The Pantheon: Baseball's All-Time Greatest

Beyond current rankings, certain players have achieved legendary status through unparalleled career statistics and impact on the game.

The top 3

  1. Highest Career Batting Averages: Josh Gibson holds the highest career batting average in major-league history at .372, surpassing Ty Cobb's .366 average, after Negro Leagues records were officially incorporated.
  2. Most Career Pitching Wins: Cy Young holds the MLB record for most career wins with 511, followed by Walter Johnson with 417, making them the only two pitchers with over 400 wins.
  3. Most Career Home Runs: Barry Bonds holds the MLB record for most career home runs with 762, followed by Hank Aaron with 755 and Babe Ruth with 714.

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