Career Stats: 1,720 G; .261/.328/.406; 176 HR; 729 RBI; 1,623 H; 798 R; 80-for-131 SB. Accolades: MVP x 3, All-Star x 18, World Series x 10. When it comes to the great pitchers of the 1980s, much is made of Tigers great Jack Morris and whether he belongs in the Hall of Fame, but nobody ever brings up the Blue Jays' Dave Stieb. From his first full season in the MLB rotation in 2006 through the 2013 season, he was one of the most durable pitchers in baseball, making at least 30 starts and working at least 180 innings . On July 17, 1941, the Indians were playing the New York Yankees. Underrated: Jeff McNeil, Mets. In an August rainstorm. Left unprotected by the Kansas City Royals in the 1993 expansion draft, the Florida Marlins took the talented youngster for their own. More than 20,000 votes were cast to put together these rankings, from representatives from . 25 Greatest Action Movies of All Time. #5 of 149. Bottom line: Bit of a mystery how Larry Walker hasnt garnered more support for the Hall. In between three stints in Cleveland, Kenny Lofton bounced around a lot during his career, rarely spending more than one season with the same team. McRae is one of only a handful of players who have a rule be named after them. Over the next four seasons, Giles would be named to two All-Star teams while posting an average season of .309/.426/.604 with 37 HR, 106 RBI and 10 stolen bases. Anybody who can pitch 19 seasons in the majors and have a 3.30 ERA should be in serious consideration for the Hall of Fame. He wasnt much of a power hitter, amassing just 101 home runs over a career that spanned two decades. When Frank White broke in with the Royals in 1973, he had the unenviable task of replacing fan-favorite Cookie Rojas at second base and was met with a less-than-warm welcome by Royals fans. How can someone who has a losing record over the course of his career be considered underrated? Lake Trafford, Immokalee, Florida. Career Stats: 1,919 G; .291/.319/.391; 57 HR; 941 RBI; 2,158 H; 980 R; 363-for-400 SB*. Another inductee to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, Stieb is one of the most underrated MLB players of all time. 5h Jamal Collier. Much like the Orioles are doing in 2012, the 1979 team made a habit of posting late-game comebacks en route to taking home the American League pennant. Stats:1,676 games, .304 BA, 220 HR, 947 RBI, .353 OBP, .476 SLG. His 272 career home runs dont stack up too well against other top-flight first basemen in baseball history. He finished his quarter-century-long career with 288 wins and over 2,200 strikeouts. "Thinking about our own team where we're at, and where we've been so far I'd say Dylan Cease. The Cuban was often overlooked during his career as well, only making the All-Star Team three times. Career Stats: 1,190 G; .256/.346/.317; 14 HR; 254 RBI; 821 H; 339 R; 35-for-68 SB. Answer (1 of 10): Try Cobb. An eight-time All-Star, Robert "Indian Bob" Johnson spent 10 of his 13 major league seasons patrolling left field for thePhiladelphia As and was a consistent performer year-after-year, but most people have never heard of him. Bottom line: Heres John Oleruds problem, or, rather, the problem that voters have with Olerud perception. A six-time All-Star, Olivas cumulative stats might not be as impressive as others, but consider the fact that he played the bulk of his career during an era when pitching was far more dominant. Theres no way that Dave Parker gets the credit he deserves as someone who was an MVP and won back-to-back batting titles. Parker was also named an all-star seven times and helped two different teams win the World Series. A six-time All-Star with the Angels, Fregosi formed one of the most capable double-play combinations in the game with second baseman Bobby Knoop from 1964 until the midway point of the 1969 season. He was a four-time Gold Glove winner and a six-time All-Star. Robin Roberts - If the award existed then, and voters evaluated players they way, Roberts probably would have won 5, and possibly 6 consecutive Cy Youngs from 1950-1955. In 1911, he batted .408 with an OPS of 1.011 for Cleveland in a dynamic season in which he also accumulated 331 total bases. The first Angel to hit for the cycle, Fregosi was not only the face of the franchise in the late 1960s and early 1970s, but he was regarded as the best hitting shortstop in the game during that span as well. Gil Hodges and the Mets were convinced that Amos Otis was a third baseman. Brooklyn Nets. He hit .332 with an OPS of 1.040 and had 39 home runs, 155 RBIs, and 37 stolen bases. So disliked by his teammates, that when he died, the funeral home had to hire six pall bearers. Career Stats: 1,887 G; .267/.354/.475; 318 HR; 1,147 RBI; 1,703 H; 945 R; 14-for-33 SB. Its shocking to know that someone with that resume never received more than 24% of the votes while on the Hall of Fame ballot. Frankly, thats the way it should be and it should be more than enough to keep him out of the Hall of Fame. Of the 