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Top 11 All Time Cleveland Indians/Guardians Players


In no particular order, here’s a list of Top 11 baseball players that called Cleveland their home.


Bob Feller (RHP, 1936–1956): An 8-time All-Star and Hall of Famer, "Rapid Robert" was a dominant fireballer who won 266 games and threw three no-hitters while missing nearly four full seasons for WWII service.

Nap Lajoie (2B, 1902–1914): A cornerstone Hall of Fame second baseman, he won four batting titles and batted .339 during his historic tenure in Cleveland.

Tris Speaker (CF, 1916–1926): The all-time Major League leader in doubles. The Hall of Famer managed the team to the 1920 World Series title and batted .354 during his time in Cleveland.

Lou Boudreau (SS, 1938–1950): A masterful shortstop and player-manager who won the 1948 AL MVP and led the team to its last World Series Championship.

José Ramírez (3B, 2013–Present): A modern-day icon and franchise cornerstone. He has cemented his status as one of the most complete third basemen in baseball, piling up All-Star appearances, Silver Slugger awards, and top MVP votes.

Earl Averill (CF, 1929–1939): The franchise's all-time leader in total bases (3,200), RBIs (1,084), and triples (128). The Hall of Famer batted .322 in a Cleveland uniform.

Jim Thome (1B, 1991–2002, 2011): A powerful left-handed slugger and Hall of Famer who holds the franchise record for career home runs with 337.

Larry Doby (CF, 1947–1955, 1958): A Hall of Famer who broke the color barrier in the American League. He was a 7-time All-Star and led the AL in home runs and RBIs in 1950.

Kenny Lofton (CF, 1992–1996, 1998–2000, 2007): One of the most electrifying leadoff hitters in baseball history. He is the franchise's all-time stolen base leader (452) and played a crucial role in the 1990s pennant runs.

Bob Lemon (RHP, 1941–1958): A 7-time All-Star and Hall of Fame pitcher who won 207 games for the franchise and was an anchor on the 1948 World Series team.

Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn (RHP, 1989-1990): Is a legendary relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. Originally a juvenile delinquent recruited from the California Penal League, he became a fan favorite known for his blazing fastball, wild control issues, and iconic, skull-adorned glasses.


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