Players who we rank in our top 10 of all time have proven through their career stats and accolades why they are the best left-handed hitters in baseball to have ever played the game. Hitters are evaluated for their ability to achieve a high batting average and hit for power. These athletes have consistently hit very well throughout their entire careers and because of this, they are in our Top 10 list!
#10. Jim Thome
Major League Baseball Career Stats:
Hit: 2,328
Home Runs: 612
RBI: 1,699
Batting Average: .276
#9. Ken Griffey Jr.
Major League Baseball Career Stats:
Hits: 2,781
Home Runs: 630
RBI: 1,836
Batting Average: .284
#8. Ichiro Suzuki
Major League Baseball Career Stats:
Hits: 3,089
Home Runs: 117
RBI: 780
Batting Average: .311
#7. Tony Gwynn
Major League Baseball Career Stats:
Hits: 3,141
Home Runs: 135
RBI: 1,138
Batting Average: .338
#6. Stan Musial
Major League Baseball Career Stats:
Hits: 3,630
Home Runs: 475
RBI: 1,951
Batting Average: .331
#5. Lou Gehrig
Major League Baseball Career Stats:
Hits: 2,721
Home Runs: 493
RBI: 1,995
Batting Average: .340
#4. Barry Bonds
Major League Baseball Career Stats:
Hits: 2,935
Home Runs: 762
RBI: 1,996
Batting Average: .298
#3. Ty Cobb
Major League Baseball Career Stats:
Hits: 4,191
Home Runs: 117
RBI: 1,938
Batting Average: .367
#2. Ted Williams
Major League Baseball Career Stats:
Hits: 2,654
Home Runs: 521
RBI: 1,839
Batting Average: .344
#1. Babe Ruth
Major League Baseball Career Stats:
Hits: 2,873
Home Runs: 714
RBI: 2,213
Batting Average: .342