Ted Williams

Ted Williams is the last MLB player to hit over .400 in a season, achieving a .406 average in 1941, a milestone that outperforms #4's best season by 96 points. He compiled a .482 career on-base percentage, the highest in history, which is 0.031 above the runner-up on this list. Williams won six batting titles and two Triple Crowns despite losing nearly five prime seasons to military service — he is 35% more productive per plate appearance than the average top-10 hitter. His career OPS of 1.116 is second only to Babe Ruth among major leaguers, and his discipline at the plate is legendary, with more walks than strikeouts. No player in history matches his blend of power and plate control.