1998 Los Angeles Dodgers season
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The 1998 season saw the sale of the franchise from Peter O'Malley
to the News Corporation
(Fox) take effect. The new corporate executives would quickly anger Dodger fans when they bypassed General Manager Fred Claire
and made one of the biggest trades in franchise history. They traded All-Star catcher Mike Piazza
and starting third baseman Todd Zeile
to the Florida Marlins
for a package that included Gary Sheffield
.
The team on the field performed poorly under all the stress and soon Fox fired Claire and manager Bill Russell
, replacing them with former Manager Tommy Lasorda
, who was appointed interim GM and Minor League manager Glenn Hoffman
who took over for Russell. The team limped along to finish in third place in the National League West and more changes were in the offing for the following season.
Peter O'Malley
Peter O'Malley is the former president and owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers of American Major League Baseball.-Biography:...
to the News Corporation
News Corporation
News Corporation or News Corp. is an American multinational media conglomerate. It is the world's second-largest media conglomerate as of 2011 in terms of revenue, and the world's third largest in entertainment as of 2009, although the BBC remains the world's largest broadcaster...
(Fox) take effect. The new corporate executives would quickly anger Dodger fans when they bypassed General Manager Fred Claire
Fred Claire
Fred Claire is a former major league baseball executive who served in numerous roles for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1969–1998 including the role of general manager from 1987–1998.-Early life:...
and made one of the biggest trades in franchise history. They traded All-Star catcher 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....
and starting third baseman Todd Zeile
Todd Zeile
Todd Edward Zeile is a former catcher, third baseman, and first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1989 to . After graduating from UCLA, where he played as a catcher, Zeile played for 11 Major League teams during his career: the St...
to the Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
for a package that included Gary Sheffield
Gary Sheffield
Gary Antonian Sheffield , nicknamed "Sheff", is an American retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for eight major league ball clubs from 1988 to 2009, primarily as an outfielder.-Biography:...
.
The team on the field performed poorly under all the stress and soon Fox fired Claire and manager 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...
, replacing them with former Manager Tommy Lasorda
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...
, who was appointed interim GM and Minor League manager Glenn Hoffman
Glenn Hoffman
Glenn Edward Hoffman is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball and the current third base coach for the San Diego Padres...
who took over for Russell. The team limped along to finish in third place in the National League West and more changes were in the offing for the following season.
Regular season
Opening Day lineup
| Opening Day Starters | |
|---|---|
| Name | Position |
| Eric Young | 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... |
| José Vizcaíno José Vizcaíno José Luis Vizcaíno Pimental is a former Major League Baseball player. He was a backup infielder for most of his MLB career. In , he played a significant role with the Chicago Cubs, having 551 at-bats and being 9th in the National League with 131 singles as well as second in the NL with 9 sacrifice... |
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... |
| 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... |
| Todd Zeile Todd Zeile Todd Edward Zeile is a former catcher, third baseman, and first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1989 to . After graduating from UCLA, where he played as a catcher, Zeile played for 11 Major League teams during his career: the St... |
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... |
| 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... |
| Paul Konerko Paul Konerko Paul Henry Konerko is an American professional baseball first baseman who has played for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball since 1999. He previously played with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds . Konerko helped the Chicago White Sox win the 2005 World Series, the... |
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... |
| 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... |
| Trenidad Hubbard Trenidad Hubbard Trenidad Aviel Hubbard is a former Major League Baseball journeyman outfielder. He is an alumnus of Southern University and A&M College.... |
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... |
| Ramón Martínez | 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
- May 15, 1998: Acquired Bobby BonillaBobby BonillaRoberto Martin Antonio "Bobby" Bonilla is a former player in Major League Baseball who played from 1986 to 2001. Known in his playing days as "Bobby Bo," Bonilla is of Puerto Rican descent.-Playing career:...
, Jim EisenreichJim EisenreichJames Michael Eisenreich is an American former Major League Baseball player with a 15-year career from 1982–1984 and 1987–1998. He played for the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals of the American League, and the Philadelphia Phillies, Florida Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers of the National...
