Thirdbasemen

S21-40 Thirdbase Nominees:

1.   R.A. Bowie:  Playing from S25 to S39, Bowie did a bit of everything.  He hit > 300 HR's, topped 2000 hits, & proved to be perhaps the best defensive 3B in Wrigleyville history.  In over 15000 innings at 3B, he had an astounding 210 + plays to go with a career .984 FP and 3.18 range factor.  As one would expect, Bowie won 5 GG's at 3B.

2.  Jim Hartley:  Hartley's another do it all 3B.  Playing from S27-S41, Hartley proved nearly to be Bowie's equal defensively.  He came up with 174 + plays while proving to be no slouch with the bat.  He hit > 400 HR's, topped 2200 hits, scored nearly 1300 runs, and drove in almost 1400.  Hartley brought home loads of hardware too:  8 time All-Star, 3 SS's, and 2 WS rings.

3.  Quilvio Johnson:  Still active, beginning his career in S32, Johnson has combined offense and defense well so far in his 9 seasons.  Johnson has 101 + plays in > 10000 innings at 3B.  With the bat he's slashed .298/.370/.471 for an impressive OPS of .841.  He's already over 800 runs, 800 RBI's, 1700 hits, and 200 HR's at the age of 31.  Johnson's a 3 time All-Star to date.

4.  Alex Santana:  This versatile all around 3B played from S26-S39.  With the glove, played well at 2B and 3B.  In > 10000 innings at 3B, he came up with 123 + plays.  Offensively, Santana had a career OPS of .788.  He scored > 1500 runs, hit close to 500 2B's, nearly 300 HR's, almost 2500 hits, and topped 500 steals.  He's got loads of hardware too:  4 All-Star teams, 4 SS's (3 at 3B, 1 at 2B), 3 GG's (2 at 3B, 1 at 2B), and one WS ring.

5.  Mule Wesson:  Still going strong, Wesson began his career in S29.  During his run, he's slashed .283/.348/.529.  Mule has hit more than 500 HR's, scored > 1400 runs, topped 2300 hits, and driven in close to 1700 already.  He's got a shot at some Hank Aaron type #'s.  He's outstanding with the glove as well, coming up with 191 + plays in a bit under 14000 innings at 3B.  Ok, we'll just start with the MVP's:  5 of them already.  He's an 8 time All-Star, won 4 SS's, & he's hit for the cycle. 

6.  Nick Witte:  Beginning in S29, Witte has become a premier 3B.  He's slashed a robust .319/.413/.538 or his career.  In his 12 season's he's hit 298 HR's, amassed > 1500 runs, well over 2000 hits, close to 500 2B's, & stolen over 300 bases.  He's a  very good defensive player too, totaling 94 + plays to date.  For hardware, Witte has played in 9 All-Star games, won 9 SS's between 3B & 2B, 4 MVP's, and 4 WS's.  Apologizes if I missed an MVP or something with hm! 

There you have it all, SS & 3B for today.  I'll attempt to get a group posted every three or so days and as always, if a player has been missed, let me know and I'll add them to the list. 

Shortstops

Wrigleyville All Team S21-40 Shortstop Nominees:

1.  Wiki Guzman:  Guzman played from S27-S40 and was primarily known for his defense.  In just over 15,000 innings at short he came up with 111 + plays and a career range factor of 5.23.  While not a great hitter, Guzman was at least competent with the bat, slashing .264/.336/.354 for his career.  He piled up nearly 2000 hits, scored > 1000 runs, and stole over 300 bases.  He was a 3 time All-Star and won a SS and one WS ring.

2.  Fausto Johnson:  Still active, Johnson began his career in S26.  While playing several positions, he has appeared mostly as a SS.  Fausto brings power to the position, slugging almost 500 HR's to date, piling up 1500+ runs, over 1400 RBI, and close to 2500 hits.  He's got wheels too, stealing > 500 bases.  Johnson has a career OPS of .815, held up largely due to his slugging.  He's a 6 time All-Star, won 3 SS at short and one in CF, and he's hit for the cycle twice!

3.  Sidney Martin:  He played from S11 to S29, overlapping our two era's.  Perhaps overlooked the 1st time around, Martin shouldn't be this time.  Slashing .278/.340/.556, Martin crushed 767 HR's and drove in nearly 2000.  He's also scored > 1800 runs, topped 2800 hits, and smoked 400+ 2B's.  In nearly 15000 innings at short, Martin was a solid fielder.  A 7 time All-Star, 6 time SS at short and 1 in CF for good measure, Martin brought home the hardware as well.

4.  Vitas Sager:  A tremendous defensive SS, Sager anchored the spot from S22-S34, just 13 seasons.  In those 13 seasons, he came up with 135 + plays in > 14000 innings.  He had range as well.  He cold hit a bit too, topping 1500 hits, 200 2B's, and 200 steals.  He made one All-Star team.

5.  Josh Stuart:  Another defensive wizard, Josh played from S20-S33.  During his run of > 15000 at short, he came up with 126 + plays.  Stuart had some power at short as well, topping 300 HR's and close to 300 2B's.  he also had amost 1800 hits.  He was a 3 time All-Star and won 1 SS award.