Willie Mays

Willie Mays is widely considered the most complete player in baseball history, combining elite hitting, power, and defense like no other. His 660 career home runs rank sixth all-time, 95 fewer than #1 Babe Ruth's total, but Mays' 12 Gold Gloves for centerfield excellence are unmatched, outpacing the runner-up by four awards. He also hit .302 over 22 seasons and his 1954 World Series catch remains the most famous defensive play ever. Mays' 158 career WAR is 13% higher than the average among this list's non-pitchers, reflecting his five-tool dominance. No other player on this list matched his combination of speed (338 stolen bases) and power, and he is 30% faster than the typical Hall of Fame slugger in stolen bases per season.