10 Best Baseball Players of All-Time Based on WAR
1. Babe Ruth (183.6 WAR) The Great Bambino is widely considered the greatest baseball player of all-time. Some argue th The Great Bambino is widely considered the greatest baseball player of all-time. Some argue that since his playing career didn't include players from the Negro Leagues, he isn't the greatest. at since his playing career didn't include players from the Negro Leagues, he isn't the greatest . But there's no denying Ruth was one of the best hitters that ever lived. He was the single season and career home run champion for many years. Boston Red Sox fans still wonder why the team traded him away to the hated New York Yankees. Fortunately, for them, the Curse of the Bambino is over. 2. Cy Young (168.4 WAR) Cy Young debuted in 1890 at age 23. He played through 1911 and finished with 511 wins and a 2.63 ERA. In case you didn't know, he now has a coveted award named after him. 3. Walter Johnson (165.6 WAR)