The southpaw kicker booms deep balls through the uprights with impressive regularity. Kasay began his career in Seattle and, after moving to Carolina in 1995, has gone on to claim a number of team records with the Panthers. He is the only man in NFL history to convert four field goals from 46 yards and beyond in a single game.

Mauer is already talked about as one of the best catchers to ever play the baseball, and considering he's only been around for five seasons it's an incredible accomplishment. He flirted with finishing the 2009 season with a .400 average and became only the second catcher in 33 years to win the AL MVP Award - only one vote shy of winning the award unanimously.

Sabathia started his career with the Cleveland Indians, then was practically unhittable in his half-season stint with the Brewers. He now has a potent lineup (and a World Series ring) with him in the Bronx Zoo and the New York Yankees.

Ginobili played his first few years of professional ball in Argentina and Italy. After finally arriving in San Antonio for the 2002-03 season, his level of play proved foreign players could not only ball, but excel at the NBA level. He has averaged at least 15 points per game in every season since 2003 and owns three NBA titles with the San Antonio Spurs.

The only lefty swinger on the LPGA Tour in 2009 played in just one event. That was the only LPGA tourney she’s played in since 2005. She’s only played in 44 events since 2001, with a career-best 20th in 2003.

Currently the world's No.2-ranked player on the ATP tour, the Spaniard has cashed in almost $30 million in career winnings thanks to his 39 career titles (six Grand Slams) – including five or more in five straight years. He spent 46 weeks as the top player on tour in 2008-09 until knee problems shelved him for two months.

She has tailed off recently, but was once ranked as high as No. 7 in the world and recently lost to Venus Williams in the first round of the French Open.