#6
of 20
Wade Boggs
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Boggs dominated with elite contact and on-base skill rather than raw power. He won five batting titles and consistently posted high OBP seasons. In lower-scoring environments, his ability to avoid outs was extremely valuable. He maintained disciplined strike-zone control throughout his prime. His production was not streaky; it was stable and repeatable. He added enough extra-base damage to prevent pitchers from exploiting him. He contributed meaningfully in postseason settings, including a championship. His offensive consistency secures his place among the greats.
Career Numbers
.328
AVG
3,010
Hits
118
HR
1,014
RBI
24
SB
.858
OPS
0-0
W-L
3.86
ERA
2
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Wade Boggs at No. 6
On Top 20 Third Basemen in History of MLB Baseball, Wade Boggs sits at number 6 of 20. Wade Boggs's career numbers on the card: a .328 average, 118 home runs and 3,010 hits. The card also lists a .858 OPS and 24 stolen bases. Wade Boggs debuted in the 1980s, and the Explore links below open that decade's page and the list of players born in USA. Chipper Jones is ranked just above at 5 while Nolan Arenado follows at 7. The order reflects the list's own criteria, set out in its introduction; the statistics are the site's standard career totals.