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.