The Indians picked up Harrah in 1978 from the Rangers in exchange for third baseman Buddy Bell. He then spent the next five seasons for the Tribe, building up some impressive numbers and adding himself to the list of top ten Indians third basemen. Harrah was among the Indians top hitters every year he spent with the team, including the strike shortened 1981 when he lead the team in hits and runs scored. The next season (Harrah's best), he joined Andre Thornton as the Indians representatives in the 1982 All-Star Game.

In 1983, the Indians picked up new starting third baseman, Brook Jacoby, making Harrah expendable and he was traded to the Yankees for George Frazier and Otis Nixon. He then finished his career with the Rangers, the same team he made his name with. Most recently, Harrah was the bench coach for the Colorado Rockies in 2002, but has since been away from baseball.

Some of the greatest Indians players of all time have been first basemen, including the team's first MVP and current home run king. The position has changed much over the years with the oldest players on the list being defense first speedsters and the later players being big bashers, focusing on home runs and runs batted in.

10. Doc Johnston - Years Starting 1B - 1913-14, 1918-21

Johnston was the second best of the early style first basemen, stealing 89 bases and hitting 39 triples with the Indians. While he played more games than almost any other player on the list, his rate stats simply don't stand up, especially his incredibly low .314 slugging percent (3rd worst of the ten and 100 points lower than the leader).

9. Tony Horton - 1967-1970

Horton took over for Whitfield and brought the Indians into the 1970's, before being replaced himself by Rookie of the Year Chris Chambliss. Horton holds a tenuous place on this list with no outstanding numbers or feats to speak of.

8. Pat Tabler - 1983-1986

Tabler was never much of a power hitter, but he still managed to acrue some nice stats during his six years with the Tribe. His near .300 average ranks fourth among players listed and he had more than 600 combined runs and RBI.

7. George Stovall - 1904-05, 1907-11

Stovall was the Indians first long term first basemen and had the best speed numbers, stealing 110 bases and 40 triples during his time with the team.

6. Frank Whitfield - 1963, 1965-66

Whitfield is just one of four Indians first basemen to hit more than 90 home runs in his career, but had awful rate stats compared to the other three. He was one of the top offensive players on a particularly bad Indians team, leading the offense along with Leon Wagner and Rocky Colavito.

5. Luke Easter - 1950-1952

Easter was part of the powerful Indians teams of the early 1950's and contributed heavily, despite a relatively short time with the Tribe. Easter hit over 90 home runs and 340 RBI in just six years with the team. His three years as a starting first baseman rank among the best ever in Indians history.

4. Ed Morgan - 1928, 1930-32

Morgan directly preceeded Trosky and put up some impressive numbers of his own during his time. His best year was 1930 when he hit safely more than 200 times and knocked in 136 runs, a number that remains in the top ten best Indians seasons. In his career among third basemen, Morgan ranks second in average, third in walks and fourth in RBI.

3. George Burns - 1924-1927

Burns was the first Indians MVP and put up some impressive numbers despite a short time with the team. Burns career numbers are on the same level as Morgan's, but far below those of the top two members of this list. Most impressive was his .327 career batting average, leading all Indians first basemen.

2. Hal Trosky - 1934-1941

The Indians have had two first basemen that stand heads above the rest and Trosky is the first. The original home run king for the Tribe, Trosky held the single season home run record from 1936 to 1953 (when it was broken by MVP Al Rosen) and was second in career home runs from the time he retired until Albert Belle broke the team record during the mid 1990s. Among all first basemen ever, Trosky ranks first in doubles and second in games, runs, home runs, RBI and walks, proof of both his long career and extreme talent.

1. Jim Thome - 1997-2002

Thome spent the first half of his career as the Indians third baseman, but had his best seasons playing first base during the last half of his time with the Tribe. He currently holds team records for home runs and strike outs, with more than 1,000 more of the latter than the next worst first baseman. Thome returned to the Indians in 2011 and pushed his walk total over 1,000 as well, placing him far in front of every other Indian in that stat as well. Not only is Thome the best first baseman in team history, but there is a strong argument that he is the best offensive player in the history of Cleveland baseball.

