outfielders library

Outfielders are generally the biggest bats on the team, and sometimes the biggest players too. Find out who made the Hall of Fame as an outfielder in this section.

Featured Article: Enos Slaughter

Enos Slaughter, aka "Country", a .300 lifetime hitter, topped the .300 mark 10 times. He collected 2,383 hits in 19 years. Had he not missed three years due to World War II, he would have been within striking distance of 3,000. See more »

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Tris Speaker

Tris Speaker was such a fine fielder that it's easy to forget he was also one of the greatest hitters ever. In 1937, Speaker was named to the Hall of Fame. Learn more about this Hall of Fame outfielder and see his statistics.

Turkey Stearnes

In one season, Turkey Stearnes hit 24 out of the park in just 310 at bats. He went on to win several homerun titles and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000. Read about this Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder and see his statistics.

Ty Cobb

Ty Cobb, the Georgia Peach, was one of the greatest hitters to ever play baseball. When Cobb retired, he held almost every major batting title. Learn about this Hall of Fame outfielder and see his statistics.

Willard Brown

Willard Brown won two Triple Crowns and three batting titles within a four year period. He was considered one of the fastest players in the game. Learn about Willard Brown's career highlights and statistics.

Willie Keeler

Willie Keeler was nicknamed ''Wee Willie'' for his small stature. His forte was finding open spaces on the field and hitting the baseball there. Find out more about this baseball Hall of Fame outfielder and see his statistics.

Willie Mays

Willie Mays was a beautiful fielder, a tremendous power hitter, an outstanding thrower, a canny base runner, a huge drawing card, and a durable champion. Learn more about this legendary Hall of Fame outfielder.

Willie Stargell

Willie Stargell played with the Pittsburgh Pirates for 21 years. Before signing with the Pirates, he was a middle linebacker for his school's football team until he broke his pelvis. See the stats that won him the NL NLCS and World Series MVP awards.

Zach Wheat

Zach Wheat joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1909 and quickly became popular with the fans. He compiled 2,884 hits, all but 80 of them in a Brooklyn uniform. Learn more about this Hall of Fame outfielder from early baseball history.