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San Francisco Giants top-five third-basemen of all time

By Taylor Wirth
Apr 13, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; A detail view of a baseball on the field prior to a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; A detail view of a baseball on the field prior to a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 1, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third base coach Matt Williams against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 1, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third base coach Matt Williams against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

#1: Matt Williams (1987-1996)

WAR: 33.9

Matt Williams is un-disputably the best third-baseman in San Francisco Giants history.  His numbers are like nothing this team has ever seen from a third baseman. Now he never won a World Series with the Giants, like Pablo did, but the numbers and accolades stack up against the best in baseball. Williams played for the Giants throughout the 90’s at Candlestick Park. He played with guys such as: Barry Bonds, Kevin Mitchell, Will Clark and Rich Aurilla.

Matt Williams is the Giants all-time single season leader in HR’s and RBI’s as he and Bonds were two of the most feared hitters in the National League at the time. What makes Williams so great, is that he was as equally great in the field, as he was at the plate. Winner of four Gold Glove Awards during his Giants career, Williams is known as one of the best defensive players in that era.

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Stats with the Giants:

AVG: .264 H: 1,092 HR: 247 RBI’S: 732 OBP: .312

Williams’ awards and accomplishments:

Baseball Hall Of Fame: 2009

Gold Gloves: 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997

All Star: 1990, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999

Silver Sluggers: 1990, 1993, 1994, 1997

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