The Los Angeles Dodgers are an iconic professional baseball team with a rich history that spans over 135 years. Founded in 1883, the team has gone through several transformations and name changes before finally settling on the Dodgers moniker in 1932. The success of this franchise is unparalleled as they have won more than two dozen National League Pennants and six World Series championships since their inception. While many great players have worn Dodger Blue, including Jackie Robinson who broke MLB’s color barrier in 1947, it’s no wonder why fans from all across America root for them each season.
1. Clayton Kershaw
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 9× All-Star (2011–2017, 2019, 2022), World Series champion (2020), NL MVP (2014), All-MLB Second Team (2020), 3× NL Cy Young Award (2011, 2013, 2014), Triple Crown (2011), Gold Glove Award (2011), Roberto Clemente Award (2012), 3× NL wins leader (2011, 2014, 2017), 5× NL ERA leader (2011–2014, 2017), 3× NL strikeout leader (2011, 2013, 2015), Pitched a no-hitter on June 18, 2014
Clayton Kershaw is a three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time National League MVP. He has an impressive win–loss record of 197–87, with an earned run average of 2.48 and strikeouts of 2,807 over his career.
Clayton Kershaw made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008 and has since played for them all but one season (2015). Clayton Kershaw was born in Dallas, Texas on March 19th 1988.
He attended Tarleton State University where he majored in business administration before being drafted by the LA Dodgers in the first round of the 2006 draft.
After spending four years working his way up through their minor league system, Clayton Kershaw made his Major League debut for the Dodgers against the Cincinnati Reds on May 25th 2008 - aged just 22 years old.
In 2009, he won both NL Rookie Of The Year and Most Valuable Player Awards after leading both teams to successful campaigns; meanwhile, he also finished second overall behind Justin Verlander in voting for The AL MVP award that year as well as winning 3rd place votes from members of baseball's Hall Of Fame.
In 2010 – another hugely successful year for Clayton – he led both leagues with 27 wins while recording a sterling 1st place finish again behind Justin Verlander at The AL Cy Young Award ceremony; meanwhile fellow Dodger pitcher Zack Greinke took home runner-up honors.
2012 saw him post similarly dominant numbers: 30 victories (tying Ted Lilly’s franchise record), 224 K’s (second most ever) whilst finishing 4th overall at The NL Cy Young Award balloting once again behind Felix Hernandez & Jon Lester and then came 2013.
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2. Duke Snider
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 8× All-Star (1950–1956, 1963), 2× World Series champion (1955, 1959), NL home run leader (1956), NL RBI leader (1955), Los Angeles Dodgers No. 4 retired
Duke Snider was one of the most prolific hitters in baseball history, batting over .300 for 18 seasons and totaling 2,116 hits. He played his entire career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, winning two World Series championships as a part of their lineup.
After leaving baseball, Snider went on to have a successful acting career before passing away at age 84 in 2011. Duke Snider was a four-time All Star and two time World Series champion. Snider hit 407 home runs in his career, which is still the most ever by an outfielder.
He also led the National League in home runs six times and RBIs five times. Duke retired as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers after winning back to back World Series titles in 1955 and 1959.
3. Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Career
- NgL All-Star (1945), 6× All-Star (1949–1954), World Series champion (1955), NL MVP (1949), MLB Rookie of the Year (1947), NL batting champion (1949), 2× NL stolen base leader (1947, 1949), Los Angeles Dodgers No. 42 retired, No. 42 retired by all MLB teams, UCLA Bruins No. 42 retired[1], Monument Park honoree, Major League Baseball All-Century Team
Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia. He broke the color barrier in MLB with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, becoming the first African American to play major league baseball.
Robinson went on to have an illustrious career as a second baseman and player-manager for several teams before retiring from MLB in 1956. After his retirement from playing baseball.
He became a successful civil rights activist and served as chairman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) until his death in 1972 at age 53 years old.
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. He broke baseball's color barrier in 1947 and became an icon for civil rights movements across America.
Robinson continued to play successfully into his late 40s, becoming a Hall of Fame player and leading the Dodgers to their only World Series victory. Jackie Robinson died at age 53 in April 1972 after a long battle with cancer.
4. Sandy Koufax
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 7× All-Star (1961–1962, 1963–1966), 4× World Series champion (1955, 1959, 1963, 1965), NL MVP (1963), 3× Cy Young Award (1963, 1965, 1966), 2× World Series MVP (1963, 1965), 3× Triple Crown (1963, 1965, 1966), 3× MLB wins leader (1963, 1965, 1966), 5× NL ERA leader (1962–1966), 4× MLB strikeout leader (1961, 1963, 1965, 1966), Pitched a perfect game on September 9, 1965, Pitched four no-hitters, Los Angeles Dodgers No. 32 retired, Major League Baseball All-Century Team, Major League Baseball All-Time Team
Sandy Koufax was a legendary pitcher who played for the Dodgers from 1955 to 1966. He won 165 games in his career and had an ERA of 2.76. Sandy Koufax also led the National League in strikeouts twice, with 2,396 total over his career.
Although he retired after the 1966 season, Sandy Koufax is still considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history and is often referred to as "The Great Koufax".
Sandy Koufax was born on December 30th, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York and died on January 17th, 2017 at 87 years old Sandy Koufax was an outstanding pitcher in both the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball.
He won 7 All-Star games, 4 World Series championships, 3 Cy Young Awards and 2 World Series MVPs. Sandy Koufax is one of only two pitchers to ever pitch a perfect game in MLB history (the other being Roger Clemens).
In 1965, at the age of 22 years old, Sandy Koufax became the first pitcher in MLB history to throw four no-hitters. Sandy Koufax retired from baseball after the 1966 season with 499 career wins and 548 strikeouts.
Also Played For: national baseball hall of fame and museum
5. Mookie Betts
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 6× All-Star (2016–2019, 2021, 2022), 2× World Series champion (2018, 2020), AL MVP (2018), 2x All-MLB First Team (2020, 2022), All-MLB Second Team (2019), 5× Silver Slugger Award (2016, 2018–2020, 2022), 6× Gold Glove Award (2016–2020, 2022), 2× Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award (2016, 2018), AL batting champion (2018), 30–30 club (2018), Hit for the cycle on August 9, 2018
Mookie Betts is an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox and was one of the key players on their 2018 World Series championship team. Mookie Betts is a right-handed hitter who has averaged over .300 in his MLB career.
He's also hit 213 home runs, making him one of the league's top power hitters. Mookie Betts was born in Smyrna, Tennessee, in 1992 and played college baseball at Vanderbilt University before being drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2014.
After spending three seasons with Boston, Betts was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers this past offseason where he has started all but two games for them this season.
In addition to playing professional ball, Mookie Bett also participates in charity work including working with multiple organizations focused on improving children’s lives through sport.
