20. Joe DiMaggio
Known for his marriage to Marilyn Monroe and for his seemingly unbreakable 56 game hitting streak, Joe DiMaggio had quite the impressive career, despite playing only 13 years.
One of the biggest stars of his era, DiMaggio was an All-Star every year in his career. He hit over thirty home runs seven times, leading the league in homers, RBI and batting average twice. DiMaggio won three MVP awards, and finished second twice. In fact, he received MVP votes in every season, excluding his last year in baseball.
Even with that short career, being interrupted by World War Two, DiMaggio produced an impressive resume. He had a .325/.398/.579 batting line, hitting 361 home runs and 381 doubles. He ranks tenth all time in slugging percentage, and is in the top seventy in batting average and on base percentage. DiMaggio ranks in the top 100 in home runs, RBI, triples and offensive WAR. Imagine what he could have done if he had not lost those three years.
A strong defensive outfielder, DiMaggio likely would have won several Gold Glove awards had the honor existed during his playing days. He consistently ranked among the league leaders in putouts and assists, with his strong arm helping him lead the American League in assists and double plays three times. As it stands, DiMaggio is 22nd in putouts, 16th in assists and 20th in double plays.
Joe DiMaggio was far more than just his 56 game hit streak, putting together a truly impressive career while being a great crossover star.
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