- Sandy Koufax: Famously known for not participating in a World Series game because it was on Yom Kippur. One of only two Jewish baseball players in the Hall of Fame.
- Henry “Hank” Greenberg: The second Jewish baseball player in the Hall of Fame. First Jew voted “Most Valuable Player” in the major leagues.
- Shawn Green: Of Jewish players, only Hank Greenberg had more home runs, and Buddy Myer had more hits.
- Al “Flip” Rosen: Played for the Indians. In 1953, he was the first unanimously selected “Most Valuable Player.”
- Charles “Buddy” Myer: Had the highest American League batting average in 1939 with a .349.
- Harry Danning: Played for the New York Giants. Hit greater than .300 for three consecutive seasons (1938-1940).
- Sidney Gordon: Known as a power hitter, and had one of the top slugging percentages in the National League.
- Lipman Pike: First professional baseball player. Accepted $20 per week to play for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1866.
- Steve Stone: Winner of the Cy Young award in 1980.
- Ken Holtzman: Pitcher for the Cubs, Yankees, A’s and Orioles. American League All-Star team in 1972 and 1973.
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