[PilotMan]

So I wanted to give one huge update here on the team. I've gone through and written up the LA 40-man roster as it currently stands. Some of the younger top prospects still aren't on the 40 man, but this should give you a great idea of how the team looks at this point in 1994.

Be sure to check out the very first pick by the Dodgers when this Dynasty started back in 1982!! He's on the team now!

Terrell Berthau; 23, Rookie, 1990, 24th round LA
Real life never made it above rookie ball


13-6, 3.46 ERA 38g/19gs 1.25 WHIP ERA+ 122


He's emerged as the best pitcher this year, but he more or less backed into it.


Chris Holt; 22, 3rd year, 1991, 1st round LA
Real life ended up an inning eater starter for 4 years in the late 90's/early 00's.


10-11, 3.70 ERA 25/25 1.27 WHIP ERA+ 114


Nice H/9, but he's got some control issues. Pitching way above where he should be.


Mike Mimbs; 25, Rookie, 1989 9th round, MIN
Real life was a swingman in the mid 90's.


5-10, 5.19, 21/21 1.40 WHIP ERA+ 82


Came over in the Sergio Del Rosario deal along with Jose Vizcaino (1993). Has real gopher ball issues.


Bill Pulsipher; 20, AAA, 1991, 13th round LA
Journeyman swingman for about 10 years IRL


8-5, 4.58, 17/15 1.28 WHIP ERA+ 110 (AAA)


Made the PCL All Star game for 1994. Has been up for a cup of coffee.


Pat Rapp; 27, 3rd year, 1988, 2nd round LA
RL: Solid 10yr starter, over 1300 IP, 825k


6-12, 4.83, 25/25 1.52 WHIP ERA+ 88


He's been hot and cold, just not getting a lot of help either.


Paul Wilson; 21, Rookie, 1993 3rd round LA
RL: Early 00s starter; tossed 940 IP, 619k


2-0, 1.93, 2/2 1.21 WHIP ERA+ 219


Only got the call after Pettitte went down, but was doing alright at AAA in his first year.


Rene Arocha; 28, 3rd yr, 1991 4th round LA
RL: 4yrs in the majors mostly as a reliever. 331 IP


4-1, 3S, 3.72 36/0 1.45 WHIP ERA+ 114


Used as the set up man, he's been ok. Reliable at least in his first year out of the bullpen.


Matthew Dorin; 34, 12th yr, Minor League FA
RL: Never pitched above A ball in the early 80s.


0-0, 5.06, 4/0 0.75 WHIP ERA + 84


Has struggled through major injuries in his career. Mostly a mop up guy at this point.


Jeff Gray; 31; 6th yr, 1983 2nd round STL; acquired for 2 prospects.
RL: Had 3 seasons in the majors; late 80's to early 90's.


2-0, 4.21, 48/0 1.38 WHIP ERA+ 112 (CIN/STL/LA)


New via waiver trade. The bullpen needed any help it could get.


Arbrey Lucas, 34; 3rd yr, Minor League FA
RL: Never pitched above AA in the mid 80's


5-0, 5.19, 17/0 1.88 WHIP ERA+ 97 (AAA)


He's been a bullpen filler. Given his age, and career numbers it's likely his days are numbered.


John Martin, 38; 14th yr, Minor League FA
RL: 4yr career as a swingman in the early 80's


2-3, 2S, 4.70, 46/0, 1.47 WHIP ERA+ 90


He's been carrying the load for a lot of the bullpen this year, and he's just not very good.


David Peck, 33; 5th yr, 1983 48th round NYY, Acquired via trade with SF
RL: Pitched one season in Short A, 1984.


2-2, 5.91, 28/0, 1.56 WHIP ERA+ 80 (SF/LA)


2nd tour with LA after 8 yrs previously with the club. Solid reliver for LA in '92. Hope he finds it again.


Shigeki Taguchi, 24; 2nd yr, Minor League FA
RL: Never pitched above A ball in one season.


0-1, 3.12, 24/0, 1.10 WHIP ERA+ 136


Brutal on right handed batters from the southpaw side. He's been pleasantly surprising. Recently demoted to AA.


