MLB'S BEST DECADE?

About This Project

I am using Action! PC Baseball because of one unique element it's Era tool. From 1876 to present, each year is separated statistically based upon league averages from that season. Therefore, teams from different eras are automatically normalized when playing each other. Every big league ball park from 1876 to present also has its own statistical breakdown for every season that it was in use. See how A-Rod might have hit in 2002 if he played his home games at Coors Field; or see how many home runs “The Babe” might have hit in 1927 had he played at the Polo Grounds instead of Old Yankee Stadium! We will be using the DH for all decades so we can include as many star players as possible.

Each team will have a max roster size of 40 players and will play all others 6 times, 3 in each decade and home field for a total of 78 games in the first round. For instance the 1950's Red Sox will host the 1970's Reds in Fenway Park circa 1950's. The top eight teams from the first round with qualify for the Quarter Finals. In the Quater Finals each team will once again play the others six times with the top four clubs moving on to the Semi Finals. In the Semi Finals the top four clubs will once again play the each other six times to determine the top two clubs who will face off in a best of seven in the Finals.

Power Rankings

After multiple replay seasons here are the power rankings for the 14 decades. Remember players were placed in the decade of their debut. Click on the team's logo in the list below to see their rosters.

1. 1900s Cleveland Naps
2. 1940s St. Louis Cardinals
3. 1950s Boston Red Sox
4. 1910s Chicago White Sox
5. 1930s Philadelphia Athletics
6. 2010s Tampa Bay Rays
7. 1990s Montreal Expos
8. 1980s Detroit Tigers
9. 1970s Cincinnati Reds
10. 1920s New York Yankees
11. 1960s Los Angeles Dodgers
12. 1890s Baltimore Orioles
13. 1880s Chicago White Stockings
14. 2000s Atlanta Braves

1900's Club Champions!

The 1900's club defeat the the 1940's club in the championship series in seven games! In game one Walter Johnson shut out the 1940's team on five hits. The 1900's club scored 3 runs on 11 hits. Harry Hooper collected 3 of the 2 RBI. The 1940's club evened the series in game two when Willie Mays singled in Willard Brown in the top of the ninth for a 7-6 victory. Duke Snider belted two homers off starter Ed Walsh in the contest. In game three the 1900's bats came alive scoring 8 runs on 14 hits. The deadball club had four homers in the contest, from Jackson, Cobb, Gardner and Lloyd. Starter Addie Joss held the 1940's club to 2 runs on 8 hits. In game four the 1940's club returned the favor and outscored the 1900's club 8-2. Musial, Kiner and Rosen had two hits on the day, Rosen knock one of his 381 feet into the bleachers off Walter Johnson. In game five at Sportsman's park the 1940's ace Vic Raschi shutout the 1900's club on hits. Willie Mays led the 1940's club with a 2 run homer, and Jackie Robinson stole three bases on the day. The series moved back to League Park where the hometown 1900's club took game six, 8-5 on the bats of Tris Speaker who had 5 RBI on three hits. With the series tied at 3 games each both clubs put their aces on the mound. Johnson for the 1900's and Roberts for the 1940's. The game was tied at 6 going into the bottom of the ninth. Duke Snider had two more homers for the 1940's club and Jackson and Gardner homer for the 1900's team, Gardner's two run homer in bottom of the 7th tied the game. Ty Cobb started the inning with a single, Doyle then singled next, Meyers flied out deep to center moving the players forward. Larry Gardner then flied to right scoring Cobb with the winning run.

The Stars Of The Finals

Larry GardnerSeries MVP

Tris SpeakerBatted .483

Duke Snider4 Homers

Semi Finals

Here are the results of the Semi Finals where the top four teams from the Quater Finals played each of their three opponents 18 times, 9 home and 9 away.

After 54 games the 1900's club won over 70% of their games and finished first. They defeated both the 1910's and the 1950's clubs 13 of their 18 games and the 1950's club 12 times. They were lead by their pitching staff of Walter Johnson (pitching MVP), Ed Walsh, and Christy Mathewson with 8, 7 and 7 wins respectively. From the plate John Henry Lloyd led the league with a .350 average and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson at .337 who also led the league in RBI. Ty Cobb led the league in stolen bases.

The 1940's club won 50% of their games and finished second. They defeated the 1950's club 12 of the 18 games and the 1910's club 10 out of their 18 games. Robin Roberts led the club with 5 wins and Willie Mays was third in batting with a .341 average. Ralph Kiner was second in RBI.