, Charles Johnson, Gary SheffieldGary SheffieldGary Antonian Sheffield , nicknamed "Sheff", is an American retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for eight major league ball clubs from 1988 to 2009, primarily as an outfielder.-Biography:...
and Manuel BarriosManuel BarriosManuel Antonio Barrios was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Florida Marlins. He pitched in 5 games during the 1997 & 1998 seasons.-External links:...
from the Florida MarlinsFlorida MarlinsThe Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
for 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....
and Todd ZeileTodd ZeileTodd Edward Zeile is a former catcher, third baseman, and first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1989 to . After graduating from UCLA, where he played as a catcher, Zeile played for 11 Major League teams during his career: the St... - June 2, 1998: 1998 Major League Baseball Draft1998 Major League Baseball DraftThe 1998 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, was held on June 2 and 3, 1998...
notable picks:
-
- Round 1: Bubba CrosbyBubba CrosbyRichard Stephen "Bubba" Crosby is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees...
- Round 5: Scott ProctorScott ProctorScott Christopher Proctor is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a Free Agent.-Minor leagues:Proctor was drafted in the 17th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball Draft by the New York Mets out of Martin County High School, but decided to attend Florida State University,...
- Round 7: David Ross
- Round 46: Steve AndradeSteve AndradeStephen Michael Andrade is a Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher for the York Revolution of the independent Atlantic League...
(did not sign)- June 4, 1998: Acquired Dave MlickiDave MlickiDavid John Mlicki is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. After attending Oklahoma State University he was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 17th round of the 1990 amateur draft...
and Greg McMichaelGreg McMichaelGregory Winston McMichael , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in relief in the Major Leagues from 1993-2000....
from the New York MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
for 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...
and Brad ClontzBrad ClontzJohn Braddock Clontz was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball –.Clontz was born in Stuart, Virginia. An alumnus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute, he made his major league debut on April 26, . During his career, he pitched for the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, and... - July 4, 1998: Acquired Jeff ShawJeff ShawJeffrey Lee Shaw is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who had a 12-year career from 1990 to 2001...
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 Paul KonerkoPaul KonerkoPaul Henry Konerko is an American professional baseball first baseman who has played for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball since 1999. He previously played with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds . Konerko helped the Chicago White Sox win the 2005 World Series, the...
and Dennys ReyesDennys ReyesDennys Reyes is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He has played for ten teams since his major league career began in . Reyes throws left-handed and is considered a lefty specialist. He stands 6'3" and weighs 250 pounds. His nickname is "The Big Sweat."... - July 10, 1998: Acquired Brian BohanonBrian BohanonBrian Edward Bohanon , is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1990-2001.-External links:...
from the New York MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
for Greg McMichaelGreg McMichaelGregory Winston McMichael , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in relief in the Major Leagues from 1993-2000.... - July 23, 1998: Acquired Widd Workman from the San Diego PadresSan Diego PadresThe 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...
for Jim BruskeJim BruskeJames 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:... - July 31, 1998: Acquired Mark GrudzielanekMark GrudzielanekMark James Grudzielanek is a retired Major League Baseball second baseman and shortstop. Grudzielanek played six different teams during his 15-season career. He batted and threw right-handed.-Early years:...
, Carlos Perez and Hiram BocachicaHiram BocachicaHiram Gabriel Bocachica Colon is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He is 5'11" and weighs around 195 pounds.-Major league career:...
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 Wilton GuerreroWilton GuerreroWilton 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 ....
, 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...