18 players elected to start the 1934 All-Star Game, Berger is the only one not enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Granted, he was only a .256 hitter with 14 career home runs. Who did I miss? His 1985 season saw him earn his only All-Star berth and finish fifth in the MVP voting, after setting career highs in multiple categories including RBI, with 110 driven in on the season. A four-time All-Star, Bando led the A's in RBI three times and was the second third baseman in American League history to hit 200 home runs in their career. I'd say Mike Trout is underrated. Oakland Athletics: Reggie Jackson. Also, Reuschel pitched for 20 seasons in the majors, and that longevity is just as impressive as his career 3.37 ERA across a career that long. He was far from a one-sided player though, being selected to four All-Star games. Between those offensive numbers and his defensive prowess, Rolen should be held in higher esteem. Teams:Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Stats:2,968 games, .272 BA, 80 HR, 951 RBI, .336 OBP, .352 SLG. The shortstop crop is golden, and third base ain't so bad, either. 2,143: 3.24: Movies: May 30, 2010: VH-1's 100 Greatest Hard Rock bands. History & Major Milestones. Career Stats: 2,328 G; .259/.311/.342; 79 HR; 646 RBI; 2,249 H; 1,181 R; 649-for-898 SB. The most underrated players in baseball history. Six times over his 13-year career, Morris would hit over .300, though he did so with little powerhis 16-home-run season of 1996 was the most he'd ever hit. Unfortunately, Luis Tiant hasnt been awarded passage to Cooperstown just yet. Bottom line: Bobby Grich was one of the finest defensive second basemen ever in the game. Career Stats: 1,847 G; .291/.400/.502; 287 HR; 1,078 RBI; 1,897 H; 1,121 R; 109-for-154 SB. The Most Underrated MLB Players of All Time. When Jose Oquendo broke into the majors with the Mets in 1983 as a 19-year-old shortstop, he became the first player in franchise history who was younger than the franchise itself. Omar Vizquel, not an embarrassment at the plate, amazing longevity, one of the best gloves we've seen in a long time, pretty decent base stealer, often left out in the discussion of great shortstops from the 90's and 2000's. Mo Vaughn: Similar to others on this list, Vaughn was a fan-favorite slugger whose numbers at the plate overshadowed his deficiencies in other areas of the game. Career Stats: 2,212 G; .257/.316/.416; 260 HR; 1,125 RBI; 2,085 H; 908 R; 51-for-117 SB. 2022 saw a host of TCU Horned Frogs and Kansas State Wildcats emerge as game changers. While Abbott wasn't an elite pitcher, the fact that he lasted a decade in major league baseball with only one hand is truly a remarkable featand it's a shame that future generations will view him only as an oddity and not as the inspirational figure he truly isif they notice him at all. The first shortstop to hit 40 home runs in a season, a feat he accomplished in 1969, Rico Petrocelli spent his entire 13-year-career with the Boston Red Sox. These guys had solid career resumes and often came up big in big games, yet they seldom, if ever, received widespread acclaim. That sounds like a player who should be in contention for the Mount Rushmore of baseball. Despite only going to the All-Star Game four times and leading the National League in saves once, Reardon amassed 367 career saves, which still puts him just outside the top 10 on the all-time list. Career Stats: 2,247 G; .260/.300/.320; 15 HR; 525 RBI; 2,191 H; 987 R; 318-for-423 SB. Thats why we wanted to help rectify the situation by coming up with a list of the most underrated baseball players of all time. Not one teammate showed. In fact, he won the American League batting title in 1993, the year of Torontos second World Series win. Over the next three games, Eckstein hit .615/.643/.846 with eight hits, three doubles, three runs scored and four RBIa run that not only led the Cardinals to the World Series championship but one that won him World Series MVP honors. Career Stats: 1,350 G; .300/.359/.522; 242 HR; 898 RBI; 1,550 H; 809 R; SB Data Not Known. Go ask the Los Angeles Dodgers if they thought Nettles was unappreciated or underrated in Game 3 of the 1978 World Series. Most of the time, Edmonds did that with his glove, as he was a fearless center fielder with the ability to track down balls. Here is a look at the most underrated soccer players of all time. Arky Vaughan, I think it can safely be said, is among the most underrated superstars in history. When you're the only player in history with at least 100 triples, 150 homers and 600 steals, when you're one of only four players in history with at least 700 extra-base hits and 800 steals (joining Ty Cobb, Lou Brock and Rickey Henderson) and when you're seventh all-time in WAR at your position, you go to the Hall of Fame. Part of the Impossible Dream Sox team that won the 1967 American League pennant in one of the closest races in history, Petrocelli hit two home runs in Game 6 of the World Series, forcing a Game 7 that the Sox ultimately lost to Bob Gibson and the Cardinals. He missed his window for election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and at this point, its unlikely he'll be considered for alternate induction via the veterans. 