Borderline: Mike Hargrove, Vic Wertz, Vic Power, Paul Sorrento, Lew Fonseca

Vean Gregg came up faster than just about any other pitcher in team history, recording the greatest rookie season in Indians history. Gregg became the Indians ace in just his first season in 1911 and won 23 of his 26 starts. His 1.81 ERA that season lead the American League and ranks among the top ten best ERA seasons in Indians history. His WHIP also lead the league that season. He never replicated that amazing season, but he did continue on a torrid pace, going 20-13 each of the next two seasons with an ERA under 2.60.

In 1914, Gregg's ERA jumped above 3.00 for the first time in his short career and the Indians decided that had enough of him, trading him to Boston for Fritz Coumbe and two other minor players. The Red Sox eventually converted Gregg to a reliever and he was never the same pitcher as he was with the Naps. Gregg was kept out of the Majors in 1917, and from 1919 through 1924, playing one final season in 1925 at the age of 40 with the Washington Senators. 

Despite his very short career, Gregg is still an important part in Indians history, ranking in the top five in Indians history in ERA and winning percent. He also should be considered one of the best aces in Indians history as his three years at the top of the Cleveland staff are comparable to any other aces best three years in team history. Vean Gregg died in 1964 at the age of 79.

Catcher has never been the most talented position on the field, often times filled with a player who has a focus on working with pitchers and defense rather than offense. In Indians history, there have been many popular and long tenured catchers, including the position player with the most years in a Tribe uniform in Indians history. 

10. Harry Bemis - Years Starting Catcher - 1902-06

Bemis was Cleveland's first long-term catcher, coming in the franchises second season and staying for the next decade. Over that time, Bemis played well for a catcher, but started a trend for the Naps/Indians that continued through the next century with catcher being the weakest offensive position on the team.

9. Steve O'Neill - 1913-23

O'Neill had the longest non-injury marred carreer of any Indians catcher, but simply wasn't very good. In a day of high batting averages and little power, he had neither, batting just .265 over his career with 11 home runs in more than 1,300 games played. O'Neill was a pitcher-first catcher, calling a great game for the first Indians team to win a World Series in 1920. O'Neill, Sewell and Myatt are all tied for tenth for longest career as an Indian.

8. Joe Azcue - 1964, 1965-67

Azcue was one of the shortest tenured catchers on the list, but hit a surprising amount of home runs compared to his longer termed counterparts. While he is the worst on the list at hitting doubles, Azcue hit so many home runs that he comes in fifth in slugging percent. His .266 average is average among Indians catchers while his counting stats are hard to compare due to his short career.

7. Frankie Pytlak - 1934, 1936-38

Pytlak took over for Sewell in 1934 and started on and off until he was ultimately replaced by Rollie Hemsley in 1940. His .286 batting average over that time is the second best as an Indians catcher in team history, but most of his hits were singles, hurting his power and production numbers. Pytlak played less than 700 games with the team, placing him seventh among catchers when considering time spent with the Tribe.

6. Luke Sewell - 1926-32

Sewell started the early 1920's as the Indians back-up catcher, behind Glenn Myatt, but quickly passed him and was the starter for the rest of his time with the team. Sewell played a very long time with the Tribe, but was never that successful at making contact. His most impressive numbers are his high RBI and run totals for a catcher.

5. Johnny Romano - 1960-62, 1964

Romano was one of the Indians few power hitting catchers and, like many others, stuggled hitting for a high average. In 1962 Romano was the top offensive player on the team with 25 home runs and 81 RBI. Late in his career he was replaced as starter by Azcue, but he continued to produce as the back-up catcher.

4. Ray Fosse - 1970-72, 1976-77

Fosse could have easily been number one on this list had it not been for the 1970 All-Star game. Pete Rose barrelled into Fosse, separating his shoulder, after which his numbers drastically dropped. Even still, Fosse hit 50 home runs as an Indian and won two Gold Gloves.

3. Jim Hegan - 1947-56

Hegan was the longest tenured batter in Indians history, playing in Cleveland for 14 seasons (like the longest tenured pitcher, Bob Feller, Hegan took three years off for military service). He is just one of four catchers to hit at least 90 home runs and leads all Indians catchers in career RBI. Hegan was most famous for working with pitchers during his time, like Feller, Bob Lemon and Mike Garcia. 