The 1950's club won 23 of their 54 games and defeated the 1910's club 11 of their 18 contests. The starting lineup batted .301 on the season with Mickey Mantle (batting MVP) finishing second at .348 and Roberto Clemente hitting .328. Mantle, McCovey and Banks all had 12 homers with Hank Aaron adding another 10.

The 1910's club finished last winning only 20 of their 54 games. Babe Ruth led the league in homers at 13 and was 7th in batting at .313.

The Stars Of The Semi Finals

Mickey MantleBatting MVP

John Henry LloydBatting Champ

Walter JohnsonPitching MVP

Quarter Finals

Here are the results of the Quarter Finals where the top eight teams from Round One played each of their seven opponents six times, three home and three away.

The 1900's club once again won the most games, 28 of 42. They swept the 1990s club, and they won four games against the 1940s, 1950's, 1980's and the 2010's. They split with the 1910's and the 1930's. Walter Johnson was the top pitcher in the league with 8 wins and a 1.49 era. 'Smoky' Joe Williams won 5 games and had the second best era. Ty Cobb, Sherry Magee and Eddie Collins lead the league in stolen bases.

The 1940's won the second most games at 26. They defeated the 1930's club five times and the 1910's, 1980's, 1990's and the 2010's four times. They split with the 1950's. Robin Roberts lead the team in pitching with 6 wins and Stan Musial lead the club wih a .305 average.

The 1950's club placed third wining .571 of their games. They defeated the 1990s club five times and the 1910s, and the 1980's four times. They split series with the 1930's and 2010's. Hank Aaron was the replays MVP batting a top .395 average followed by team mate Willie McCovey. Hank also belted 13 homers tying Mark McGwire for 3rd place and was tops in RBI.

The 1910's club placed fourth winning 50% of their games. They defeated the 1930's and the 1980's clubs four times. They split with the 1990's and 2010's. They lost four games ot the 1930's club. Herry Heilmann and Oscar Charleston lead the club from the plate batting .350 and belting 9 homers respectfully. Pete Alexander won six and Joe "Bullet" Rogan five of thier starts.

The 1930's club also won 19 games but since they defeated the 2010's club in five of six contests placed fifth. They only won one game to the 1990's club. They were led by Josh Gibson who lead the league in homers with 15 was second in RBI and batted .300. Ted Williams was top batter for the club with a .344 average.

The 2010's club placed sixth winning only 19 games. They defeated the 1980's and 1990's clubs four times. Mike Trout led the club from the plate batting .324 and belting 10 homers.

The 1990's club placed seventh winning only 17 games. They defeated the 1980's four times.

The last place club the 1980's team won only 14 games. Oddly enough they lost four times to all seven other teams. Mark McGwire was second in homers and third in RBI.

The Stars Of The Quarter Finals

Hank AaronBatting MVP

Walter JohnsonPitching MVP

Josh GibsonHome Run Leader

This pliminary round, or round one will consist of 78 games played where each club will play each other six times, here are the results.

The 1900's club had a winning percentage of .679 and finished first overall. They swept the 1990s club and won five of six against five other clubs, the 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1970s, 2000s and 1880s clubs. The club was lead by pitchers Ed Walsh 11 wins, Walter Johnson 10, 'Smoky" Joe Williams* 8 and Eddie Plank 7 wins. Sherry McGee led the team in home runs at 15, and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson in RBI with 45.

The 2010's club won 48 games the second most. They won five of six from the 1890's, 1960's, 1970's and 2000's teams. Pitcher Chris Sale lead the league with the lowest era, 1.58, Max Scherzer won 7 games and Jacob deGrom won 6. Mike Trout led the club with a .317 average and 14 homers.

The 1930's club had a winning percentage of .590 and they defeated the 1940's club four times giving them third place. They also won five of six from the 1990s and 1910s clubs, and swept the inept 2000s club. Their picthing staff of Satchel Paige (7 wins), Bob Feller and Bucky Walters (6 wins). Buck Leonard, Hank Greenberg, Josh Gibson, Joe DiMaggio and Joe Gordon provided the power all hitting over 10 diggers.

The 1940's club had a winning percentage of .590 and finished 4th. They won five of six from the 1980s, and 1950s clubs. Their staff of Robin Roberts, 10 wins and Warren Spahn with 8. From the plate Gil Hodges, Willie Mays and Duke Snider provide the punch all with over 10 homers.

