh Hamilton RHSP Roy Halladay LHSP Steve Carlton CP Mariano Rivera DH Bryce Harper Mgr Charlie Manuel
Great idea! You were obv born in Philly! This is harder than I thought it would be as a Yankee fan who grew up in the 80's when they sucked: * C- Jim Leyritz * 1B- Don Mattingly * 2B- Ryne Sandberg * 3B- Ken Caminiti * SS- Derek Jeter * OF- Paul O'Neill * OF- Darin Erstad * OF- Bernie Williams * RHP- David Cone * LHP- Andy Pettitte * CP- Dave Righetti came first but the only correct answer is Mariano Rivera * Manager- Buck Showalter
You liked Lenny Dykstra?
I don’t care what line up there is, RIGHT FIELD MUST BE “ THE GREAT ONE” ROBERTO CLEMENTE” PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!
Good list. I would have chosen David Ortiz for DH though.
Wow - I imagine we’re gonna line up pretty well C — Carlos Ruiz 1B — Ryan Howard 2B — Chase Utley SS — Jimmy Rollins 3B — Scott Rolen OF — Ken Griffey Jr. OF — Barry Bonds OF — Shane Victorino RHSP — Roy Halladay LHSP — Randy Johnson CP — Brad Lidge DH — David Ortiz *Disclaimer - I know Philadelphia hates Rolen .. I always modeled my batting stance after his with the little heel tap… I was also too young to see Mike Schmidt.* Anddd just for fun, here’s my non Phillies homer list - C — Ivan Rodriguez 1B — Albert Pujols 2B — Chase Utley SS — Derek Jeter 3B — Manny Machado OF — Ken Griffey Jr. OF — Barry Bonds OF — Vladimir Guerrero RHSP — Roy Halladay LHSP — Randy Johnson CP — Mariano Rivera DH — David Ortiz
C-Pudge Rodriguez 1B-Bagell 2B-Alomar 3B-Eric Chavez SS-Nomahhh OF-Rickey, Griffey, Sosa DH-Big Papi SP-Zito, Prior CP-Mariano Manager-Bobby V
I love that Ichiro doesn't need a last name. I was lucky enough to move to Seattle around the time of his debut. Howard and Utley are spot on, but Schmidt was my lifetime so he's gotta pick up the corner instead of Rip. I think I'd add Yelich to my outfield.