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Nap Lajoie would probably be proud of second baseman Jason Kipnis’ contribution to the current iteration of the Cleveland Indians. But while Kipnis has amassed a very impressive 20.4 wins above replacement in six seasons with the Tribe, Lajoie accumulated 42.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in his first half dozen years.

INDIAN ALL-TIME ROSTER BY WAR

Nap Lajoie leads Cleveland Indians all-time roster by WAR

Lajoie played second base for a total of 13 seasons in Cleveland starting in 1902, and leads the franchise’s all-time roster by WAR with 80.0. 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 September 8, 2017

CATCHER: STEVE O’NEILL

Baseball card of Cleveland Indians catcher Steve O'Neill

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Wins Above Replacement: 23.2

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FIRST BASE: JIM THOME

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Wins Above Replacement: 47.9

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SECOND BASE: NAP LAJOIE

Baseball card of Cleveland Indians second baseman Nap Lajoie

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Wins Above Replacement: 80.0

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THIRD BASE: BILL BRADLEY

Baseball card of Cleveland Indians third baseman Bill Bradley

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Wins Above Replacement: 35.1

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SHORTSTOP: LOU BOUDREAU

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Wins Above Replacement: 61.7

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OUTFIELD: TRIS SPEAKER

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Wins Above Replacement: 74.2

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OUTFIELD: KENNY LOFTON

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Wins Above Replacement: 48.5

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OUTFIELD: EARL AVERILL

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Wins Above Replacement: 47.9

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DESIGNATED HITTER: LARRY DOBY

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Wins Above Replacement: 43.4

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PITCHER: BOB FELLER

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Wins Above Replacement: 65.2

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PITCHER: STAN COVELESKI

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Wins Above Replacement: 55.3

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PITCHER: MEL HARDER

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Wins Above Replacement: 47.9

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RELIEF PITCHER: DOUG JONES

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Wins Above Replacement: 10.7

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