2. Sandy Alomar, Jr. - 1990, 1992-98, 2000

Alomar was the star catcher for the powerful Indians teams of the 1990's. As an Indian he won the Rookie of the Year, a Gold Glove and made six All-Star teams. He ranks second all time among catchers in home runs and doubles, despite playing in almost 600 less games than the longest tenured catcher. Like many others on this list, Alomar battled injuries his whole career, and only played in 100 or more games during four seasons of his entire career.

1. Victor Martinez - 2004-07, 2009

Martinez didn't stick around as long as some of the other catchers on the list, but he still managed to become the first Indians catcher to break 100 home runs and holds the record for highest batting average by an Indians catcher. Martinez was so good offensively, that the team started using him at first base on his off days towards the end of his time in Cleveland to keep his bat in the lineup.

Borderline: Glenn Myatt, Ron Hassey, Carlos Santana, Duke Sims, Kelly Shoppach

Franco is famous for being one of the oldest players in baseball history, extending his career until he was almost 50, playing with National League teams as a pinch hitter, but many years earlier, Franco started his career as a young short stop with the Cleveland Indians. After his 1982 season with the Phillies, Franco was sent to Cleveland as part of the Von Hayes trade (a five-for-one deal that saw the Indians pick up a slew of players for the future All-Star). 

Franco ended up being an impressive hitter for a very bad Indians team, knocking more than 180 hits four of his last five seasons with the team. As his career progressed with Cleveland, Franco started his trek around the diamond as he was transitioned from short to second from 1985 through 1987. In 1988 he was traded to Texas for three young players and moved to second base. 

By 1996, when Julio returned to Cleveland as a free agent, he had lost most of his speed and became a designated hitter or first basemen. He played two more years splitting time between those two positions before leaving Cleveland for the last time in 1997. 

In his career with the Tribe, Franco played more than 1,000 games, almost half of his amazing 23 year career. Most impressive was his flexibility, changing from a free swinging, speed infielder to a more on base oriented corner infielder and pinch hitter. His time with the Indians showed both extremes as he lead the team, stealing 32 bases twice during his first time with the team and raising his OBP to over .400 for the first time as an Indian in 1996 during his second round.

After being released mid-season in 1997, Franco spent most of the next three years away from Major League baseball, but was far from done as he came back in 2001 and played more than 600 more games after reaching the age of 40. Julio Franco retired for good in 2007 at the age of 48 (disputed). His name first appeared on the Hall of Fame ballot in 2013.

Omar was always one of the most exciting defensive players on the baseball field being compared to Ozzie Smith as one of the greatest defensive short stops of all time. Not only was Omar able to make the plays expected of any short stop (he ranked second or higher in fielding percent each year from 1997 through 2002), but he made some truly amazing plays as well, showing the greatest range that any Indians fan has ever seen.

In a combination almost never seen, Omar was not just the best defensively, but was also one of the greatest offensive short stops in Indians history. Compared to all Indians hitters, he ranks in the top five in at bats and steals while ranking in the top ten in runs, hits, doubles, total bases and walks. His steals were one of his most impressive stats, since he was always overshadowed by Kenny Lofton in that department. From 1995 through 2000 Vizquel averaged more than 30 steals a year. Since then no player has come close to matching that feat, with only Grady Sizemore averaging 30 or more steals for more than a single season.

In addition to his prowess during the regular season, Vizquel was one of the greatest post season batters in Indians history.  During his six post seasons with the Indians he played in more playoff games than any other player in team history. He also leads the team in hits, triples and steals, ranking in the top five in runs scored, doubles, RBI and walks. The 1997 ALDS against the New York Yankees was his best single series, posting a .500 batting average over the five games, going 9 for 18. After going 1 for 25 in the following ALCS, Omar came back for the World Series, stealing five bases and making an amazing game saving diving catch during game six against the Marlins.

