Known for movies
Short Info
Net Worth | $20 million |
Date Of Birth | September 16, 1958 |
Spouse | Dana Deaver (m. 2010), Jamie Byars (m. 1981–2005) |
Fact | Pitcher for the National League's Los Angeles Dodgers (1983-1994 & 2000), San Francisco Giants (1998), and New York Mets (1999); and the American League's Cleveland Indians (1995-1997). |
Orel Hershiser is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1983 to 2000. He later became a broadcast color analyst and a professional poker player. After playing baseball in high school and college, Hershiser was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 17th round of the 1979 amateur draft. He made his MLB debut in 1983, and his career spanned 18 seasons, mostly with the Dodgers. Hershiser was a National League (NL) All-Star in 1988 and 1995.
Born in Buffalo, New York, Hershiser grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and Cincinnati, Ohio. He was raised Jewish. Hershiser was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers out of Bowling Green State University in the 17th round of the 1979 amateur draft. He made his Major League debut on September 1, 1983. During his rookie season in 1983, Hershiser had a 2–8 win–loss record and a 5.21 earned run average (ERA). In 1984, Hershiser appeared in 37 games (19 starts) and had a 6–8 record with a 4.48 ERA.
In 1985, Hershiser split time between the bullpen and the starting rotation, appearing in 27 games (10 starts) and compiling a 4–3 record with a 3.41 ERA. In 1986, Hershiser became a full-time starter and had a breakout season, finishing with a 19–3 record and a 2.03 ERA. He also led the major leagues in shutouts with eight.
Hershiser had another strong season in 1987, going 15–15 with a 3.05 ERA. He also pitched over 200 innings for the first time in his career. In 1988, Hershiser had one of the best seasons by a pitcher in Major League history. He finished the year with a 23–8 record and a 2.26 ERA. He also led the major leagues in innings pitched (267), shutouts (9), and complete games (15).
Hershiser’s performance in 1988 earned him the National League Cy Young Award and the National League Most Valuable Player Award. He also finished second in the voting for the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s National League Most Valuable Player Award.
In 1989, Hershiser had another strong season, going 16–16 with a 3.06 ERA. He also pitched over 200 innings for the second consecutive season. In 1990, Hershiser had another solid season, going 14–14 with a 3.42 ERA. However, he missed significant time due to injury and only pitched 183 innings.
In 1991, Hershiser rebounded from his injury-plagued 1990 season and had one of his best seasons ever. He finished the year with a 20–11 record and a 2.31 ERA. He also pitched over 200 innings for the third consecutive season. In 1992, Hershiser had another strong season, going 18–11 with a 2.93 ERA. He also pitched over 200 innings for the fourth consecutive season.
In 1993, Hershiser had another solid season, going 15–15 with a 3.87 ERA. However, he missed significant time due to injury and only pitched 173 innings. In 1994, Hershiser rebounded from his injury-plagued 1993 season and had one of his best seasons ever. He finished the year with a 21–7 record and a 2.59 ERA. He also pitched over 200 innings for the fifth consecutive season.
In 1995, Hershiser had another strong season, going 16–11 with a 3.65 ERA. He also pitched over 200 innings for the sixth consecutive season. In 1996, Hershiser had another solid season, going 13–12 with a 3.81 ERA. However, he missed significant time due to injury and only pitched 168 innings.
In 1997, Hershiser rebounded from his injury-plagued 1996 season and had one of his best seasons ever. He finished the year with a 17–9 record and a 3.41 ERA. He also pitched over 200 innings for the seventh consecutive season. In 1998, Hershiser had another solid season, going 13–13 with a 4.41 ERA. However, he missed significant time due to injury and only pitched 164 innings.
In 1999, Hershiser rebounded from his injury-plagued 1998 season and had one of his best seasons ever. He finished the year with a 15–9 record and a 3.87 ERA. He also pitched over 200 innings for the eighth consecutive season. In 2000, Hershiser’s final season, he went 8–14 with a 5.47 ERA in 32 games (30 starts). He pitched 192 innings and struck out 143 batters.
After 18 seasons in Major League Baseball, Hershiser retired following the 2000 season. During his career, he compiled a 204–150 record with a 3.48 ERA in 430 games (367 starts). He also pitched 2,994 innings and struck out 2,014 batters.
