1992 Los Angeles Dodgers season
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The 1992
Los Angeles Dodgers
season was a poor one for the team as it finished last in the Western Division
of the National League
with a record of 63 wins and 99 losses. Injuries to key players and slumps from others contributed to the franchise's worst season since moving to Los Angeles. Despite the poor finish, the Dodgers had some hope for the future as first baseman
Eric Karros won the National League Rookie of the Year Award, the first of five consecutive Dodger players to do so.
1992 Major League Baseball season
The 1992 MLB season saw a resergence in pitching dominance. On average, 1 out of every 7 games pitched that season was a shutout; in 2,106 MLB regular-season games, 298 shutouts were pitched . Two teams pitched at least 20 shutouts each; the Atlanta Braves led the Majors with 24 and the Pittsburgh...
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
season was a poor one for the team as it finished last in the Western Division
National League West
The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball's National League. It was created in 1969 when the previously undivided National League expanded its membership to twelve teams, positioning half of them in an Eastern division and the other...
of the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
with a record of 63 wins and 99 losses. Injuries to key players and slumps from others contributed to the franchise's worst season since moving to Los Angeles. Despite the poor finish, the Dodgers had some hope for the future as first baseman
First baseman
First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
Eric Karros won the National League Rookie of the Year Award, the first of five consecutive Dodger players to do so.
Offseason
- November 27, 1991: Acquired Eric Davis and Kip GrossKip GrossKip Lee Gross is a former Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher.Gross played for four different ballclubs during his career: the Cincinnati Reds , Los Angeles Dodgers , Boston Red Sox , and Houston Astros...
from the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
for Tim BelcherTim BelcherTimothy Wayne Belcher is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He won the Sporting News Rookie Pitcher of the Year Award in for the National League...
and John WettelandJohn WettelandJohn Karl Wetteland is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who specialized as a closer. During a 12-year career , he pitched for four different teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers.-Playing career:Wetteland was signed by the Dodgers as their second...
. - December 11, 1991: Acquired Rudy SeanezRudy SeanezRudy Caballero Seánez [SEE-ah-nez] is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was the prototypical major league journeyman....
from the Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
for Dennis CookDennis CookDennis Bryan Cook is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball with nine teams from 1988 to 2002: the San Francisco Giants , Philadelphia Phillies , Los Angeles Dodgers , Cleveland Indians , Chicago White Sox , Texas Rangers ,...
and Mike ChristopherMike ChristopherMichael Wayne Christopher is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of East Carolina University.... - December 11, 1991: Acquired Todd BenzingerTodd BenzingerTodd Eric Benzinger is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder who played from 1987 to 1995. Benzinger is a graduate of New Richmond High School in New Richmond, Ohio....
from the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
for Chris GwynnChris GwynnChristopher Karlton "Chris" Gwynn is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.-Career:...
and Domingo Mota
Opening Day lineup
| Opening Day Starters | |
|---|---|
| Name | Position |
| Brett Butler | Center fielder Center fielder A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field – the baseball fielding position between left field and right field... |
| Lenny Harris Lenny Harris Leonard Anthony Harris is a former Major League Baseball utility infielder who is currently the hitting instructor for the Great Lakes Loons. He is best known for holding the record for the most pinch hits in a major league career... |
Third baseman Third baseman A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in baseball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base — the third of four bases a baserunner must touch in succession to score a run... |
| Kal Daniels Kal Daniels Kalvoski Daniels is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from 1986–1992. He spent time with the Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs during his seven year career.Daniels was born on August 20, 1963 in Vienna, Georgia... |
First baseman First baseman First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team... |
| Darryl Strawberry Darryl Strawberry Darryl Eugene Strawberry is a former American Major League Baseball outfielder who is well-known both for his play on the field and for his controversial behavior off it... |
Right fielder Right fielder A right fielder, abbreviated RF, is the outfielder in baseball or softball who plays defense in right field. Right field is the area of the outfield to the right of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound... |
| Eric Davis | Left fielder Left fielder In baseball, a left fielder is an outfielder who plays defense in left field. Left field is the area of the outfield to the left of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound... |
| Juan Samuel Juan Samuel Juan Milton Samuel is a retired second baseman who spent sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies , New York Mets , Los Angeles Dodgers , Kansas City Royals , Cincinnati Reds , Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays... |
Second baseman Second baseman Second base, or 2B, is the second of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that player's team. A second baseman is the baseball player guarding second base... |
| Mike Scioscia Mike Scioscia Michael Lorri Scioscia is a former Major League Baseball catcher and current manager for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He has worked in that capacity since the 2000 season, and is the longest-tenured manager in Major League Baseball.... |
Catcher Catcher Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to... |
| Jose Offerman José Offerman José Antonio Offerman Dono is a former professional baseball player who played professional baseball for nearly 20 years... |
Shortstop Shortstop Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and third base. Shortstop is often regarded as the most dynamic defensive position in baseball, because there are more right-handed hitters in baseball than left-handed hitters, and most hitters have a tendency to pull the... |
| Ramon Martinez Ramón Martínez (baseball pitcher) Ramón Jaime Martínez is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball. He won 135 games over a 13-year career, mostly with the Los Angeles Dodgers... |
Starting pitcher Starting pitcher In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher is the pitcher who delivers the first pitch to the first batter of a game. A pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher.... |
Notable Transactions
- June 1, 1992: 1992 Major League Baseball Draft1992 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1992 Major League Baseball draft.-Other notable players:*Raúl Ibáñez, 36th round, Seattle Mariners...