6. Cody Bellinger
Chicago Cubs
Career
- 2× All-Star (2017, 2019), World Series champion (2020), NL MVP (2019), NLCS MVP (2018), All-MLB First Team (2019), NL Rookie of the Year (2017), Gold Glove Award (2019), Silver Slugger Award (2019), Hit for the cycle on July 15, 2017
Cody Bellinger was born in 1995 and is from Scottsdale, Arizona. He made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017 and has since played for the Chicago Cubs.
In 2018, he led all major league hitters with 31 home runs and 107 RBIs while batting an average of .248.
Cody Bellinger is a talented center fielder and first baseman who will be important to any team that drafts him next year or later on in his career.
Cody Bellinger is an All-Star and World Series champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was named NL MVP in 2019 and won a Gold Glove Award that same year.
Cody also hit for the cycle on July 15, 2017- a memorable moment in his career so far. His 152 home runs are second all time to Babe Ruth's record of 154 set back in 1927.
Cody continues to amaze fans with his powerful hitting at the major league level, looking forward to watching him continue to excel for years to come.
Also Played For: little league world series, mlb
7. Don Drysdale
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 9× All-Star (1959, 1959², 1961², 1962, 1963–1965, 1967, 1968), 3× World Series champion (1959, 1963, 1965), Cy Young Award (1962), MLB wins leader (1962), 3× MLB strikeout leader (1959, 1960, 1962), Los Angeles Dodgers No. 53 retired
Don Drysdale was one of the best pitchers in baseball history. He won 209 games and lost 166, which is an impressive record. Drysdale's career spanned from the early 1950s to the late 1970s, and he played for five different teams during that time.
Don Drysdale was known for his powerful fastball and sharp curveball. In 1969, at age 42, Don Drysdale had his best season statistically by winning 16 games with a 2.88 ERA while also leading the Dodgers to their first ever World Series appearance .
However, after appearing in only one game of the playoffs against Mets , Don Drysdale died in a plane crash later that year at age 56." Drysdale was one of the most successful pitchers in baseball history. He won nine All-Star games, three World Series championships and a Cy Young Award.
Drysdale's 62 wins are second all time behind only Sandy Koufax. His 3 strikeout titles are also second all time to Roger Clemens. After retiring as a player, Drysdale served as Dodgers' manager from 1976 to 1979 and then again from 1982 to 1984.
8. Roy Campanella
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- Batting average: .283
- Hits: 1,401
- Home runs: 260
- Runs batted in: 1,017
- Stolen bases: 34
- 3x NgL All-Star (1941, 1944–1945), 8× All-Star (1949–1956), World Series champion (1955), 3× NL MVP (1951, 1953, 1955), Negro National League batting champion (1945), NL RBI leader (1953), Los Angeles Dodgers No. 39 retired
Roy Campanella was an all-star catcher in both the MLB and AAA for many years. He started his career with the Washington Elite Giants, then played for the Brooklyn Dodgers before retiring in 1957.
Campanella is most famous for his role as a member of the 'Million Dollar Quartet' alongside Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays and Joe DiMaggio, who helped lead baseball to its golden era after World War II.
After retirement from playing, Roy went into broadcasting and worked until he died at 71 years old in 1993. Campanella was a three-time All-Star and won three World Series titles with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Campanella's ability to hit for average, power and speed made him one of the most feared hitters in baseball during his era.
After playing ten seasons with the Washington / Baltimore Elite Giants (1937–1945), Campanella joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1948 and played there until 1957.
Roy is often cited as one of the pioneers of modern day bunting, which helped him rack up more than 1,000 runs batted in over his career.
In 1955 he became only the second player to win both an MVP award and a World Series championship in the same season – a feat that still stands today.
Roy retired from professional baseball after finishing his final season with the Los Angeles Dodgers at age 38; since then he has been involved in broadcasting, coaching and other business ventures.
9. Don Sutton
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 4× All-Star (1972, 1973, 1975, 1977), MLB ERA leader (1980), Los Angeles Dodgers No. 20 retired, Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor, Braves Hall of Fame
Don Sutton was a highly successful pitcher in the MLB for several decades, and is considered one of the best ever. He had an impressive win-loss record, and also ranked among the top pitchers in ERA over his career.
Sutton was renowned for his control, which allowed him to rack up strikeouts throughout his career. However, he did have a few less-than-flawless seasons as well – including an infamous 1988 campaign where he posted an earned run average near.
Despite these occasional struggles, Sutton remains one of the most legendary players in Dodgers history.
Sutton was a five-time All-Star and led the league in ERA twice. He won two Gold Gloves, played with six different teams over 18 seasons, and is now in the Milwaukee Brewers Hall of Fame.
In 1980, Sutton became only the second pitcher ever to lead his team to an MLB championship series victory after posting a 1–0 record in the playoffs.
A cancer survivor who turned to Christianity following his diagnosis, Sutton has been outspoken about his faith since then; he's also hosted a Christian talk show on TV station KCAL/Los Angeles for 13 years.
10. Pee Wee Reese
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 10× All-Star (1942, 1946–1954), 2× World Series champion (1955, 1959), NL stolen base leader (1952), Los Angeles Dodgers No. 1 retired
Reese was a shortstop who played in the Majors for over 20 years and had 2,711 hits. Reese's most successful season came in 1949 when he hit .309 with 18 home runs and 84 RBIs.
Reese is best known for his time with the Brooklyn Dodgers where he won 3 MVP awards (1949, 1951, 1953). In 1958, after playing 9 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Reese retired at age 38 due to knee injuries.
After retirement from baseball, Reese worked as an announcer for both TV and radio broadcasts before passing away in 1999 at the age of 81 Pee Wee Reese was one of the most respected players in baseball history. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1940 to 1958 and won two World Series titles with them.
Reese also holds many records, including being the all-time leader in stolen bases (139). In 1984, Pee Wee Reese was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
11. Gil Hodges
Career
- 8× All-Star (1949–1955, 1957), 3× World Series champion (1955, 1959, 1969), 3× Gold Glove Award (1957–1959), Hit 4 home runs in one game on August 31, 1950, Los Angeles Dodgers No. 14 retired, New York Mets No. 14 retired, New York Mets Hall of Fame
Gil Hodges was a first baseman and manager in the Major Leagues for over 20 years. He is most remembered for his time with the New York Mets, where he helped lead them to three World Series championships.
Gil Hodges was born on April 4, 1924, in Princeton, Indiana. He attended college at Purdue University before being drafted into the military during World War II. Upon returning to civilian life, Hodges signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers and made his MLB debut in 1943.
He spent five seasons with the team before joining the Milwaukee Braves in 1951. In 1957, Gil Hodges joined the Mets organization as player-manager of their Class A affiliate (later called Triple-A) in Buffaloville, New York.
The following year he led them to their first ever National League pennant victory and eventual championship win against Baltimore Orioles in six games playoff series Over two stints with New York (1963–1968; 1973), Gil Hodges compiled a record of 1125 wins and 792 losses (.571).
As Manager of America's Team from 1963-68 he won 3 NL East titles while leading his teams through some difficult times including riots after Game Six of The 1967 World Series which became known as "The Battle Of Shea".
After leaving Gotham for good following that tumultuous season he returned briefly as interim manager late in 1972 but died less than a month later due to an unspecified illness at age 47.
12. Fernando Valenzuela
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 6× All-Star (1981–1986), World Series champion (1981), NL Cy Young Award (1981), NL Rookie of the Year (1981), Gold Glove Award (1986), 2× Silver Slugger Award (1981, 1983), NL wins leader (1986), MLB strikeout leader (1981), Pitched a no-hitter on June 29, 1990
Fernando Valenzuela, who was born in 1960, is a two-time Cy Young Award winner and three-time All Star. He made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1980 and went on to play for St.
Louis Cardinals from 1987 until 1997. His 173 wins include two seasons (1991–1992) where he led the league in wins while posting an ERA of 2.25 or lower over that span of time - an incredible accomplishment for any pitcher.
Fernando Valenzuela enjoyed great success during his 20 years as a starting pitcher, but it wasn't all smooth sailing; he battled numerous injuries throughout his career which caused him to miss significant playing time at various points in his career.
In 1998, after 20 stellar seasons as a professional baseball player, Fernando Valenzuela retired from the game having compiled 3,074 strikeouts over 1,715 innings pitched - impressive numbers no matter how you slice them.
13. Max Muncy
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 2× All-Star (2019, 2021), World Series champion (2020)
Max Muncy is an infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He made his MLB debut with the Oakland Athletics in 2015, and has since played for the Dodgers. Max Muncy was born on August 25th 1990 in Midland, Texas.
He attended Odessa High School and then Baylor University where he played baseball both as a pitcher and an infielder. After graduating from Baylor University, Max Muncy signed with the Athletics as a free agent in 2014.
In his rookie season he hit .255 with 3 home runs and 36 RBIs over 142 games played. In 2016, Max Muncy had another successful season batting .291 with 18 HRs and 73 RBIs while also pitching 10 innings in relief which helped him win Rookie of the Year honors from Baseball America magazine.
Max Muncy; he batted .292 with 26 HRs & 94 RBIs en route to winning his second consecutive American League Rookie of The Year award (the first player ever to do so). Max Muncy thus far; at present he leads all MLB outfielders in batting average (.354), hits (126), doubles (33), total bases (247) & OPS (.895).
His 126 hits are also 2nd most behind only Mike Trout among players who have started at least 125 games this year.
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14. Will Smith
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- World Series champion(2020), All MLB Second-Team (2022)
Will Smith is a 27-year old catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was drafted by the Dodgers in the 3rd round of the 2013 MLB Draft after playing collegiately at Louisville.
Smith made his professional debut with Rookie Level AZL Dodgers in 2016 and has since played for both Single A Rancho Cucamonga and Double A Tulsa, posting a combined .270 batting average with 18 home runs and 67 RBIs over 129 games played.
In 2019, he was promoted to Triple A Oklahoma City where he posted an impressive .341 batting average with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs in 43 games played before being called up to the majors on August 1st. Will Smith is a well-known actor and singer.
He has two children with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. Will Smith's baseball career started in the 1990s, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles.
In 2001, he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers and played there until 2012. From 2003 to 2006, he was an All-Star pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (now known as the Rays).
After leaving baseball, Will Smith began acting again and has since starred in films like Hancock, Suicide Squad 2, Men in Black III and last year's Solo: A Star Wars Story which was his first film as directorial material.
15. Orel Hershiser
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 3× All-Star (1987–1989), World Series champion (1988), NL Cy Young Award (1988), World Series MVP (1988), 2× LCS MVP (1988, 1995), Gold Glove Award (1988), Silver Slugger Award (1993), NL wins leader (1988), MLB record 59 consecutive scoreless innings pitched
Orel Hershiser was one of the greatest pitchers in Dodgers history. He won 204 games and lost 150, with an ERA of 3.48 and 2,014 strikeouts. Hershiser made his MLB debut on September 1, 1983 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and stayed with them until 2000.
Highlights during his career include three Cy Young Awards (1988-90), a World Series championship (1989) and induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.
After retiring as a player, Hershiser became a broadcaster for the Dodgers TV network, working through 2006 before taking time off to care for his wife who had cancer surgery in 2007-2008; he returned to broadcasting full time beginning with the 2009 season.
Orel Hershiser was a dominant pitcher in both the MLB and WHA. He is most famous for his 1988 World Series championship with the Dodgers, as well as his Cy Young Award that year. Hershiser also enjoyed success with Cleveland and San Francisco later on in his career, though he never won another title.
Orel had some injury troubles throughout his career but still managed to pitch effectively when healthy. After retiring from baseball, Hershiser pursued a successful coaching career with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization before passing away at the age of 60 in 2015 due to heart failure.
16. Ron Cey
Career
- 6× All-Star (1974–1979), World Series champion (1981), World Series MVP (1981)
Ron Cey was a third baseman who played his entire career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was originally drafted by the Houston Astros in 1965, but he did not sign and instead attended college at Washington State.
In 1971, he made his MLB debut for the Dodgers and stayed with them until 1987. During that time, Ron Cey won three NL MVP Awards (in 1974, 1976 and 1977) as well as six Gold Glove Awards; all of which are still records for an American third baseman.
After leaving LA, Ron Cey spent several years playing in Japan before retiring from baseball in 1991 Ron Cey was one of the best hitters in Dodger history and helped lead them to championships during the 1970s.
He had a batting average of .261 with 316 home runs and 1,139 RBIs over his career. In 1981, he led the Dodgers to their first World Series win since 1965, becoming only the second player (along with Willie Mays) ever to win both an MVP award and a championship in the same season.
Cey retired after playing for Oakland from 1987-88 and then returned as manager of the Cubs before retiring for good at age 50 in 1992.
Also Played For: washington state university baseball
17. Mike Piazza
New York Mets
Career
- 12× All-Star (1993–2002, 2004, 2005), NL Rookie of the Year (1993), 10× Silver Slugger Award (1993–2002), New York Mets No. 31 retired, New York Mets Hall of Fame
Mike Piazza was a five-time All-Star and three-time MVP. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, and New York Mets in his MLB career. In 2007, he hit 41 home runs to lead the majors and win his third MVP award.
After playing in parts of 14 seasons, Mike Piazza announced his retirement from baseball on September 30th of that year.
He is now an analyst with Fox Sports 1's coverage of MLB games and also has his own sports apparel company called Launch Life Gear LLC Mike Piazza was one of the most dominant hitters in MLB history.
He won 12 All-Star games and 10 Silver Slugger Awards, making him one of the best players to ever play the game. Mike Piazza had a very successful career with the New York Mets, playing there from 1998 to 2005. In his time with them, he led the team to two National League pennants and two World Series titles (2000 and 2004).
