#14
of 20
Graig Nettles
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Nettles hit nearly 400 home runs in a challenging offensive era. His power output was meaningful relative to league context. He contributed heavily to championship teams. While his batting average fluctuated, the slugging remained steady. He delivered in postseason environments consistently. His durability allowed him to accumulate significant totals. He avoided disappearing offensively in pressure situations. That sustained power production secures this ranking.
Career Numbers
.248
AVG
2,225
Hits
390
HR
1,314
RBI
32
SB
.750
OPS
Graig Nettles at No. 14
Graig Nettles is ranked 14 of 20 on the Top 20 Third Basemen in History of MLB Baseball list. Graig Nettles's career numbers on the card: a .248 average, 390 home runs and 2,225 hits. The card also lists a .750 OPS and 32 stolen bases. The Explore section links Graig Nettles's debut decade, the 1960s, and other players born in USA. Manny Machado is ranked just above at 13; David Wright follows at 15. 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.