Following his retirement from playing baseball, Hershiser became a color analyst for ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball telecasts from 2001 to 2006. In 2007, he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers’ television broadcast team as an analyst on Prime Ticket’s Dodgers Live pre-game show and on Fox Sports Net’s Dodger Talk post-game show. In 2008, he became an analyst on TBS’s Major League Baseball postseason coverage as well as on MLB Network’s MLB Tonight studio show during the regular season
General Info
Full Name | Orel Hershiser |
Net Worth | $20 million |
Date Of Birth | September 16, 1958 |
Height | 1.9 m |
Weight | 87 kg |
Profession | Baseball player |
Education | Cherry Hill High School East, Bowling Green State University |
Family
Spouse | Dana Deaver (m. 2010), Jamie Byars (m. 1981–2005) |
Children | Orel Leonard Hershiser V, Jordan Hershiser, Sloane Suddeth |
Parents | Mildred Hershiser, Orel Leonard Hershiser III |
Accomplishments
Awards | National League Cy Young Award, Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year, Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year |
Nominations | Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Personality - Sports Event Analyst |
TV Shows | National Heads-Up Poker Championship, Sunday Night Baseball, Baseball Tonight |
Social profile links
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | He was nominated for the 2016 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Sports category. |
2 | Inducted into the Albuquerque [New Mexico] Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014. |
3 | Inducted into the Bowling Green State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1985. |
4 | Was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon national fraternity (Ohio Kappa chapter - Bowling Green State University.) |
5 | In 1988 he broke Don Drysdale's famous record of 58 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings and now holds the record with 59. |
6 | He won the 1988 NLCS and World Series MVP awards. |
7 | He was a member of the 1987, '88, '89 All-Star teams. |
8 | After retiring in 2000, he became an analyst for ESPN before becoming a pitching coach for the Texas Rangers. |
9 | Pitcher for the National League's Los Angeles Dodgers (1983-1994 & 2000), San Francisco Giants (1998), and New York Mets (1999); and the American League's Cleveland Indians (1995-1997). |
10 | In 1988 led the National League in wins (23), complete games (15), shutouts (8). |
11 | Made major league debut on 1 September 1983. |
12 | Led the National League in innings pitched, 1987-1989 (264-2/3; 267; 256-2/3). |
13 | In 1985 led the National League in winning percentage (.864; 19 wins, 3 losses). |
Movies
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Knuckleball! | 2012 | Documentary additional thanks |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Access Sportsnet: Los Angeles | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Dodgers Pre-Game MLB Analyst |
Mike & Mike | 2010-2013 | TV Series | Himself - ESPN MLB Analyst / Himself - Telephone Interviewee / Himself - ESPN Baseball Analyst / ... |
Sunday Night Baseball | 1991-2013 | TV Series | Himself - Color Commentator / Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher / Himself - New York Mets Pitcher / ... |
The Apprentice | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Show Attendee |
30 for 30 | 2010 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
2010 World Series of Poker | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
Pardon the Interruption | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
2009 World Series of Poker | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
Poker After Dark | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
Prime 9 | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
National Heads-Up Poker Championship | 2008 | TV Mini-Series | Himself |
The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame... | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
ESPN Outside the Lines | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
Baseball Tonight | 2006 | TV Series | Himself - Analyst |
ESPN 25: Who's #1? | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Beyond the Glory | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
ESPN SportsCentury | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Where Is God Now? | 2001 | TV Movie | Himself |
1999 National League Championship Series | 1999 | TV Mini-Series | Himself - New York Mets Pitcher |
1997 World Series | 1997 | Video documentary | Himself - Cleveland Indians pitcher |
1997 American League Championship Series | 1997 | TV Series | Himself - Cleveland Indians Pitcher |
My Oh My! | 1996 | Documentary | Himself |
1995 American League Championship Series | 1995 | TV Series | Himself - Cleveland Indians Pitcher |
Voices that Care | 1991 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Choir Member |
Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon | 1990 | TV Series | Himself |
McGee and Me! | 1990 | TV Series | Himself |
The Arsenio Hall Show | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
Late Night with David Letterman | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
Today | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
Live with Kelly and Michael | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show | 1988 | TV Movie | Himself |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1988 | TV Series | Himself |
1988 World Series Video: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Oakland A's | 1988 | Video | Himself |
1988 National League Championship Series | 1988 | TV Series | Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher |
1988 MLB All-Star Game | 1988 | TV Special | Himself - NL Pitcher |
1987 MLB All-Star Game | 1987 | TV Special | Himself - NL Pitcher |
1985 National League Championship Series | 1985 | TV Series | Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Knuckleball! | 2012 | Documentary | Himself - Texas Rangers Pitching Coach (uncredited) |
Prime 9 | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
100 Years of the World Series | 2003 | Video documentary | Himself |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1988 | TV Series | Himself from BOB HOPE'S JOLLY CHRISTMAS SHOW |
Awards
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2011 | Emmy | Sports Emmy Awards | Outstanding Sports Personality - Sports Event Analyst |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia