9. Bob Gibson – St. Louis Cardinals
Two Cy Young seasons, one Most Valuable Player award, and nine Gold Glove awards is just the beginning of the accomplishments for St Louis’ Bob Gibson.
Gibson, one of the most dominant pitchers in the 1960s and early 70s, was also a talented hitter. Over 17 seasons, Gibson hit .206 with 24 home runs and 144 RBI. He also added 49 extra base hits and an OPS+ of 50.
His best season as a hitter came in his second Cy Young season, where he hit .303 with with two home runs and an OPS+ of 100. While that was his only time hitting above .300, Gibson put together five other seasons in which his average was .200 or higher.
Gibson also had some power in his swing. Twice he put together five home run seasons. Six other times Gibson had multi-home runs seasons. While there was no Silver Slugger award back in the 1960s and 70s, Gibson would have been a candidate year-in and year-out.
A Hall of Famer and Cardinal great is known for his dominance on the mound, as his career ERA sits at 2.91. But, only few actually acknowledge that he was a threat at the plate as well.
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