UPCOMING SCHEDULE Date/Time/Opponent (PT Time) Probable Pitchers TV/Radio Sun., April 16, 1:10 p.m. vs. ARI RHP Taijuan Walker (1-1, 4.91) vs. LHP Rich Hill (1-0, 1.80) TV: SNLA Radio: AM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM Mon., April 17, 7:10 p.m. vs. ARI LHP Robbie Ray (1-0, 2.19) vs. RHP Brandon McCarthy (1-0, 3.00) TV: SNLA Radio: AM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM Arizona Diamondbacks (7-4) at LOS ANGELES DODGERS (6-5) LHP Patrick Corbin (1-1, 1.80) vs. RHP Kenta Maeda (1-1, 6.30) Saturday, April 15, 2017 | 6:10 p.m. | Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles, CA Game 12 | Home Game 6 (4-1) | Night Game 7 (3-3) TV: SNLA/MLB Network | Radio: AM 570 (Eng.); 1020 AM (Span.); AM 1540 (Kor.) HOME SWEET HOME: The Dodgers opened their six- game homestand with a 7-1 victory over the NL West leading Diamondbacks last night, improving to 4-1 at home to start the 2017 season. Following the four-game set against the D- backs (1-0), the Dodgers will take on the Rockies for a short two-game series before going back on the road for their second trip of the season to Arizona and San Francisco. With the win last night, Los Angeles improved to 41-17 against Arizona since the start of the 2014 season and, according to Stats LLC., is the second highest win total for any series in that span, behind only the Mets 42 wins against the Phillies. Most Wins vs. Any Single Opponent – since 2014 1. NYM vs. PHI 42 (42-18) 2. LAD vs. ARI 41 (41-17) 3. LAD vs. SD 40 (40-21) 4. KC vs. CHW 39 (39-18) The Dodgers have won nine of their last 10 games at the Ravine since Sept. 21, 2016, including winning their last three games at home. THE DAY BARRIERS WERE BROKEN: Today, the Dodgers join Major League Baseball and all MLB clubs in celebrating Jackie Robinson Day and the 70 th anniversary of the legendary Hall of Famer breaking baseball’s color barrier in 1947. The Dodgers will unveil and dedicate the brand new Jackie Robinson statue, which will be the first-ever statue in Dodger Stadium history. The statue will be housed outside the left field reserve level and a ceremony will take place at 3:00 p.m. today featuring the Robinson family (Rachel, Sharon and David), Dodger owner Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Dodger President and CEO Stan Kasten and Hall of Famer Frank Robinson. The ceremony will be emceed by Kevin Frazier and is expected to also be attended by Sandy Koufax, Vin Scully, Don Newcombe and Jaime Jarrin. The entire ceremony will be broadcasted live on SportsNet LA, AM 570 LA Sports and Dodgers.com. To allow more fans to join in Jackie Robinson Day festivities and enjoy the statue on the day of its unveiling, the team has made a select number of lower priced tickets available for purchase for tonight’s game. The first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance will receive a replica of the Jackie Robinson statue, presented by Bank of America Since the inception of Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, 2004, the Dodgers have gone 10-3 (.769), which is tied for the third best record on Jackie Robinson Day, trailing just the Cardinals and the Mets. Best Record on Jackie Robinson Day (by win pct.) 1. Cardinals 11-1, .917 2. Mets 8-2, .800 3. Dodgers 10-3, .769 4. Blue Jays 10-3, .769 (Source: Stats LLC) Today, the Dodgers Community Relations department will host about 45 students from Dymally High School in Los Angeles to have lunch, view the film “42,” attend the Jackie Robinson statue unveiling and watch the Dodgers take on the Diamondbacks. The students will have on #42 t-shirts that the Dodgers designed especially for them and following the movie, Dodger historian Mark Langill will lead a Q&A session. THE FAMOUS “42”: In addition to the statue unveiling, MLB announced its schedule of activities and events surrounding the 70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier. All home clubs will feature Jackie Robinson Day jeweled bases and lineup cards, while all players and on-field personnel will wear Number ‘42’ during today’s games. Additionally, MLB Clubs will host more than 50 Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) scholars and alumni for ceremonies across the league. One number ‘42’ jersey will be signed by each member of every Club and auctioned off on MLB.com (MLB.com/42jersey), with proceeds benefitting the Jackie Robinson Foundation. This year marks the launch of the inaugural “Trailblazer Series,” a first-of-its kind girl’s baseball tournament hosted in conjunction with Jackie Robinson Day. Approximately 100 girls ages 16 and under, participated in the three-day tournament held in the greater L.A.