First African-American MLB Player
Every year, we celebrate Jackie Robinson, the first African-American MLB player. In 2007, Ken Griffey Jr. talked with then commissioner Bud Selig about celebrating Robinson by wearing the number 42 every April 15th. As the tradition continues, I decided to put together my all-time all African-American MLB team. This includes guys I would select at to start at each position, followed by a backup player and finishing with a current player.
Starting Pitcher
Bob Gibson
9-time All-Star,
2-time CY Young Award winner,
2-time World Series Champion
Backup
Satchel Paige
2 MLB All-Star
World Series Champion
Active Member
Chris Archer
2015 MLB All-Star
Catcher
Starter
Roy Campanella
World Series Champion
8-Time MLB All-Star
3 Time NL MVP
Backup
Charles Johnson
2-time MLB All-Star
World Series Champion
4-time Gold Glove Winner
Current N/A
1st Baseman
Starter
Eddie Murray
8-time MLB All-Star
World Series Champion
3-Time Gold Glove Winner
Backup
Willie McCovey
6-Time MLB All-Star
NL MVP
NL Rookie of the Year
Current
Chris Carter
NL Home Run Leader in 2016
2nd Baseman
Starter
Jackie Robinson
6-time MLB All-Star
World Series Champion
NL MVP
MLB Rookie of the Year
Backup
Joe Morgan
10-time MLB All-Star
2-Time World Series Champion
2-Time NL MVP
Current
Brandon Phillips
3-Time MLB All-Star
4-Time Gold Glove Winner
Silver Slugger Award
Shortstop
Starter
Ernie Banks
14-Time MLB All-Star
2-Time NL MVP
Gold Glove Award Winner
Backup
Derek Jeter
14-Time MLB All-Star
5-Time World Series Champion
World Series MVP
Current
Addison Russell
MLB All-Star
World Series Champion
Third Baseman
Starter
Bobby Bonilla
6-Time MLB All-Star
World Series Champion
3-Time Silver Slugger Award Winner
Backup
Terry Pendleton
MLB All-Star
NL MVP
3-Time Gold Glove Award Winner
Current
N/A
Right Field
Starter
Hank Aaron
20-Time MLB All-Star
World Series Champion
NL MVP
Backup
Tony Gwynn
15-Time MLB All-Star
8-Time NL Batting Champion
5-Time Gold Glove Award Winner
Andrew McCutchen
5-Time MLB All-Star
NL MVP
4-Time Silver Slugger Award Winner
Centerfield
Starter
Ken Griffery Jr.
13-Time MLB All-Star
AL MVP
10-Time Gold Glove Award Winner
Backup
Willie Mays
20-Time MLB-Star
World Series Champion
2-Time NL MVP
Current
Adam Jones
5-Time MLB All-Star
4-Time Gold Glove Award Winner
Silver Slugger Award Winner
Leftfield
Starter
Barry Bonds
14-Time MLB All-Star
7-Time NL MVP
762 Career Home Runs (MLB Record)
73 Home Runs in Single-Season (MLB Record)
Backup
Frank Robinson
14-Time MLB All-Star
2-Time World Series Champion
AL, NL MVP
Triple Crown Award Winner
Current
Chris Young
MLB All-Star
Designated Hitter
Starter
Frank Thomas
5-Time MLB All-Star
World Series Champion
2-Time AL MVP
Backup
Harold Baines
6-Time MLB All-Star
World Series Champion
Silver Slugger Award Winner
Current
Giancarlo Stanton
3-Time MLB All-Star
Silver Slugger Award Winner
Hank Aaron Award Winner
Manager
Cito Gaston
2-Time World Series Champion
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