Player must have 40+ Baseball Reference WAR in their career. When paired with a team, must have played at least one game with that team in their career. Can be 40+ position player WAR, pitching WAR, or both combined.

When paired with a team, 10 W must be achieved with that team in a single season. When paired with a non-team category, does not need to be in the same season.

When paired with a team, must have played shortstop in a game for that team. When paired with a non-team category, does not need to be in the same season.