-area, which ended today. The girls were coached by some of the nation’s top female baseball coaches and players and additional activities for the Trailblazer Series participants include appearances by special guests connected to baseball and attending the Jackie Robinson Day celebration at Dodger Stadium. MAEKEN MADNESS: Right-hander Kenta Maeda will take the mound for the Dodgers in his third start of the season, following his win over the Rockies on Sunday, when he allowed four runs on five hits in 5.0 innings and recorded five strikeouts against one walk. Maeda saw success against the Diamondbacks in his first year in the big leagues, going 3-1 with a 2.97 ERA (11 ER/33.1 IP) in six starts, including a 1-0 record with a 1.45 ERA (3 ER/18.2 IP) in three starts against the Snakes at Dodger Stadium. Last year, he limited Arizona hitters to a .224 average (28-for-125) with 34 strikeouts against seven walks and allowed just one home run in 33.1 innings. The first 12,000 ticketed kids, 14 and under, will receive a Kenta Maeda Fathead giveaway tomorrow afternoon, presented by Sunrun. BRINGING BACK THE HEAT: Prior to last night’s contest, the Dodgers reinstated right-handed reliever Pedro Báez from the 10-day disabled list (right wrist contusion) and optioned right-hander Josh Fields to Triple-A OKC. Báez made his 2017 debut yesterday, tossing 0.2 scoreless innings of relief with one strikeout. The Dodger bullpen lowered its ERA to a National League best 1.31 ERA (5 ER/34.1 IP), and only trail the Yankees (0.82) for the second best mark in the big leagues. The Dodger bullpen also leads the NL with a 0.87 combined WHIP and a 5.13 strikeout-to-walk ratio, striking out 41 (T-5 th NL) against just eight walks. The bullpen has limited opponents to a .177 batting average (22-for-124), which ranks third in the NL. The Dodgers pitching staff overall has posted a Major League-best 1.03 WHIP, while ranking among the top teams in the NL with a 2.63 ERA (28 ER/95.2 IP, 2 nd ) and a .210 opponents’ batting average (2 nd ), while striking out 99 through 11 games. MATCHUP vs. DIAMONDBACKS Dodgers: 3 rd , NL West (1.0 GB) Diamondbacks: 1 st , NL West (0.5 GA) All-Time: LA leads series, 187 -148 (97-69 at Dodger Stadium) 2016: LA won series, 12-7 (7-2 at Dodger Stadium) 2017: LA leads series, 1-0 (1-0 at Dodger Stadium) 4/14 vs. ARI: W, 7-1 W: Kershaw L: Greinke
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE Date/Time/Opponent (PT Time) Probable Pitchers TV/Radio Sun., April 16, 1:10 p.m. vs. ARI RHP Taijuan Walker (1-1, 4.91) vs. LHP Rich Hill (1-0, 1.80) TV: SNLA Radio: AM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
Mon., April 17, 7:10 p.m. vs. ARI LHP Robbie Ray (1-0, 2.19) vs. RHP Brandon McCarthy (1-0, 3.00) TV: SNLA Radio: AM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
Arizona Diamondbacks (7-4) at LOS ANGELES DODGERS (6-5)
LHP Patrick Corbin (1-1, 1.80) vs. RHP Kenta Maeda (1-1, 6.30)
Saturday, April 15, 2017 | 6:10 p.m. | Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles, CA
Game 12 | Home Game 6 (4-1) | Night Game 7 (3-3)
TV: SNLA/MLB Network | Radio: AM 570 (Eng.); 1020 AM (Span.); AM 1540 (Kor.)
HOME SWEET HOME: The Dodgers opened their six-
game homestand with a 7-1 victory over the NL West leading
Diamondbacks last night, improving to 4-1 at home to start
the 2017 season. Following the four-game set against the D-
backs (1-0), the Dodgers will take on the Rockies for a short
two-game series before going back on the road for their
second trip of the season to Arizona and San Francisco.
With the win last night, Los Angeles improved to 41-17
against Arizona since the start of the 2014 season and,
according to Stats LLC., is the second highest win total
for any series in that span, behind only the Mets 42 wins
against the Phillies.
Most Wins vs. Any Single Opponent – since 2014
1. NYM vs. PHI 42 (42-18)
2. LAD vs. ARI 41 (41-17)
3. LAD vs. SD 40 (40-21)
4. KC vs. CHW 39 (39-18)
The Dodgers have won nine of their last 10 games at the
Ravine since Sept. 21, 2016, including winning their last
three games at home.
THE DAY BARRIERS WERE BROKEN: Today, the Dodgers
join Major League Baseball and all MLB clubs in celebrating
Jackie Robinson Day and the 70th anniversary of the legendary
Hall of Famer breaking baseball’s color barrier in 1947. The
Dodgers will unveil and dedicate the brand new Jackie Robinson
statue, which will be the first-ever statue in Dodger Stadium
history. The statue will be housed outside the left field reserve
level and a ceremony will take place at 3:00 p.m. today featuring the Robinson family (Rachel, Sharon and David), Dodger owner
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Dodger President and CEO Stan
Kasten and Hall of Famer Frank Robinson. The ceremony will
be emceed by Kevin Frazier and is expected to also be attended
by Sandy Koufax, Vin Scully, Don Newcombe and Jaime
Jarrin. The entire ceremony will be broadcasted live on
SportsNet LA, AM 570 LA Sports and Dodgers.com. To allow
more fans to join in Jackie Robinson Day festivities and enjoy the
statue on the day of its unveiling, the team has made a select
number of lower priced tickets available for purchase for tonight’s
game.
