1996 Los Angeles Dodgers season
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The 1996 season saw the Dodgers remain atop the standings most of the season. However, long time manager Tommy Lasorda
suffered a heart attack in mid-season and had to step down. Bill Russell
, Lasorda's bench coach and a former Dodger player, was chosen to manage the rest of the season.
The Dodgers went into the final weekend of the season with a two game lead on the San Diego Padres
, needing only to win one of the final three games with the Padres to clinch the National League Western Division crown. However, the Padres swept the Dodgers and they limped into the playoffs as a Wild Card team.
1996 National League Division Series
The 1996 National League Division Series
was played between Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves
. Atlanta ended up winning the series 3-0.
, Los Angeles, California
, Los Angeles, California
, Atlanta, Georgia
Tommy Lasorda
Thomas Charles Lasorda is a former Major League baseball player and manager. marked his sixth decade in one capacity or another with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers organization, the longest non-continuous tenure anyone has had with the team, edging Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully...
suffered a heart attack in mid-season and had to step down. Bill Russell
Bill Russell (baseball)
William Ellis Russell is a former shortstop, coach and manager in Major League Baseball. Russell played his entire 18-year, 2,181-game career with the Los Angeles Dodgers as the starting shortstop for four National League pennant winners and one World Series champion...
, Lasorda's bench coach and a former Dodger player, was chosen to manage the rest of the season.
The Dodgers went into the final weekend of the season with a two game lead on the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
, needing only to win one of the final three games with the Padres to clinch the National League Western Division crown. However, the Padres swept the Dodgers and they limped into the playoffs as a Wild Card team.
Offseason
- November 29, 1995: Acquired Mike BlowersMike BlowersMichael Roy Blowers is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and first baseman. He is an alumnus of Bethel High School in Spanaway, Washington, Tacoma Community College and the University of Washington...
from the Seattle MarinersSeattle MarinersThe Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
for Miguel CairoMiguel CairoMiguel Jesús Cairo is a Major League Baseball utility player who is currently with the Cincinnati Reds. He has mostly played second base during his career, but has played every position in baseball except catcher and pitcher. He currently plays mostly third base, in place of Scott Rolen during his...
and Willie Otanez - December 15, 1995: Acquired Rick Clelland from the Montreal ExposMontreal ExposThe Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
for Omar DaalOmar DaalOmar Jesús Daal Cordero is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for 11 seasons, from through . Daal played for the Los Angeles Dodgers , Montreal Expos , Toronto Blue Jays , Arizona Diamondbacks , Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles... - December 17, 1995: Acquired Billy BrewerBilly Brewer (baseball)William Robert Brewer , is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from -. He would play for the Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, and Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:...
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 Jose OffermanJosé OffermanJosé Antonio Offerman Dono is a former professional baseball player who played professional baseball for nearly 20 years...
Opening Day lineup
| Opening Day Starters | |
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| Name | Position |
| Delino DeShields Delino DeShields Delino Lamont DeShields is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who enjoyed a 13-year career with 5 teams. He is currently the manager for the Dayton Dragons in the Cincinnati Reds organization.... |
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... |
| 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... |
| 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.... |
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... |
| Eric Karros | 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... |
| Raúl Mondesí Raúl Mondesí Raúl Ramón Mondesí Avelino is a former Major League Baseball player and the current mayor of San Cristóbal Province in the Dominican Republic. He was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1994 as a right fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers... |
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... |
| Mike Blowers Mike Blowers Michael Roy Blowers is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and first baseman. He is an alumnus of Bethel High School in Spanaway, Washington, Tacoma Community College and the University of Washington... |
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... |
| Todd Hollandsworth Todd Hollandsworth Todd Mathew Hollandsworth is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played with the Los Angeles Dodgers , Colorado Rockies , Texas Rangers , Florida Marlins , Chicago Cubs , Atlanta Braves , Cleveland Indians , and Cincinnati Reds... |
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... |
| Greg Gagne | 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 4, 1996: 1996 Major League Baseball Draft1996 Major League Baseball DraftThe 1996 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, was held on June 4 and 5, 1996...
notable picks:
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- Round 1: Damian RollsDamian RollsDamian Michael Rolls is a former Major League Baseball player. He was the hitting coach for the Kansas City T-Bones....
- Round 3: Alex CoraAlex CoraJosé Alexander "Alex" Cora is a Major League Baseball infielder. He played college baseball at the University of Miami.-Early career:...
- Round 4: Peter BergeronPeter BergeronPeter Francis Bergeron is a former professional baseball outfielder. Bergeron appeared 308 Major League games, all of which were played with the Montreal Expos over five different seasons. He was known as primarily being a leadoff hitter, with above average speed and defensive skills...
