Former Dodgers first baseman Adrián González formally retired from professional baseball a number of weeks in the past. The place does he rank amongst Dodgers first baseman over the 30 years?
Based on some Dodgers followers, at the very least people who like Twitter polls, González is the second-best first baseman of the final three a long time of Dodgers baseball.
Adrián González
González was an entire participant in his time with the Dodgers. He received a Silver Slugger, Gold Glove, and was named to the 2015 NL All-Star Crew. The slugger additionally led the majors in RBI in 2014.
González’s arrival in LA additionally helped usher in a brand new period of relevancy for the Dodgers. In González’s first full 12 months in LA, the Dodgers received their first of eight-consecutive NL West division titles.
Max Muncy
Muncy hasn’t been a Dodger for lengthy, however he’s definitely made an influence. In 4 seasons in LA, Muncy has been named to 2 NL All-Star groups and owns a .890 OPS. Since 2018, Muncy (138) trails solely Freddie Freeman (142) in wRC+ for first baseman.
Most significantly for Dodgers followers, Muncy will perpetually be a part of Dodgers historical past as the primary baseman for 2020 title workforce.
Eric Karros
The previous UCLA Bruin performed the overwhelming majority of his 14-year MLB profession in Dodger blue. The 1992 NL ROY recorded 5 seasons with 100 or extra RBI. Karros’ legacy as a Dodger is perhaps unfairly affected by enjoying in a lackluster period within the workforce’s historical past. The Dodgers made the playoffs simply twice and had been swept in each divisional sequence (1995 & 1996).
Karros was a constant hitter and lineup linchpin that doesn’t get the credit score he deserves.
James Loney
The Dodgers 2002 first-round choose was an adept contact hitter and posted a .915 OPS in his first 144 video games with the Dodgers.
Loney, together with Russell Martin, Andre Ethier, and Matt Kemp, was one in all 4 noteworthy Dodgers prospects to debut in 2006.
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