, 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...
and Jonathan Tucker
- June 4, 1998: Acquired Dave Mlicki
- Round 1: Bubba Crosby
Roster
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Outfielders Other batters |
Manager Coaches (third base) (bullpen) (pitching) (hitting) (pitching) (bench) (1st base) (hitting/1st base) |
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Starting Pitchers stats
| Name | G | GS | IP | W/L | ERA | BB !!SO !!CG | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chan Ho Park | 34 | 34 | 220.7 | 15-9 | 3.71 | 97 | 191 | 2 |
| 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... |
27 | 27 | 174.0 | 11-10 | 3.98 | 66 | 122 | 2 |
| 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:... |
32 | 26 | 180.0 | 8-12 | 4.00 | 57 | 168 | 1 |
| Dave Mlicki Dave Mlicki David John Mlicki is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. After attending Oklahoma State University he was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 17th round of the 1990 amateur draft... |
20 | 20 | 124.3 | 7-3 | 4.05 | 38 | 78 | 2 |
| 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... |
15 | 15 | 101.7 | 7-3 | 2.83 | 41 | 91 | 1 |
| Brian Bohanon Brian Bohanon Brian Edward Bohanon , is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1990-2001.-External links:... |
14 | 14 | 97.3 | 5-7 | 2.40 | 36 | 72 | 2 |
| 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... |
12 | 12 | 67.7 | 2-7 | 5.05 | 38 | 73 | 2 |
| Carlos Perez | 11 | 11 | 77.7 | 4-4 | 3.24 | 30 | 46 | 4 |
Relief Pitchers stats
| Name | G | GS | IP | W/L | ERA | BB | SO | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Shaw Jeff Shaw Jeffrey Lee Shaw is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who had a 12-year career from 1990 to 2001... |
34 | 0 | 35.3 | 1-4 | 2.55 | 7 | 26 | 25 |
| 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 –... |
62 | 0 | 61.7 | 6-6 | 2.63 | 20 | 45 | 13 |
| 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... |
54 | 0 | 64.7 | 7-1 | 3.06 | 32 | 72 | 6 |
| 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.... |
53 | 0 | 54.0 | 2-1 | 3.50 | 24 | 45 | 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:... |
35 | 0 | |44.0 | 3-0 | 3.48 | 19 | 31 | 1 |
| Dennys Reyes Dennys Reyes Dennys Reyes is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He has played for ten teams since his major league career began in . Reyes throws left-handed and is considered a lefty specialist. He stands 6'3" and weighs 250 pounds. His nickname is "The Big Sweat."... |
11 | 3 | 28.7 | 0-4 | 4.71 | 20 | 33 | 0 |
| Brad Clontz Brad Clontz John Braddock Clontz was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball –.Clontz was born in Stuart, Virginia. An alumnus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute, he made his major league debut on April 26, . During his career, he pitched for the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, and... |
18 | 0 | 20.7 | 2-0 | 5.66 | 10 | 14 | 0 |
| Frank Lankford Frank Lankford Frank Lankford was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of the University of Virginia.... |
12 | 0 | 19.7 | 0-2 | 5.95 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| Greg McMichael Greg McMichael Gregory Winston McMichael , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in relief in the Major Leagues from 1993-2000.... |
12 | 0 | 14.3 | 0-1 | 4.40 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| Sean Maloney Sean Maloney (baseball) Sean Patrick Maloney was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers from 1997-1998.-External links:... |
11 | 0 | 12.7 | 0-1 | 4.97 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| Mike Judd Mike Judd Michael Galen Judd is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher.Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 9th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball Draft, Judd would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 28, , and appear in his final game on June... |
7 | 0 | 11.3 | 0-0 | 15.09 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
| Darren Hall Darren Hall (badminton) Darren Hall is a retired badminton player from Great Britain who is generally rated as one of the very best, if not the best, men's singles players that Britain has produced.-Career:... |
11 | 0 | 11.3 | 0-3 | 10.32 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| Eric Weaver Eric Weaver James Eric Weaver is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent in , Weaver made his Major League Baseball debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 30, 1998, and appeared in his final game on August 17, 2000.Weaver has the unlucky distinction... |
7 | 0 | 9.7 | 2-0 | 0.93 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Jeff Kubenka Jeff Kubenka Jeffrey S. Kubenka was a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of St. Mary's University, Texas.... |
