Top 10 Los Angeles Dodgers of All-Time

The Top 10 Los Angeles Dodgers of all-time is not an easy list to compile; from Brooklyn to Los Angeles the Dodgers have so many great players it’s hard to narrow the list down. Active players are not eligible for this list. Top 10 Los Angeles Dodgers of all time list will also include the Brooklyn Dodgers.

10) Maury Wills

Maury Wills revolutionized the modern running game and changed the way baseball valued speed. In 1962, Wills became the first player in the modern era to steal 100 bases in a season, finishing with 104 and breaking Ty Cobb’s long-standing single-season record of 96. That historic campaign earned Wills the 1962 National League MVP Award, an extraordinary accomplishment considering he hit just six home runs. His value came from pure disruption — he forced pitchers to rush, infielders to cheat, and defenses to panic.

Wills spent 12 seasons with the Dodgers (1959–1966, 1969–1972), compiling a .281 batting average with 490 stolen bases in a Dodgers uniform — still a franchise record. He was a seven-time All-Star and won two Gold Gloves at shortstop. More importantly, he helped spark the Dodgers’ championship runs in 1959, 1963, and 1965.

In an era dominated by power hitters, Wills brought speed back to prominence and became one of the most exciting players of his generation. His influence can still be seen in every elite leadoff hitter who prioritizes speed and pressure.

Remembering Maury Wills

9) Gil Hodges

Gil Hodges was the power anchor of the Brooklyn Dodgers during one of the franchise’s most successful eras. Spending 15 seasons with the Dodgers (1947–1961), Hodges compiled a .274 batting average with 361 home runs and 1,274 RBI. He was selected to eight All-Star Games (though the MLB held two All-Star Games per season from 1959–1962, leading to additional selections in official counts).

Hodges was a key figure in Brooklyn’s 1955 World Series championship, the only title won during the Dodgers’ time in Brooklyn. Known for his quiet leadership and clutch hitting, Hodges was one of the most consistent power hitters in the National League throughout the 1950s. He hit 30 or more home runs seven times and drove in 100 or more runs in seven seasons.

Beyond statistics, Hodges symbolized steadiness and professionalism. After his playing career, he managed the 1969 “Miracle Mets” to a World Series title. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2022, Hodges remains one of the foundational figures in Dodgers history.

The Gil Hodges Story | Soul of Champion (Full Documentary)

8) Mike Piazza

Mike Piazza is widely regarded as the greatest offensive catcher in baseball history, and his prime years began in Los Angeles. Drafted in the 62nd round in 1988 as a favor to his father, Piazza defied all expectations. He debuted in 1992 and exploded in 1993, winning the NL Rookie of the Year after batting .318 with 35 home runs and 112 RBI.

From 1993 through 1998, Piazza made six consecutive All-Star teams and won six consecutive Silver Slugger Awards. During his seven seasons with the Dodgers, he hit .331 with 177 home runs and 563 RBI. His ability to combine average and power from the catcher position was unprecedented.

While critics questioned his defense, his offensive production more than compensated. Piazza’s bat carried the Dodgers throughout the mid-1990s, and his 1997 season (.362 average, 40 HR, 124 RBI) remains one of the greatest offensive seasons ever by a catcher.

Piazza was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016 and remains one of the most dynamic hitters the Dodgers have ever developed.

Piazza’s homer clears Dodger Stadium

7) Steve Garvey

Steve Garvey defined Dodgers baseball in the 1970s with durability, production, and postseason heroics. Spending 14 seasons with Los Angeles (1969–1982), Garvey batted .301 with 211 home runs and 992 RBI as a Dodger. He won the 1974 National League MVP Award after hitting .312 with 21 home runs and 111 RBI.

Garvey recorded six 200-hit seasons, including four consecutive seasons from 1974 to 1977. He was an eight-time All-Star and won four Gold Gloves at first base, combining offensive consistency with defensive excellence.

He was also a key figure in the Dodgers’ four National League pennants (1974, 1977, 1978, 1981) and was named the 1978 NLCS MVP. His leadership and steady presence at first base made him one of the most recognizable faces of the franchise during a highly competitive era.

Garvey’s reliability and postseason production secure his place among the Dodgers’ elite.

Legends of Dodger Baseball: Steve Garvey

6) Orel Hershiser

Orel Hershiser’s 1988 season is one of the most legendary pitching performances in baseball history. That year, he went 23–8 with a 2.26 ERA, winning the NL Cy Young Award. He led the league in wins, complete games (15), shutouts (8), innings pitched (267), and batters faced. He also set a still-standing MLB record with 59 consecutive scoreless innings.

The postseason cemented his legacy. Hershiser dominated the heavily favored Mets in the NLCS, pitching two complete games and earning a save before throwing a shutout in Game 7. He was named NLCS MVP.

In the World Series against the powerful Oakland A’s, Hershiser threw a shutout in Game 2 and pitched a complete-game victory in Game 5 to clinch the championship. He was named World Series MVP.

Few pitchers have ever carried a team through October the way Hershiser did in 1988.

1988 WS Gm5: Hershiser goes the distance in clincher

5) Don Drysdale

Don Drysdale was one of the most intimidating pitchers of the 1960s and a cornerstone of Dodgers dominance. From 1956 to 1969, Drysdale compiled a 209–166 record with a 2.95 ERA and 2,486 strikeouts.

He won the 1962 NL Cy Young Award and was a nine-time All-Star. In 1968, he set a Major League record with 58⅔ consecutive scoreless innings, a mark later broken by teammate Orel Hershiser.

Drysdale was instrumental in the Dodgers’ World Series championships in 1959, 1963, and 1965. His fiery competitiveness and inside pitching style made him feared throughout the league.

Though shoulder injuries shortened his career, Drysdale’s impact during his prime was immense. He remains one of the most dominant pitchers in franchise history.

Don Drysdale Pitching Mechanics & Highlights

4) Duke Snider

Duke Snider was the offensive centerpiece of the “Boys of Summer” Brooklyn Dodgers. From 1947 to 1962, Snider hit .300 with 389 home runs and 1,271 RBI.

Between 1950 and 1957, he produced one of the greatest eight-year stretches in baseball history, batting .307 with 288 home runs and 885 RBI. He hit 40 or more home runs five times and was selected to eight All-Star Games.

Snider played a crucial role in Brooklyn’s 1955 World Series championship and remains one of the greatest center fielders in baseball history.

Duke Snider career highlights

3) Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson’s historical importance cannot be overstated. Breaking baseball’s color barrier in 1947, Robinson changed American sports forever. On the field, he was equally extraordinary.

In 10 seasons with Brooklyn, Robinson batted .311 with 137 home runs, 734 RBI, and 197 stolen bases. He won the inaugural NL Rookie of the Year Award in 1947 and the NL MVP in 1949 after hitting .342 with 37 stolen bases and 124 RBI.

From 1949–1951, he batted .336 with 49 home runs and 293 RBI, his most dominant stretch. Robinson was a six-time All-Star and helped lead Brooklyn to six NL pennants and one World Series title.

His courage and excellence make him one of the most important figures in sports history.

Jackie Robinson Career Highlights

2) Roy Campanella

Roy Campanella was one of the greatest catchers ever to play the game. During his 10-year career with the Dodgers (1948–1957), Campanella won three NL MVP Awards (1951, 1953, 1955).

He was an eight-time All-Star and a defensive standout behind the plate. Offensively, he hit 242 home runs with 856 RBI in just 10 seasons.

Campanella was instrumental in Brooklyn’s 1955 championship and was a dominant force during the team’s golden era.

Roy Campanella Highlights

1) Sandy Koufax

Sandy Koufax’s peak from 1962–1966 is one of the most dominant five-year stretches in baseball history. During that span, he led the league in ERA five consecutive years, posting a 1.95 ERA average.

He won three Cy Young Awards (1963, 1965, 1966) and the 1963 NL MVP. Koufax finished his career 165–87 with a 2.76 ERA and 2,396 strikeouts despite retiring at age 30 due to elbow arthritis.

He threw four no-hitters, including a perfect game in 1965. Koufax also dominated in the postseason, winning World Series MVP honors twice (1963, 1965).

Though his career was short, his peak remains unmatched. Koufax stands as the greatest pitcher in Dodgers history.

Sandy Koufax Tribute