The first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance will receive a
replica of the Jackie Robinson statue, presented by Bank
of America
Since the inception of Jackie Robinson Day on April 15,
2004, the Dodgers have gone 10-3 (.769), which is tied
for the third best record on Jackie Robinson Day, trailing
just the Cardinals and the Mets.
Best Record on Jackie Robinson Day (by win pct.)
1. Cardinals 11-1, .917
2. Mets 8-2, .800
3. Dodgers 10-3, .769
4. Blue Jays 10-3, .769 (Source: Stats LLC)
Today, the Dodgers Community Relations department
will host about 45 students from Dymally High School in
Los Angeles to have lunch, view the film “42,” attend the
Jackie Robinson statue unveiling and watch the Dodgers
take on the Diamondbacks. The students will have on #42
t-shirts that the Dodgers designed especially for them and
following the movie, Dodger historian Mark Langill
will lead a Q&A session.
THE FAMOUS “42”: In addition to the statue unveiling, MLB
announced its schedule of activities and events surrounding the
70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color
barrier. All home clubs will feature Jackie Robinson Day jeweled
bases and lineup cards, while all players and on-field personnel
will wear Number ‘42’ during today’s games. Additionally, MLB
Clubs will host more than 50 Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF)
scholars and alumni for ceremonies across the league. One
number ‘42’ jersey will be signed by each member of every Club
and auctioned off on MLB.com (MLB.com/42jersey), with
proceeds benefitting the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
This year marks the launch of the inaugural “Trailblazer
Series,” a first-of-its kind girl’s baseball tournament
hosted in conjunction with Jackie Robinson Day.
Approximately 100 girls ages 16 and under, participated
in the three-day tournament held in the greater L.A.-area,
which ended today. The girls were coached by some of
the nation’s top female baseball coaches and players and
additional activities for the Trailblazer Series participants
include appearances by special guests connected to
baseball and attending the Jackie Robinson Day
celebration at Dodger Stadium.
MAEKEN MADNESS: Right-hander Kenta Maeda will take
the mound for the Dodgers in his third start of the season,
following his win over the Rockies on Sunday, when he allowed
four runs on five hits in 5.0 innings and recorded five strikeouts
against one walk. Maeda saw success against the Diamondbacks
in his first year in the big leagues, going 3-1 with a 2.97 ERA (11
ER/33.1 IP) in six starts, including a 1-0 record with a 1.45 ERA
(3 ER/18.2 IP) in three starts against the Snakes at Dodger
Stadium. Last year, he limited Arizona hitters to a .224 average
(28-for-125) with 34 strikeouts against seven walks and allowed
just one home run in 33.1 innings.
The first 12,000 ticketed kids, 14 and under, will receive
a Kenta Maeda Fathead giveaway tomorrow afternoon,
presented by Sunrun.
BRINGING BACK THE HEAT: Prior to last night’s contest,
the Dodgers reinstated right-handed reliever Pedro Báez from
the 10-day disabled list (right wrist contusion) and optioned
right-hander Josh Fields to Triple-A OKC. Báez made his 2017
debut yesterday, tossing 0.2 scoreless innings of relief with one
strikeout.
The Dodger bullpen lowered its ERA to a National
League best 1.31 ERA (5 ER/34.1 IP), and only trail the
Yankees (0.82) for the second best mark in the big
leagues. The Dodger bullpen also leads the NL with a
0.87 combined WHIP and a 5.13 strikeout-to-walk ratio,
striking out 41 (T-5th NL) against just eight walks. The
bullpen has limited opponents to a .177 batting average
(22-for-124), which ranks third in the NL.
The Dodgers pitching staff overall has posted a Major
League-best 1.03 WHIP, while ranking among the top
teams in the NL with a 2.63 ERA (28 ER/95.2 IP, 2nd)
and a .210 opponents’ batting average (2nd), while
striking out 99 through 11 games.
