The 50 Greatest Red Sox Players Of All Time

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Oct 23, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox former player Carl Yastrzemski throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to game one of the MLB baseball World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Babe Ruth

The Great Bambino. Of course, all Red Sox fans hate the fact that Babe Ruth was sold for $100,000 to the New York Yankees. With the Red Sox though, as a pitcher and outfielder, Ruth was still spectacular. Over 6 seasons, with 4 as a pitcher, Ruth hit 49 home runs. Most came in his two seasons as a true outfielder. Babe hit .308 and drove in 224 runs.

In 1918, Babe Ruth transitioned to become a true outfielder. Before that, he was primarily a top American League pitcher. In his Boston career Ruth went 89-46 with a 2.19 ERA and 17 shutouts. He pitched 1190.1 in his 6 Red Sox seasons.

Ruth helped the Red Sox win the 1915, 1916 and of course the 1918 World Series titles.

4. Carl Yastrzemski

Carl Yastrzemski is Mr. Red Sox. Yaz spent his entire 23 year career in Boston, putting up some tremendous numbers. He put 452 long balls over the fences and drove in 1844 runs. Yaz batted .285 for his career, with a .841 OPS. As a fantastic left fielder, he totaled 7 Gold Gloves. He was a part of the 1967 and 1975 World Series teams, but never could bring a title home. With 94.6% of the vote, Yaz became a Hall of Famer in 1989.

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