notable picks:
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- Round 4: Keith JohnsonKeith Johnson (baseball)Keith Johnson is an American minor league baseball manager and a former professional baseball player who played one season for the Anaheim Angels of Major League Baseball....
- June 27, 1992: Acquired Mike Sodders from the Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
for Kal DanielsKal DanielsKalvoski Daniels is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from 1986–1992. He spent time with the Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs during his seven year career.Daniels was born on August 20, 1963 in Vienna, Georgia... - July 2, 1992: Acquired Steve SearcySteve SearcyWilliam Steven Searcy , is a retired professional baseball player who was a pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He played for the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:...
and Julio Peguero from the Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
for Stan JavierStan JavierStanley Julián Antonio Javier [hah-ve-ERR] is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and switch-hitter who played with the New York Yankees , Oakland Athletics , Los Angeles Dodgers , Philadelphia Phillies , California Angels , San Francisco Giants , Houston... - July 30, 1992: Juan SamuelJuan SamuelJuan Milton Samuel is a retired second baseman who spent sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies , New York Mets , Los Angeles Dodgers , Kansas City Royals , Cincinnati Reds , Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays...
was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- June 27, 1992: Acquired Mike Sodders from the Chicago Cubs
- Round 4: Keith Johnson
Roster
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Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders |
Manager Coaches (third base) (bullpen) (first base) (hitting) (pitching) (bench) |
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Starting Pitchers stats
| Name | G | GS | IP | W/L | ERA | BB !!SO !!CG | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orel Hershiser Orel Hershiser Orel Leonard Hershiser IV is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He is currently an analyst for Baseball Tonight and Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN and a professional poker player for... |
33 | 33 | 210.7 | 10-15 | 3.67 | 69 | 130 | 1 |
| Tom Candiotti Tom Candiotti Thomas Caesar Candiotti is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who was known for his knuckleball. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers... |
32 | 30 | 203.7 | 11-15 | 3.00 | 63 | 152 | 6 |
| Kevin Gross Kevin Gross Kevin Frank Gross , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1983 through 1997.Gross played for five different teams during his career: the Philadelphia Phillies , Montreal Expos , Los Angeles Dodgers , Texas Rangers , and Anaheim Angels... |
34 | 30 | 204.7 | 8-13 | 3.17 | 77 | 158 | 4 |
| Bob Ojeda Bob Ojeda Robert Michael Ojeda is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. Ojeda is best remembered as an anchor in the 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets starting rotation , and for being the lone survivor of a March 22, boating accident that killed fellow Cleveland Indians pitchers... |
29 | 29 | 166.3 | 6-9 | 3.63 | 81 | 94 | 2 |
| Ramón Martínez | 29 | 25 | 150.7 | 8-11 | 4.00 | 69 | 101 | 1 |
| Pedro Astacio Pedro Astacio Pedro Julio Astacio is a Major League Baseball pitcher. He has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers , Colorado Rockies , Houston Astros , New York Mets , Boston Red Sox , Texas Rangers , the San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals... |
11 | 11 | 82.0 | 5-5 | 0.98 | 20 | 43 | 4 |
Relief Pitchers stats
| Name | G | GS | IP | W/L | ERA | BB | SO | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger McDowell Roger McDowell Roger Alan McDowell is the pitching coach of the Atlanta Braves and was a right-handed relief pitcher for twelve seasons in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1996. He played for the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League and the Texas Rangers and... |
65 | 0 | 83.7 | 6-10 | 4.09 | 42 | 50 | 14 |
| Jim Gott Jim Gott James William Gott , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1982-1995.Fourth round pick, June draft, of St. Louis Cardinals in 1977.... |
68 | 0 | 88.0 | 3-3 | 2.45 | 41 | 75 | 6 |
| Steve Wilson Steve Wilson (baseball) Stephen Douglas Wilson is a retired Canadian Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher... |
60 | 0 | 66.7 | 2-5 | 4.19 | 29 | 54 | 0 |
