Wade Boggs (1982-1992)
5 AL Batting Champ ('83,'85,'86,'87,'88)
8 time AL All Star ('85-'92)
2098 hits, 1067 runs, career bavg .338
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame 2005
"The Chicken Man" bats lead off on the All Time team. With a .428 on base percentage this guy will get on base and set the table for the heart of the order. Along with Tony Gwynn, Boggs was the hitter of his era. He collected 200 hits in seven straight seasons.
How sweet was the swing that produced countless doubles off of the Green Monster? How about the eye that produced nine consecutive seasons with at least 87 walks? How about the underrated defensive infielder that through a tremendous work ethic went on to win two Gold Gloves? Was there anyone else on the team you would want up in a big situation?
I think this selection at third base is a no brainer. Is there anyone else worthy?
Hobson?Petrocelli?
Regardless of his off the field escapades (Margo) and his defection to the Yankees (Didn't he ride the horse for the Sox in '86 before he did it for the Yanks?), Wade Boggs was the best third baseman in team history.
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