20 most underrated baseball players of all-time, overrated MLB players in baseball history, MLB player rankings ahead of 2023 season: Relievers & closers, Outlining the controversial rule changes being introduced for the 2023 MLB season, MLB player rankings ahead of 2023 season: Second basemen, 10 best sleepers to consider for 2023 fantasy baseball drafts, 10 players to watch at 2023 Spring Training, featuring top prospects & injury-hit veterans, MLB player rankings ahead of 2023 season: Starting pitchers, MLB player rankings ahead of 2023 season: Third basemen. Indian Bob Johnson never had one of those super seasons that make everyone sit up and whistle. His best season came two years later with the Angels in 1991, when he went 18-11 with a 2.89 ERA, finishing third in the American League Cy Young Award voting. Cash was a highly regarded defensive first basemen as well, leading the league in putouts (in 1961), fielding percentage (1964, 1967) and assists (196567). He was a key contributor to the Tigers unbelievable 35-5 start and eventual world championship in 1984, one of the most dominant seasons in baseball. #12. His statistics might not scream offensive domination, but he was one of the great clutch hitters of his time. Let me take you through his season and where things went south. Career Stats: 1,754 G; .273/.336/.450; 235 HR; 901 RBI; 87-for-157 SB. Arguably the best pitcher in Expos history, an average season for Rogers from 1977 though 1983 was a 15-11 record with a 2.83 ERA, though Dick Williams, his manager from 1977 through part of the 1981 season, was never a fan and routinely questioned whether the right-hander was truly giving a maximum effort. Knowing that they couldn't afford to re-sign him when his contract expired, the Pirates traded him to the Padres in August of 2003 in exchange for Jason Bay and Oliver Perez, though he wouldn't enjoy the same level of success with the Padres. It was the best thing that ever happened for him. Vizquel hit .280 or better eight times, hit more than 30 doubles four times and led the league in sacrifice hits three times. Five times he hit more than 30 home runs, twice he broke the 100 RBI barrier and eight times he hit more than 20 home runs and drove in at least 70 runs. France remains one of the most underrated players in baseball despite starring for Seattle over the last two-and-a-half years. "The Hal McRae Rule" requires that runners slide into second base when trying to break up a double play, doing away with McRae's favorite movethe cross-body check, something he terrorized American League middle infielders with for years. NICK ALBERGA: For me, it would be Ivan Barbashev of the St. Louis Blues. 1. He was traded from Baltimore to the Angels in 1982 to make room for Cal Ripken Jr.; ironically, DeCinces was the man who had the unenviable task of replacing legendary third baseman Brooks Robinson, so his time in Baltimore was sandwiched in between two all-time greats. Teams:St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Stats:2,088 games, .296 BA, 162 HR, 1,071 RBI, .384 OBP, .436 SLG. The best shortstop of the 1970s, Dave Concepcion paired with Joe Morgan to form one of the great double-play combinations in the history of the game. By contrast, when Babe Ruth died . More than anything, he was also one of the most feared outfielders in the game because of his incredible arm, saving countless runs by turning would-be doubles and triples into outs. Career Stats: 2,089 G; .271/.374/.488; 377 HR; 1,103 RBI; 1,820 H; 1,046 R; 43-for-73 SB. Concepcion was rounding the bases after hitting a home run and crossed home plate roughly four seconds after Watson. Conine wasn't about gaudy numbershe was simply consistent. His real claim to fame, however, came in 1973 when he stepped into the batter's box in spring training, becoming the first player to ever bat as a designated hitter. But it should be noted that the big right-hander threw 12 years for some of the worst Chicago Cubs teams in franchise history. Dierdorf started his career with the Cardinals in 1971 as a guard. John was a four-time all-star, three of those selections coming post-surgery. A handful of its biggest stars come from the first base position. Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images. Pujols, alongside Aaron Judge, is . The Cardinals starting second baseman in three World Series (1982, 1985 and 1987), Tommy Herr paired with the Wizard of Oz, Ozzie Smith, to form one of the best double-play combinations the game has seen in the past 30 years. He was basically Babe Ruth but he, obviously, was ill. He's numbers are up there as top 3 all time - period Ted Williams Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig The three best triple crown hitters of all time. Bottom line: In a star-studded "Big Red Machine" lineup that includes names like Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Ken Griffey Sr., George Foster and more, Dave Concepcion was the glue of the Cincinnati infield. In 1978, he finished third in the AL MVP voting behind the Yankees' Ron Guidry and the eventual winner, Boston's Jim Rice. It would be appropriate if when you opened a dictionary and looked up the word pesky that the definition was simply a photo of David Eckstein. DeCinces took Tigers' reliever Dave Tobik deep into the night, leading the Orioles to a comeback 6-5 victory on what has been called "the night Oriole Magic was born." Its crazy to think that Jeff Reardon is nowhere near the Hall of Fame after the type of career he had. He would hit .275 or better five times and put together seven consecutive seasons in which he stole at least 20 bases a year. Career Stats: 1,672 G; .282/.385/.498; 299 HR; 1,016 RBI; 1,674 H; 986 R; 48-for-90 SB, To most of us he's Tim Salmon, but to those in the know, he's simply known as "King Fish.". He also managed the Angels to their first-ever postseason appearance in 1979 (serving as Ryan's manager) and is still regarded as one of the most popular Angels of all time. Bottom line: Shortstops, at least during the era when Omar Vizquel started his career, werent supposed to produce corner infielder numbers. Keep in mind that he did all of that following a surgery that came with no assurances. Winner of seven consecutive Gold Glove awards in center field and a three-time All-Star, Devon White was one of the more underrated players of the past 20 years. A nine-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove Award winner during his 19-year career with the Cincinnati Reds, Concepcion's contributions were routinely overshadowed by his Hall of Fame teammates, namely Pete Rose, Tony Perez and Morgan. An MVP, Parker was a seven-time All-Star and two-time World Series champ. After all, if it was easy to pick them out, they wouldnt be so underappreciated. Johnson was one of them, and Carroll captured how underrated "Indian Bob" truly was: Consistency may be the hobgoblin of little minds, but it can also make certain ballplayers nigh unto invisible. Those players are still undervalued today, and they were overlooked even more during Oquendos era. Parker was one of the most balanced and versatile outfielders of his era. 10y Dave Cameron. Think about that for a moment as you contemplate some of the more underrated players. But in reality, Jeff McNeil has been lighting it up at the plate this year, hitting an amazing. Always clutch, he batted .338 in 11 postseason series. Starling Marte, Pittsburgh Pirates. Whether it was Nomar Garciaparra, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez or Miguel Tejada, Vizquel was always an afterthought when it came to talking about the best shortstops in the game. NL MVP. Jim Edmonds won eight Gold Gloves in his 17-year career and hit 30 or more home runs five times, batted .300 or better five times, and knocked in 100 or more runs four times. There have been some great baseball players throughout history who have flown under the radar. Career Stats: 2,011 G; .284/.376/.527; 393 HR; 1,199 RBI; 1,949 H; 1,251 R; 67-for-117 SB. Conine enjoyed success for a few seasons, placing third in Rookie of the Year balloting in 1993 and earning an All-Star selection in each of the next two seasons. At the 1981 deadline, they sent all-star Rick Martin to the Kings for a first . However . Third base: Rafael Devers, BOS. Olerud was one of the great contact hitters of his generation, batting .295 in his career, even if he didnt have the ideal power of a first baseman. The hits are comparable. A fixture on the first four National League All-Star teams from 1933 though 1936, Wally Berger was a power-hitting center fielder who led the National League in home runs (34) and RBI (130). re: Most underrated MLB players of all time Posted on 5/14/21 at 4:18 am to Indiangensing. Career Stats: 1,526 G; .276/.338/.441; 163 HR; 852 RBI; 1,570 H; 737 R; 39-for-72 SB. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 25: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals bats against the Seattle Mariners at Kauffman Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. Steve Finley is the perfect example of a "late bloomer," not breaking out offensively until 1996, his eighth major league season at which point he was already 31 years old. Choke artist. Between his tenures with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, Garvey won five NL pennants and one World Series, in 1981. Here are the ten most underrated players in Major League Baseball. He was a 12-time Gold Glove winner, a 15-time all-star, and a four-time batting champ. 