MATCHUP vs. DIAMONDBACKS Dodgers: 3rd, NL West (1.0 GB) Diamondbacks: 1st, NL West (0.5 GA)
All-Time: LA leads series, 187 -148 (97-69 at Dodger Stadium) 2016: LA won series, 12-7 (7-2 at Dodger Stadium)
2017: LA leads series, 1-0 (1-0 at Dodger Stadium)
4/14 vs. ARI: W, 7-1 W: Kershaw L: Greinke
TONIGHT’S STARTER vs. ARIZONA: RHP KENTA MAEDA (1-1, 6.30 ERA) YEAR TEAM W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO
against 14 walks…has limited the opposition to a .198/.255/.302 slahsline and has posted a 0.96 WHIP
2016 REVIEW:
Placed third in Rookie of the Year voting as he finished the 2016 season with a 16-11 record and 3.48 ERA in 32 starts in his first big
league season since coming over from Japan
His 16 wins last season (2016) are the second most by a Los Angeles Dodger in his rookie season, trailing only Rick Sutcliffe (17, 1979),
and tied for the second most ever in a single-season by a Japanese pitcher, behind only Daisuke Matsuzaka’s 18 in 2008 with Boston (18-
3)…his 16 wins were the most by a ML rookie since 2012, when Yu Darvish and Wade Miley both had 16 victories
In 2016, led qualifying MLB rookie starting pitchers in starts (32), wins (16), opponent batting average (.229), WHIP (1.14), innings
pitched (175.2) and strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.58)
Ranked among the overall NL Leaders in wins (16, T-5th), ERA (3.48, 14th), WHIP (1.14, 10th), strikeouts (179, 12th), strikeout per nine
innings (9.17, 7th), strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.58, 12th), opponents batting average (.229, 11th), opponents on-base percentage (.291, 11th)
and opponents slugging percentage (.359, 10th)
CAREER NOTES:
Made 32 starts in 2016, which are the most in his professional career (Previous high: 31 in 2011 w/ Hiroshima)
Made his Major League debut on April 6 at San Diego, allowing just five hits in 6.0 scoreless innings, recording his first big league win in
the Dodgers’ 7-0 victory...blasted a solo homer in his second big league at-bat, becoming the first Dodger to homer in his Major League
debut since shortstop Jose Offerman did so vs. the Montreal Expos on Aug. 19, 1990 and the first Dodger pitcher to homer in his big
league debut since Dan Bankhead vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 26, 1947
Compiled a 97-67 record with a 2.39 ERA in 218 games (217 starts) in eight professional seasons pitching in Japan with the Hiroshima
Carp (2008-15)…has 114 career combined wins (Dodgers & Carp)
Is a two-time winner of the Sawamura Award (2010, 2015), given to the best pitcher in Japanese baseball
In 2010, won Japan’s pitching triple crown with 15 wins (15-8), a 2.21 ERA and 174 strikeouts, becoming the youngest pitcher in Japan
baseball history to accomplish the feat
Was one of the top fielding pitchers at his position in Japan, earning recognition as the best fielding pitcher in Nippon Professional
Baseball five times in the past six seasons (2010, 2012-15)
Is the eighth Japanese player in Dodger history, joining Hideo Nomo (1995-98, 2002-04), Kazuhisa Ishii (2002-04), Masao Kida (2003-
04), Norihiro Nakamura (2005), Dave Roberts (2002-04), Takashi Saito (2006-07) and Hiroki Kuroda (2008-11)
VS. ARIZONA:
Last pitched against the D-backs on Sept. 16, 2016 at Chase Field, allowing one run on three hits in 5.0 innings, while picking up the win
in the Dodgers’ 3-2 victory…struck out six while issuing three walks on 94 pitches
Has gone 3-1 with a 2.97 ERA (11 ER/33.1 IP) in six career starts against the D-backs, while posting a .224/.271/.312 slashline and a 1.05
WHIP…has struck out 34 against seven walks and has allowed just one home run in 33.1 innings
Maeda vs. D-backs Hitters
Player Bat AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG OBP SLG
Nick Ahmed R 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000 .000 .000 Patrick Corbin L 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Daniel Descalso L 5 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 .200 .333 .200
Brandon Drury R 3 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 .667 .750 1.000 Paul Goldschmidt R 16 4 0 0 0 1 2 4 .250 .333 .250
Jeremy Hazelbaker L 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Chris Herrmann L 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000
Jake Lamb L 15 7 3 0 1 4 1 1 .467 .500 .867
Chris Owings R 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 .125 .125 .125 David Peralta L 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000 .143 .000
A.J. Pollock R 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000
Yasmany Tomas R 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 .000 .125 .000
TOMORROW’S STARTER VS. ARIZONA: LHP RICH HILL (1-0, 1.80 ERA) Last pitched on April 5 against San Diego, allowing just one run on two hits in 5.0 innings, recording his first win of the season in the Dodgers’
3-1 victory…struck out five and issued three walks on 75 pitches
Placed on the 10-day DL with a blister on his left middle finger on April 7 (retroactive to April 6) following his first start of the year
VS. ARIZONA:
Last pitched against the D-backs on Sept. 15, 2016, allowing four runs on four hits in 5.1 innings, recording the loss in the Dodgers’ 7-3
defeat…struck out eight and issued one walk on 93 pitches
Has gone 1-2 with a 4.60 ERA (15 ER/29.1 IP) in five career starts against Arizona, while limiting the opposition to a .243 average and striking
out 25 batters in 29.1 innings.
