A’s/Diamondbacks
A’s
Jimmie Foxx, Rickey Henderson, Jim Hunter, Vida Blue
Jimmie Foxx — James
Emory "Jimmie" Foxx (October 22, 1907 – July 21,
1967), nicknamed “Double X" and "The Beast", was
an American professional baseball player. He played
in Major League Baseball as a first baseman, most notably for
the Philadelphia Athletics and the Boston Red Sox. Foxx was a
noted power hitter, hitting 30 or more home runs in 12
consecutive seasons and driving in more than 100 runs 13 consecutive years. He
became the second player in Major League Baseball history to hit 500 career
home runs, after Babe Ruth. Attaining that plateau at age 32 years 336
days, he held the record for youngest to reach 500 for sixty-eight years, until
superseded by Alex Rodriguez in 2007. His three career Most
Valuable Player awards are tied for second all-time. Foxx was inducted to
the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1951.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmie_Foxx
Ricky Henderson
Left Field 1979-1984,
1989, 1990-1993, 1994-1995, 1998
Rickey Henderson is the greatest leadoff hitter of all-time.
His knack for getting on base, stealing bases, and his tremendous passion for
the game were what made him great. He's the all-time major league baseball
leader in walks, runs, stolen bases, and leadoff home runs. His awards included
ten all-star selections, a gold glove, and an MVP trophy. He was inducted into
the baseball hall of fame in 2009.
Jim “Catfish” Hunter
Starting
Pitcher 1965-1974
Hunter is an eight time all-star, five time world series
champion, and Cy Young award winner. He's 5th all-time on the A's list in wins
(161), 5th in strikeouts (1,520), 4th in shutouts (31), 8th in complete games
(116), and 15th in ERA (3.13). He was inducted into the baseball hall of fame
in 1987.
Vida Blue
Starting Pitcher 1969-1977
Bill James, noted baseball historian, said that Blue was the
hardest thrower of his era besides Nolan Ryan. His fastball often reached
triple digits and even though he had an above average change-up, he hardly ever
needed it. Blue captured the Cy Young and MVP in 1971, pitched a no-hitter in
1970, and was a six time all-star (three times with the A's). He ranks 8th in
A's history in wins (124), 6th in strikeouts (1,315), 9th in complete games
(105), 5th in shutouts (28), and 12th in ERA (2.95).
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/473001-the-top-25-oakland-athletics-of-all-time
Honorable Mention:
Mark McGwire (just couldn’t put him on the list), Reggie
Jackson (in HOF as Yankee-could be on list for A’s career but since he chose to
be a Yankee, I’m leaving him off this list.), Dave Stewart, Dennis Eckersley
This might be the list that gets the most argument. Stewart
and Eckersley got serious consideration over Vida Blue, but I went with Blue.
Diamondbacks
Another young franchise so it’s hard to decide who to go
with. I’m including Randy Johnson again (Mariners) because he is the best
pitcher the Diamondbacks have had. He was productive in both Seattle and
Arizona. The others belong there as well even though they were good with other
teams also.
Luis Gonzalez, Randy Johnson, Curt
Shilling, Brandon Webb
Luis Gonzalez
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Career highlights and awards
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Gonzalez_(outfielder)
Randy Johnson
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Career highlights and awards
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/index.html?curid=386384
Curt Schilling
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Career highlights and awards
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curt_Schilling
Brandon Webb
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Career highlights and awards
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Webb
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