Dale Murphy

Dale Murphy is regarded by many as one of the premier players during the 1980s. His best years were with the Atlanta Braves, appearing in the All-Star game seven times, and leading the National League in home runs and RBIs twice. He also led the major leagues in home runs and RBIs over the 10-year span from 1981-1990. He led the National League in games, at bats, runs, hits, extra base hits, RBIs, runs created, total bases, and plate appearances in the 1980s. He also accomplished a 30-30 season in 1983, only the 6th player since 1922 to do so. His 1983 MVP year is the only time in major-league history a player has compiled a .300 batting average, 30 home runs, 120 runs batted in, 130 runs scored, 90 bases on ball, and 30 stolen bases with fewer than 10 times caught stealing.

In addition, Murphy also won five consecutive Golden Glove Awards, and won two consecutive MVP awards, making him one of only four outfielders in major league history with consecutive MVP years, and the youngest ever to do so at the time. Also, Murphy played in 740 consecutive games, at the time the 11th longest stream in baseball history.