The Triple Crown in Baseball: Who Are the Best Players to Never Win One?
In baseball, the Triple Crown is awarded to a player who leads the league in three statistical categories: batting average, home runs, and RBIs. It is considered one of the most prestigious individual accomplishments in the sport.
While some of the greatest players in baseball history have won the Triple Crown, there are also many who have come close but never achieved it. Here are some of the most notable:
- Ted Williams: The "Splendid Splinter" won two Triple Crowns but missed out on a third in 1957 when he finished second in RBIs.
- Mickey Mantle: The "Mick" had one Triple Crown and came close several other times, but he was plagued by injuries throughout his career.
- Barry Bonds: The all-time home run king won two Triple Crowns but was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which has tainted his legacy.
- Mike Trout: The reigning AL MVP has come close to a Triple Crown several times, but injuries and a down year in 2020 have prevented him from achieving it so far.
Winning the Triple Crown is a testament to a player's all-around skills and dominance at the plate. While it is not necessary to win a Triple Crown to be considered one of the greatest, it is certainly a rare and impressive accomplishment.
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