The Greatest Dodgers Of All Time Part IV
Maurice "Maury" Morning Wills (1962): Batted: Switch
MVP of the League and All Star game, Gold Glove winner with 104 stolen bases only caught 13 times.... 13!!! The deadliest of the group on base because he would study the pitchers and learn when to take off. Once he was off he could accelerate to great speeds, near lightning, and you could here Dodger crowd roaring and chanting Go! Go! Go Maury, Go! all the way to Downtown LA.
Jack "Jackie" Roosevelt Robinson (1949): Batted: Right
All Star, MVP, Batting Champion with only 27 strike outs, (unheard of) and
Stolen Base Leader. Can we ask for anything else? Not only was he extremely athletic and phenomenal, but had a strong will to win and succeed. Through so much adversity he managed to not only dominate, but silence the doubters. Personally he is my top 3 favorite Dodgers of All Time.
Michael "Mike" Joseph Piazza (1997): Batted: Right
Arguably the best hitting catcher of All Time, on this particular season he set out to dominate, and dominate he did! An All Star and consecutive Silver Slugger award winner. He stamped the balls out of the park on a regular basis and had the power to make them exit the park along with driving in 124 runs, a force all on his own. Although he left the Dodgers in a negative way, he will forever be our product and a huge part of Dodger history.
Adrian Beltre Perez (2004): Batted: Right
During a time when ownership was very shaky and Adrian was unhappy with the situation in LA, he still played to win! 2004 was a show of his ability by taking home the Silver Slugger and running away with the NL Homerun Title.
Herman Thomas "Tommy" Davis Jr (1962): Batted: Right
One of the best hitters in this line up! First season in the newly constructed Dodger stadium, Davis went out to win and dominate. Not only was he an All Star, but he beat out the best in hitting taking the Batting Title from Frank Robinson and Roberto Clemente, but also the leagues RBI Champ as well. Solid Defense with excellent offense.
Edwin Donald "Duke" Snider (1954): Batted: Left
Duke averaged 40+ homeruns a season, 40 home runs a season.... BEAST! Not only did he hit hard, he hit for runs and positon with stellar speed. On this season he set a career high in triples and doubles and was an incredible defensive force out in center. A pure complete all round athlete I tell ya!
Mathew "Matt" Ryan Kemp
(2011): Batted: Right
Everyone and their grandpa knows that Kemp was robbed of the MVP and what makes it more insulting is the fact that the Douche bag that won denied and lied about cheating. Non the less Kemp reached some heights that haven't been reached in a decades. All Star, Homerun Leader, RBI Leader, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger and Hank Aaron Award and Player of the year from Gibby and MLB. He was 1 homerun shy of reaching the 40/40 club. What's also astonishing is his assists from the outfield with 11 punch outs. Beast Year! FUCK RYAN BRAUN
Steven Patrick Garvey (1979): Batted: Right
Mr. Consistent, Garvey still put up the most impressive numbers offensively and defensively on a down year. If the choice was between a wall and Garvey to protect 1st base you're best bet was with Garvey, nothing was getting past him, plus he had personality. The power and accuracy he provided allowed the Dodgers to remain relevant and contenders every time he was in the line up.
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