MLB: Top 100 Players in Baseball History (70-61)

Aug 15, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros former players Jeff Bagwell (left) and Craig Biggio (right) before a game against the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 15, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros former players Jeff Bagwell (left) and Craig Biggio (right) before a game against the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Over the past 145 years of Major League Baseball, there have been some truly impressive players. Let us continue our look at the top 100 players in MLB history, as we continue to count down through the greatest of the greats.

As we start to get to the middle part of our look into the top 100 players in MLB history, we are beginning to get into the area where these players are mainly household names. These players are among the elite in the game, and if they are not already Hall of Famers, they certainly deserve enshrinement.

The resumes of the players in this section are certainly impressive. They were amongst the best of their generation, true stars in their time. Their names are recalled fondly, still in the conversation instead of fading away. Even though some of these players have not played for decades, they are still fondly recalled for their exploits and contributions on the field.

Out of the 18,663 players in major league history, we are now down to the 70 best to ever lace up the cleats and set foot on the diamond. So, without further ado, let us continue the countdown, and get to this week’s installment of the greatest players ever in MLB history.

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