After spending six seasons with San Diego Padres, Mike Piazza joined Oakland Athletics in 2007 where he played until 2016 when he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Also Played For: new york mets
18. Steve Garvey
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 10× All-Star (1974–1981, 1984, 1985), World Series champion (1981), NL MVP (1974), 2× NLCS MVP (1978, 1984), 4× Gold Glove Award (1974–1977), Roberto Clemente Award (1981), San Diego Padres No. 6 retired
Garvey was a highly successful first baseman in MLB, winning three World Series titles with the Dodgers. He also had an extensive career at other positions, most notably as a pitcher and catcher.
After retiring from playing professionally, Garvey became a commentator on baseball for various networks and is currently the hitting coach for the New York Mets. Garvey played 13 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was a 10-time All Star.
Garvey was named NL MVP in 1974, won two NLCS MVP awards (1978, 1984), and earned four Gold Gloves while playing for the Padres. He is one of only eight players to have 3,000 hits and 500 home runs in their career.
In 1981, he became the first player since Lou Gehrig to win both an MVP award and a World Series championship in the same season. Garvey's number 6 has been retired by San Diego Padres franchise as part of his legacy on and off the field.
Also Played For: san diego padres
19. Freddie Freeman
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 6× All-Star (2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022), World Series champion (2021), NL MVP (2020), All-MLB First Team (2020), 3x All-MLB Second Team (2019, 2021, 2022), Gold Glove Award (2018), 3× Silver Slugger Award (2019–2021), NL Hank Aaron Award (2020), Babe Ruth Award (2021)
Freddie Freeman is a three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove Award winner with the Atlanta Braves. He was drafted by the Braves in the first round of the 2007 MLB Draft and made his Major League debut on September 1, 2010.
In 2018, Freddie Freeman led all National League first basemen in batting average (.291), hits (1,903) and runs batted in (RBIs – 1,042).
His 292 home runs are fifth most all time among left handed hitters and seventh most overall behind Babe Ruth (535), Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755), Alex Rodriguez (761) and Willie Mays(726).
Since joining Atlanta as an everyday player in 2010, Freeman has played every game at least once except for one due to injury: between 2015-2018 he missed 54 games due to various injuries but still managed to put up good numbers each year including a batting average over.
300 both years despite not playing every day like he used too do earlier in his career when healthy; after missing 54 games this past season however because of an ankle sprain that required surgery he will miss significant time next year.
While still under contract with Atlanta which could impact his legacy somewhat given how long hes been one of their better players 2nd only to Chipper Jones among current Brave starters?
20. Walker Buehler
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 2× All-Star (2019, 2021), World Series champion (2020), All-MLB First Team (2021), Pitched in a combined no-hitter (May 4, 2018)
Walker Buehler was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round of the 2013 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut with the Dodgers in 2017 and has been a mainstay on their pitching staff ever since.
Walker Buehler throws right-handed and bats left-handed. In 2019, he had an outstanding season for the Dodgers, helping them to win their first NL West championship in 23 years.
Walker Buehler has been one of the most consistent pitchers in Major League Baseball over the past few seasons.
He's led his team to 46 wins and 16 losses with a 3.02 ERA, while striking out 690 batters. In addition to pitching effectively, Buehler is also known for his clutch play when it matters most.
He was part of the Dodgers' 2020 World Series championship team and pitched in a combined no-hitter against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 4th this year.
While he may not be as well-known as some other players, Walker Buehler should continue to make an impact on baseball fans for many years to come.
Also Played For: oklahoma city dodgers, vanderbilt university baseball
21. Corey Seager
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 3× All-Star (2016, 2017, 2022), World Series champion (2020), World Series MVP (2020), All-MLB Second Team (2020), NL Rookie of the Year (2016), NLCS MVP (2020), 2× Silver Slugger Award (2016, 2017)
Corey Seager is a shortstop and one of the top prospects in all of baseball. He has prodigious power and speed, making him difficult to double up.
Corey Seager made his MLB debut with the Dodgers in 2015 and has been a key part of their lineup ever since.
In 2018 he led the majors in hits (239) and was third in batting average (.331).
Corey Seager is not only an outstanding hitter but also makes tremendous plays at shortstop, often robbing opposing baserunners of extra bases or making spectacular diving grabs on balls hit near the ground that would have gone for homers otherwise.
Due to his excellent defensive skills as well as his promising bat-speed, many pundits believe that Seager could be one of the best hitters ever to play shortstop – if not THE best.
Corey Seager is a superstar shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has won multiple awards, including 3 All-Star appearances and 2 Silver Slugger Awards.
Corey is known as one of the best defensive shortstops in all of baseball, and he has also hit for a high batting average throughout his career. Corey's impressive stats have led to him being named captain of the Texas Rangers for the next few seasons.
22. Maury Wills
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 7× All-Star (1961–1963, 1965, 1966), 3× World Series champion (1959, 1963, 1965), NL MVP (1962), 2× Gold Glove Award (1961, 1962), 6× NL stolen base leader (1960–1965)
Maury Wills was a shortstop who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1959 to 1972. He is best known for his batting average, which ranged from .281 in his rookie season to .288 in 1971.
In 1963, Wills became the first major league player ever to hit three home runs in one game. Wills also had a successful career as a manager, leading the Dodgers to two National League pennants and one World Series championship (1971).
Maury Wills died on September 19th, 2022 at the age of 89 after battling Alzheimer's disease for several years. Maury Wills was an outstanding player and manager in both the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball. He helped lead the Dodgers to three World Series titles, including their first ever championship in 1959.
Wills also played a major role in breaking baseball's color barrier, leading the way for other African-American players to follow suit.
23. Trea Turner
Philadelphia Phillies
Career
- 2× All-Star (2021, 2022), World Series champion (2019), All-MLB First Team (2022), All-MLB Second Team (2021), NL batting champion (2021), Silver Slugger Award (2022), 2× NL stolen base leader (2018, 2021), 3× Hit for the cycle (2017, 2019, 2021)
Trea Turner had an impressive rookie season with the Washington Nationals in 2015, hitting .302 with 10 home runs and 49 RBIs.
In 2017, he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies where he continued his success by batting .295 with 20 home runs and 78 RBIs.
Turner is considered one of the best shortstops in baseball and has been nominated for a Gold Glove Award multiple times.
He is not only a great hitter but also an outstanding fielder who has won many awards including being named to both The Sporting News' All-Star team as well as their National League All-Star team twice each.
Trea Turner is set to enter his third season with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2021 and looks likely to continue being one of the most successful players in MLB history Trea Turner is a versatile and talented player who has been able to succeed at both shortstop and second base.
Turner has had success in the postseason, winning two World Series titles with the Washington Nationals.
He was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022 and also won Silver Slugger Awards in those years. As a hitter, Turner is known for his ability to hit for power as well as average, which makes him a threat against any pitcher he faces.
Trea Turner will be playing with the Los Angeles Dodgers next season after spending time with the Washington Nationals earlier in his career.
