Offensively, Arky Vaughan is one of the greatest shortstops in baseball history. Statistics show him to be second only to Honus Wagner himself. We're not just talking about the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates. We're talking about the history of baseball. In a time when pitchers and hitters competed on a more even playing field, Vaughan excelled. When looking at his career, only a handful of players at the shortstop position can compare.
Career Batting Average
1. Honus Wagner - .327
2. Arky Vaughan - .318
3. Derek Jeter - .313
Career On-Base Precentage
1. Arky Vaughan - .406
2. Luke Appling - .399
3. Honus Wagner - .391
Career On-Base Plus Slugging
1. Nomar Garciaparra - .882
2. Arky Vaughan - .859
3. Joe Cronin - .857