250,000 people packed around st. Johns cathedral. As the Yankees came back to prominence in 1976, White continued to excel on a team loaded with stars. While his accomplishments with the Pirates were overshadowed by the exploits of Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonilla, Andy Van Slyke and even manager Jim Leyland, Bell established himself as one of the better shortstops in the game during his time with the Pirates, overcoming his limited range by putting himself in the right position, depending on the batter. He finished his career with 107 home runs and 875 RBIs. He spent his entire career in Cincinnati from 1970 to 1988, earning nine all-star selections and five Gold Gloves along the way. The fact that Keith Hernandez isnt in the Hall of Fame is enough to make him one of the most underrated players in baseball history. The most overrated pitcher in baseball may shock some of you, but man, oh man, has he been dreadful since the sticky substance crackdown. He would become a five-time All-Star and win three Gold Gloves patrolling center field for the Royals, twice hitting .300 or better while leading the American League in doubles in 1970 and again in 1976. In addition to his longevity, Whitaker was Rookie of the Year in 1978, a five-time all-star, a three-time Gold Glove winner, and a four-time Silver Slugger. Free Agency Buzz. All-Time Stats. Pearson, once a top-ten prospect in all of baseball, has been restricted to just 33 largely unsuccessful big league innings since his debut in 2020, and didn't pitch at all in 2022 as a lat . The American League Rookie of the Year Award recipient in 1993, Salmon spent his entire 14-year career with the Angels and is one of the most celebrated players in franchise history. Teams:Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Stats:358 games, 214-191, 3.37 ERA, 102 CG, 26 SHO, 5.4 K/9 IP. One of the more versatile players of his time. He also led the National League in RBIs five times and stolen bases. Two, he's playing with a two-way player who everybody goo-goo and ga-gas about. Vizquel is also the all-time leader in double plays turned among shortstops. A two-time MVP, Garvey also was a 10-time All-Star. It wasn't until he was traded to the Brewers prior to the 1978 season that a then 29-year-old Oglivie got a chance to play on an everyday basis. Eight times in his 17-year career, Sievers hit at least 20 home runs and drove in at least 80 runs, and his 42 home runs and 114 RBI in 1957 as a member of the Washington Senators led the American League. At 245 pounds, Rolen was still a nimble third baseman. He also had a relatively short career. The most dynamic MLB players seem to always possess the same unique skill set. 4. By the time his career was over, he had become the only player with as many as 2,705 hits before 1975 not elected to baseballs Hall of Fameand only two players, Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker, had played more games in center field than Doc Cramer. He'll be the first to admit that his selections will invite skepticism and even controversy, which is the very essence of the O-U debate. Brown also led the National League in ERA twice during his career, including once after he signed that mega contract. Career Stats: 399 G (393 GS); 158-152; 3.17 ERA; 1.23 WHIP; 2,837 IP; 2,619 H; 1.85 K/BB. Clemente won MVP honors in 1966 and helped the Pirates win two World Series, earning World Series MVP in 1971. He may not be an obvious omission from the Hall of Fame, but there are only about 50 players in MLB history with a better WAR than Whitaker, and most of the second basemen on that list are in the Hall of Fame. Omar Vizquel. Now go take a look at his career stats. Bottom line: Tommy John is sometimes referred to as an "accumulator." Stats:2,488 games, .267 batting average, 101 HR, 950 RBI, .322 .357 SLG. Whitaker also had a 75.1 WAR over the course of his career. The A's career leader in hits, his 649 stolen bases ranked seventh on the all-time list when he retired, a number that ranks 14th today. After averaging 147 games played over his first five seasons,a shoulder injury that he suffered in 1936 bogged down his career after that, and he would play in more than 100 games only once before calling it quits. A nine-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove Award winner during his 15 major-league seasons, Santo wasn't elected to the Hall of Fame until nearly 40 years after his retirementand tragically, one year after his death. For one, he's coming off an injury. 10. But in terms of 1980s football issues, it's also one of the more underrated. Career Stats: 2,324 G; .255/.293/.383; 160 HR; 886 RBI; 2,006 H; 912 R; 178-for-261 SB. 6h Reuters. Career Stats: 1,865 G; .288/.362/.461; 223 HR; 1,247 RBI; 2,042 H; 1,094 R; 54-for-118 SB. His best seasons came in the years that the Reds won back-to-back championships in 1975 and 1976 and were among the most dominant teams in baseball before and after those titles. Bottom line: Dave Parker was always dangerous at the plate, a threat to go yard at any time but someone who also hit for average, reached base, and scored almost 1,300 runs. You've read the headline. Career Stats: 263 G (254 GS); 87-108; 4.25 ERA; 1.43 WHIP; 1,674 IP; 1,779 H; 1.43 K/BB. He has two 20/20 seasons on his resume and fell three home runs short of adding three more to his collection. The Greatest New York Yankees Of All Time. After the 1973 season, he was traded to the Tigers. He swung a classic left-handed bat. Yu Darvish is the most overrated pitcher in all of baseball. A rare blend of both power and speed. Somewhat poetically, he finished his career with exactly 3,000 hits. He had a career average of .319 and OPS of .924. 