Billy Wagner, 23, Rookie, 1992 4th round
RL: You really ought to know. 15yr career, 2.31 ERA, 422 Saves, 903 IP, 1196 K


0-0, 0S, 3.21 ERA, 10/0, 1.43 WHIP ERA+ 132


Made the jump from AA this year. Started 21 games in the minors, but his control has held him back.


Dave White, 32; Rookie, 1983 5th round MTL
RL: Minor leaguer who made it to AAA in the late 80's.


0-1, 3.31, 9/0 1.10 WHIP ERA+ 128


A long time journeyman with 112 saves in the minors who has paid his dues and got a call, but is back in AAA again.


Jose Cleto, 25; 4th year, 1986 37th round SF
RL: A very, very short stint in rookie ball in 87.


2-6, 20S, 2.59 55/0 1.25 WHIP ERA+ 163


Talk about a career that's grown out of nowhere. He's had some injury issues, but looks like he's got a great career ahead of him.


Jerry Spradlin, 27, Rookie, 1987 1st round LA
RL: Solid career middle reliever in the mid and late 90s.


0-1 1S, 5.00 8/0 1.78 WHIP ERA+ 85


He's been up and down 3 times now, but is back in AA as a closer. It's unclear if he'll ever catch on at this point.


Jerry Brooks, 27, 6th year, 3rd round OAK
RL: 2 cups of coffee in the mid 90s. 17 games played.


.250/.302/.325 OPS+ 71 (1HR/4RBI)


Acquired via trade with OAK for a pair of prospects. He's been a productive sub on the bench and decent catcher. Can play other positions as well.


Jose Valdez, 25; 2nd yr, 1989 8th round LA
RL:Played one season in low A in 1990.


.225/.276/.338 OPS+ 67 (1/10)


He's been up and down over the past 3 years, but gotten a longer look this year. Then the team traded for Brooks, so it would appear that his ML playing days are numbered, and he's in AAA right now. But he's got an .800 OPS there, so he's still got some chance of coming back.


Rick Wilkins, 27; 3rd yr, 1986 2nd round KC
RL: Up and down 10yr career, played for a lot of teams, mostly off the bench. 720 career G, 515 H.


.209/.286/.337 OPS+ 69 (12/58)


Offensively he's hurting the team. Defensively, he's a monster. Cannon for an arm, caught 47% of base stealers this year. In his 3rd yr as the starting catcher. Arbitration eligible next year.


Mike Busch, 26; Rookie, 1989 2nd round LA
RL: One of those picks that mirrored real life. Busch came up in LA's system for real, was a top prospect but ultimately was just a AAAA player. Played parts of 2 seasons in LA over a 10 yr career with over 170 minor league homers.


.297/.354/.534 OPS + 127 (25/88) AAA


On paper he's ready for the show. Corner infielder who should be getting a look knowing there's not much blocking him above. He was called up for 1 game this year, so he's in his final option year.


Fred McGriff, 30, 9th yr, off season signed to a 7 yr deal in '92.
RL: Played 19yrs, nearly 500 homers, bonafide superstar.


.258/.336/.484 OPS+ 120 (29/91)


The only big hitter on the team. He's trying to carry the load, but his numbers are still sub career average right now, but up from last season. He's had a great career so far. A 3-time All Star, MVP, 2-time Silver Slugger, 3-time Champion, and 2-time World Series MVP. All that for the dynastic Astros. Would be nice to carry that into LA a bit longer.


Jose Oliva, 23, Rookie, 1987 5th round LA
RL: A former Dodger prospect who broke into the majors in the mid-90's with Atlanta and Stl, but only hit .178 for his career.


.296/.353/.708 OPS+ 211 (31/71) A


Played in LA for 22 games last season, but has been at A ball, Bakersfield for the entire season. A huge demotion. Not sure what they want him to do. He's crushing the poor A ball pitchers to his delight.