MAEDA’S 2017 STARTS
Date Opp Score Dec IP H R/ER BB SO TP Score @
Removal
4/4 vs. SD L, 0-4
l
L 5.0 6 3/3 2 4 75 0-3
4/9 at COL W, 10-6 W 5.0 5 4/4 1 5 83 4-4 MAEDA vs. ARIZONA
2016 Career
Totals: 3-1, 2.97 ERA (11 ER/33.1 IP)- 6 GS 3-1, 2.97 ERA (11 ER/33.1 IP)- 6 GS
Dodger Stadium: 1-0, 1.45 ERA (3 ER/18.2 IP)-3 GS 1-0, 1.45 ERA (3 ER/18.2 IP)-3 GS
Chase Field: 2-1, 4.91 ERA (8 ER/14.2 IP)- 3 GS 2-1, 4.91 ERA (8 ER/14.2 IP)- 3 GS
43 LHP LUIS AVILÁN: 0-0, 0.00 ERA – 4 G Last Game: Weds. at CHC, 0.1 IP, K Series vs. ARI: --- Homestand: ---
Last Win: 9/22/16 vs. COL Last Loss: 9/9/15 at LAA Last Save: ---
Has tossed 4.0 scoreless innings in his four appearances this year, his sixth big league season and his
third with the Dodgers…posted a 3-0 record with a 3.20 ERA (7 ER/19.2 IP) in 27 games with the Dodgers in 2016
Went 2-2 with a 5.63 ERA (5 ER/8.0 IP) in 10 games during Spring Training, while striking out eight and
limiting hitters to a .207 average
Has allowed only 42 of 196 inherited runners to score during his career (21.4%), the fourth-lowest mark among active relievers (min. 125 IR)…has an average of 0.41
homers allowed per nine innings, the second-best mark among active relievers
Has limited hitters to a career .219/.296/.298 slashline and a 1.15 WHIP in 272 career relief appearances
52 RHP PEDRO BAEZ: 0-0, 0.00 ERA – 1 G Last Game: Yest. vs. ARI, 0.2 IP, BB, K Series vs. ARI: 0 R/0.2 IP – 1 G Homestand: 0 R/0.2 IP – 1 G
Last Win: 7/29/16 vs. ARI Last Loss: 6/16/16 vs. MIL Last Save: ---
Reinstated from the 10-day disabled list yesterday…missed the first 10 games of the season with a right
wrist contusion suffered at the beginning of Spring Training
Made three rehab appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City, allowing two runs in 3.0 innings, while
allowing just one hit and striking out three
Went 3-2 with a 3.04 ERA in a career-high 73 appearances with Los Angeles in 2016
Last season, ranked among NL relievers in holds (23, 9th), opponents’ batting average (.195, 12th) and WHIP (1.00, 12th)
75 LHP GRANT DAYTON: 0-0, 0.00 ERA – 5 G Last Game: Thurs. at CHC, 0.2 IP, BB, K Series vs. ARI: --- Homestand: ---
Last Win: --- Last Loss: 8/18/16 at PHI Last Save: ---
Has tossed a 4.2 scoreless innings in five appearances to begin the 2017 campaign
Made his first career Opening Day roster in his second big league season…went 0-1 with a 2.05 ERA (6
ER/26.1 IP) in 25 relief appearances in his first Major League season with Los Angeles
In eight Cactus League appearances, he allowed just two runs in 7.1 innings (2.45 ERA), while striking
out 10 against just two walks and limited the opposition to a .192 average
41 RHP CHRIS HATCHER: 0-0, 1.29 ERA – 4 G Last Game: Thurs. at CHC, 2.0 IP, H, BB, 3 K Series vs. ARI: --- Homestand: ---
Last Win: 6/22/16 vs. WAS Last Loss: 7/6/16 vs. BAL Last Save: 10/4/15 vs. SD
Is in his seventh Major League season and his third with Los Angeles, as he went 5-4 with a 5.53 ERA (25
ER/40.2 IP) in 37 games in 2016, while punching out 43 batters against 21… had an injury-shortened
2016 season with a strained left oblique (July 20-rest of season)
Went 3-0 with a 5.25 ERA (7 ER/12.0 IP) in 14 spring games, while striking out 13 against three walks
Has averaged better than a strikeout per inning during the course of his career, striking out 181 batters against only 61 walks in 176.1 innings
74 RHP KENLEY JANSEN: 0-0, 2 SV, 5.40 ERA – 4 G Last Game: Weds. at CHC, 1.0 IP, SV, H Series vs. ARI: --- Homestand: ---
Last Win: 6/9/16 vs. MIL Last Loss: 6/11/16 at SF Last Save: 4/12 at CHC
2016 Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year winner and 2016 NL All-Star closer is in his eighth Major
League season after re-signing with the club this offseason as a free agent
