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Five-tool player
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In
baseball, a '''five-tool player''' is a term used to define a complete performer, an athlete who can hit for
batting average average, hit for
slugger power, possesses
baserunning running speed, has a good
throwing arm and possesses
Baseball fielding positions defensive capabilities.
Though some players are limited to a tool or two, hitting
home runs or
stolen base stealing bases, playing good defense or hitting for average, a five-tooler is all that and more wrapped into one, better than average, a truly valuable player who can consistently perform well at all five skills.
In
Major League Baseball,
Willie Mays is a premier example of the definition of a five-tool player.
Other significant players include:
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Hank Aaron
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Bobby Abreu
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Frank Baker
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Carlos Beltrán
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Barry Bonds
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Bobby Bonds
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César Cedeño
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Eric Davis
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Andre Dawson
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Ed Delahanty
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Nomar Garciaparra
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Ken Griffey, Jr.
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Vladimir Guerrero
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Rickey Henderson
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Derek Jeter
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Andruw Jones
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Barry Larkin
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Derrek Lee
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Fred Lynn
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Raúl Mondesí
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Dave Parker (baseball player) Dave Parker
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Alex Rodriguez
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Iván Rodríguez
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Ryne Sandberg
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Mike Schmidt
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Sammy Sosa
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Larry Walker
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Dave Winfield
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Sources
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Baseball Dictionary
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The Sporting News
Category:Baseball terminology
