Who are the toughest baseball players in MLB history?
Toughness is a difficult quality to measure in any sport, but it is especially difficult to do in baseball. There are many different ways that a player can be tough, from durability to mental toughness to the ability to overcome adversity.
Some of the toughest players in MLB history simply refused to miss games. Lou Gehrig played in 2,130 consecutive games over 14 seasons, even though he was playing with a deadly disease. Cal Ripken Jr. played in 2,632 consecutive games over 16 seasons, setting a major league record that may never be broken.
Other players were tough in the way that they played the game. Pete Rose was one of the most aggressive players in the history of baseball, and he was known for his willingness to sacrifice his body in order to win. Ty Cobb was another player who was known for his toughness, both on and off the field.
Some players were tough in both ways. Babe Ruth was one of the most durable players in the history of baseball, and he was also one of the most aggressive. He played in more than 2,500 games and hit over 700 home runs, but he was also known for his willingness to fight and get into trouble.
Here are some of the toughest players in MLB history, based on a combination of durability, mental toughness, and the ability to overcome adversity:
- Lou Gehrig
- Cal Ripken Jr.
- Pete Rose
- Ty Cobb
- Babe Ruth
- Jackie Robinson
- Hank Aaron
- Willie Mays
- Mickey Mantle
- Mike Schmidt
FAQs
- Who was the toughest player in MLB history? Babe Ruth
- Who played in the most consecutive games in MLB history? Cal Ripken Jr.
- Who was the most aggressive player in MLB history? Pete Rose
- Who was the most durable player in MLB history? Lou Gehrig
- Who overcame the most adversity to become a great player? Jackie Robinson
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