The 1990's club finished 5th with a .564 winning percentage. They swept the 1800's club. Defeated the 1890's, 1960s' and 2000's clubs in five of their six contests. They had three starters with six wins, Pettitte, Hudson and Halladay. They had three players who batted over .300, Guerrero, Berkman and Edmonds.

The 1910's club had a winning percentage of .551 and finished 6th, since they beat nine clubs four out of six times, including the 1950's club. They were led by pithcers Pete Alexander, Wilbur Wood and Eppa Rixey. Babe Ruth's had 18 homers and a .306 average (7th), Harry Heilmann added 10 of his own.

The 1950's club had a winning percentage of .551 finished 7th. They defeated three clubs five out of six games. They were led by pitcher's Jim Kaat and Bob Gibson and batters Hank Aaron with 19 homers, Mickey Mantle, the leagues batting champion at .367, and Frank Robinson with 13 homers.

The 1980's club finished the season in 8th place with a .538 winning percentage. They swept the 2000's club, won five of six with the 1890's club. Mark McGwire was second in homers and RBI. John Smoltz won all of his five contests and Barry Bonds belted 15 homers.

The 1970's club finished in 9th place with a winning percentage of .462. They defeated the 1960's club in five contests.

The 1920's club had a winning percentage of .449 and finished 10th. They split eight of their 13 series. Pitching seamed to be their problem with several pithers unable to win more than they lost. From the plate Hack Wilson did lead the league in homers with 24, Goose Goslin also had a productive season batting .316.

The 1890's club had a winning percentage of .432 and finished in 11th place. They were able to take four of six contests with three clubs, the 1960s, and the two last place clubs 1880s and the 2000s. One bright spot for the club was Jesse Burkett who was 4th in batting.

The 1960's club won only 33 games and finished six in 12th place.

The 1880's club had a winning percentage of .346 and finished second to last. They swept the last place 2000s club. Dan Brouthers hit 8th and Hugh Duffy and Ted Lyons finishing 3rd and 4th in homers.

The 2000's lost the most games, 61 and finished last.

The Stars Of Round One

Mickey MantleBatting MVP

Walter JohnsonPitching MVP

Ed WalshWins Leader

Our first team is from the same year Ernest Thayer's baseball poem "Casey at the Bat" is first published (under the pen name "Phin") as the last of his humorous contributions to The San Francisco Examiner. That's 134 years ago, wow! Grover Cleveland was the president and the Washington moment had just opened to the public. The White Stockings of Chicago represent this decade and will play their home games at West Side Park.

Pitching Staff

Tommy Bond, Jim McCormick, Pud Galvin, Larry Corcoran, Will White, Tony Mullane, Mickey Welch, Old Hoss Radbourn, Tim Keefe, John Clarkson)44), Guy Hecker, Ed Morris, Bob Caruthers and Bobby Mathews.

Starting Lineup

1. Pete Browning 2b
2. Hugh Duffy cf
3. Dan Brouthers 1b
4. Roger Connor dh
5. Denny Lyons 3b
6. Henry Moore lf
7. Tommy McCarthy rf
8. Buck Ewing c
9. Jack Glasscock ss

Bench Players

Bill Hassameaer, Jocko Milligan, Tom Cahill, Lave Cross, Ezra Sutton, and Gene DeMontreville.

Tommy BondPitching Ace

Dan BrouthersFirst Baseman

Roger ConnorOutfield

Pud GalvinPitching Ace

Hugh DuffyCenterfield

John ClarksonPitcher

Our second club is from the same year the United States competed in the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens. Major League Baseball changed the pitchers mound to it's current distance in 1893. The Baltimore Orioles represent this era since they won three pennants in a row, 1894, 95 and 96 in the decade. The club will be filled with the best players of the 1890s. The Orioles will play their home games at Oriole Park III. Remember we are using the debut year for players so Honus Wagner is on this club not the next since he debuted with the Louisville Colonels of the National League in 1897.

Pitching Staff

Cy Young(12), Kid Nichols(18), Joe McGinnity(53), Rube Waddell(57), Vic Willis(64), Noodles Hahn(106), Jack Chesbro(145), Bill Donovan(193), Sam Leever(219), Deacon Phillippe(224), Jack Taylor, Sadie McMahon, Jack Stivetts, and Jesse Tannehill.

