Eddie Murray, or 'Steady Eddie,' wasn’t flashy. He wasn’t an especially great defensive player, and first base is considered a relatively easy defensive position. But for 21 seasons, general managers across baseball would’ve done anything to have Eddie on their team. Why?Because Eddie was disciplined. He wasn’t just good—he was consistently excellent. He worked on his weaknesses relentlessly. He even taught himself to bat from both sides of the plate—an incredible achievement that gave him an edge in any matchup.