6 | 0 | 9.3 | 1-0 | 0.96 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| Gary Rath Gary Rath Alfred Gary Rath is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher who is currently a free agent. Rath played in three games for the Los Angeles Dodgers in , and in five games for the Minnesota Twins in . He has also played professionally in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.Rath is a 1991 graduate of... |
3 | 0 | 3.3 | 0-0 | 10.80 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Will Brunson Will Brunson William Donald Brunson was a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers. He pitched in 27 games during the 1998 & 1999 seasons.-Sources:... |
2 | 0 | 2.3 | 0-1 | 11.57 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Manuel Barrios Manuel Barrios Manuel Antonio Barrios was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Florida Marlins. He pitched in 5 games during the 1997 & 1998 seasons.-External links:... |
1 | 0 | 1.0 | 0-0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Batting Stats
| Name | Pos | G | AB | Avg. | R | H | HR | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Johnson | C | 102 | 346 | .217 | 31 | 75 | 12 | 35 | 3 |
| 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 | 37 | 149 | .282 | 20 | 42 | 9 | 30 | 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 | 37 | 81 | .185 | 7 | 115 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Paul LoDuca | C | 6 | 14 | .286 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Angel Pena Angel Peña Ángel Peña [PAY-nyah] , was a Major League Baseball catcher.Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1992, Peña made his major league debut with the Dodgers on September 8, 1998, and appeared in his final game on June 1, 2001.At one point in his career, Peña was heralded as the... |
C | 6 | 13 | .231 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Karros | 1B | 139 | 507 | .296 | 59 | 150 | 23 | 87 | 7 |
| Eric Young | 2B | 117 | 452 | .285 | 78 | 129 | 8 | 43 | 42 |
| Jose Vizcaino José Vizcaíno José Luis Vizcaíno Pimental is a former Major League Baseball player. He was a backup infielder for most of his MLB career. In , he played a significant role with the Chicago Cubs, having 551 at-bats and being 9th in the National League with 131 singles as well as second in the NL with 9 sacrifice... |
SS | 67 | 237 | .262 | 30 | 62 | 3 | 29 | 7 |
| Adrián Beltré Adrián Beltré Adrián Beltré Pérez is a Major League Baseball third baseman for the Texas Rangers.The youngest player in the National League when he made his major league debut, he has also played for the Los Angeles Dodgers , the Seattle Mariners , the Boston Red Sox , and the Texas Rangers . He bats and... |
3B/SS | 77 | 195 | .215 | 18 | 42 | 7 | 22 | 3 |
| Bobby Bonilla Bobby Bonilla Roberto Martin Antonio "Bobby" Bonilla is a former player in Major League Baseball who played from 1986 to 2001. Known in his playing days as "Bobby Bo," Bonilla is of Puerto Rican descent.-Playing career:... |
3B/LF | 72 | 236 | .237 | 28 | 56 | 7 | 30 | 1 |
| 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... |
2B/SS | 89 | 220 | .195 | 25 | 43 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Mark Grudzielanek Mark Grudzielanek Mark James Grudzielanek is a retired Major League Baseball second baseman and shortstop. Grudzielanek played six different teams during his 15-season career. He batted and threw right-handed.-Early years:... |
SS | 51 | 193 | .264 | 11 | 51 | 2 | 21 | 7 |
| 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 .... |
2B/SS/LF/CF | 64 | 180 | .283 | 21 | 51 | 0 | 7 | 5 |
| Todd Zeile Todd Zeile Todd Edward Zeile is a former catcher, third baseman, and first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1989 to . After graduating from UCLA, where he played as a catcher, Zeile played for 11 Major League teams during his career: the St... |
3B/1B | 40 | 158 | .253 | 22 | 40 | 7 | 27 | 1 |
| Paul Konerko Paul Konerko Paul Henry Konerko is an American professional baseball first baseman who has played for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball since 1999. He previously played with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds . Konerko helped the Chicago White Sox win the 2005 World Series, the... |
1B/3B/LF | 49 | 144 | .215 | 14 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Alex Cora Alex Cora José Alexander "Alex" Cora is a Major League Baseball infielder. He played college baseball at the University of Miami.-Early career:... |
SS/2B | 29 | 33 | .121 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripp Cromer Tripp Cromer Roy Bunyan "Tripp" Cromer III was a Major League Baseball utility player. He is an alumnus of the University of South Carolina. His younger brother, D. T. was also a Major League Baseball player.... |
