A while back I wrote an All time starting Five entry on my blog I decided to follow it up with a baseball edition. This is My opinion you don't have to agree with the players I chose but never the less enjoy.

Catcher : Lawrence "Yogi" Berra


Yogi Berra could hurt you with his bat, call a great ball game behind the plate and is a world known philosopher stating brilliant quotes such as "It Ain't over till it's Over" . Jokes Aside Yogi Berra Is the Choice for Catcher. He was a phenomenal player that had every tool to succeed and made vitually any pitcher Good.

1st baseman Lou Gehrig



The Iron Horse as he was known, Gehrig sure as hell lived up to the name as he was the most durable player to ever play the game of Baseball. A Fearsome cleanup Hitter Gehrig could smack homers with the best of em. Gehrig was one of the best hitters that ever graced a baseball diamond and he was a versatile fielder as well. Gehrig would be the driving force Behind any team and thus takes the first base spot

2nd Baseman Roberto Alomar


This was a very tough decision i determined though that Roberto Alomar though was the best pick for this job. The recent hall of fame inductee Robby encompassed every skill needed to succeed in the MLB. Lightining quick on the base paths, a great glove, the ability to work the count on the best pitchers, and the ability to put the bat on the ball. He was up there with the best in his prime and deserves the nod at second base

3rd Baseman Mike Schmidt



Mike Schmidt had amazing ability at the hot corner. Essentially he was a power hitting Brooks Robinson. racking up 10 gold gloves and 3 MVP's Schmidt was one of the premier players of the 80's. Not to mention he played in Philly so he's pretty tough and knows how to take a good beating from the fans

Shortstop : Derek Jeter



While this may be a Homer pick when it comes down to it Captain Clutch is one of if not the greatest shortstops to ever play the game of Baseball. Leading the Bronx Bombers to 5 Championships is impressive in its own but the constant production that Jeter has virtually every year is amazing. Derek Embodies the player's of yesterday. He will finish out his career with one team a rarity by today's standards and his personality, bravado and most importantly leadership has made an unbelievable impact on the Yankees. Derek is a lock for 3000 hits and while he has lost a step in recent years it doesn't take away from his impressive accomplishments from the past. Jeter earns the spot due to his skills and abilities on the field.

Left Field : Ted Williams



The Splendid Splinter certainly can be considered the Greatest hitter to play the game. The last man to reach the 400 average mark , there are countless reasons why Williams is on this Team. His constant production till the end of his Career is astounding especially since the era that he played in. If he didn't loose 5 years to the war Ted Williams would probably have 600+ homers and be the owner of countless records

Center Field : Willie Mays



Willie Mays cannot be described in One word. One of the First "Five Tool Talents" the Say Hey Kid left his impression everywhere he went. Whether he was Sending one to the cheap seats, making an incredible Catch or Gunning out a runner at the Plate Mays was just unbelievable. One of The Top 3 Players of All Time Willie Mays Belongs on any team

Right Field : Mickey Mantle



It's a shame really. If it Weren't for Alcoholism and A few unlucky Injuries Mantle Is the Greatest Player Ever. Despite his excessive drinking and constant injuries Mickey Mantle was the most feared hitter of his era. He could Kill you from both sides of the plate and (in his younger years) his time to first base could rival that of Ichiro ; not to mention the artillery he had for an arm. The list goes on and on for Mantle who at one point held most of the postseason records. His Achievements include 20 All Star Selections 3 MVP's, a Gold Glove, And a Triple Crown.

Designated Hitter : Babe Ruth



I Don't Have to explain this selection folks. Babe Ruth was the most prolific Home Run Hitter to ever play the game period.

Starting Rotation

Ace of The Staff : Walter Johnson


They called him the Big Train. With that signature side arm style of throwing Walter Johnson can be Considered the Best Pitcher to step on a mound. The first member of the 3000 strike out club, Johnson notched 110 shutouts in his career and was dominant till the End. He is the Ace of this Team

Number 2 : Bob Feller


The recently deceased Feller was a masterful pitcher with a Fastball that reached triple digits. Entering the league at a very young age Feller was an immediate Star. Despite loosing time to the war Feller still managed 266 victories and would have gotten more.

Number 3 : Bob Gibson

Bob Gibson Was so good that they coined the term "Year of The Pitcher" in honor of him and Denny McClain. When he managed a 1.12 ERA the current record for lowest ERA in a single season but that wasn't all. At one point Gibson had a streak of 47 scoreless innings and held a multitude of other records. His lifetime Record Comes in at 251 wins 174 losses and a 2.91 ERA with over 3000 strike outs to boot.

Number 4 : Sandy Koufax


A Perfect example of one of those players who would have been the best if it weren't for injuries. Despite the constant pain that he pitched through Sandy Koufax was unbelievable. Koufax led the league in Strike Outs 4 times including three 300 Strikeout seasons and in all of his last 5 seasons he led the league in ERA. One of the Best pitchers to play the game.

Number 5 : Randy Johnson


Not Bad for a fifth Starter right? Randy Johnson is here because not only was he one of the best pitchers to play the game but because he would dominate competition at the height of the Steroid Era. Johnson's top notch fastball along with an unhittable slider made him one of the best strikeout pitchers to ever come along. Not to Mention he stood 6'11 on the mound was one of the scariest pitcher the sport ever saw. He led the league in K's 9 times and what was most impressive was his longevity and the fact that he killed a bird with a pitch

Closer : Mariano Rivera


Is This even a question? Mariano Rivera is and probably always will be the greatest closer to play the game. Once the Sandman comes into the 9th inning you know the game is essentially done. Rivera has maintained his form despite his age and is a lock for the Hall of Fame once his magnificent career comes to a close

Well folks there you have it. The Greatest Team of all time (at least in my mind) many tough desicions had to be made in terms of choosing some players. I wanted to mix in a few modern players as well that made great contributions to the games of baseball. I realize that i have left out some notable names but there are simply so many fantastic players yet so few positions. Regardless whether you agree or disagree with some of my choices, I hope you enjoyed the article.