#3
of 20
Jimmie Foxx
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Foxx was raw offensive destruction packaged into a first baseman’s body. He hit for average, got on base, and hit the kind of home runs that ended rallies before they started. His MVP hardware and league-leading power seasons weren’t flukes; he kept returning to the top of the leaderboards. Even in a high-offense environment, his production separated from the pack because he was doing everything at elite levels. The career OPS is among the best ever, and the OPS+ confirms it was true dominance relative to peers. His peak includes seasons that can stand next to Gehrig’s in impact, especially when you weigh power output. He also walked enough that pitchers couldn’t simply nibble, which is a key separator from one-dimensional sluggers. When you’re ranking first basemen with offense prioritized, Foxx’s bat forces him into the top few. If you built a lineup around one hitter’s ability to change a game with one swing, Foxx is that guy.
Career Numbers
.325
AVG
2,646
Hits
534
HR
1,922
RBI
87
SB
1.038
OPS
1-0
W-L
1.52
ERA
11
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Jimmie Foxx at No. 3
Jimmie Foxx is ranked 3 of 20 on the Top 20 First Basemen in History of MLB Baseball list. Jimmie Foxx's career numbers on the card: a .325 average, 534 home runs and 2,646 hits. Add a 1.038 OPS and 87 steals to that line. Jimmie Foxx debuted in the 1920s, and the Explore links below open that decade's page and the list of players born in USA. Albert Pujols is ranked just above at 2 while Jeff Bagwell follows at 4. The order reflects the list's own criteria, set out in its introduction; the statistics are the site's standard career totals.