#15
of 20
Bobby Grich
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Bobby Grich earns this placement because his bat at second base created real separation in his era. This ranking prioritizes offense over defensive reputation, and his offensive résumé demands serious weight. At his peak, he wasn’t merely good for the position — he was a legitimate lineup driver. The combination of power, on-base skill, and sustained run creation defines his case here. He produced in competitive environments and did not rely on a single fluke season to build value. Longevity matters in historical rankings, and his accumulation strengthens the argument. When comparing him to adjacent names, the difference comes down to peak impact versus sustained dominance, and he lands exactly where that balance dictates. Second base has historically been light on elite sluggers, which amplifies the value of any player who could hit like a corner bat from the position. His offensive production translated across seasons rather than flashing briefly and disappearing. In an offense-weighted, modern-leaning framework, he holds up because the bat would still profile in strong lineups today. This is not nostalgia or reputation — it’s measurable run creation and positional advantage. That’s why he sits at this rank among the top 30 second basemen of all time.
Career Numbers
.266
AVG
1,833
Hits
224
HR
864
RBI
104
SB
.794
OPS
Bobby Grich at No. 15
Bobby Grich is ranked 15 of 20 on the Top 20 Second Basemen in history of MLB Baseball list. The career card for Bobby Grich shows 1,833 hits, 224 home runs and 864 RBI, with a .266 average. Add a .794 OPS and 104 steals to that line. Bobby Grich debuted in the 1970s, and the Explore links below open that decade's page and the list of players born in USA. Billy Herman is ranked just above at 14; Dustin Pedroia follows at 16. 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.