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MLB: 10 Players Who Didn’t Get The Credit They Deserved

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4 Nov 2001: Co-MVP winners Randy Johnson #51 and Curt Schilling #38 of the Arizona Diamondbacks hold the trophys after winning the World Series over the New York Yankees at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Yankees 3-2. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/ALLSPORT

Throughout MLB history, there have been great players who don’t seem to get the credit they deserve. Whether it be that they didn’t get awards, didn’t win a championship, or were just overshadowed by teammates or others who were better, these 10 players deserve more accolades and should be acknowledged as great:

Curt Schilling

Schilling had an incredible 20-year career in MLB, winning multiple World Series and being named an all-star 6 times. In a four-season span from 2001-2004, he finished 2nd in Cy Young Award voting, twice in the NL and once in the AL.

Don Mattingly

New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly watches the flight of the baseball as he stands at home plate during a 1986 game.

7 seasons of over .300 batting average. 9 Gold Gloves. MVP. Batting Champion. 6x All-Star and 3x Silver Slugger.

Greg Nettles

BRONX, NY – OCTOBER 1981: Graig Nettles #9 of the New York Yankees fielding during Game 2 of the 1981 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 21, 1981 in the Bronx, New York. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)

He is one of the best defensive 3B of all-time and played in a number of World Series with the Yankees.

Johan Santana

There was a time in the early-mid 2000’s where Santana was not only the best LHP in MLB, but arguably the best pitcher period.

Kenny Lofton 

Although Lofton is best remembered from his days in Cleveland, he played for many teams and for many years. He was a force in the field, at the plate and on the basepaths. He should be in the Hall Of Fame.

Juan Marichal

(Original Caption) 8/28/1970-San Francisco, CA: Juan Marichal, high-kicking San Francisco Giants pitching ace, pitched an 8-hitter defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1, thus becoming the second active pitcher in the major leagues to win 200 games. Marichal is shown in 8th inning delivery.

He pitched from 1960 until 1975 and was named an all-star 9 times. Marichal led all of MLB in wins in 1963 and 1968 and threw over 300 innings in both those seasons as well. Somehow, he wasn’t even considered in the top 10 of Cy Young voting either season.

Andruw Jones

He was one of the best defensive CF of his generation, played in many World Series, and was an offensive force. He should be in the Hall Of Fame.

Bert Blylevin

ST. LOUIS – OCTBER 22: Bert Blyleven #28 of the Minnesota Twins winds up for a pitch during game five of the 1987 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 22, 1987 in St. Louis, Missouri. Bert Blyleven played for the Twins from 1970-1976 and from1985-1988. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

He pitched in MLB for 22 seasons and for five different teams. Blylevin finished in the top 5 of Cy Young voting three times and in the top three twice (back-to-back years in 1983 and 1984).

Lance Berkman 

Berkman was one of the best switch hitters of his generation and out fear into opposing pitchers.

Gary Sheffield

MIAMI – APRIL 13: Gary Sheffield #11 of the Atlanta Braves stands at bat during the game against the Florida Marlins at Pro Player Stadium on April 13, 2003 in Miami Florida. The Braves defeated the Marlins 7-1. (Photo By Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

509 Career HR. 9x All-Star. 5x Silver Slugger. World Series Champion. He should be in the Hall Of Fame.

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