- Round 23: Ted LillyTed LillyTheodore Roosevelt "Ted" Lilly III , is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He bats and throws left-handed...
- Round 36: Wayne FranklinWayne FranklinGary Wayne Franklin is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the independent Chico Outlaws of the Golden Baseball League. He previously played for the Houston Astros , Milwaukee Brewers , San Francisco Giants , New York Yankees , and Atlanta Braves...
- Round 38: Jeff KubenkaJeff KubenkaJeffrey S. Kubenka was a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of St. Mary's University, Texas....
- Round 72: Eric BruntlettEric BruntlettEric Kevin Bruntlett is a retired Major League Baseball utility player who last played in the New York Yankees organization. He was known for his defensive versatility; he usually played second base or shortstop, but has also played left field. Bruntlett played every position except for catcher...
(did not sign)- July 31, 1996: Acquired Chad CurtisChad CurtisChad Curtis is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from -, notably for the New York Yankees...
from the Detroit TigersDetroit TigersThe Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
for Joey EischenJoey EischenJoseph Raymond Eischen is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball.-High school:Joey Eischen attended West Covina High School in West Covina, California and was a letterman in football, basketball, baseball, and tennis...
and John CummingsJohn Cummings (baseball)John Russell Cummings is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher from -. He attended Canyon High School in Anaheim, California.-External links:... - August 31, 1996: Acquired Dave Clark from the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
for Carl South - October 30, 1996: Chip HaleChip HaleWalter William "Chip" Hale is an American former Major League Baseball second baseman and third baseman and current coach for the Oakland Athletics...
signed as a Free Agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- July 31, 1996: Acquired Chad Curtis
- Round 1: Damian Rolls
Roster
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Starting Pitchers stats
| Name | G | GS | IP | W/L | ERA | BB !!SO !!CG | ||
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| Hideo Nomo Hideo Nomo is a former right-handed pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball from Japan. He achieved early success in Japan, where he played with the Kintetsu Buffaloes from to... |
33 | 33 | 228.3 | 16-11 | 3.19 | 85 | 234 | 3 |
| Ismael Valdez Ismael Valdez Ismael Valdez Alvarez is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. His professional baseball career began at age 17 when he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league organization. After a three year climb through the Dodgers farm system, Valdez made his major league debut at the age of 20... |
33 | 33 | 225.0 | 15-7 | 3.32 | 54 | 173 | 0 |
| 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... |
35 | 32 | 211.7 | 9-8 | 3.44 | 67 | 130 | 0 |
| 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... |
28 | 27 | |152.3 | 9-11 | 4.49 | 43 | 79 | 1 |
| 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... |
28 | 27 | 168.7 | 15-6 | 3.42 | 86 | 133 | 2 |
Relief Pitchers stats
| Name | G | GS | IP | W/L | ERA | BB | SO | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Worrell Todd Worrell Todd Roland Worrell is a retired Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers from to .... |
72 | 0 | 65.3 | 4-6 | 3.03 | 15 | 66 | 44 |
| Antonio Osuna Antonio Osuna Antonio Pedro Osuna is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He bats and throws right-handed.Osuna signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in , and made his major league debut with them in , appearing in 39 games for them that year. Going into 1995, he had been the Dodgers #2 prospect and #15... |
73 | 0 | 84.0 | 9-6 | 3.00 | 32 | 85 | 4 |
| Mark Guthrie Mark Guthrie Mark Andrew Guthrie is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He was a member of the 1991 World Series Champion Minnesota Twins.... |
66 | 0 | 73.0 | 2-3 | 2.22 | 22 | 56 | 1 |
| Scott Radinsky Scott Radinsky Scott David Radinsky is the pitching coach of the Cleveland Indians.He is also a left-handed former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, who had an 11-year career from – and –... |
58 | 0 | 52.3 | 5-1 | 2.41 | 17 | 48 | 1 |
| Chan Ho Park | 48 | 10 | 108.7 | 5-5 | 3.64 | 71 | 119 | 0 |
| Joey Eischen Joey Eischen Joseph Raymond Eischen is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball.-High school:Joey Eischen attended West Covina High School in West Covina, California and was a letterman in football, basketball, baseball, and tennis... |
28 | 0 | 43.3 | 0-1 | 4.78 | 20 | 36 | 0 |
| Darren Dreifort Darren Dreifort Darren James Dreifort is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers whose career was cut short by numerous injuries.-Early career:... |
19 | 0 | 23.7 | 1-4 | 4.94 | 12 | 24 | 0 |
| Jim Bruske Jim Bruske James Scott Bruske is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers from 1995-2000.-External links:... |
11 | 0 | 12.7 | 0-0 | 5.68 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| Darren Hall | 9 | 0 | 12.0 | 0-2 | 6.00 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| John Cummings John Cummings (baseball) John Russell Cummings is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher from -. He attended Canyon High School in Anaheim, California.-External links:... |
4 | 0 | 5.3 | 0-1 | 6.75 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Batting Stats
| Name | Pos | G | AB | Avg. | R | H | HR | RBI | SB |
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| 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 | 148 | 547 | .336 | 87 | 184 | 36 | 105 | 0 |