24. Justin Turner
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 2× All-Star (2017, 2021), World Series champion (2020), NLCS MVP (2017), Roberto Clemente Award (2022)
Justin Turner was drafted in the third round of the 2003 MLB draft by the Baltimore Orioles. He made his MLB debut with Baltimore in 2009 and spent six seasons there before being traded to Los Angeles Dodgers.
In 2017, Turner led all NL third basemen (and finished second overall) with a .318 batting average and 97 runs scored while also leading all NL hitters in RBIs (.565). Turner is a three-time All-Star selection (2012, 2014, 2016), as well as winner of two Gold Glove Awards (2013, 2015).
Justin will be playing for Boston Red Sox next season after signing an extension with LA Dodgers earlier this year worth $106 million over 6 years Turner is a veteran right fielder with experience in both the National and American Leagues.
Turner has been an All-Star multiple times, most recently in 2021 where he helped lead the Dodgers to their first World Series title since 1988.
Turner also won a Roberto Clemente Award for his outstanding performance during the 2020 season. He batted .289 this past season with 164 home runs and 663 RBIs across all three of his seasons with Los Angeles Dodgers so far.
25. Kenley Jansen
Atlanta Braves
Career
- 3× All-Star (2016–2018), World Series champion (2020), All-MLB Second Team (2021), 2× NL Reliever of the Year (2016, 2017), 2× NL saves leader (2017, 2022), 300 save club
After being drafted in the first round of the 2010 MLB amateur draft, Kenley Jansen made his debut with the Dodgers on July 24th. In 2018, he led all relievers in Wins (29), ERA (1.86) and Saves (43).
He has also thrown a no-hitter and been voted an All-Star twice – both times as a reserve player. Jansen was born on Curaçao but moved to Willemstad at age 5 before starting his professional career in 2003.
Amsterdam's Dutch club Sparta Rotterdam where he quickly became one of their best pitchers, winning over 100 games while recording more than 2,000 strikeouts between minor league stops in England and Mexico City during four seasons from 2006 to 2009 before signing with LAD for $15 million over five years after they won the World Series that year.
Kenley Jansen is one of the best relief pitchers in baseball and was a key part of the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory in 2020. Jansen has been incredibly successful both as a reliever and starting pitcher, with a record of 42-28 over his career.
He led the National League in saves twice, and was also an All-Star three times. Jansen is known for his outstanding strikeout rate – he 1,107 during his career – which has helped him to be one of the most dominant relievers in history.
26. Julio Urías
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- World Series champion (2020), All-MLB Second Team (2021, 2022), NL wins leader (2021), NL ERA leader (2022)
Julio Urías made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016. He is a left-handed pitcher and bats right-handed. Urías was born on August 12, 1996 in Culiacán, Sinaloa, México.
He attended Yucatán University before being drafted by the Dodgers in the second round of the 2017 MLB draft. In 26 appearances for Los Angeles this season, Urías has posted an ERA of 4.11 while striking out 25 batters over 15 innings pitched..
Julio Urías is a talented pitcher who has won several awards and accolades in his career. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016 and made his MLB debut the following year. In 2020, he helped lead the team to its first World Series victory since 1988.
Urías also appeared on the All-MLB Second Team in 2021 and 2022, as well as being awarded NL wins leader for both seasons. He will continue playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers until at least 2022 season.
27. Carl Furillo
Career
- 2× All-Star (1952, 1953), 2× World Series champion (1955, 1959), NL batting champion (1953)
Carl Furillo was a talented outfielder who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers throughout his career. He won three World Series championships with the Dodgers and was an All-Star many times over.
Furillo also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants during his lengthy career. Carl Furillo passed away in 1989 at the age of 66 after a long battle with cancer.
Carl Furillo was an accomplished player in both the Negro leagues and MLB. He had a successful career with the Dodgers, winning two World Series titles. Carl Furillo also excelled at batting, leading the National League in 1953.
After his playing days were over, he became a broadcaster for LA radio station KFWB-AM before retiring in 1980. Carl Furillo is considered one of baseball's greats, and his legacy will long be remembered by fans around the world.
28. Willie Davis
Career
- 2× All-Star (1971, 1973), 2× World Series champion (1963, 1965), 3× Gold Glove Award (1971–1973)
Willie Davis was a standout center fielder in the MLB for over 20 years. He played for six different teams during his career, and managed to hit 2,561 hits while batting .279.
Willie Davis passed away from cancer at the age of 69. Willie Davis was a five-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove Award winner in the outfield for the Montreal Expos.
Willie Davis is best known for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he won three NL batting titles and led them to their only World Series championship in franchise history.
After playing eight seasons with the St Louis Cardinals, Willie Davis retired at age 36 due to injury.
29. Dazzy Vance
Career
- World Series champion (1934), NL MVP (1924), Triple Crown (1924), 2× MLB wins leader (1924, 1925), 3× NL ERA leader (1924, 1928, 1930), 7× NL strikeout leader (1922–1928), Pitched a no-hitter on September 13, 1925
Vance was a pitcher and batter who played in the majors from 1915-1935. His 197 wins are fourth most all time, and his 140 losses are fifth. Vance had an ERA of 3.24, which is good for fifteenth place all time, and he struck out 2,045 batters during that span.
Dazy also accumulated 1,752 hits in his career - ninth most ever - with 106 home runs to boot. Vance passed away on February 16th 1961 at the age of 69 after a long battle with cancer Vance was one of the most successful pitchers in baseball history. He won over 200 games and led his league in several categories multiple times.
Vance had a no-hitter streak that lasted for 33 consecutive innings, which is still an MLB record. He was also known for being very competitive, and would often go head-to-head with opposing players on the field.
30. Don Newcombe
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 4× All-Star (1949–1951, 1955), World Series champion (1955), NL MVP (1956), Cy Young Award (1956), NL Rookie of the Year (1949), MLB wins leader (1956), MLB strikeout leader (1951)
Don Newcombe was an All-Star pitcher in the MLB for eleven seasons. He is best known for his record of 2,356 strikeouts in his career. After retiring from baseball, he became a successful coach and manager at various levels of ball playing.
In 2019, Don Newcombe passed away at the age of 92 after a long illness. Newcombe was one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball history, winning 153 games while leading his teams to 96 victories.
He also had a stellar record against Japanese opponents, posting a batting average of .262 and 12 home runs over 54 appearances with the Chunichi Dragons.
As an MLB player, Newcombe was part of three championship teams - 1948-1949 Brooklyn Dodgers (his rookie season), 1954-1958 Cincinnati Reds, and 1958-1960 Cleveland Indians.
31. Matt Kemp
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 3× All-Star (2011, 2012, 2018), 2× Gold Glove Award (2009, 2011), 2× Silver Slugger Award (2009, 2011), NL Hank Aaron Award (2011), NL home run leader (2011), NL RBI leader (2011)
Matt Kemp is an outfielder for the Colorado Rockies. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2006 and made his MLB debut with them that year. Kemp has played for the Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres and most recently, the Colorado Rockies.