09-28-2010, 09:33 PM. His .482 lifetime on-base percentage is the highest of all time, and he ranks in the top 20 in total runs scored, home runs, runs batted in, and walks despite having missed almost five full seasons of his prime to military service. Jim Abbot underrated because he had one hand.His best season came two years later with the Angels in 1991, when he went 18-11 with a 2.89 ERA, finishing third in the American League Cy Young Award voting. Bryan Zarpentine is a freelance writer and editor with most of his work focusing on the world of sports. Widely considered to be one of the greatest defensive shortstops to ever play the game, Omar Vizquel is entering the final two weeks of his career as an active player with the Toronto Blue Jays. Without question, the highlight of Abbott's career came on Sept. 4, 1993 when he threw a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium, walking five while striking out three. Keith Hernandez. . The first player to ever open a World Series with a home run, a feat he accomplished in 1969 against the Mets, Buford was generally overlooked due to his more notable teammates getting the majority of the attention: Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Mike Cuellar, Boog Powell and Jim Palmer. Although none of these players were proven to be completely clean, their accomplishments are quite substantial and too significant to overlook, leaving them . There are a lot of Braves players like Ozzie . Rolen won eight Gold Gloves during his career, including five in a row during his prime, making him one of the best defensive third basemen of all time. Joe DiMaggio, who had broken the consecutive-game hitting-streak record two weeks earlier (set by Willie Keeler in 1897) was vying for a 57th straight game with a hit. Career Stats: 2,063 G; .265/.343/.416; 195 HR; 860 RBI; 1,963 H; 1,123 R; 91-for-151 SB. Aside from a 2019 season where he was limited to just 129 games, Ramrez has finished below fourth in AL MVP voting just once since 2017. Unfortunately, Kevin Brown is mostly remembered for being the first MLB player to sign a contract worth nine figures and never being able to live up to that contract. Otis had power, played excellent defense and had speed, leading the American League with 52 stolen bases in 1971 while also becoming the first player since 1927 to steal five bases in one game. He spent the last five seasons of his major league career with the Brewers, where he took two future Hall of Famers under his wing: Paul Molitor and Robin Yount. Career Stats: 1,650 G; .242/.309/.324; 41 HR; 490 RBI; 1,340 H; 736 R; 385-for-516 SB. World Series Champion (went to the World Series 4X as one of the main cogs that got them there). Yu Darvish - SP - San Diego Padres. Anyway Sosa, Reardon, Reuschel and Wagner also don't belong on a list of underrated players. DeJong should benefit from the Nolan Arenado addition, and both the ZiPS and Steamer projections see him as a Top-12 shortstop in WAR in '21. Its also another testament to the Hall of Fame undervaluing good defense. Here are the 11 most underrated players in MLB, in no particular order: 1. White chased the ball down and caught it while crashing full speed into the walla play some have said was more impressive than "The Catch" by Willie Maysthen threw a strike to Blue Jays' second baseman Roberto Alomar. Upon the discovery of a tumor in his foot and with the Angels having mixed feelings about his future as a ballplayer, Fregosi was traded to the Mets in exchange for four players, most notably a right-handed pitcher named Nolan Ryan. Amazingly enough, Ryne Sandberg took home Gold Glove honors. Career Stats: 1,514 G; .271/.347/.350; 28 HR; 574 RBI; 1,450 H; 676 R; 188-for-252 SB. The following list of 20 underrated MLB players contains players whose accomplishments seem to have been diminished in due in large part to the accusations of rampant steroid abuse. A fiery player with a live arm, Larry Bowa was a five-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove Award winner with . Career Stats: 2,963 G; .272/.336/.352; 80 HR; 950 RBI; 404-for-571 SB. Impressive Kevin Brown). The four-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger recipient has long been one of the most underrated players in baseball, but has become one of the best players in baseball over the last several years. 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