In seven games during the spring, posted a 5.68 ERA (4 ER/6.1 IP) and struck out nine against two
walks…pitched for Team Netherlands in the semi-final game of the 2017 World Baseball Classic against
Puerto Rico, tossing a perfect inning of relief with two punch outs
Went 3-2 with 47 saves and a 1.83 ERA (14 ER/68.2 IP) in 71 games in 2016…led big league relievers in WHIP (0.67) and opponents’ batting average (.150), while ranking among Major League’s best relievers in saves (47, T-2nd), strikeouts (104, 5th) and ERA (7th)…walked only 11 batters in 68.2 innings and owned the best strikeout-to-walk ratio in the
NL (9.45)
Is the Dodgers’ all-time leader in saves (191) and strikeouts by a reliever (635)…is also the all-time saves leader in Dodger Stadium history with 100
Ranks among the active relief leaders (min. 150.0 IP) in ERA (2.23, 6th), saves (191, 6th), opponents’ batting average (.172, 4th), WHIP (0.90, 2nd) and strikeouts (635,
10th)…averaging 13.9187 strikeouts per nine innings (4th), while posting a 5.34 strikeout-to-walk ratio (5th)
54 RHP SERGIO ROMO: 0-1, 2.70 ERA – 3 G Last Game: Mon. at CHC, L, 1.1 IP, H, R, BB, K Series vs. ARI: --- Homestand: ---
Last Win: 8/4/16 at PHI Last Loss: 4/10 at CHC Last Save: 10/1/16 vs. LAD
Took the loss on Monday, his first loss this season and his first since Sept. 15, 2015 against the Reds
Is in his first season with the Dodgers, after spending the past nine years with the Giants (2008-16), where
he posted a 32-36 record with a 2.58 ERA and 84 saves in 515 games
Allowed just one run in 5.0 innings (1.80 ERA) in five relief appearances this spring, while striking out
five and issuing two walks…pitched for Team Mexico in the 2017 World Baseball Classic
Appeared in 40 games with San Francisco in 2016, going 1-0 with four saves and posting a 2.65 ERA (9 ER/30.2 IP)…struck out 33 against just seven walks, while limiting batters
to a .236 average and a 1.08 WHIP
Has allowed only 20.7% of inherited runners to score (51/246) during the course of his career, the second-best mark among active relievers (min. 125 IR) Has limited opposing hitters to a .205 average with a 0.95 WHIP in his career, including a .186 mark against right-handed hitters
68 RHP ROSS STRIPLING: 0-0, 1.42 ERA – 4 G Last Game: Weds. at CHC, 1.2 IP, 4 K Series vs. ARI: --- Homestabd: ---
Last Win: 9/23/16 vs. COL Last Loss: 9/28/16 at SD Last Save: ---
Has not allowed a baserunner to reach base in his last 4.1 innings of relief in three appearances,
while also recording seven strikeouts
Made second consecutive Opening Day roster after making his Major League debut last year with the
Dodgers…appeared in 22 games (14 starts) with Los Angeles, going 5-9 with a 3.96 ERA In 10 relief appearances this spring, he posted a 2.30 ERA (4 ER/15.2 IP) and struck out 17 against just three walks
Has made 14 starts in the big leagues, going 3-2 with a 4.52 ERA, while going 2-3 with a 2.05 ERA (7 ER/30.2 IP) in 12 career relief appearances
Single-Game Highs (as reliever)
2017 Career
IP 1.2 (4/9 at COL) 3.2 (7/17/12 vs. SF)
ER --- 5 (4/14/14 at PHI)
SO 2 (4/9 at COL) 5 (7/17/12 vs. SF)
BB 1 (4/6 vs. SD) 2 (10x, 4/24/16 at COL)
IR/IRSc 2/0 196/42
Single-Game Highs (as reliever)
2017 Career
IP 0.2 (4/14 vs. ARI) 2.2 (7/8/16 vs. SD)
ER --- 3 (4x, last: 8/19/16 at CIN)
SO 1 (4/14 vs. ARI) 4 (8/10/15 vs. WAS)
BB 1 (4/14 vs. ARI) 2 (5x, last: 8/27/16 vs. CHC)
IR/IRSc 1/0 74/28
Single-Game Highs (as reliever)
2017 Career
IP 1.0 (3x, last: 4/8 at COL) 2.0 (4x, last: 8/31/16 at COL)
ER --- 2 (8/18/16 at PHI)
SO 1 (4x, last: 4/13 at CHC) 4 (8/6/16 vs. BOS)
BB 1 (2x, last: 4/13 at CHC) 1 (8x, last: 4/13/17 at CHC)
IR/IRSc 1/0 13/3
Single-Game Highs (as reliever)
2017 Career
IP 2.0 (3x, last: 4/13 at CHC) 3.0 (8/31/15 vs. SF)
ER 1 (4/3 vs. SD) 5 (7/8/13 vs. ATL)
