(Original Caption) Hank Aaron is shown in this close up. He is shown as an Atlanta Braves outfielder during Spring Training.
Atlanta Braves—OF Hank Aaron: Had 20 All-Star appearances for the Braves
Miami Marlins—OF Giancarlo Stanton
Mar 5, 2012; Jupiter, FL. USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) connects for a base hit against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium. The Marlins defeated the Cardinals 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports
Won the 2017 MVP as a Marlin
New York Mets—SP Tom Seaver
(Original Caption) The New York Mets’ pitcher Tom Seaver is shown pitching during the opening day game at Shea Stadium against the Philadelphia Phillies.
“Tom Terrific” has his own statue outside Citi Field
Philadelphia Phillies—3B Mike Schmidt
Baseball player Mike Schmidt of the Philadelphia Phillies in action during a match in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 1979. (Photo by UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)
He was the best two-way third baseman in MLB history as he led the NL in HRs eight times and had nine Gold Gloves
Washington Nationals—SP Max Scherzer
ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 18: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals throws a fifth inning pitch against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on April 18, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Led the franchise to its first-ever World Series championship
Chicago Cubs—SS Ernie Banks
(Original Caption) Mesa, Arizona: Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs during spring training.
“Mr. Cub” is generally recognized as the best player to never win a World Series ring
Cincinnati Reds—1B/3B Pete Rose
(Original Caption) 7/30/72-Cincinnati, Ohio- Pete Rose of the Reds dives into home plate past the glove of Giants’ catcher Dave Rader, July 30th, in first game of double-header. Rose flew home from third on a single by Bobby Telas as Giants’ left-fielder Ken Henderson threw wide to the plate without a relay. Reds took both ends of the double-header, 4-0, and 6-1.
The all-time MLB hits leader
Milwaukee Brewers—SS/OF Robin Yount
Aug 1982; Cleveland, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Robin Yount (19) at bat against the Cleveland Indians during the 1982 season at Cleveland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Won two MVP Awards with the Brewers
Pittsburgh Pirates—OF Roberto Clemente
(Original Caption) 4/13/1967-New York, NY: Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates, batting during a game in Shea Stadium against the Mets.
One of the greatest, both on and off the field.
St. Louis Cardinals—OF/1B Stan Musial
(Original Caption) 8/12/1956-Chicago, IL- Stan Musial, of the Cardinals, slaps out his 1,071st extra base-hit to tie a National League Record held by Mel Ott, former Giants great. Musial’s blow, a double, came in the 6th inning of the first game against the Chicago Cubs. The pitcher at the time was Bob Rush. The Cubs won, 6-2.
Stan “The Man” made 20 All-Star appearances
Arizona Diamondbacks—SP Randy Johnson
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
Had four straight Cy Young awards with Arizona
Colorado Rockies—1B Todd Helton
Sep 22, 2005; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies Todd Helton prior to start of the game against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Byron Hetzler-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Byron Hetzler
Outstanding two-way first baseman and Rockies legend
Los Angeles Dodgers—IF Jackie Robinson
circa 1945: A portrait of the Brooklyn Dodgers’ infielder Jackie Robinson in uniform. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The first African-American to play in the modern era and has his “42” uniform retired by MLB.
San Diego Padres—OF Tony Gwynn
UNSPECIFIED – CIRCA 1993: Tony Gwynn #19 of the San Diego Padres poses for this photo circa 1993. Gwynn played for the Padres from 1982-01. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
One of the purest hitters of all time
San Francisco Giants—OF Willie Mays
(Original Caption) Willie Mays, Giants’ centerfielder and rookie of the year in the National League at Giants’ spring training, Phoenix, Arizona. Willis is waiting for his draft call.
Many consider Mays to be the game’s greatest all-around player