IF | 6 | 6 | .167 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Metcalfe Mike Metcalfe Michael Henry Metcalfe, Jr. is a former utility player in Major League Baseball who played eight games for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1998 and 2000.... |
2B | 4 | 1 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gary Sheffield Gary Sheffield Gary Antonian Sheffield , nicknamed "Sheff", is an American retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for eight major league ball clubs from 1988 to 2009, primarily as an outfielder.-Biography:... |
RF | 90 | 301 | .316 | 52 | 95 | 16 | 57 | 18 |
| 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... |
CF/RF | 148 | 580 | .279 | 85 | 162 | 30 | 90 | 16 |
| 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 | 55 | 175 | .269 | 23 | 47 | 3 | 20 | 4 |
| 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... |
LF/CF/RF | 105 | 240 | .242 | 33 | 58 | 2 | 17 | 8 |
| Trenidad Hubbard Trenidad Hubbard Trenidad Aviel Hubbard is a former Major League Baseball journeyman outfielder. He is an alumnus of Southern University and A&M College.... |
CF/LF/RF/3B | 94 | 208 | .298 | 29 | 62 | 7 | 18 | 9 |
| Matt Luke Matt Luke Matthew Clifford Luke is a former outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball. He attended college at the University of California and played for five different major league teams in his career: the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers , Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers and Anaheim... |
LF/RF/1B | 69 | 160 | .213 | 24 | 34 | 9 | 23 | 2 |
| Jim Eisenreich Jim Eisenreich James Michael Eisenreich is an American former Major League Baseball player with a 15-year career from 1982–1984 and 1987–1998. He played for the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals of the American League, and the Philadelphia Phillies, Florida Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers of the National... |
LF/1B/RF | 75 | 127 | .197 | 12 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| Thomas Howard Thomas Howard (baseball player) Thomas Sylvester Howard is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He attended Ball State University where he played football and baseball. During his 11-year career he played for the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, and St. Louis... |
CF/LF/RF | 47 | 76 | .184 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Mike Devereaux Mike Devereaux Michael Devereaux is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth round of the amateur draft and made his debut on September 2, 1987... |
CF/LF/RF | 9 | 13 | .308 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Damon Hollins Damon Hollins Damon Jamall Hollins is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Hollins played with the Atlanta Braves , Los Angeles Dodgers , and Tampa Bay Devil Rays . His only regular major league playing time was in Tampa Bay, where he manned all three outfield positions... |
RF/LF | 5 | 9 | .222 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
1998 Awards
- 1998 Major League Baseball All-Star Game1998 Major League Baseball All-Star GameThe 1998 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 69th 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 7, 1998 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, the home of the...
- Gary SheffieldGary SheffieldGary Antonian Sheffield , nicknamed "Sheff", is an American retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for eight major league ball clubs from 1988 to 2009, primarily as an outfielder.-Biography:...
reserve - Jeff ShawJeff ShawJeffrey Lee Shaw is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who had a 12-year career from 1990 to 2001...
reserve (selected as a member of 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....
but was traded to the Dodgers during the break and made his first appearance in a Dodger uniform in the All-Star Game)
- Gary Sheffield
- Gold Glove AwardGold Glove AwardThe Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to as the Gold Glove, is the award given annually to the Major League Baseball players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances at each fielding position in both the National League and the American League , as voted by the...
- Charles Johnson
- 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...
- Chan Ho Park (July 1998)
- 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...
- 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....
(April 6–12) - 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....
(April 20–26) - Raúl MondesíRaúl MondesíRaúl 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...
(June 29-July 5)
- Mike Piazza