Kemp's batting average is .284 with 287 home runs to his name in his career so far. Matt Kemp is a very talented player who can hit for both power and AVG in equal measure, making him one of the most successful hitters in MLB history thusfar.
With only 9 more seasons left on his contract with the Rockies - which he will undoubtedly finish as a Rocky - we can expect even more great things from this hugely popular player. Former Dodger Matt Kemp is a three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner who led the NL in home runs in 2011.
Matt Kemp was signed by the Padres as a free agent prior to the 2015 season, but he was traded to Atlanta before the 2016 season where he spent all of 2017 and 2018 before being traded again to Los Angeles this past offseason.
32. Adrián Beltré
Texas Rangers
Career
- 4× All-Star (2010–2012, 2014), 5× Gold Glove Award (2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2016), 4× Silver Slugger Award (2004, 2010, 2011, 2014), NL home run leader (2004), Texas Rangers No. 29 retired, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame
Beltré is a 3-time All-Star and has won three Silver Slugger Awards. Beltré was signed by the Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1998 and made his MLB debut that same year.
He played for the Rangers from 2010 to 2018, winning two World Series with them (2011 & 2017). In 2011, Beltré became only the second player ever to hit 30 home runs and steal 40 bases in a season; he also led the league in batting average (.328) while finishing 2nd in MVP voting behind Ryan Braun of Milwaukee Brewers.
After playing sparingly towards the end of 2018 due to injury, Beltre announced his retirement on September 30th, ending his 18-year career with 535 home runs and 1,314 RBIs along with 145 stolen bases.
Adrián Beltré is a three-time MVP, five-time Gold Glove winner, and four-time Silver Slugger recipient. He ranks first all-time in home runs for the Texas Rangers with 487 and third in RBIs (1,707).
Beltré also holds MLB records for the most hits by a catcher (3,166) and most doubles by a catcher (504). In 2018 he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
33. Chris Taylor
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- All-Star (2021), World Series champion (2020), NLCS MVP (2017)
Chris Taylor made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners in 2014. He had a breakout season in 2017, batting .297 with 22 home runs and 86 RBIs for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Taylor is a versatile outfielder/infielder who has shown he can be an impact player at the major league level. Taylor was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the fourth round of the 2014 MLB Draft.
He made his debut with the team in 2016 and has since played for Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2021, he became an all-star and won a World Series championship with Seattle Mariners that year as well.
Taylor is known for his speed, batting average, and home runs abilities on offense; these have helped him win several awards over his career including being named NLCS MVP in 2017 with LA Dodgers.
At only 26 years old, it seems likely that Chris Taylor will continue to play at a high level for some time to come.
34. Éric Gagné
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 3× All-Star (2002–2004), World Series champion (2007), NL Cy Young Award (2003), 2× NL Rolaids Relief Man Award (2003, 2004), NL saves leader (2003)
Gagné was a dominant pitcher in the MLB for many years, winning 33 of his 36 games. He is best known for being part of the Dodgers team that won the 2010 World Series.
After leaving Los Angeles, he played two seasons with Milwaukee before retiring at the end of 2008. Gagné is one of the best relief pitchers in baseball history.
He has won numerous awards and accolades, including three All-Star appearances and a World Series championship with the Dodgers in 2007.
Gagne was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1999 and made his major league debut that season. In 2001, he became just the second pitcher ever to win 20 games while striking out more than 700 batters (the other being Randy Johnson).
After spending time with both the Rangers and Red Sox during his career, Gagne returned to Dodger Stadium for six seasons from 2007-12 before signing with Milwaukee as a free agent in 2013.
There he led all National League relievers with 178 saves en route to becoming their first NL MVP Award winner since Mike Piazza in 1997.
35. Tommy Lasorda
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 2× World Series champion (1981, 1988), 2× NL Manager of the Year (1983, 1988), Los Angeles Dodgers No. 2 retired
Tommy Lasorda was a pitcher and manager who spent 23 years in the majors, including time with the Dodgers, A's and Angels.
He is best known for leading the Dodger teams to three World Series titles - in 1963, 1981 and 1988 - as well as winning Manager of the Year honors each time.
In 2001 he was inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame after being voted by fans onto ballot following his retirement from managing at age 75.
Lasorda died aged 93 on January 7th 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease Tommy Lasorda was a Hall of Fame player and manager. Tommy Lasorda led the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series titles, in 1981 and 1988.
He is also known for his motivational speeches, which helped turn around teams such as the LA Dodgers and Kansas City Athletics during his playing career. After retiring from playing,
He became a coach with the LA Dodgers organization before becoming their manager in 1976. He remained with them until 1996, when he was succeeded by Frank McCourt.
36. Zack Wheat
Career
- NL batting champion (1918)
Wheat was a left fielder for the Philadelphia Athletics in the late 1920s and 1930s. He had a productive MLB career, batting .269 with 128 home runs and 523 RBI in 1,812 games.
Wheat was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1965. Wheat batted over .300 in his career, making him one of the most consistent hitters in baseball.
He also compiled a respectable home run total and RBI totals, despite playing for only three teams during his career.
Wheat was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1959, largely based on his achievements as a player rather than his role as an owner or manager.
37. Ramón Martínez
Career
- All-Star (1990), Pitched no-hitter on July 14, 1995
Ramón Martínez is a Dominican pitcher who made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1988. He played for several other teams before retiring in 2003, having amassed a record of 141-147 over his career.
Ramón was also part of the Dominican team that won the first World Baseball Classic in 2006. In 2008, he became head coach of the Santo Domingo Mets, and led them to their first ever league championship in 2010.
Ramón Martínez is best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he was a key member of the team's championship-winning 2001 squad. He finished his career with an impressive 135–88 record and 3.67 ERA, while striking out 1,427 batters in 14 seasons.
Ramón Martinez also enjoyed some success during his time with other teams, including a no-hitter on July 14, 1995 whilst pitching for the Boston Red Sox. His overall career stats are very strong and demonstrate just how talented he was as a pitcher throughout his career.
38. Austin Barnes
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- World Series champion (2020)
Barnes was drafted in the third round of the 2009 MLB draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Barnes made his major league debut with the Dodgers in 2017 and played in 61 games, batting .227 with 2 home runs and 10 RBIs.
In 2018, Barnes appeared in a career-high 123 games for the Dodgers, batting .244 with 3 home runs and 16 RBIs.
Barnes is a switch hitter who bats right-handed but throws left-handed Austin Barnes was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 3rd round of the 2015 MLB Draft.
Barnes made his professional debut with the Ogden Raptors in 2017 and hit .289/.347/.477 over 122 games. He joined the Dodgers organization in 2018 and played for both Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City, batting a combined .246/.331/.469 with 22 home runs and 98 RBIs between them.
In 2019, Barnes became an everyday player with the major league team and finished third on the team with 138 runs batted in, behind Cody Bellinger (202) and Justin Turner (153).
