The Top 10 Greatest Tampa Bay Rays Players of All Time

The Tampa Bay Rays have only been in existence for a little over 20 years, but in that short time, they've had some truly great players. From the team's early days to their more recent success, these 10 players have left a lasting impact on the franchise. Here are the top 10 players in the history of the Tampa Bay Rays

#10 - Evan Longoria - Longoria is the franchise leader in several offensive categories including home runs, RBIs and runs scored. He was also a three-time Gold Glove winner and was instrumental in leading the team to the 2008 World Series.

#9 - Carl Crawford - Crawford was one of the most exciting players in baseball during his time with the Rays. He was a four-time All-Star and won a Gold Glove in 2010. He was also one of the best base stealers in the game, swiping over 400 bases in his career.

#8 - James Shields - Shields was the ace of the Rays' pitching staff for many years, leading the team in innings pitched and wins. He was also a two-time All-Star and finished in the top 10 in Cy Young voting twice.

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#7 - Ben Zobrist - Zobrist was one of the most versatile players in baseball during his time with the Rays. He played every position except catcher, and was a two-time All-Star and won a Gold Glove in 2009.

#6 - David Price - Price was one of the top left-handed pitchers in baseball during his time with the Rays. He was a three-time All-Star and won the American League Cy Young award in 2012.

#5 - Scott Kazmir - Kazmir was one of the most promising young pitchers in baseball when he joined the Rays in 2004. He was an All-Star in 2006 and 2007 and finished in the top 10 in Cy Young voting in 2007.

#4 - B.J. Upton - Upton was one of the most exciting players in baseball during his time with the Rays. He was a two-time All-Star and won a Gold Glove in 2012. He was also one of the best base stealers in the game, swiping over 200 bases in his career.

#3 - Jason Bartlett - Bartlett was one of the best defensive shortstops in baseball during his time with the Rays. He was an All-Star in 2009 and won a Gold Glove in 2010.

#2 - Joe Maddon - Maddon was the manager of the Rays for nine seasons and led the team to the World Series in 2008. He was named American League Manager of the Year in 2008 and 2011.

#1 - Kevin Kiermaier - Kiermaier is one of the best defensive center fielders in baseball, winning the Gold Glove award in 2015, 2016 and 2018. He's also one of the best defensive players in the league, with an outstanding career defensive runs saved.

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a relatively short history, but it's a history filled with great players who have left a lasting impact on the franchise. From Evan Longoria to James Shields and Carl Crawford to Ben Zobrist, these 10 players have been instrumental in the team's success and will always be remembered as some of the best to ever wear a Rays uniform.