The Giants’ 100 Greatest Players: Breaking Down Nos. 100-91
Nos. 100-91
With the countdown to the Giants’ 100 Greatest Players list nearing its completion, we continue our breakdown of the top 100 with a look at players ranked 100-91.
No. 100: George Herman Babe Herman (OF, 1925-1931)
A two-time NL batting champion and three-time All-Star, Herman was a key member of the Giants’ pennant-winning teams in 1924 and 1926. He led the league in hits four times and in runs scored twice, and he was also a solid fielder. Herman was one of the most popular players of his era, and he was known for his colorful personality and his love of the game.
No. 99: Mike McCormick (P, 1932-1948)
A four-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion, McCormick was one of the Giants’ most consistent pitchers during the 1930s and 1940s. He led the NL in wins once and in strikeouts twice, and he was also a member of the Giants’ 1933 World Series championship team. McCormick was a tough competitor with a great fastball and curveball, and he was one of the most feared pitchers in the league.
No. 98: Monte Irvin (OF, 1949-1955)
A two-time All-Star and one-time World Series champion, Irvin was one of the Giants’ first African-American players. He was a versatile outfielder with a good bat and a strong arm, and he was also a good runner. Irvin was a key member of the Giants’ 1954 World Series championship team, and he was one of the most popular players on the team.
No. 97: Willie Mays (OF, 1951-1973)
One of the greatest players in baseball history, Mays was a 24-time All-Star and 12-time Gold Glove winner. He led the NL in home runs four times and in stolen bases six times, and he was also a member of the Giants’ 1954 World Series championship team. Mays was a phenomenal athlete with great speed, power, and fielding ability, and he was one of the most exciting players to ever play the game.
No. 96: Gaylord Perry (P, 1962-1971)
A five-time All-Star and two-time Cy Young Award winner, Perry was one of the Giants’ best pitchers during the 1960s and 1970s. He led the NL in wins twice and in strikeouts three times, and he was also a member of the Giants’ 1971 World Series championship team. Perry was a crafty pitcher with a great fastball and curveball, and he was known for his ability to get out of jams.
No. 95: Alvin Dark (SS, 1946-1959)
A two-time All-Star and one-time Gold Glove winner, Dark was one of the Giants’ best shortstops during the 1940s and 1950s. He was a solid hitter with a good glove, and he was also a good runner. Dark was a key member of the Giants’ 1954 World Series championship team, and he was also the Giants’ manager from 1961 to 1964.
No. 94: Rich Aurilia (SS, 2000-2009)
A two-time All-Star and one-time Gold Glove winner, Aurilia was one of the Giants’ best shortstops during the 2000s. He was a solid hitter with a good glove, and he was also a good runner. Aurilia was a key member of the Giants’ 2002 World Series championship team, and he was also the Giants’ captain from 2005 to 2009.
No. 93: Fred Snodgrass (OF, 1908-1916)
A two-time All-Star and one-time World Series champion, Snodgrass was one of the Giants’ best outfielders during the early 1900s. He was a solid hitter with a good glove, and he was also a good runner. Snodgrass was a key member of the Giants’ 1911 World Series championship team, and he was also one of the most popular players on the team.
No. 92: Kevin Mitchell (OF, 1987-1991)
A two-time All-Star and one-time NL MVP, Mitchell was one of the Giants’ best hitters during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was a powerful hitter with a good bat and a strong arm, and he was also a good fielder. Mitchell was a key member of the Giants’ 1989 NL West championship team, and he was also the NL MVP in 1989.
No. 91: Kevin Gausman (P, 2019-present)
A one-time All-Star and one-time NL Cy Young Award winner, Gausman is one of the Giants’ best pitchers today. He is a power pitcher with a great fastball and slider, and he is also a good fielder. Gausman was a key member of the Giants’ 2021 World Series championship team, and he is one of the most promising young pitchers in the game.
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