#7
of 20
Miguel Cabrera
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Cabrera’s greatness starts with one trait that’s rare even among legends: he could truly hit anything. He wasn’t just a slugger; he was an elite pure hitter who happened to have enormous power. The modern pitching environment makes his best seasons even more impressive, especially his Triple Crown campaign. For a long stretch he combined high average, high OBP, and high slug in a way that squeezed pitchers from every angle. He could beat you with line drives, opposite-field power, or pulled missiles, so defensive plans felt pointless. His totals—3,000+ hits and 500+ homers—are the kind that only come from sustained dominance. The late-career decline was steep, but it’s the cost of a long, high-volume run at the top. Peak Cabrera was the scariest type of hitter: the one who doesn’t have a clear weakness. Offensively, that’s first-base royalty.
Career Numbers
.306
AVG
3,174
Hits
511
HR
1,881
RBI
40
SB
.901
OPS
Miguel Cabrera at No. 7
On Top 20 First Basemen in History of MLB Baseball, Miguel Cabrera sits at number 7 of 20. Miguel Cabrera's career numbers on the card: a .306 average, 511 home runs and 3,174 hits. Add a .901 OPS and 40 steals to that line. The Explore section links Miguel Cabrera's debut decade, the 2000s, and other players born in Venezuela. Frank Thomas is ranked just above at 6 while Eddie Murray follows at 8. The ranking and the write-up above it are the list's editorial judgment; the career numbers come from the same tables as the player pages.