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132. Firpo Marberry

The quick synopsis of Fred “Firpo” Marberry is a Pitcher who was used in a way that was ahead of its time.

114. Jack Clark

Jack Clark had the nickname of "Jack the Ripper," which was precisely the moniker that befit a lethal power.

191. Paul Derringer

In 1931, Paul Derringer had a very good rookie year where he went 18-8 and helped his St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series.  He had a poor 1932 season, and he was traded early in ’33 to the Cincinnati Reds, and his year ended with an abysmal 7-27 record.  It would slowly turn around for Derringer after that.

180. Charlie Keller

One of the most underappreciated members of New York Yankees folklore, Charlie "King Kong" Keller was known for his incredible strength and corresponding Home Runs, but he probably should be more known for his plate discipline.  Keller would twice lead the American League in Walks and had an On Base Percentage over .400 seven times, six of which were enough to put him in the top ten that year.  He would also lead the AL in OPS in 1943.