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The Golden Age of Third Basemen

The Golden Age of Third Basemen

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Paul White
Jul 07, 2023
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There’s always been something odd about the way Hall of Fame voters have treated third base. For reasons that have never been explained by the actual voting bodies, third base is the least represented position in Cooperstown. Excluding Negro Leagues players, here’s how the positions are distributed:

  • Catchers - 15

  • First Base - 22

  • Second Base - 19

  • Shortsto…

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