Right here’s a subjective rating of the highest 5 for Nov. 25:
1) Joe DiMaggio (1914)
A 3-time MVP and nine-time World Collection champion, Joltin’ Joe was an All-Star in every of the 13 seasons he performed, all with the Yankees. In 1941, DiMaggio cemented his place in baseball historical past with his 56-game hitting streak, a feat no different participant has come near matching since. (Even in fantasy.) The Corridor of Famer was married, albeit briefly, to Marilyn Monroe in 1954, although following their divorce they ultimately grew to become shut once more till her dying in ‘62.
2) Bucky Dent (1951)
Relying on which fanbase is telling the story, Dent was both 1978’s greatest hero or greatest heartbreaker. The shortstop’s three-run homer off Mike Torrez within the seventh inning of the AL East tiebreaker gave the Yankees the lead in opposition to the Purple Sox; in return, Boston famously gave Dent a brand new center identify. After securing the sport and the division, New York went on to win its second straight championship, with Dent incomes World Collection MVP honors.
3) Nick Swisher (1980)
A good variety of individuals knew Swisher’s identify earlier than he performed his first MLB recreation: He was the outfielder Billy Beane set his sights on and bought with the A’s first choose within the 2002 Draft, as chronicled in Michael Lewis’ guide “Moneyball.” The switch-hitter had a strong begin to his profession with Oakland, however his finest years have been arguably in pinstripes — he received a hoop with the Yankees in 2009, and the next season, he was named an AL All-Star.
4) Octavio Dotel (1973)
Dotel notably performed for 13 groups throughout his profession, which is the second most by a Main League participant (Edwin Jackson topped his report in 2019). The groups, so as: The Mets (1999), Astros (2000-04), A’s (2004-05), Yankees (2006), Royals (2007), Braves (2007), White Sox (2008-09), Pirates (2010), Dodgers (2010), Rockies (2010), Blue Jays (2011), Cardinals (2011) and Tigers (2012-13). The righty reliever was in the suitable place on the proper time with Crew No. 12, St. Louis, to win his solely World Collection title.
5) Ellsworth Elmer “Bert” Cunningham (1865)
The unique Wild Factor? Cunningham — a right-hander who performed from 1887-1901 — as soon as unleashed 5 wild pitches in a single inning whereas pitching for the Buffalo Bisons within the Gamers League in 1890.