Omar originally came to the Indians in 1993 in what turned out to be a very lopsided trade with the Mariners for Reggie Jefferson and Felix Fermin. Vizquel was the final major piece to what turned out to be one of the greatest Indians teams of all time, breaking in Jacob's Field in 1994 and continuing through their five consecutive Central Division championships. In 2004 a combination of a monetary disagreement and a new power hitting shortstop named Jhonny Peralta (who started at short during most of 2003 with Vizquel out with injury) lead Omar to his first year of free agency.

He spent the next four seasons with San Francisco as the starting short stop and played fairly, but was not as good as Peralta was for the Indians, showing that they made the right choice. The Giants made a similar choice in 2008 which forced Omar to leave town again, this time playing for Texas as a reserve infielder. He finished his career playing for Chicago and Toronto before calling it quits after 2012. After playing his first 16 seasons with just two teams, he split his last eight in four different cities. Even 45 years old in his final season, Omar still impressed defensively, but he was just a shadow of his former self, which we still remember as the Gold Glover who manned short stop for Cleveland.

Odell Hale was one of the Indians greatest second basemen in team history, playing for Cleveland for almost a decade during the 1930's. During his prime (1934 through 1937) Hale scored at least 70 runs (high of 126 in 1936) and knocked in over 80 (high of 101 in 1934 and 1935) each season. During the first three of those seasons, Hale was incredibly efficient as well, batting over .300 and slugging over .470 each year.

In his career Hale was the Indians fourth longest tenured second baseman, playing in more than 1,000 games for Cleveland. He also ranks second among seconds in doubles and third in home runs and RBI. While the 1930's Indians were never successful in reaching the post season, it wasn't because of their offense as they scored more than 800 runs per season during Hale's time with the team. 

In 1935 Hale moved to third base for three seasons and holds an interesting distinction for his first year. In 1935 he went from leading the league in errors at second base in 1934 to leading the league in games played, assists and errors at third base. Before the 1941 season, the Indians traded Hale along with Frankie Pytlak and Joe Dobson to the Red Sox for Jim Bagby, Jr., Gene Desautels and Gee Walker. This trade made the Bagby's the first father and son duo to play for the Cleveland Indians. Hale played just two seasons away from Cleveland before retiring. He died in 1980 at the age of 71.

  Willie Mitchell was another great starting pitcher for the early Cleveland teams, coming up with the Naps in 1909. He joined a rotation that included the greatest pitcher of all time, Cy Young, the best Indians starter, Addie Joss, and a few other pitchers who never had problems keeping an ERA under 3.00 (Cy Falkenberg and George Kahler). Mitchell had six great seasons for the Naps/Indians, each year throwing more than 150 innings and keeping an ERA near or under 3.00 (except in 1911). Mitchell had a career year in 1913, setting a career high with 14 wins and a low ERA of 1.91. His .190 BAA still ranks in the top ten all time among Indians starters.

Mitchell's career numbers were slightly lower than could have been since he was used as a reliever more than many of the other starters on the early Cleveland teams. Over his career he threw in relief in 71 games and had just 74 complete games, a very low completion percentage for a pitcher of his age. In 1916, after posting a 5.15 ERA in 12 games, Mitchell was released by the Indians and claimed by the Detroit Tigers where he finished the last three years of his career. The Indians picked the right time to let Mitchell go, as he had just a single great year left before struggling over his last two. In 1919 Mitchell retired after throwing just 17.2 innings over his last two seasons. For his production during his time with the Tribe he should be considered one of the Indians top ten starting pitchers. He died in 1973 at the age of 83.

The Indians have been lucky to have some great right fielders in team history and this list includes five of the greatest Indians of all time. Outside of those five, there is a big drop off and a departure from the stereotype that corner outfielder is a power position. The top five however, can't be understated. It includes one Hall of Famers and another player that should be in. Of the other three, two are not eligible yet, but one deserves a place and a plaque in Cooperstown when he is.

10. Cory Snyder - Years Starting RF - 1987-1990

Snyder was the Indians first right fielder to place a higher value on power than average. His .245 batting average is 50 points lower than most of the players on this list, despite his over 100 home runs. He is one of just three Indians right fielders with more than 100 home runs, but his other stats make him look like a marginal player.