SO 3 (2x, last: 4/13 at CHC) 5 (2x, last: 6/2/16 at CHC)
BB 1 (4/13 at CHC) 3 (2x, last: 7/8/13 vs. ATL)
IR/IRSc --- 90/30
Single-Game Highs (as reliever)
2017 Career
IP 1.0 (3x, last: 4/12 at CHC) 2.0 (11x, last: 7/10/13 at ARI)
ER 2 (4/9 at COL) 5 (4/19/11 vs. ATL)
SO 1 (3x, last: 4/10 at CHC) 4 (9x, last: 5/15/15 vs. COL)
BB --- 2 (21x, last: 10/1/16ay SF)
IR/IRSc 1/1 92/23
Single-Game Highs (as reliever)
2017 Career
IP 1.1 (4/10 at CHC) 3.0 (2x, last: 9/21/08 at LAD)
ER 1 (4/10 at CHC) 5 (5/13/14 vs. COL)
SO 2 (4/9 at COL) 4 (7/23/13 vs. CIN)
BB 1 (4/10 at CHC) 2 (6x, last: 8/31/16 vs. ARI)
IR/IRSc --- 246/51
Single-Game Highs (as reliever)
2017 Career
IP 2.0 (4/4 vs. SD) 4.0 (9/18/16 at ARI)
ER 1 (4/4 vs. SD) 2 (2x, last: 9/13/16 at NYY)
SO 4 (4/12 at CHC) 4 (4x, last: 4/12/17 at CHC)
BB --- 3 (9/18/16 at ARI)
IR/IRSc 5/0 8/1
15 AUSTIN BARNES – 2-for-10 (.200), 3B in 5 G Last Game: 0-for-1 (PH), (4/13 at CHC) Current Streak: 0 G (0-for-1)
Series vs. ARI: --- Homestand: ---
Vs. LHP/Vs. RHP: .000/.333 RISP: 0-for-2
Last HR (G Since): --- As PH: 0-for-2
Collected his first hit of the season with his first career triple in the sixth inning last Sunday,
while also recording his second career multi-hit game (last: July 20, 2015 at ATL) and his second career stolen base (Sept. 9, 2015 at LAA)
Enters his third season with the Dodgers organization after making his second OD roster in 2017
Since making his MLB debut in 2015, the Riverside native has appeared in 41 big-league games over the past two seasons for the LA, going 11-61 (.180) with three RBI
Has not committed an error in the Majors, appearing in 169.2 combinedinnings at second, third and behind the plate
11 LOGAN FORSYTHE – 10-for-39 (.256), 2B, 2 RBI in 11 G Last Game: 2-for-4, RBI, R, K (4/14 vs. ARI) Current Streak: 1 G (2-for-4, April 14-current)
Series vs. ARI: 2-for-4, R, RBI, K – 1 G Homestand: 2-for-4, R, RBI, K – 1 G
Vs. LHP/Vs. RHP: .353 /.182 RISP: 3-for-12 (.250)
Last HR (G Since): 9/24/16 vs. BOS (19 G) As PH: 0-for-1
Has reached base safely in four of five games, hitting 7-for-20 (.350) with four runs, a
double, two RBI and three walks
Enters his first season with the Dodgers after being acquired on Jan. 23, 2017 from the Tampa
Bay Rays Established career-best marks with 20 homers, four triples and 76 runs last year with the Rays, batting .264 in 127 games (125 starts)….batted leadoff in all 125 starts
23 ADRIÁN GONZÁLEZ (L) –9-for-34 (.265), 2 2B, 4 RBI in 11 G Last Game: 1-for-5, RBI (4/14 vs. ARI) Current Streak: 1 G (1-for-5, April 14-current)
Series vs. ARI: 1-for-5, RBI – 1 G Homestand: 1-for-5, RBI – 1 G
Vs. LHP/Vs. RHP: .250 /.273 RISP: 5-for-13 (.385)
Last HR (G Since): 9/28/16 at SD (13 G) As PH: 0-for-1, BB
Has reached base safely in nine of 11 games to open the 2017 season, batting .265 (9-for-34)
with two doubles, four RBI and six walks (T-18th NL), along with a .375 OBP
Has reached base safely in 12 of his last 14 games since Sept. 28, 2016, hitting .310 (13-for-
42) with three doubles, a home run and six RBI
Hit .285 with 31 doubles, 18 homers and 90 RBI in 156 games last year…reached 90 RBI for the 10th consecutive season since 2007, becoming the only Major Leaguer
to accomplish the feat
Currently sits sixth among active RBI leaders with 1150 career RBI
Leads the Majors with 1,756 games played since 2006 and has not been placed on the disabled list during the course of his career
9 YASMANI GRANDAL (S) – 7-for-30 (.233), 2 HR, 2B, 3 RBI in 9 G Last Game: 2-for-3, BB, K (4/14 vs. ARI) Current Streak: 2 G (3-for-7, 4/13-current)
Series vs. ARI: 2-for-3, BB, K – 1 G Homestand: 2-for-3, BB, K – 1 G
Vs. LHP/Vs. RHP: .154/.294 RISP: 0-for-5, 2 BB (.000)
Last HR (G Since): 4/3 vs. SD, 2 HR (8 G) As PH (2016): .167 (2-for-12)