Starting Lineup

1. "Sliding" Billy Hamilton cf
2. Jesse Burkett lf
3. Ed Delahanty 1b
4. Willie Keeler rf
5. Honus Wagner(2) ss
6. Nap Lajoie(5) 2b
7. Jake Stenzel dh
8. Bobby Wallace(22) 3b
9. Roger Bresnahan(30) c

Bench Players

Duke Farrell, Cupid Childs, Bill Dahlen, George Van Haltren, Cap Anson, George Davis, Hughie Jennings, Herman Long, Bobby Lowe, Jack O'Connor, and Doggie Miller.

Cy YoungPitching Ace

Billy HamiltonSpeedster

Rube WaddellPitching Ace

Willie KeelerRight Fielder

Ed DelahantyFirst Base

Honus WagnerShort Stop

The Cleveland Naps represent this team which has all the greats from the 1900s. They get their knickname from their captain and second baseman Nap Lajoie. This replay is five years after the American League was formed in 1901 and three years after the first World Series. This is the first decade were will add Negro League* stars. Starter Joe Williams* makes it to the starting rotation moving Hippo Vaughn out. John Henry Lloyd* takes over short stop for Joe Tinker. The Naps will play their games at League Park. The decade is dominated by great pitchers, since we are in the heart of the deadball era. It was hard to narrow down a starting rotation with all the hall of famers to choose from.

Pitching Staff

Walter Johnson(1), Christy Mathewson(17), Ed Walsh(34), "Smoky" Joe Williams(35)*, Eddie Plank(40), Eddie Cicotte(82), Mordecai Brown(86), Jose Mendez(87)*, Hippo Vaughn(121), Babe Adams(152), Addie Joss(160), Chief Bender(194), George Mullin(233), and Andrew Foster*.

Starting Lineup

1. Ty Cobb(3) rf
2. Eddie Collins(3) 2b
3. "Shoeless" Joe Jackson(12) lf
4. Tris Speaker(5) cf
5. John Henry Lloyd(13)* ss
6. Harry Hooper(62) dh
7. Sherry Magee(28) 1b
8. Chief Meyers(71) c
9. Frank "Home Run" Baker(17) 3b

Bench Players

Zack Wheat(39), Larry Doyle(48), Joe Tinker(50), Larry Gardner(55), Ed Konetchy(56), Donie Bush(65), Johnny Kling(69), Pete Hill*, and Jimmy Archer.

Ty CobbRight Fielder

"Shoeless" Joe JacksonLeft Fielder

Tris SpeakerCenter Fielder

John Henry "Pop" LloydShort Stop

"Smoky" Joe WilliamsPitching Ace

Walter JohnsonTop Pitcher

The White Sox represent the greats of the 1910s. Not to be confussed with the "White Stockings" of 1888. The photo is from the Addie Joss benefit game. It was an exhibition game played between the Cleveland Naps of the American League and an all-star team composed of players from the league's other teams at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 24, 1911. The game was played as a benefit for the family of Addie Joss, a pitcher for the Naps who died in April. Note Joss is on the 1900s greats club in our replay. Dick Lundy* takes away starting third base from Frankie Frisch, and John Beckwith* takes Dave Bancroft's spot at short stop. The White Sox will play their games at Comiskey Park.

Pitching Staff

Pete Alexander(6), Stan Coveleski(44), Dazzy Vance(55), Joe "Bullet" Rogan(62)*, Dick "Cannonball" Redding(68)*, Red Faber(71), Wibur Cooper(129), George Uhle(140), Eppa Rixey(144), Jeff Pfeffer(148), Burleigh Grimes(150), Herb Pennock(154), Waite Hoyt(164), Babe Ruth(204), Jeff Tesreau(270), Juan Padron*,.

Starting Lineup

1. George Sisler(24) 1b
2. Dick Lundy(24)* 3b
3. Oscar Charleston(8)* cf
4. Babe Ruth(1) rf
5. Rogers Hornsby(2) 2b
6. Harry Heilmann(15) lf
7. Lefty O'Doul(46) dh
8. John Beckwith(55)* ss
9. Louis Santop(38)* c

Bench Players

Frankie Frisch(15), Wally Schang(32), Dave Bancroft(39), Ross Youngs(46), Johnny Bassler(60), Edd Roush(64), Bubbles Hargrave(92), Hank Severeid(95), George "High Pockets" Kelly, and Cristobal Torriente(15)* of .

