Top 10 hottest players in MLB

Born and raised in Oklahoma, Matt Kemp now holds the job of outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  2011 was a good year for Matt as he led the National League in runs scored, total bases, home runs and runs batted in.Joey Votto is an All-Star first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds and former National League MVP with an impressive career batting average of .316.  Though he seems to possess rugged American good looks, Joey actually hails from Canada.Joe Mauer spends his time behind the plate as catcher for the Minnesota Twins and is the only catcher in MLB history to win three batting titles.  Joe has also won three Gold Gloves for his fielding prowess and was the American League MVP in 2009.View the list »
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There are a lot of things to love about baseball. The depth and history of the game, the experience of visiting the ballpark on a sun-dappled afternoon, and the crack of bat on ball as your team sends one out of the park. However aside from the greatness of the game, there stand the baseball players.

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Unlike many other sports where the athletes are laden and obscured with helmets and bulky protective gear, baseball players’ uniforms are much more fan friendly in terms of taking in the view. With the baseball season beginning in early spring and lasting well into fall, the players have no choice but to stay in shape and keep their physique ready for game play.

So rather than ogle, this lists serves to honor those players who make the game even more enjoyable for many by offering up not only greatness in their ball playing aptitude, but also a healthy dose of eye candy. They are the top ten hottest players in Major League Baseball . . .

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  • Joe Mauer spends his time behind the plate as catcher for the Minnesota Twins and is the only catcher in MLB history to win three batting titles.  Joe has also won three Gold Gloves for his fielding prowess and was the American League MVP in 2009.
  • Joey Votto is an All-Star first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds and former National League MVP with an impressive career batting average of .316.  Though he seems to possess rugged American good looks, Joey actually hails from Canada.
  • Born and raised in Oklahoma, Matt Kemp now holds the job of outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  2011 was a good year for Matt as he led the National League in runs scored, total bases, home runs and runs batted in.
  • A veteran ball player who is a household name among baseball fans and otherwise, Derek Jeter will be shoe-in for the Hall of Fame someday.  He is the all-time career leader for the New York Yankees in several categories including hits, games played, and stolen bases.
  • Yadier Molina is a bulldog of a catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.  Born in Puerto Rico, Yadier is tough as they come and is known for defensive excellence as the throws out runners attempting to steal bases from his perch behind the plate.
  • Playing in left field for the Milwaukee Brewers, Ryan Braun was chosen the National League Most Valuable Player in 2011.  Ryan is considered by many to be one of the best players in the game today, and has been nicknamed, “The Hebrew Hammer.”
  • Formerly with the Oakland Athletics, Barry Zito is now a left handed pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.  Barry was instrumental in leading the Giants to a World Series victory in 2012 with a 15-8 record during the regular season and 2-0 postseason.
  • Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Ian Kinsler plays second base for the Texas Rangers.  Ian hit 30 home runs and stole 30 bases in both 2009 and 2011 and has been elected an All-Star three times.  Ian is known as a ballplayer capable of doing it all from hitting, to base running, fielding and throwing.
  • Though a native California boy, Chase Utley seems to have found a home at second base with the Philadelphia Phillies.  Chase is unique as he bats left-handed but throws right-handed.  He is considered by teammates and fans to be leader both on and off the field.
  • Known as Mike Stanton up until 2012 when he decided to revert to his given first name of Giancarlo, Stanton is by any name a stellar outfielder for the Miami Marlins.  Considered a home run hitter, Giancarlo doesn't merely hit the ball, he wallops it, often to record setting distances.
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