| John Candelaria John Candelaria John Robert Candelaria . He attended The Caton School P.S. 249. Nicknamed "The Candy Man," is a former professional left-handed pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, California Angels, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles... |
50 | 0 | 25.3 | 2-5 | 2.84 | 13 | 23 | 5 |
| Tim Crews Tim Crews Stanley Timothy Crews was a Major League Baseball pitcher who pitched six seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers -- to . He was granted free agency after the 1992 season and signed with the Cleveland Indians on January 22, 1993.... |
49 | 2 | 78.0 | 0-3 | 5.19 | 20 | 23 | 0 |
| Jay Howell Jay Howell Jay Canfield Howell is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds , Chicago Cubs , New York Yankees , Oakland Athletics , Los Angeles Dodgers , Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers .Howell was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers when they won the 1988 World Series... |
41 | 0 | 46.7 | 1-3 | 1.54 | 18 | 36 | 4 |
| Kip Gross Kip Gross Kip Lee Gross is a former Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher.Gross played for four different ballclubs during his career: the Cincinnati Reds , Los Angeles Dodgers , Boston Red Sox , and Houston Astros... |
16 | 1 | 23.7 | 1-1 | 4.18 | 10 | 14 | 0 |
| Pedro Martínez Pedro Martínez Pedro Jaime Martínez is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He is an eight-time All-Star, three-time Cy Young Award winner, and 2004 World Series champion... |
2 | 1 | 8.0 | 0-1 | 2.25 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Batting Stats
| Name | Pos | G | AB | Avg. | R | H | HR | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Butler | CF | 157 | 553 | .309 | 86 | 171 | 3 | 39 | 41 |
| Lenny Harris Lenny Harris Leonard Anthony Harris is a former Major League Baseball utility infielder who is currently the hitting instructor for the Great Lakes Loons. He is best known for holding the record for the most pinch hits in a major league career... |
2B | 135 | 347 | .271 | 28 | 94 | 0 | 30 | 19 |
| Mike Piazza Mike Piazza Michael Joseph "Mike" Piazza ; born September 4, 1968) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. He played in his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Florida Marlins, New York Mets, San Diego Padres and the Oakland Athletics.... |
C | 21 | 69 | .232 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
1992 Awards
- 1992 Major League Baseball All-Star Game1992 Major League Baseball All-Star GameThe 1992 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 63rd playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League and National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 14, 1992 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California, the...
- Mike SharpersonMike SharpersonMichael Tyrone Sharperson was an infielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Toronto Blue Jays , Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves . Sharperson batted and threw right-handed...
reserve
- Mike Sharperson
- Rookie of the Year Award
- Baseball Digest Rookie All-StarsBaseball DigestBaseball Digest is a baseball magazine resource, published in Evanston, Illinois by Lakeside Publishing Company. It is the oldest and longest-running baseball magazine in the United States....
- TSN Rookie of the Year AwardThe Sporting News Rookie of the Year AwardThe Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award was established in 1946 by The Sporting News .*In 1947-48, and again in 1950, a single award was given for all of Major League Baseball....
- NL Player of the MonthPlayer of the MonthThe Player of the Month Award is a Major League Baseball award named by each league every month of the regular season. The National League started recognizing the award on June 4, 1958. National League president Warren Giles conducted a poll of baseball writers in each Major League city and...
- Brett Butler (July 1992)
- NL Player of the WeekPlayer of the WeekThe Player of the Week award is a Major League Baseball award named by each of the American and National Leagues each week of the regular season...
- Tom CandiottiTom CandiottiThomas Caesar Candiotti is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who was known for his knuckleball. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers...
(Apr. 13-19) - Brett Butler (July 20–26)
- Eric Karros (July 27-Aug. 2)
- Kevin GrossKevin GrossKevin Frank Gross , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1983 through 1997.Gross played for five different teams during his career: the Philadelphia Phillies , Montreal Expos , Los Angeles Dodgers , Texas Rangers , and Anaheim Angels...
(Aug. 17-23)
- Tom Candiotti
