In the weeks to come, we'll be taking a position-by-position look at the best MLB players of the 1990s. Who's ready for some nostalgia?
Up next, the shortstop position, which featured a passing of the torch from 1980 stars like Cal Ripken Jr. and Ozzie Smith to the next wave of superstars led by Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and Nomar Garciaparra.
A player's peak performance, his full statistical body of work during the 1990s and his postseason production were all taken into account when determining the final rankings.
While no single stat was the end-all, be-all in this conversation, OPS+ and WAR/500 are two important ones to know.