#2
of 20
Eddie Mathews
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Mathews was one of the earliest true power-hitting third basemen and sustained that power for more than a decade. He surpassed 500 home runs in an era that did not inflate offensive totals. His OPS+ shows that he separated clearly from his peers rather than simply compiling. He reached 40 home runs five times, elite production for the position. He also drew walks consistently, strengthening his overall offensive profile. He was a centerpiece for pennant-winning Braves teams. His power translated into October impact during championship runs. When evaluating sustained offensive dominance at third, Mathews firmly earns this ranking.
Career Numbers
.271
AVG
2,315
Hits
512
HR
1,453
RBI
68
SB
.885
OPS
Eddie Mathews at No. 2
This slide covers number 2 of 20 in Top 20 Third Basemen in History of MLB Baseball: Eddie Mathews. The career card for Eddie Mathews shows 2,315 hits, 512 home runs and 1,453 RBI, with a .271 average. Add a .885 OPS and 68 steals to that line. The Explore section links Eddie Mathews's debut decade, the 1950s, and other players born in USA. Mike Schmidt is ranked just above at 1; George Brett follows at 3. The order reflects the list's own criteria, set out in its introduction; the statistics are the site's standard career totals.