MLB all-time: The greatest DH seasons of all-time, part 2

MLB all-time: Top 10 Greatest DH Seasons of All Time, Part 2

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox hits an RBI double scoring Dustin Pedroia #15 in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Five of the 2013 World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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SEATTLE – OCTOBER 8: Edgar Martinez #11 of the Seattle Mariners doubles home the game winning runs in Game five of the 1995 American League Divisional Series against the New York Yankees at the Kingdome on October 8, 1995 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners defeated the Yankees 6-5 in 11 innings to win the series three games to two. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) /

1. Edgar Martinez, 1995

Edgar Martinez is regarded as one of the greatest hitters of all time, let alone DH. The seven time All Star, five time Silver Slugger, and two time Batting Champion made seven All Star appearances and placed in MVP consideration five times. For his career, Martinez had a .312 BA, .418 OBP, .515 SLG.

In 1995, Edgar Martinez put together the greatest DH season of all time. He led MLB in R (121), 2B (52), BA (.356), OBP (.479), OPS (1.107), and OPS+ (185). Despite placing 3rd in the MVP voting that season, Edgar Martinez had better stats than the two players that placed before him.

It’s no wonder that the outstanding designated hitter award is named after Edgar Martinez.

.479 OBP (1st in AL)
.628 SLG (2nd in AL)
121 RS (Tied 1st in AL)
182 WRC+ (1st in AL)
7.0 fWAR (3rd in AL)

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