Downing had one of the most open batting stances in modern baseball, and it was largely effective, especially for the Angels in the 1980s. Downing was inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame in 2009 ...

Downing had one of the most open batting stances in modern baseball, and it was largely effective, especially for the Angels in the 1980s. Downing was inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame in 2009 ...

No. 3: Brian Downing (17 first-place votes, 4,717 points) One of the most underrated players in baseball history, ... Downing bulked up and, after hitting only .255 in 1978, ...