The 2020 World Series champion Dallas Cowboys were defeated 4 games to 1 by the Los Angeles Dodgers, thanks largely to Austin Barnes' performance at first base (.429 AVG, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs).
39. Kirk Gibson
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 2× World Series champion (1984, 1988), NL MVP (1988), ALCS MVP (1984), Silver Slugger Award (1988), NL Manager of the Year (2011)
Gibson was a talented and successful hitter in the MLB. He finished his career with 255 home runs, 870 RBIs, and a .268 batting average. Gibson's most memorable moment came on September 8th, 1979 when he debuted for the Detroit Tigers at age 26.
In that game, he hit two home runs off of Dennis Eckersley to help lead his team to an 11-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Gibson played 17 seasons in the MLB with four different teams (Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, and San Francisco Giants).
His best season as a player was 1984 when he led all hitters in both homers (41) and RBIs (130). After retiring as a player following the 1995 season, Gibson became manager of the California Angels franchise from 1996 until 2003 before returning to manage Detroit again from 2007 through 2009.
Kirk Gibson's legacy is one of success; he has managed 353 wins compared to 375 losses during his eight years as a major league manager.
40. Pedro Guerrero
Career
- 5× All-Star (1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989), World Series champion (1981), World Series MVP (1981), Silver Slugger Award (1982)
Guerrero was one of the best hitters in baseball for many years. He led the National League in home runs twice and RBIs three times. After leaving MLB, Guerrero played in Japan and Mexico before retiring from professional play in 2001.
In 2006, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame with Pedro Martinez as his teammate on the Cardinals' inaugural class. Guerrero has two children, a son named Aroldis and a daughter named Estefanía (who also became an accomplished player).
Since his retirement from playing professionally, Guerrero has worked as a television commentator and ambassador for various charities related to youth development and drug prevention programs around Latin America Pedro Guerrero is a five-time All-Star and World Series champion who was known for his power hitting.
Guerrero played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1978–1988) and St. Louis Cardinals (1988–1992). He led the National League in home runs three times and RBIs twice during his career.
He retired with 898 runs batted in, third most all time behind only Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds among Latino players in MLB history. In 2007, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a member of the inaugural class of new members that year.
41. Tommy Davis
Career
- 3× All-Star (1962–1963), World Series champion (1963), 2× NL batting champion (1962, 1963), NL RBI leader (1962)
Tommy Davis was one of the most accomplished hitters in MLB history, with 2,107 hits and a .294 batting average. He played for 10 different teams during his 20-year career, including the Dodgers, Royals and Angels.
Tommy Davis is best known for hitting home runs off Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale – two of the greatest pitchers to ever play in MLB. In 1976 he became only the third player in baseball history to hit 30 or more home runs in three consecutive seasons (the other two being Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds).
Davis died aged 83 after a long battle with cancer Davis was a three-time All-Star, and won the Gold Glove Award in 1962. Davis also captured Rookie of the Year honors that season, batting .292 with 18 home runs and 83 RBIs.
He continued his strong play through 1963 as he batted .279 with 34 homers and 124 RBIs while again making an all-star team.
In 1964, Davis' numbers dipped slightly to .269 with 23 HRs and 97 RBIs but still managed to capture another Gold Glove award along the way Tommy Davis' best year as a major leaguer;
he hit 29 home runs while driving in 110 runs for LA Dodgers which earned him his fourth consecutive All Star selection (alongside teammates Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale).
His career came to an end after playing just one more season in 1966 – hitting 20 HR’s for New York Mets before retiring at age 33 due to knee problems caused by overuse.
42. Johnny Podres
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 4× All-Star (1958, 1960, 1960², 1962²), 4× World Series champion (1955, 1959, 1963, 1965), World Series MVP (1955), NL ERA leader (1957)
Podres was a dominant pitcher in the MLB for more than 20 years, winning three World Series championships and appearing in six other playoff appearances.
He began his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers and won back-to-back National League Cy Young Awards as a rookie in 1953 and 1954. Podres played for seven different teams over the course of his career before retiring after the 1988 season with a record of 270 victories, 187 losses, and 88 ties.
After retirement from baseball, Podres became an ESPN broadcaster where he worked until his death at age 75 in 2008. Podres was a four-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion with the Padres.
He led the NL in ERA in 1957, and was MVP of the 1955 World Series. Podres had an outstanding career as a pitcher, ranking among the top three in strikeouts several times and finishing his career with over 1,435 strikeouts.
Podres is best known for his dominant performance during the 1960s when he won four consecutive Cy Young Awards (the most by any player).
43. Jim Gilliam
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 3× NgL All-Star (1948–1950), 2× All-Star (1956, 1959), 4× World Series champion (1955, 1959, 1963, 1965), NL Rookie of the Year (1953), Los Angeles Dodgers No. 19 retired
Gilliam was a switch-hitting second baseman and third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1953 to 1966.
Gilliam made his major league debut with the Baltimore Elite Giants in 1946 and he spent most of his career with the Dodgers, playing in at least 158 games each season except 1956 when he missed almost all of the season due to military service.
Gilliam was a good fielder who had excellent range at both second base and third base. He also threw right-handed, which helped him make several impressive fielding plays during his career.
Despite having an outstanding record as a hitter (.293 batting average over 699 career innings), Gilliam is best known for being one of two players (along with Don Drysdale) to lose three consecutive no-hitters - including one on national TV - during their careers.
After ending his MLB career, Gilliam played briefly for teams in Japan and Mexico before dying from lung cancer at age 49 just five years after finishing his final professional game.
44. Carl Erskine
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- All-Star (1954), World Series champion (1955), Pitched two no-hitters
Carl Erskine was one of the most successful pitchers in baseball history. He pitched for 14 seasons and won 228 games. Carl Erskine also played first base, third base, and shortstop during his career and is sixth all-time in total bases (4,539).
In 1951 he became the only player ever to win 20 or more games while batting over .300 (.319) with at least 25 doubles and 10 home runs. After his playing career ended, Carl served as a manager for three teams: the Yankees (1971), Red Sox (1976–77), and Dodgers (1981).
On October 27th 1984, Carl Erskine threw a no-hitter against the Montreal Expos; it was the last game of his MLB career.
Carl Erskine was one of the most successful pitchers in Dodgers history. He won 117 games during his time with the team and led them to two World Series championships.
Carl also holds a record for striking out the most batters in a season,981. In 1955 he became just the second pitcher (after Cy Young) to win both an MVP Award and a World Series championship in the same year.
After playing his final game with Brooklyn in 1959, Carl retired from baseball at only 28 years old due to elbow problems that would plague him throughout his career
45. Yasiel Puig
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- All-Star (2014)
Yasiel Puig is a world-class outfielder who spent his first four seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2013, he led MLB in hits and home runs while being named to the All-Star team.
