MLB Stars With Names That Begin With "F"

The letter F seems to get a bad rap anywhere except in baseball. Stuedenst and their parents hate the F on report cards. Censors hate the F word. The F chord is one of the most difficult for beginning guitarists to master.

Baseball, on the other hand, is rife with all-stars whose last names start with. Even the player whose action led to his colleagues getting a lot more G's, could be included in a lineup filled with F stars.

Here is that lineup, which might be managed by Jim Fregosi.

First Base - Jimmie Foxx: The Hall of Famer had unbelievable stats, including over 500 homers and a .325 career batting average with the Red Sox and Athletics of the late 1920s and 1930s.

Second Base - This White Sox hit machine was an All-Star for ten straight seasons and the league MVP in 1959.

Shortstop - Julio Franco: He played well into his forties, but he spent his prime as a shortstop who hit .300 with surprising power and a lot of speed to go with it.

Third Base - Tony Fernandez: The well-travelled star holds several batting records for the Blue Jays, though he hit around .300 for whichever team he played for. He really didn't become a full time third baseman until late in his career, but he had the numbers to earn a job at the hot corner.

Catcher - Carlton Fisk: The Hall of Famer is best remembered for waving his World Series homer fair to make Boston beat the Reds in game six of the 1975 Classic, but he was second only to Johnny Bench when it came to getting power and offense from a backstop.

Outfield 1 - George Foster: The most underrated member of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine, Foster finally got recognized as an MVP when he belted 52 homers in 1977.

Outfield 2 - Steve Finley: He was an underappreciated offensive force for several contending teams and World Champions in the late 90s and early 00s. He had a good balance of power, high average, speed, and defense.

Outfield 3 - Curt Flood: His career numbers, though impressive, were not as important as his refusal to be traded. By fighting the MLB owners in court, Flood paved the way for free agency.

Designated Hitter - Ron Fairly: His last name is a misnomer, since he performed much better than just fairly. He had pop and hit for a high average, primarily with the Dodgers of the 60s.

Pitcher 1 - Whitey Ford: The Yankee great is one of the best lefthanders in the Hall of Fame.

Pitcher 2 - Bob Feller: The Indians legend was the dominant pitcher of his time, and he was one of the few Cleveland players to be a no-brainer when it came to Hall of Fame selection.

Pitcher 3 - Bob Forsch: The Cardinal stopper was the most reliable workhorse of the 1970s. His numbers eclipsed those of his brother Ken.

Reliever - Roy Face: The Pirate was one of the first relievers to become a vital part of the pitching staff, winning sixteen games in one season alone out of the bullpen.