Nap Lajoie would probably be proud of second baseman Jason Kipnis’ contribution to the Cleveland Indians. But while Kipnis has amassed a respectable 20.5 wins above replacement in nine seasons with the Tribe, Lajoie accumulated 42.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in just his first half dozen years in Cleveland.
INDIAN ALL-TIME ROSTER BY WAR
Lajoie played second base for a total of 13 seasons with the Indians starting in 1902, and leads the franchise’s all-time roster by WAR with 79.6. The team’s other biggest contributions came from outfielder Tris Speaker (74.2) and pitcher Bob Feller (65.2).
Feller, a fireballer from Van Meter, Iowa, starred for the Indians when they last won the World Series in 1948.
UPDATED April 6, 2024
CATCHER: STEVE O’NEILL
Wins Above Replacement: 23.2
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FIRST BASE: JIM THOME
Wins Above Replacement: 47.9
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SECOND BASE: NAP LAJOIE
Wins Above Replacement: 79.6
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THIRD BASE: BILL BRADLEY
Wins Above Replacement: 35.1
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SHORTSTOP: LOU BOUDREAU
Wins Above Replacement: 61.7
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OUTFIELD: TRIS SPEAKER
Wins Above Replacement: 74.2
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OUTFIELD: KENNY LOFTON
Wins Above Replacement: 48.5
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OUTFIELD: EARL AVERILL
Wins Above Replacement: 47.9
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DESIGNATED HITTER: LARRY DOBY
Wins Above Replacement: 43.4
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PITCHER: BOB FELLER
Wins Above Replacement: 65.2
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PITCHER: STAN COVELESKI
Wins Above Replacement: 55.3
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PITCHER: MEL HARDER
Wins Above Replacement: 47.9
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RELIEF PITCHER: DOUG JONES
Wins Above Replacement: 10.7
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