Puig was traded to the Houston Astros in November of 2018 and played for them through 2019 before becoming a free agent again. He has been known for his flashy style of play, which includes high-energy batting and running displays as well as some controversial antics on the field (including throwing bats at opponents).
Despite having had inconsistent performances over the course of his career, Puig remains one of baseball's most exciting players due to his electric bat speed and natural ability to hit balls out of parks - particularly during moments when it matters most (such as late in games).
As an international player born in Cuba, Puig has always been subject to additional scrutiny by American fans than other major league stars - something that only added fuel to his fire during contentious encounters with opposing players and spectators alike throughout his career thus far.
After spending several years bouncing around teams within both MLB and Korea's KBO League, Yasiel Puig will likely be looking for another opportunity in 2020 or beyond - where he could potentially continue amassing huge numbers on both sides of ball once again.
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46. Davey Lopes
Career
- 4× All-Star (1978–1981), 2× World Series champion (1981, 2008), Gold Glove Award (1978), 2× NL stolen base leader (1975, 1976)
Davey Lopes is a second baseman and manager who has had a long career in the MLB. He made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1972 and played for them until 1987.
He then spent two seasons (1988-1989) with the Houston Astros, before retiring at the end of the season. In total, he accumulated 614 runs batted in and 155 home runs during his time in the MLB, while stealing 557 bases along the way.
After retirement from baseball, Lopes became a coach for various teams including stints with both Washington Nationals (2017-present) and Boston Red Sox (2018).
As a player, Davey was known for his strong batting average as well as power numbers; although he also excelled on defense at second base throughout his career Lopes was a consistent hitter throughout his career and averaged over 30 home runs per season.
He also had a very good batting average, which helped him win three Silver Slugger Awards. Lopes was known for his defensive abilities as well as leadership qualities on the field. In 2000, he became the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers and led them to two playoff appearances before leaving in 2002.
He then coached for several seasons with Baltimore (1992-1994), San Diego (1995-1999) and Washington (2006). After being fired by Los Angeles in 2015, Lopes took up a position with the Nationals later that year where he remained until 2017 when he stepped down due to health problems caused by prostate cancer surgery.
47. Bill Russell
Career
- 3× All-Star (1973, 1976, 1980), 2× World Series champion (1981, 1988)
Known as one of the greatest defensive players in baseball history, Bill Russell was a key part of four championship teams with the Boston Celtics.
After retiring from playing in 1986, he served as the head coach for two seasons with the Seattle SuperSonics before being named manager of the Los Angeles Lakers in 1992.
He led LA to three consecutive championships between 1996 and 1998, but his team fell short in 1999 and 2000. In 2001, Russell returned to coaching duties with Boston where he won another title in 2008.
He has been inducted into both the Baseball Hall of Fame and Basketball Hall of Fame, making him one of only three people (along with Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson) to be enshrined twice in sports' most prestigious halls of fame.
On October 1st 2016 at age 74 years old Bill Russell became oldest living Ballplayer elected into Baseball Hall Of Fame.
48. Tony Gonsolin
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- World Series champion (2020), All-Star (2022)
Tony Gonsolin was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second round of the 2014 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut with the Dodgers in 2017 and has been pitching for them since then.
Tony Gonsolin is a right-handed pitcher who throws from the rotation. In 2018, he had a 4-5 record with a 3.09 ERA in 20 games (21 starts). ERA in 26 games (27 starts). Tony Gonsolin as he currently has an 11-8 record with a 3.37 ERA through 24 games pitched (25 started).
Tony Gonsolin is a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He made his MLB debut in 2019 and has been very successful so far, winning 26 games with an ERA of 2.51 and 267 strikeouts.
In 2020, he helped the Dodgers win their first World Series Championship since 1988, becoming just the second player from Chile to do so (the other being Orlando Hernandez).
Tony Gonsolin was also named an All-Star in 2022 and won that year's Cy Young Award as best pitcher in baseball.
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49. Victor Gonzalez
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- World Series champion (2020)
Victor Gonzalez was born in Tuxpan, Nayarit, Mexico on November 16th 1995. He made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 31st 2020. Victor González is a left-handed pitcher and bats from the left side of the plate.
In 161 minor league games (including 134 starts), he has racked up an impressive record of 137-63 with 2 saves, 1 WHIP and 290 K's over 269 innings pitched.
Victor González has high hopes for himself as he continues to develop as a professional baseball player - looking forward to making even more contributions on behalf of the Dodgers in years to come.
Victor Gonzalez is a 6-foot-1, 190-pound left fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Victor Gonzalez was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft out of Hoover High School in San Antonio, Texas.
After playing four seasons with the Athletics, including winning a World Series championship in 2010, Gonzalez signed with the Dodgers as a free agent prior to the 2013 season.
In 2017 and 2018 respectively he led both leagues with 50 home runs and 125 RBI while also earning MVP honors both years. Victor Gonzalez has an impressive 56 strikeouts over 112 games played during his career thus far which proves that he can hit balls hard when necessary.
50. Andre Ethier
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- 2× All-Star (2010, 2011), Gold Glove Award (2011), Silver Slugger Award (2009)
Andre Ethier was born in Phoenix, Arizona on April 10th, 1982. He attended college at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and then played for the Dodgers organization until he made his MLB debut in 2006.
Andre has been a consistent hitter throughout his career with an average of .291 over the course of 9 seasons with Los Angeles and St Louis. Injuries have plagued him in recent years however, limiting him to just 57 games in 2016/2017 due to multiple leg injuries.
Andre is currently a free agent and has not yet announced if he will return to baseball next season or retire from playing altogether Andre Ethier is a two-time All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Andre Ethier batted .285 with 162 home runs in 787 games played for the Dodgers, making him one of their most prolific hitters over the past decade.
Andre Ethier was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2006 and spent his entire career with them before being traded to Arizona at the 2017 trade deadline.
Andre Ethier will be 34 years old this season and has shown some signs of decline recently, although he still possesses plenty of talent if he can regain form soon.
51. Gavin Lux
Los Angeles Dodgers
Gavin Lux is a 25-year-old second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was drafted by the Dodgers in the first round of the 2017 MLB draft out of Kenosha (Wisconsin) Community College, and made his professional debut in 2018 with their Rookie League team.
In 2019, he was promoted to Double A Tulsa where he batted .287 with 10 home runs and 53 RBIs in 102 games played.
As a result, he has been named to the 2019 Triple-A All Star Team which will play against Pacific Coast League All Stars on July 12th at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
Previously, Lux had also represented Wisconsin at both baseball and basketball tournaments while attending high school before turning professional full time in 2017.
Being awarded High School Athlete of The Year honors by Baseball America magazine as a senior after batting .561 with 18 home runs and 56 RBIs playing club ball for Brewster Academy (New York).
Final Words
. . The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the most iconic teams in professional baseball and have had many great players over the years. Some of the best Dodger players of all time include Jackie Robinson, Don Drysdale, Sandy Koufax, Orel Hershiser and Clayton Kershaw.
