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48. Mike Scioscia

48. Mike Scioscia
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: November 27, 1958 in Upper Darby, PA USA
  • Weight: 200 lbs.
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: April 20, 1980
  • Final Game: October 02, 1992
  • TSN All-Star - 1990
  • MVP - 1985
 
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Mike Scioscia played his entire career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, showing cerebral prowess, the ability to manage a pitching staff, and good enough hitting for a team as celebrated as the Los Angeles Dodgers kept him for well over a decade and the entirety of his MLB career.

Catchers are expected to be cerebral, but Scioscia took that to another level by learning Spanish to best communicate with the Dodgers ace, Fernando Valenzuela.  A two-time All-Star, Scioscia was considered one of the best in his era in handling a pitching staff, and he did compile 1,131 Hits offensively for Los Angeles.  A World Series winner in 1988, Scioscia later became a successful Manager, winning two Manager of the Year Awards and a World Series in 2002 as the Angels' skipper.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Catcher
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 19th Overall in the Amateur Draft 6/8/76.Retired after the 1992 Season.
  • Departed:

    Retired after the 1992 Season.

  • Games Played: 1441
  • Notable Statistics:

    398 Runs Scored
    1,131 Hits
    198 Doubles
    12 Triples
    68 Home Runs
    446 RBI
    29 Stolen Bases
    .259/.344/.356 Slash Line
    26.1 bWAR

    29 Playoff Games
    7 Runs Scored
    20 Hits
    1 Double
    0 Triples
    2 Home Runs
    6 RBI
    0 Stolen Bases
    .238/.312/.321 Slash Line

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    World Series Champion (1981 & 1988)
    All-Star (1989 & 1990)
    Most Putouts by a Catcher (1987, 1989 & 1990)
    Most Assists by a Catcher (1989 & 1992)
    Most Runners Caught Stealing (1988 & 1989)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Catcher (1989)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by a Catcher (1990)

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