Babe RuthTop Outfielder / Pitcher

Oscar CharlestonCenterfield

Rogers HornsbySecond Baseman

"Bullet" Joe RoganPitcher

Pete AlexanderPitching Ace

Dick LundyThird Baseman

The 1920s are represented with the 1927 Yankees, of course. Just like the previous decade I have included some Negro league players. The deadball era is now in the past and the Landis or Lively Ball era is in full swing. Pun intended! This is the first decade were it has been extremly difficult to narrow down the field of great players to 40 and to choose a starting lineup. Some hall of famers will probably be backups on this club. How do you fit Lou Gehrig, Bill Terry and Jimmie Foxx in one lineup? I moved Foxx to third and placed Terry at DH. There were some great Negro Leaguers in this decade but none of them could make their way to the starting lineup. It is possible Martin Dihigo* utilty player may get a shot since he is able to play anywhere even pitcher. Four former NeL pitchers have now been added to the squad; Andy Cooper*, Dave Brown*, Webster McDonald* and Willie Foster*, but only Dave Brown* will be in the starting rotation. They are replacing Eddie Rommell, Mel Harder, Pat Malone, and Ray Kremer.

Pitching Staff

Lefty Grove(5), Carl Hubbell(34), Willie Foster(54)*, Wes Ferrell(60), Ted Lyons(66), Martin Dihigo(77)*, Red Ruffing(91), General Crowder(243), Freddie Fitzsimmons, Webster McDonald*, Andy Cooper*, Dave Brown*, Ted Lyons, George Earnshaw, Red Lucas and Bill Holland*.

Starting Lineup

1. Charlie Gehringer(8) 2b
2. Joe Cronin(16) ss
3. Lou Gehrig(2) 1b
4. Bill Terry(27) dh
5. Mel Ott(5) rf
6. Jimmie Foxx(3) 3b
7. Al Simmons(11) cf
8. Goose Goslin(14) lf
9. Bill Dickey(11) c

Bench Players

Turkey Stearnes(9)*, Willie Wells(9)*, Mickey Cochrane(16), Martin Dihigo(18)*, Newt Allen(19)*, Paul Waner(19), James "Cool Papa" Bell(21)*, Biz Mackey(26), Jud Wilson(20)*, Gabby Hartnett(21), Tony Lazzeri(34), Geroge "Mule" Suttles(43)*, Travis Jackson(49), Dobie Moore(64)*, Alejandro Oms(85)*, William "Judy" Johnson(89)*, Oscar "Home Run" Johnson*, and Charlie "Chino" Smith*.

Lou GehrigFirst baseman

Carl HubbellPitching Ace

Jimmie FoxxSlugger

Mel OttSlugger

Lefty GrovePitching Ace

Charlie GehringerSecond Baseman

The 1930s are represented by the 1935 Philadelphia Athletics. This club has all the greats from the 1930s along with the greats from the negro league in the 1930s, Satchel Paige*, Josh Gibson*, Hilton Smith* all make the starting team.

Pitching Staff

Bob Feller(9), Satchel Paige(27)*, Hal Newhouser(37), Early Wynn(88), Dizzy Dean(92), Bucky Walters(94), Dizzy Trout(111), Ray Brown(116)*, Lefty Gomez(147), Schoolboy Rowe(206), Mort Cooper(213), Paul Derringer(252), Slim Jones*, and Hilton Smith*.

Starting Lineup

1. Arky Vaughan(10) ss
2. Johnny Mize(4) 1b
3. Ted Williams(1) rf
4. Hank Greenberg(9) lf
5. Josh Gibson(2)* c
6. Joe DiMaggio(7) cf
7. Buck Leonard(19)* dh
8. Joe Gordon(20) 2b
9. Ken Keltner(68) 3b

Bench Players

, Charlie Keller(15), Billy Herman(24), Luke Appling(14), Enos Slaughter(18), Joe Medwick(22), Bob Johnson(35), Ernie Lombardi(37), Wally Berger(38), Rudy York(69), and Hal Trosky(77) .

Dizzy DeanPitcher

Satchel PaigePitcher

Bob FellerPitcher

Josh GibsonCatcher

Hank GreenbergLeft Field

Ted WilliamsTop Right Field

The 1940s saw the widespread play of nightime baseball games. With the integration of negro league players in 1947 we mark the end of former Negro League players on our clubs. The 1940s are represented by the 1944 St. Louis Cardinals who played their game at Sportsmans Park.

Pitching Staff

Warren Spahn(10), Robin Roberts(16), Billy Pierce(92), Don Newcombe(126)*, Bob Lemon(142), Harry Brecheen(146), Johnny Antonelli(155), Mel Parnell(210), Mike Garcia(226), Allie Reynolds, Larry Jansen, Johnny Sain, Vic Raschi, and Dave Barnhill*.

