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MLB Hall of Fame: Every Class’ Best Player (1990s Edition)

By Paul Willems

Plaques in the main hallway identify inductee classes in the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum July 25, 2004 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
Plaques in the main hallway identify inductee classes in the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum July 25, 2004 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /
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MLB Hall of Fame: 1990s Edition
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MLB Hall of Fame: 1990s Edition

Mike Schmidt, 1995

Accomplishments: 3x MVP, 12x All-Star, 1980 World Series champion, 10x Gold Glove, 6x Silver Slugger, 1980 World Series MVP

Other MLB Hall of Fame inductees: Richie Ashburn, Leon Day, William Hulbert (executive), Vic Willis

One of the Phillies’ biggest rivals in the game is the New York Mets, the mascot of whom is simply named Mr. Met. Conversely, Mike Schmidt could very well be called Mr. Phillie. One of the most powerful third basemen in the history of the game, finishing his career with 548 home runs and six Silver Slugger awards. However, Schmidt was equally as excellent with his glove, racking up 10 Gold Gloves at the hot corner. This prowess at both parts of the game allowed him to collect a trio of MVP awards and a dozen all-star appearances.

Steve Carlton, 1994

Accomplishments: 4x Cy Young, 1972 triple crown, 10x All-Star, 2x World Series champion, 1981 Gold Glove, ERA title

Another contender for Mr. Phillie, Steve Carlton is right there as one of the best left-handers the game has ever seen, regardless of being a starter or relief pitcher. A four-time Cy Young winner and the only pitcher of the 1970s to win the pitching triple crown, Carlton headed the rotation for a decade, with five 20 win seasons from 1971-1982 and a 310 strikeout season in 1972. Winning a World Series with both St. Louis and Philadelphia, he proved to be a solid October pitcher with a postseason ERA of 3.26.

Other MLB Hall of Fame inductees: Leo Durocher (manager), Phil Rizzuto

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