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Gives rankings, statistics, teams, positions, and Hall of Fame status for players in both the Major and Negro Leagues, with sections on Japanese players, women players, and players from the time before statistics were kept.
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Using various (and completely subjective) criteria including lifetime statistics, personal and professional contributions to the game at large, sportsmanship, character, popularity with the fans, and more, sports writer Derek Gentile ranks the best players of all time. Along with a ranking, information on each player is presented, including the teams on which he has played throughout his career, positions played, lifetime statistics, and a brief biography--as well as a photograph. Baseball's Best 1,000 is sure to spark controversy and debate among fans.
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