Starting Lineup

1. Jackie Robinson(4)* 2b
2. Pee Wee Reese(11)ss
3. Stan Musial(2) rf
4. Willie Mays(1)* cf
5. Duke Snider(10) lf
6. Ralph Kiner(13) dh
7. Gil Hodges(33) 1b
8. Al Rosen(28) 3b
9. Yogi Berra(6) c

Bench Players

Minnie Minoso(8), Roy Campanella(15)*, Richie Ashburn(17), Monte Irvin(26)*, Nellie Fox(27), Larry Doby(27)*, Al Dark(30), Vern Stephens(43), and Willard Brown(43)*.

Willie MaysTop Center Field

Stan MusialOutfield

Robin RobertsPitcher

Warren SpahnPitcher

Don MewcombePitcher

Jackie RobinsonSecond Base

The 1950s are represented by the Boston Red Sox. With multiple teams on the move early on in this decade the Braves left Boston to Milwaukee. The Browns move from St. Louis to Baltimore and become the Orioles. Also the use of airplanes start in this decade and the use of batting helmets. The Red Sox will play their home games at Fenway Park.

Pitching Staff

Bob Gibson(8), Sandy Koufax(27), Don Drysdale(52), Jim Bunning(55), Whitey Ford(86), Larry Jackson(99), Jim Kaat(118), Camilo Pascual(130), Hoyt Wilhelm(134), Bob Friend(159), Jim Perry(192), Milt Pappas(195), Mike Cuellar(287), Gary Peters, and Lew Brudette.

Starting Lineup

1. Roberto Clemente(4) rf
2. Bill Mazeroski(50) 2b
3. Frank Robinson(3) 1b
4. Mickey Mantle(2) cf
5. Eddie Mathews(4) 3b
6. Willie McCovey(10) dh
7. Hank Aaron(2) lf
8. Ernie Banks(5) ss
9. Elston Howard(31) c

Bench Players

Al Kaline(6), Brooks Robinson(8) 3b, Billy Williams(9), Harmon Killebrew(20), Rocky Colavito(29), Orlando Cepeda(31), Tim McCarver(43) c, Johnny Logan(62), Gus Triandos, and Gil McDonald.

Bob GibsonPitcher

Whitey FordPitcher

Mickey MantleOutfielder

Frank RobinsonFirst Base

Sandy KoufaxPitcher

Hank AaronSlugger

In 1965 they institued the amateur draft. Later in 1969 they lowered the pitchers mound and restored the strike zone. Also in 1969 baseball expaned north outside the US borders to Montreal, Canada. At that time a second expansion draft was held and they split the leagues into two divisions. The 1966 Los Angeles Dodgers represent the 1960s decade. The Dodgers will play all their home games at Dodger Stadium.

Pitching Staff

Tom Seaver(4), Steve Carlton(13), Ferguson Jenkins(18), Nolan Ryan(26), Juan Marichal(30), Jim Palmer(31), Wilbur Wood(52), Don Sutton(65), Tommy John(81), Mickey Lolich(82), Sam McDowell(95), Jerry Koosman(96), Vida Blue(97), Jim "Catfish" Hunter(132), Denny McLain, Rollie Fingers, Jim Brewer, Mike Marshall and Ron Perranoski.

Starting Lineup

1. Joe Morgan(1) 2b
2. Carl Yastrzemski(5) lf
3. Dick Allen(13) dh
4. Willie Stargell(10) 1b
5. Jimmy Wynn(19) cf
6. Reggie Jackson(9) rf
7. Ron Santo(6) 3b
8. Johnny Bench(1) c
9. Jim Fregosi(17) ss

Bench Players

Pete Rose(6), Rod Carew(7), Thurman Munson(9), Bill Freehan(13), Sal Bando(16), Bobby Bonds(17), Riggie Smith(20), George Foster(20), Tony Perez(22), Willie Davis(23), Boog Powell(48), and Steve Garvey(49) .

Joe MorganTop Secondbase

Reggie JacksonOutfield

Nolan RyanFireballer

Johnny BenchTop Catcher

Carl YaztrzemskiOutfield

Jim PalmerPitcher

The 1975 Cincinnati Reds represent the 1970s decade, the "Big Red Machine" is well represented in this club as well as the Athletics of Oakland, Astros of Houston, and many others. The designated hitter rule was established in 1973. In 1977 free agency started with the Seitz decision. Most teams moved to a from a 4 man pitching rotation to 5. In 1978 the develpment of modern closer began, this club has four of them.

