Every MLB team’s Mount Rushmore

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are well-known for their outstanding pitching. It should come as no surprise they have two Hall of Fame pitchers and another one who likely will be in Cooperstown on their Mount Rushmore.

Sandy Koufax had a very short career. But when he was on, he was arguably the most dominant pitcher in baseball history. The last five years of his career might have been the best five years any pitcher has ever had. Koufax led the league in ERA in each of his final five seasons, winning three Cy Young Awards and an MVP.

Don Drysdale spent his entire 14 season career with the Dodgers, playing all but his first two seasons in Los Angeles. His 209 wins are second only to Don Sutton’s 233 and his 61.2 bWAR is second among pitchers, trailing just Dazzy Vance.

Jackie Robinson is the lone player on this list to not spend some time in Los Angeles during his MLB career. He’s most famous for being the first African-American baseball player of the 21st century. When considering the largely racist era he played in, Robinson is easily one of the most influential athletes of all-time.

Clayton Kershaw has already separated himself from most Dodgers pitchers, which is impressive considering their long list of outstanding hurlers. Kershaw equaled Koufax’s three Cy Young Awards and one MVP.

Honorable mentions: It was quite tempting to find a way to put longtime broadcaster Vin Scully on this list, but it wasn’t meant to be. Pee Wee Reese and Dazzy Vance are both known for their time in Brooklyn. Roy Campanella is one of the best catchers ever. Tommy Lasorda is a fan favorite.