Cleveland Indians All-Time Top 20 Hitters in Franchise History

#20: Omar Vizquel

Omar Vizquel might seem like an odd place to start the list, given that he’s more well-known for his outstanding defense than a solid bat. However, Vizquel’s longevity with the team helped him find his way onto plenty of offensive leaderboards as well.

His 1,616 hits rank seventh in Tribe history, and he’s sixth in runs scored, with 906. He also ranks eight in doubles (288), tenth in walks (612) and second in stolen bases (279). Sure, Vizquel earned those numbers by having 6,542 plate appearances with the Tribe, but that’s why he’s penalized to 20th place on the list. (For the record, his plate appearances rank sixth all-time in Indians history.)

Vizquel was a three-time All-Star and an 11-time Gold Glove winner, which can be explained by the fact that his career 28.4 Defensive WAR ranks 10th all-time in baseball history. But he had his moments on the other side of the ball, as well. In 1999, Vizquel ranked sixth in the league in batting average after hitting .333.

While he might not be the most prolific hitter on this list, Vizquel hit .283/.352/.379 during his eleven seasons with Cleveland, giving his best years to the Tribe.

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