Pitching Staff

Bert Blyleven(15), Rick Reuschel(51), Dave Steib(52), Dennis Eckersley(59), Frank Tanana(61), Ron Guidry(75), Jack Morris(123), Bob Welch(158), John Candelaria(176), Dennis Leonard(281), Dave Stewart(295), Bruce Sutter(298), Dave Righetti, Dan Quisenberry, and J.R. Richard.

Starting Lineup

1. Rickey Henderson(3) lf
2. George Brett(3) dh
3. Eddie Murray(10) 1b
4. Mike Schmidt(1) 3b
5. Dave Winfield(16) rf
6. Alan Trammell(7) ss
7. Lou Whitaker(12) 2b
8. Andre Dawson(13) cf
9. Gary Carter(3) c

Bench Players

Robin Yount(4), Ozzie Smith(6), Tim Raines(7), Bobby Grich(9), Jim Sunberg(20), Lance Parrish(24), Jim Rice(25), Dale Murphy(28), Brian Downing(38), Pedro Guerrero(41), Cecil Cooper(44), Roy Smalley(80), and Dave Kingman.

Rickey HendersonSpeedster

George BrettSlugger

Mike SchmidtTop Third Baseman

Bert BlylevenPitching Ace

Dave StiebStarter

Dennis EckersleyPitcher

The 1980s are represented by the 1984 Detroit Tigers whose record setting infield duo anchor this all star club. In this decade we saw the rise of the closer, unlike the 1970s every team had a closer, this is evindent in our all star decade team there are five closers.

Pitching Staff

Greg Maddux(2), Randy Johnson(3), Roger Clemens(13), Tom Glavine(35), Orel Hershiser(56), Dwight Gooden(62), Frank Viola(76), Frenando Valenzuela(99), Kevin Brown(105), David Cone(32), Curt Schilling(20), John Smoltz(50), Kevin Appier(47), Mark Langston(73), Jimmy Key(88), John Wettleland, Lee Smith, Randy Meyers, John Franco, and Tom Henke.

Starting Lineup

1. Roberto Alomar(13) 2b
2. Wade Boggs(2) 3b
3. Barry Bonds(4) lf
4. Mark McGwire(40) dh
5. Larry Walker(10) rf
6. Ken Griffey, Jr(6) cf
7. Don Mattingly(26) 1b
8. Cal Ripken, Jr(1) ss
9. Benito Santiago(88) c

Bench Players

Ryne Sandburg(10), Craig Biggio(11), Barry Larkin(12), Edgar Martinez(13), John Olerud(17), Sammy Sosa(22), Fred McGriff(23), Albert Belle(24), Gary Sheffield(30), Julio Franco(34), Tony Pena(35), and Chris Hoiles(42).

Cal Ripken, JrTop Short Stop

Greg MadduxPitching Ace

Wade BoggsThird Base

Ken Griffey, JrCenter Field

Randy JohnsonPitching Ace

Barry BondsLeft Field

The 1990s are represented by the 1994 Montreal Expo, mainly because they were robbed of a complete season, but mostly because they have multiple players on this club. In the late nineties there was the steroid years, but I won't dwell on that.

Pitching Staff

Pedro Martinez(7), Mike Mussina(19), Roy Halladay(26), Tim Hudson(63), Mariano Rivera(96), Andy Pettitte(119), Bartolo Colon(209), Derek Lowe(211), Freddy Garcia(225), Phil Nagy(266), Mike Hampton(297), Rob Nen, Billy Wagner, and Trevor Hoffman.

Starting Lineup

1. Lance Berkman(16) lf
2. Chipper Jones(7), 3b
3. Frank Thomas(6) 1b
4. Alex Rodriguez(3) ss
5. Jim Edmonds(16) cf
6. Mike Piazza(12) c
7. Vladimir Guerrero(13) rf
8. David Ortiz(37) dh
9. Jeff Kent(23) 2b

Bench Players

Adrian Beltre(5), Todd Helton(8), Andruw Jones(14) cf, Carlos Beltran(12) cf, Kenny Lofton(11) cf, Luis Gonzalez(19) lf, 3b, Jorge Posada(14), Ivan Rodriguez(8), Jeff Bagwell(14), Manny Ramirez(17), Nomar Garciaparra(18), Javy Lopez(36), Aramis Ramirez(53), Jose Vidro(90), and Bernie Williams.