Larry Sutton, 24, Rookie, 1991 3rd round, LA
RL: A long, 12yr career, mostly journeyman and minor leaguer, 252G for 4 different clubs.


.286/.325/.486 OPS+ 118 (2/7)


He's been a pinch hitting sensation this year with 39 games played and 40 plate appearances. He's been a solid bench piece, but only plays first base, so his usefulness is limited.


Jose Hernandez, 25, No Service, 1986 2nd round TEX
RL: An incredible, 20yr career, with over 1500 ML games played, and 1166 hits and 8 ML clubs.


.333/.370/.462 OPS+ 114 (2/16) AAA


Since he's ripping the ball in AAA, one would think the team might send him up soon. But his path has been crazy to get here. He's played in the Rangers (released), Pirates (released), Angels (FA), and another now defunct minor league team organization in his short career. LA signed him in '88 and hasn't let him go.


Geronimo Pena, 27, 7th yr, 1986 Supplemental First round, NYY
RL: Utility guy for 7 years in the 90's in a 10yr professional career.


.282/.358/.472 OPS+ 124 (14/46)


His career has exceeded his real one by a long way. He's been the Dodger 2nd basement for 4 years now. His injury this year set him back (and the team) some. Unknown when he'll be back.


Kurt Stillwell, 29, 9th yr, 1982 first round LA
RL: Played over most of 13 years, mostly in the late 80's and early 90's. 998 G, 779 H


.241/.300/.353 OPS+ 78 (5/28)


HERE HE IS! Yes! The first pick of our Dodgers back when this entire dynasty began 12 years ago and it's his first year playing for LA. Are you not entertained?! Remember he was traded to San Diego for Tim Flannery? The biggest deal he was a part of saw him go to the Padres (again) from the Phillies along with Jeff Bagwell for Matt Williams. He's just a utility guy for LA now.


Dave Hansen, 25, 2nd yr, 1985 3rd round MIL
RL: 19yrs across all levels, was a ML super sub, Dodgers Pinch Hit King. 1230 G, 1793 AB, 466 H.


.180/.275/..279 OPS+ 44 (1/12) AAA


Out of option years, but nothing more than a bench piece occasionally for the team. Has played up for parts of the past 5 seasons.


Charlie Montoyo, 28, 4th yr, 1986 4th round PHI
RL: 9 years, almost all minors, but played 4 games for the Expos in '93.


.227/.341/.298 OPS+ 77 (3/38)


2nd full year as a starter. He's a terrible offensive liability and he's made 17 errors at third. Now awful, but bad enough. Not sure why he's the guy right now.


Brad Tyler, 25, Rookie, 1989 3rd round LA
RL: 12 years in the minors, many at AAA, never got the call. Had 141 HR's and 175 SB's in his career.


.301/.420/.526 OPS+ 143 (10/42) AAA


He was with the main club 15 days and went 1/7 in 8 games. His numbers suggest that perhaps he get a look. I hope he's get the September call, because we could use the punch right now.


Denny Hocking, 24, 2nd yr, 1989 5th round LA
RL: Up and down over 12 years, mostly with the Twins. Played in 954 games, got 591 hits.


.197/.262/.295 OPS+ 52 (1/8)


He's split time between Albuquerque and LA. A little disappointing after a solid rookie campaign. He's under LA control for a while longer to see if he develops more.


Mike Mordecai, 26, Rookie, 1988 4th round LA
RL: Had a 16 year pro career, with most of 10 being in the majors with Atlanta, Montreal, and Florida. 793 games, 333 hits.


.312/.370/.490 OPS+ 121 (11/51)


Looks like a solid prospect right now, started 2 games in LA, but currently in AAA. Another middle infielder to sort out in the mix. Age isn't exactly on his side right now.


Terry Shumpert, 28, 6th year, 1986 2nd round DET
RL: A pro career that spanned 17 years, was a solid utility guy for Colorado later in his career. 854 games, 497 hits.


.221/.242/.279 OPS+ 42 (1/10)


Presently in AAA, LA is his 3rd stop after Detroit and Seattle. He's arbitration eligible, and is just another middle infielder with some all around skills and prospects trying to win starting jobs.


