CLEVELAND — With the 2010s coming to an end, we asked for your help in voting for the players who should comprise the Cleveland Indians' All-Decade Team.
Here are the results:
Catcher: Yan Gomes (2013-18)
Acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade following the 2012 season. Served as the Indians' primary catcher for six seasons, amassing a .250 batting average (.723 OPS), 83 home runs and 295 RBIs in 609 games from 2013-2019. Named to the 2018 MLB All-Star Game and earned a Silver Slugger Award in 2014.
First baseman: Carlos Santana (2010-17, 2019-present)
Acquired as a catching prospect from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for third baseman Casey Blake in 2008. Made his MLB debut for the Indians in 2010 and primarily played catcher through 2012 before transitioning to first base. Has totaled a .253 batting average (.823 OPS), 208 home runs and 680 RBIs in nine seasons with the Indians and turned in a career year in 2019 with a .281 average (.911 OPS), 34 home runs and 93 RBIs en route to earning All-Star and Silver Slugger honors.
Second baseman: Jason Kipnis (2011-2019)
Selected by the Indians in the second round of the 2009 MLB Draft. Made his big league debut with Cleveland in 2011 and served as the team's primary second baseman for the next nine years. Earned two All-Star appearances (2013, 2015) and tallied a .261 batting average (.750 OPS), 123 home runs and 529 RBIs in 1,121 games with the team.
Shortstop: Francisco Lindor (2015-present)
Selected in the first round (eighth overall) of the 2011 MLB Draft. Made his Major League debut in 2015 and has earned All-Star honors in each of his first four big league seasons (2016-2019). Has earned two Gold Gloves (2016, 2019) and two Silver Slugger Awards (2017, 2018), while recording a .288 batting average (.840 OPS), 130 home runs and 384 RBIs in 717 games.
Third baseman: Jose Ramirez (2013-present)
Signed by the Indians out of the Dominican Republic in 2009. Made his MLB debut with Cleveland as a September call up in 2013 and served as a utility infielder for the team through 2015. Emerged as the Indians' every day third baseman in 2016 and earned All-Star appearances, in addition to being named an American League MVP finalist, in 2017 and 2018. Has tallied a .280 batting average (.837 OPS), 110 home runs and 391 RBIs in seven MLB seasons, joining the 30-30 home runs/stolen bases club in 2018.
Designated hitter: Travis Hafner (2003-2012)
Acquired from the Texas Rangers in exchange for catcher Einar Diaz following the 2002 season. Spent 10 seasons as the Indians' primary designated hitter, batting .278 (.890 OPS), to go along with 200 home runs and 688 RBIs. Hit a Major League record six grand slams in 2006 and appeared in 278 of his 1,078 career games with Cleveland in the 2010s.
Outfield: Shin-Soo Choo (2006-2012)
Acquired from the Seattle Mariners during the 2006 season in exchange for Ben Broussard. Played in 685 games over the course of seven seasons in Cleveland, totaling a .292 batting average (.853 OPS), 83 home runs and 372 RBIs.
Outfield: Michael Brantley (2009-2018)
Acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers, along with Matt LaPorta, in exchange for C.C. Sabathia in 2008. Made his MLB debut in 2009 before becoming a mainstay of the Indians' outfield in 2011. Earned three All-Star appearances in 10 seasons with the Indians, amassing a .295 batting average (.792 OPS), 87 home runs and 528 RBIs.
Lonnie Chisenhall (2011-18)
Selected in the first round (28th overall) of the 2008 MLB Draft. Third baseman-turned-outfielder who spent eight seasons filling holes in the Indians' lineup. Hit for a .268 average (.747 OPS), 64 home runs and 296 RBIs in 688 career games.
Starting pitcher: Corey Kluber (2011-19)
Acquired from the San Diego Padres in a 3-team trade that sent Jake Westbrook to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2010. Made his Major League debut for the Indians in 2011 and went on to become one of the most prolific pitchers in franchise history. Won two Cy Young Awards (2014, 2017) and earned three All-Star appearances (2016-2018) in nine seasons with the Indians while amassing a 98-58 record, 3.16 ERA and 1,461 strikeouts before being traded to the Texas Rangers following the 2019 season.
Relief pitcher: Andrew Miller (2016-18)
Acquired in a trade from the New York Yankees during the 2016 season. Became an integral part of the Indians' run to the 2016 World Series, earning ALCS MVP honors for his performance during Cleveland's five-game victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Earned All-Star honors in 2017 and tallied a 10-7 record, 2.22 ERA and 186 strikeouts over the course of 125.2 innings in 120 games during his time with the Indians.
Closer: Cody Allen (2012-18)
Selected in the 23rd round of the 2011 MLB Draft. Made his MLB debut in 2012 and became a staple of the Indians' bullpen before taking over closer duties in 2014. Totaled a 24-29 record, 2.98 ERA and 564 strikeouts in seven seasons in Cleveland, as well as a franchise record 149 saves.