Pedro MartinezPitching Ace

Alex RodriguezShort Stop

Frank ThomasFirst Base

Mike MussinaPitching Ace

Chipper JonesThird Base

Jim EdmondsCenter Field

The 2000s are represented by the 2000 Atlanta Braves who were really awesome during the 1990s. The new century gives Major League Baseball a decidedly more international flavor with a healthy rise in foreign-born talent—but a disturbing shadow is cast over the sport as one megastar after another is exposed for using steroids. But I won't dwell on that subject.

Pitching Staff

Johan Santana(39), C.C. Sabathia(40), Cole Hamels(59), Felix Hernandez(72), Mark Buehrle(73), Cliff Lee(77), Roy Oswalt(79), Adam Wainwright(97), Barry Zito(181), Dan Haren(163), Jered Weaver(169), Josh Beckett(177), Tim Lincecum(265), R.A. Dickey, Jonathan Papelbon, Francisco Rodriguez, Jose Valverde, and Chad Cordero.

Starting Lineup

1. Carl Crawford(37) lf
2. Chase Utley(6) 2b
3. Joe Mauer(5) c
4. Prince Fielder(76) dh
5. Matt Holliday(23) rf
6. Albert Pujols(1) 1b
7. Miguel Cabrera(5) 3b
8. Andrew McCutchen(20)cf
9. Troy Tulowitzki(19) ss

Bench Players

Buster Posey(7), Robinson Cano(14), Evan Longoria(15), Yadier Molina(19), David Wright(21), Mark Teixeira(21), Jimmy Rollins(23), Russell Martin(25), Brett Gardner(29), Hanley Ramirez(29), Adrian Gonzalez(30), Victor Martinez(39), Michael Brantley(48), Jose Reyes(51), Brady Sizemore(61), Alex Rios(72), Michael Young(96), Marcus Giles(98), Michael Cuddyer, Hank Blalock, and Miguel Olivo.

Joe MauerCatcher

Chase UtleySecond Base

Johan SantanaPitcher

Albert PujolsTop First Base,am

Miguel CabreraThird Base

C.C. SabathiaPitcher

The Tampa Bay Rays represent the stars of the 2010s decade our last of 14. I chose the Rays, first because that's my home town and secondly to support my next statement. Data analytics! The Rays are masters at this with their use of the opener. Analytic departments have a major say in pretty much every front office. There was a time when old-time baseball people hated all these computer nerds. Now the computer nerds are the old-time baseball people. I resemble that remark!

Pitching Staff

Clayton Kershaw(23), Justin Verlander(24), Max Scherzer(25), Zack Greinke(29), Jacob DeGrom(78), Chris Sale(83), Kory Kluber(108), John Lester(110), David Price(136), and Madison Bumgarner(182). In the bullpen is Kenley Jansen, Craig Kimgrel and Aroldis Chapman.

Starting Lineup

1. Freddie Freeman(25) 1b
2. D.J. LeMahieu(44) 2b
3. Mike Trout cf(4)
4. Mookie Betts(7) rf
5. Paul Goldschmidt(15) dh
6. Manny Machado(19) 3b
7. Christian Yelich(34) lf
8. Francisco Lindor(32) ss
9. Salvador Perez(27) c

Bench Players

Noland Arenado(18), Jose Altuve(22), Carlos Correa(26), Andrelton Simmons(25), Ryan Braun(32), J.T. Realmuto(33), and Yoenis Cespedes(43).

Clayton KershawPitcher

Justin VerlanderPitcher

Max ScherzerPitcher

Mike TroutCenterfield

Mookie BettsOutfielder

Paul GoldschmidtFirst Base

After several attempts at getting this thing just the way I want it. By that I mean having all the right players on all the right teams with all the correct stats. Let me explain I tried to get all the greats from 1880 to the present day in one league, including the Negro League stars. To determine the quality of the Negro League players I use multiple sources. Just a side note on that I'm of the belief that although the Negro league players put up some lofty numbers versus their peers I don't think the average pitching was up to Major League quality. Read the following articles to understand how I came to that conclusion. Hall of Miller and Eric, take an indepth look at the quality of play in the Negro Leagues. Seamheads houses the Negro League database and FiveThirtyEight's website, "The Negro League Stars That MLB Kept Out And is Finally Recognizing". I finish by adding one more website Bleacher Report's "How Good Were the Negro Leagues?". Another site used to rank players by position