| Tom Prince Tom Prince This article is about the former professional baseball player. For the bodybuilder, see Tom Prince .Thomas Albert Prince is a former Major League Baseball player... |
C | 40 | 64 | .297 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Carlos Hernandez Carlos Hernández (baseball catcher) Carlos Alberto Hernández Almeida [er-NAN-dez] is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers , San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals .... |
C | 13 | 14 | .286 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Karros | 1B | 154 | 608 | .260 | 84 | 158 | 34 | 111 | 8 |
| Delino DeShields Delino DeShields Delino Lamont DeShields is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who enjoyed a 13-year career with 5 teams. He is currently the manager for the Dayton Dragons in the Cincinnati Reds organization.... |
2B | 154 | 581 | .224 | 75 | 130 | 5 | 41 | 48 |
| Greg Gagne Greg Gagne (baseball player) Gregory Carpenter Gagne is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played 10 seasons for the Minnesota Twins from 1983 to 1992, including both of the Twins' World Series championship teams in 1987 and 1991... |
SS | 128 | 428 | .255 | 48 | 109 | 10 | 55 | 4 |
| Mike Blowers Mike Blowers Michael Roy Blowers is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and first baseman. He is an alumnus of Bethel High School in Spanaway, Washington, Tacoma Community College and the University of Washington... |
3B/1B/SS | 92 | 317 | .265 | 31 | 84 | 6 | 38 | 0 |
| Chad Fonville Chad Fonville Chad Everette Fonville was a Major League Baseball infielder.Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 11th round of the 1992 MLB amateur draft, Fonville made his Major League Baseball debut with the Montreal Expos on April 28, 1995, and appeared in his final game on July 9, 1999.He is now a... |
2B/SS/LF/CF/3B | 103 | 201 | .204 | 34 | 41 | 0 | 13 | 7 |
| Tim Wallach Tim Wallach Timothy Charles Wallach , nicknamed "Eli" in reference to actor Eli Wallach, is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played from to for the Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Dodgers, and California Angels. He won three Gold Glove awards for defensive excellence and 2 Silver Slugger... |
3B | 45 | 162 | .228 | 14 | 37 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Juan Castro Juan Castro Juan Gabriel Castro is a former Mexican professional baseball infielder. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, and Philadelphia Phillies, during his career... |
SS/3B/2B/LF | 70 | 132 | .197 | 16 | 26 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Dave Hansen | 3B/1B | 80 | 104 | .221 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mike Busch | 3B/1B | 38 | 83 | .217 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| Oreste Marrero Oreste Marrero Oreste Vilato Marrero Vázquez is a former professional baseball first baseman. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Montreal Expos, appearing in 42 games during the 1993 and 1996 seasons... |
1B | 10 | 8 | .375 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wilton Guerrero Wilton Guerrero Wilton Alvaro Guerrero is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers , Montreal Expos , Cincinnati Reds , and Kansas City Royals .... |
IF | 5 | 2 | .000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raúl Mondesí Raúl Mondesí Raúl Ramón Mondesí Avelino is a former Major League Baseball player and the current mayor of San Cristóbal Province in the Dominican Republic. He was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1994 as a right fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers... |
RF | 157 | 634 | .297 | 98 | 188 | 24 | 88 | 14 |
| Roger Cedeno Roger Cedeño Roger Leandro Cedeño , is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and switch-hitting batter who had an 11-year career playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, and St. Louis Cardinals.Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an undrafted amateur free agent in... |
CF/LF/RF | 86 | 211 | .246 | 26 | 52 | 2 | 18 | 5 |
| Todd Hollandsworth Todd Hollandsworth Todd Mathew Hollandsworth is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played with the Los Angeles Dodgers , Colorado Rockies , Texas Rangers , Florida Marlins , Chicago Cubs , Atlanta Braves , Cleveland Indians , and Cincinnati Reds... |
LF/CF/RF | 149 | 478 | .291 | 64 | 139 | 12 | 59 | 21 |
| Wayne Kirby Wayne Kirby Wayne Leonard Kirby is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball from 1991-1998. He was the outfield/base-running coordinator for the Texas Rangers until he agreed to become the first base coach for the Baltimore Orioles in the 2011 season.-Batting stats:*516 games*302 hits*14 home runs*119... |
CF/LF | 65 | 188 | .271 | 23 | 51 | 1 | 11 | 4 |
| Brett Butler | CF | 34 | 131 | .267 | 22 | 35 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Billy Ashley Billy Ashley Billy Manual Ashley in Trenton, Michigan, is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.Ashley was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 3rd round of the 1988 MLB Draft. He started his professional career with the Gulf Coast Dodgers in 1988 and 1989... |
LF | 71 | 110 | .200 | 18 | 22 | 9 | 25 | 0 |
| Chad Curtis Chad Curtis Chad Curtis is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from -, notably for the New York Yankees... |
CF | 43 | 104 | .212 | 20 | 22 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| Milt Thompson Milt Thompson (baseball player) Milton Bernard "Milt" Thompson is a former Major League Baseball left fielder and pinch hitter who is currently a coach in the Houston Astros Minor League system... |
LF | 48 | 51 | .118 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dave Clark | LF | 15 | 15 | .200 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rick Parker Rick Parker Richard Alan Parker was a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets and Houston Astros. He played from 1985-1998.-External links:... |