9. Elmer Smith - 1919-1921

Smith played just a short time in right for the Indians, but played near 700 games overall with the team. He is also the only player on the list to have won a World Series while being the starting right fielder for the Indians. His .284 average and 300+ runs and RBI would normally make him look like a player that should be higher on the list, but compared to the other players, he looks mediocre.

8. Dick Porter - 1930-1933

Porter only started four seasons in right field for the Tribe, but made the most of his time with 146 and almost 400 runs scored. Porter showed a lot of promise during his short time, but fizzled right after getting hot as he retired just after finishing the 1934 season with the Red Sox after a mid-season trade.

7. Homer Summa - 1923-24, 1926-28

Summa maintained a batting average above .300 for more than 750 games with the Indians, but was never a very productive player, scoring less than 400 runs over that time, a feat accomplished by other players on the list in far less time. Summa was still an effective player over his career, rapping 159 doubles out of his 861 hits.

6. Bruce Campbell - 1935, 1937-39

Campbell was one of many high batting average right fielders, adding little power to his all around game. He impressed while with the Tribe, scoring almost 350 runs and batting over .300. One thing that keeps him as high as he is is that the players below him had even less power than he did. His 41 triples and 37 home runs look very good compared to Summa's 49 triples and home runs and Porter's 42.

5. Rocky Colavito - 1956-59, 1965-66

The Rock could have been number one on this list if not for an ill-timed trade for Harvey Kuenn. Despite missing a few of his prime years away from Cleveland, Colavito still ranks high on the list of best Indians right fielders, ranking second in both home runs and RBI to just Ramirez.

4. Shin-Soo Choo - 2008-Active

Choo is the current starting right fielder for the Cleveland Indians and has already hit 83 home runs and stole 85 bases. From 2009 through 2012, Choo was the teams top offensive performer every season (except an injury shortened 2011), setting career highs in 2010 with 22 home runs and 90 RBI. In addition to his impressive offensive statistics, Choo also has a great arm from right field, ranking in the top 10 in outfield assists from 2009 to 2011 including leading the league in 2010 with 14.

3. Shoeless Joe Jackson - 1911-1915

Shoeless Joe is more famous for his time with the Chicago Black Sox, where he was banned from baseball for "throwing" the World Series, but he played in Cleveland first. He certainly never tried to lose with the Indians as he batted .375 over his time there including the last .400 season by any Indians hitter. As a right fielder, Jackson was also one of the top defensive players on this list with a great throwing arm to go along with his speed.

2. Elmer Flick - 1902-1905, 1907

Flick is the only current Hall of Famer on this list and he got there a different way than the average right fielder. In Indians history, Flick ranks in the top five in triples and top ten in steals as the prototypical speed outfielder. His most impressive feat was maintaining a high average through the length of his time with the Naps as he ended with over 1,000 hits during his time in Cleveland.

1. Manny Ramirez - 1994-2000

Ramirez, hated by many for his care-free attitude and lack of loyalty, was one of the best hitters in Indians history, leading all players ever in slugging percent and OPS. Among right fielders he leads in almost every statistical category, including RBI and home runs. Ramirez made the most of his time in Cleveland, starting off as a solid rookie and leading the league in RBI before he left for Boston.

Borderline: Joe Wood, Braggo Roth, Charlie Spikes, Chuck Hinton, Bob Kennedy

For fans of the modern Cleveland Indians, who may not be aware of Woodie Held, he was Jhonny Peralta long before Peralta was born. Over his seven years with the Indians, Held hit 130 total home runs and committed 123 errors. Held and Peralta remain the only Indians short stops to hit more than 100 home runs with the team. Held played long before the age of power short stops that came around in the 1990's so he was well ahead of his time. Instead of being heralded as a great power hitting short stop, Held was switched from position to position moving to second base and outfield, eventually getting traded to Washington in 1964.

Woodie Held was involved in another trade with the Indians that turned out to be one of the worst in team history. To obtain Held originally, the Indians traded top prospect Roger Maris to the Kansas City Royals for Held and Vic Power. While both Held and Power had decent careers for the Indians, Maris went on to star with the Yankees breaking Babe Ruth's single season home record by hitting 61 home runs in 1961.

Woodie Held died in June of 2009.