Jose Vizcaino, 26, 2nd year, 1986 first round MIN
RL: a long 19 yr pro career, with trips to the majors over 17 of them he held down many jobs, played for 8 teams (LA was his first). 1820 G 1453 H


.294/.333/.370 OPS + 92 (0/27)


His injury and Pena's together really took a lot of wind out of the sails for LA. But he's back and starting again, and he looks to have the job locked down. The team getting him and Mimbs for the oft injured Sergio Del Rosario was one of the smartest trades the team has made lately.


Carl Everett, 23, 3rd year, 1989 1st round, LA
RL: A 16 yr pro career, with parts of 13 in the majors. Mostly with Boston, Chicago (AL) and Houston. 1405 G 1304 H, over 200 career HR's.


.277/.359/.435 OPS + 115 (5/21)


Personally, it's a shame that he's not on the field right now. He was a difference maker last season, but this year he lost his starting job to another rookie. He's filled in at all 3 outfield positions, so it's nice to have that flexibility, but we could be getting so much more from him I think.


Rickey Henderson, 35 16th season, LA FA Signing
RL: You ought to know. HoF OF, the Man of Steal, 3081 G, 3055 H, 297 HR, 1406 SB


.237/.365/.333 OPS+ 92 (4/29)


He's having a terrible year. His worst since his rookie year in 1979. He's hitting an amazing .059 in August, and even more amazing, an .059 SLG too. Not one extra base hit since he came back from his injury. He's played more games for LA than any other team in his career now,even though his numbers won't even come close to his real life numbers he's still a very valuable player on this team. He still has 2 more seasons left on his original 7 year deal.


Darren Lewis, 27, 4th season, 1987 SUP 1st NYY
RL: A 14 yr career, with parts of 12 in the majors, Lewis played for 7 different teams, played in 1354 games, and got 1021 hits in his career.


.260/.350/.358 OPS+ 94 (4/32)


Not flashy but he frequently gets the job done. Gets on base fairly regularly and is always a threat to steal, with a career high 43 already this year. In his 4 year as the Dodger center fielder, he's due to hit arbitration next year. Will he stay in favor of the club with the rising crop of younger players?


Lee Stevens, 27, 5th season, 1985 1st round CIN
RL: 14 year career, with 10 in the majors, Stevens played for 4 teams through the 90s, with plenty of starting roles on those teams. 1012 games, 847 hits.


.292/.351/.433 OPS+ 112 (1/21)


Originally came over from the Reds with Frank DiPino for Tony Phillips, Stevens has been a key bench and reserve piece for LA. He's lost his starting role with the arrival of younger players, but gets on the field subbing at first and in the outfield. He's currently in AAA and not too happy about it, expect to see him join the team at the roster expansion.


Bobby Abreu, 20, Rookie, 1990 1st round LA
RL: An amazing 23 year career, with 18 of those in the majors. Abreu played mostly for the Phillies and later with the Angels and Yankees. 2425 games, 2470 hits, 288 home runs, 400 stolen bases.


.270/.381/.457 OPS+ 128 (9/48)


He might be a rookie of the year candidate? He's won the right field job at the age of 20. He's considered the #5 prospect in all of baseball so the chance he's being given is pretty validated. It's hard to get him off the field for anyone. Would like to see a bit more power and production from him, but you know he's only a rookie and he's helped push the team to the top of the West.


Glenn Davis, 33, 11th season, Acquired for 2 low tier prospects from FLO.
RL: A monstrous slugger with 13 pro seasons, and 9 in the pros. He saw his career derailed by injuries. Played for Houston in his prime, Baltimore after it. 1015 Games, 965 hits, 190 HRs.


.326/.392/.717 OPS + 193 (5/11)


He was a cheap get, and he's torn the cover off the ball in his short run in LA, hitting over .400 in limited action. He's not pressing anyone for playing time, and looks to just be riding out his career on the end of the bench. In the meantime, he's still a dangerous hitter when he gets to the plate, no matter when that it.