Orel Hershiser

Quick Facts

Full Name	Orel Hershiser
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 16, 1958(1958-09-16)
Age	66
Birthplace	Buffalo
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Virgo

Orel Hershiser Biography

Orel Hershiser is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on September 16, 1958 in Buffalo, New York, United States. Legendary pitcher and three-time All-Star who took home in 1988 the National League Legendary pitcher and 3-time All-Star who won the 1988 National League Cy Young Award on route to being named the 1988 NLCS MVP and the 1988 World Series MVP for the World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Award, en route to getting named 1988 NLCS MVP as well as in 1988, the World Series MVP for the World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

When he was performing for the Dodgers the boss While playing for the Dodgers, his manager Tommy Lasorda nicknamed him The Bulldog. was nicknamed The Bulldog.

His family moved again and he attended Cherry Hill High School East in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He did not make the varsity team until his junior year as he spent his first year on the freshman team and his second year on the junior varsity. He set the single-game strikeout record for his high school in 1976 when he retired 15 batsmen in a game against Deptford, a record that stood for 21 years. He also remains on the school’s leader-boards in career winning percentage, strikeouts and earned run average (ERA). He was an all-conference selection his senior year.

The Dodgers assigned him to their Class A farm team in the Midwest League, the Clinton Dodgers. He started four games for Clinton in 1979, and appeared in 11 more out of the bullpen to finish with a 4–0 record with a 2.09 ERA.

He got married Jamie Byars and he has one daughter, Orel V.

Orel Hershiser Net Worth

Orel Hershiser is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Orel Hershiser 's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a member of in the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Bowling Green University.

After spending the bulk of his time pitching for the Dodgers then he was able to throw for Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants along with the New York Mets.

Orel Leonard Hershiser IV (born September 16, 1958) is an American former baseball pitcher who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1983 to 2000. He later became a broadcast color analyst for the Dodgers. He is also a professional poker player.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Orel Hershiser height 6 ft 3 in Orel weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Orel Hershiser Dating?

According to our records, Orel Hershiser married to Dana Deaver , Jamie Byars. As of December 1, 2023, Orel Hershiser’s is not dating anyone.

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Hershiser was called up to the Dodgers for the first time on September 1, 1983, and made his debut the same day, against the Montreal Expos. He came into the game in the seventh inning and retired all three batters he faced on two ground outs and a strikeout (of Tim Wallach). However, in his second inning of work he allowed a double and a single for a run and was promptly taken out of the game. In eight appearances that month, he had an ERA of 3.38.

Facts & Trivia

Orel Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Orel Hershiser celebrates birthday on September 16 of every year.

Hershiser made the Dodgers Opening Day roster for the 1984 season as the last man in the bullpen and was mostly used as a long reliever early on. His first win was in a 12-inning game against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 5. After getting pounded in one game, Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda gave him such a verbal lashing that was so loud teammates took to calling it “sermon on the mound”. Lasorda told Hershiser that he was too timid on the mound, giving hitters too much respect. He gave him the nickname “Bulldog” so that he would have a tougher attitude in games.

What happened to Dodger announcer Orel Hershiser?

Orel Hershiser also went into a quarantine period due to being a close contact, and later tested positive himself. After broadcasters were unable to travel during the 2020 and 2021 seasons due to MLB’s health and safety protocols, the Dodgers and several other teams made a return to normalcy this year.

Is Orel Hershiser still an announcer?

The organization also added some household names to their SportsNet LA Broadcast team. SportsNet LA noted that the quartet would be in addition to, not in place of, the current broadcast team. Orel Hershiser and Joe Davis will still be calling games for the Dodgers , it just might not be each and every game.

What is Orel Hershiser salary?

Orel Hershiser becomes the first player in major league history to sign a contract that calls for a $3 million salary – This Day In Baseball.

Is Orel Hershiser in the Hall of Fame?

Orel Hershiser – Bowling Green (baseball): He remains the last Falcon pitcher to toss a complete game, no-hitter. He was a 1985 inductee into the Bowling Green Athletics Hall of Fame. Hershiser was drafted in the 17th round of the 1979 draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Who is Kirsten Watson?

Watson is currently working on the International team at the NFL as a producer and manager. She also currently works for Spectrum SportsNet as a sideline reporter for the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Sparks and the South Bay Lakers, the official minor league team for the Los Angeles Lakers.