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Orel Hershiser

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Orel Hershiser is a right-handed pitcher who spent most of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 1988 he set the Major League Baseball record with 59 consecutive scoreless innings, breaking a mark previously held by Don Drysdale, and won the National League Cy Young Award and World Series MVP that same season. Known by the nickname "Bulldog," he later pitched for the Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, and New York Mets.

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What major MLB pitching record is held by Orel Hershiser?

Orel Hershiser holds the Major League Baseball record for the most consecutive scoreless innings pitched. He achieved exactly 59 consecutive scoreless innings during his legendary 1988 season, breaking a 20-year-old record previously held by Don Drysdale.

Did Orel Hershiser win the Cy Young Award during his record-breaking season?

Yes, during his 1988 campaign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Hershiser won the National League Cy Young Award. He also won the National League MVP award that year, an extremely rare feat for a pitcher, thanks to his dominant regular season and postseason play.

Did Orel Hershiser win a World Series with the Dodgers?

Hershiser was the undisputed driving force behind the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the 1988 World Series against the Oakland Athletics. He was named the World Series Most Valuable Player, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest single-season performers in MLB history.

What was Orel Hershiser's famous nickname?

He was famously nicknamed 'Bulldog' by Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, who wanted to instill a more aggressive attitude in the pitcher. The nickname stuck with him throughout his entire career due to his fierce, competitive mound presence.