The previous entry was made by someone who doesn't know nearly as much about the game as he thinks. Others that he played with and against rate him this high, as do ALL the sabermetricians (his career stats put him in the top 30 non-pitchers). Ted Williams didn't think he was overrated (he wrote in one printing of his 'Science of Hitting' that he was an "OUTSTANDING hitter who should be even better"), and Ted put him in HIS hitters HOF. Nearly 95% of the writers voted for his induction to the HOF, and not because he was their post game drinking buddy. Throw in the 7 OF Gold Gloves (you don't get those for playing HALF your defensive games well -- for anyone that wants to say something about the short left field in Fenway and the green monster). He was injured OFTEN, and compiled a great batting record playing his entire career in a PITCHER'S era.

over rated! other than the 1967 season he never the best and to be ranked the 27th greatest baseball player of all time you need to have been the best at your position at least once.

Yaz was nearly impossible to throw a fastball ball at any time in his career and absolutely owned Nolan Ryan. Played the "Green Monster" like no one else and practically won the 1967 pennent single-handed. Had it not been for a series of chronic injuries (back,wrist, etc.) his career numbers could have been even greater. Tremendous power despite average stature, his 518 foot homerun (pre-steroids and juiced ball era) still stands as the longest ever hit at Anaheim (now Angel) Stadium. The pro's pro. They don't make them like this any more.

One of the weakest Fours, but still an all-time great.

Given the impossible task of replacing Ted Williams in Boston, Yastrzemski gave it his best shot - for 23 years. In 1967, he nearly fulfilled the Red Sox Impossible Dream season, winning the Triple Crown while carrying the Boston Redsox to the World Series.

Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Redsox (1961 - 1983) succeeded Ted Williams in Fenway's left field in 1961 and retired 23 years later as the Redsoxs all-time leader in eight categories. Played with graceful intensity in 3,308 games A.L. record, only A.L. player with 3,000 hits and 400 homers. 3-Time Batting Champion. Won MVP and Triple Crown in 1967 as he led the Red Sox to impossible dream pennant.

Not top 30

Yaz= Red Sox Grace

Not too many know about yaz, because Ted Williams was on the same team at his best years.

A quiet superstar. Almost unheard of today.