CF/LF | 16 | 14 | .286 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Karim Garcia Karim García Gustavo Karim García Aguayo is an outfielder with the Hanhwa Eagles of the Korean Baseball Organization. García bats and throws left-handed, and has been nicknamed "The Latino Bambino."-Early years:... |
OF | 1 | 1 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1996 National League Division Series1996 National League Division Series-Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers:-Game 1, October 1:Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MissouriThe Cardinals and Padres began their rivalry in this series. The Cardinals' first of three postseason victories against the Padres took place here. Their dominance is overwhelming to the tune of only one...
The 1996 National League Division Series1996 National League Division Series
-Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers:-Game 1, October 1:Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MissouriThe Cardinals and Padres began their rivalry in this series. The Cardinals' first of three postseason victories against the Padres took place here. Their dominance is overwhelming to the tune of only one...
was played between Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
. Atlanta ended up winning the series 3-0.
Game 1, October 2
Dodger StadiumDodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium, also sometimes called Chavez Ravine, is a stadium in Los Angeles. Located adjacent to Downtown Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium has been the home ballpark of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers team since 1962...
, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |||
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| Atlanta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | |||
| Los Angeles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |||
| W: John Smoltz John Smoltz John Andrew Smoltz is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher and active sportscaster. He is best known for his prolific career of more than two decades with the Atlanta Braves, in which he garnered eight All-Star selections and received the Cy Young Award in 1996... (1-0) L: Antonio Osuna Antonio Osuna Antonio Pedro Osuna is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He bats and throws right-handed.Osuna signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in , and made his major league debut with them in , appearing in 39 games for them that year. Going into 1995, he had been the Dodgers #2 prospect and #15... (0-1) SV: Mark Wohlers Mark Wohlers Mark Edward Wohlers is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Atlanta Braves from to... (1) |
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| HRs: ATL – Javier Lopez Javier López Javier Alfonso López is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants. López previously played for the Colorado Rockies , Arizona Diamondbacks , Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates . He is a left-handed specialist known for his sidearm delivery... (1); LAD – none |
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Game 2, October 3
Dodger StadiumDodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium, also sometimes called Chavez Ravine, is a stadium in Los Angeles. Located adjacent to Downtown Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium has been the home ballpark of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers team since 1962...
, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
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| Atlanta | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | ||||
| Los Angeles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| W: Greg Maddux Greg Maddux Gregory Alan Maddux , nicknamed "Mad Dog" and "The Professor", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was the first pitcher in major league history to win the Cy Young Award for four consecutive years , a feat matched only by Randy Johnson... (1-0) L: Ismael Valdez Ismael Valdez Ismael Valdez Alvarez is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. His professional baseball career began at age 17 when he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league organization. After a three year climb through the Dodgers farm system, Valdez made his major league debut at the age of 20... (0-1) SV: Mark Wohlers Mark Wohlers Mark Edward Wohlers is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Atlanta Braves from to... (2) |
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| HRs: ATL – Fred McGriff Fred McGriff Frederick Stanley McGriff is a left-handed former Major League Baseball player who starred for several teams from the mid-1980s until the early 2000s. A power-hitting first baseman with a tall, lanky build, the five-time All-Star became, in , the first player since the dead-ball era to lead both... (1), Ryan Klesko Ryan Klesko Ryan Anthony Klesko , is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and corner outfielder, who played for the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and the San Francisco Giants... (1), Jermaine Dye Jermaine Dye Jermaine Trevell Dye is a retired American Major League Baseball right fielder and designated hitter. Dye played with the Atlanta Braves , Kansas City Royals , Oakland Athletics , and the Chicago White Sox . Dye won the World Series MVP with the White Sox in 2005... (1); LAD – none |
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Game 3, October 3
Atlanta-Fulton County StadiumAtlanta-Fulton County Stadium
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, often shortened to "Fulton County Stadium," was a multi-purpose stadium that formerly stood in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.-History:...
, Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | ||||
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| Los Angeles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | ||||
| Atlanta | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 5 | 7 | 0 | ||||
| W: Tom Glavine Tom Glavine Thomas Michael Glavine is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher.With 164 victories during the 1990s, Glavine was the second winningest pitcher in the National League, second only to teammate Greg Maddux's 176... (1-0) L: Hideo Nomo Hideo Nomo is a former right-handed pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball from Japan. He achieved early success in Japan, where he played with the Kintetsu Buffaloes from to... (0-1) SV: Mark Wohlers Mark Wohlers Mark Edward Wohlers is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Atlanta Braves from to... (3) |
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| HRs: LA – none; ATL – Chipper Jones Chipper Jones Larry Wayne "Chipper" Jones, Jr. is a Major League baseball player for the National League's Atlanta Braves. Although initially a shortstop, he has spent most of his career as the starting third baseman for the Braves... (1) |
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1996 Awards
- 1996 Major League Baseball All-Star Game1996 Major League Baseball All-Star GameThe 1996 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 67th 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 9, 1996 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the...
- Mike PiazzaMike PiazzaMichael 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....
starter - Todd WorrellTodd WorrellTodd Roland Worrell is a retired Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers from to ....
reserve
- Mike Piazza
- Rookie of the Year Award
- Todd HollandsworthTodd HollandsworthTodd Mathew Hollandsworth is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played with the Los Angeles Dodgers , Colorado Rockies , Texas Rangers , Florida Marlins , Chicago Cubs , Atlanta Braves , Cleveland Indians , and Cincinnati Reds...
- Todd Hollandsworth
- All-Star Game MVP AwardMajor League Baseball All-Star Game MVP AwardThe Major League Baseball All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award is an annual Major League Baseball award given to the most outstanding player in each year's MLB All-Star Game. Awarded each season since , it was originally called the "Arch Ward Memorial Award" in honor of Arch Ward, the man who...
- Mike PiazzaMike PiazzaMichael 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....
- Mike Piazza
- TSN National League All-StarThe Sporting NewsSporting News is an American-based sports magazine. It was established in 1886, and it became the dominant American publication covering baseball — so much so that it acquired the nickname "The Bible of Baseball"...
- Mike PiazzaMike PiazzaMichael 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....
- Mike Piazza
- Players Choice: Outstanding NL Rookie
- Todd HollandsworthTodd HollandsworthTodd Mathew Hollandsworth is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played with the Los Angeles Dodgers , Colorado Rockies , Texas Rangers , Florida Marlins , Chicago Cubs , Atlanta Braves , Cleveland Indians , and Cincinnati Reds...
- Todd Hollandsworth
- Baseball Digest Rookie All-StarBaseball 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....
- Todd HollandsworthTodd HollandsworthTodd Mathew Hollandsworth is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played with the Los Angeles Dodgers , Colorado Rockies , Texas Rangers , Florida Marlins , Chicago Cubs , Atlanta Braves , Cleveland Indians , and Cincinnati Reds...
- Todd Hollandsworth
- Silver Slugger Award
- Mike PiazzaMike PiazzaMichael 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....
- Mike Piazza
- NL Pitcher of the MonthPitcher of the MonthThe Pitcher of the Month award is a Major League Baseball award named by each league for each month of the regular season. The National League started recognizing the award in . The American League followed in...
- Hideo NomoHideo Nomois a former right-handed pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball from Japan. He achieved early success in Japan, where he played with the Kintetsu Buffaloes from to...
(September 1996)
- Hideo Nomo
- 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...
- Hideo NomoHideo Nomois a former right-handed pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball from Japan. He achieved early success in Japan, where he played with the Kintetsu Buffaloes from to...
(Sep. 16-22)
- Hideo Nomo
- Branch Rickey AwardBranch Rickey AwardThe Branch Rickey Award is given annually to a Major League Baseball player in recognition of his exceptional community service. The award is named for former player and executive Branch Rickey, who is best known as the president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, and as the executive who...
- Brett Butler