Blasted two home runs on Opening Day (April 3), once from each side of the plate, with a solo
shot in the third inning and a two-run blast in the eighth, for his seventh career multi-homer game
(last: Sept. 22, 2016 vs. COL) and his third-career time slugging a homer from both sides of the plate in single game (last: Sept. 2, 2016 vs. COL)
Since joining the Dodgers in 2015, ranks among big league catchers in homers (45, 2nd), RBI (117, 9th), OBP (.348, 3rd), SLG (.457, 2nd) and OPS (.804, 3rd)
Enters his third year with the Dodgers organization and sixth big league season after a career season in 2016 where he hit an MLB leading 27 homers (career-high) and
had career bests in runs (49), hits (89), RBI (72) and slugging percentage (.477)
His 27 homers in 2016 marked the fifth most by a Dodger catcher behind only Mike Piazza’s 1993, 1995, 1996 and 1997 seasons
14 KIKÉ HERNÁNDEZ – 2-for-9 (.222), 2 2B, 2 RBI in 8 G Last Game: 1-for-2, 2B (4/13 at CHC) Current Streak: 1 G (1-for-2, April 13-current)
Series vs. ARI: --- Homestand: ---
Vs. LHP/Vs. RHP: .125/1.000 RISP: 0-for-2
Last HR (G Since): 9/18/16 at ARI (18 G) As PH: 1-for-2 (.500)
Recorded his third career stolen base on April 6 against the Padres (last: Aug. 23, 2016 vs. SF), as
he stole home in the sixth inning becoming the first Dodger to steal home since Carl Crawford, who did so on April 9, 2014 against Detroit
Batted just .190 with eight doubles, seven homers and 18 RBI in 109 games with Los Angeles last year
Has played six different positions in the Majors, combining to post a .980 fielding percentage and committing only eight errors in 1224.0 career innings in the
big leagues.
31 JOC PEDERSON (L) – 7-for-28 (.250), HR, 6 RBI in 10 G Last Game: 1-for-4, 2B (4/14 vs. ARI) Current Streak: 2 G (2-for-6, April 13-current)
Series vs. ARI: 1-for-4, 2B – 1 G Homestand: 1-for-4, 2B – 1 G
Vs. LHP/Vs. RHP: .429 /.190 RISP: 1-for-7 (.143)
Last HR (G Since): 4/3 vs. SD (9 G) As PH: 1-for-2
Has reached base safely in all 10 games to start the 2017 season, hitting .250 (7-for-28) with
three runs, a homer and six RBI along with a .353 OBP
Drove in a career-high five runs and slugged the Dodgers first homer of the 2017 season with a
grand slam in the third inning on Opening Day…it was the first Dodgers OD grand slam since Eic Karros, who accomplished the feat on April 3, 2000 at Montreal and
his five RBI were the most by a Dodger in a season-opener since Raul Mondesi, who recorded six RBI on April 5, 1999 against Montreal
Saw an average of 4.18 pitches per plate appearance in 2016, the 10th most in the NL
66 YASIEL PUIG – 10-for-36 (.278), 2 2B, 3 HR, 6 RBI in 11 G Last Game: 1-for-2, R, RBI, BB (4/14 vs. ARI) Current Streak: 3 G (3-for-9, 4/12-current)
Series vs. ARI: 1-for-2, R, RBI, BB – 1 G Homestand: 1-for-2, R, RBI, BB – 1 G
Vs. LHP/Vs. RHP: .000/.476 RISP: 0-for-6, RBI
Last HR (G Since): 4/6 vs. SD, 2 HR (6 G) As PH (2016): .188 (3-for-16)
Ranks among the National League leaders in home runs (3, T-6th) and walks (8, T-6th)
Blasted two home runs on April 6 against the Padres with a two-run shot in the second inning
(estimated distance: 414 feet) and another two-run bomb in the fourth (estimated distance: 384
feet), as he recorded his second-career multi-homer game (last: June 4, 2013 vs. SD, second career game in the Majors)…it was also his sixth career back-to-back homer
game and his first since April 12-13, 2015 at Arizona…also stole second in the seventh inning, becoming the first Dodger since Hanley Ramirez (May 31, 2014) to homer twice and record a steal in the same game
Since 2013, ranks among the NL’s best in batting average (.287, 18th), OBP (.362, 14th) and SLG (.474, 15th)
Tied fifth among NL outfielders with 35 assists since the start of the 2013 season
5 COREY SEAGER (L) – 13-for-42 (.310), 4 2B, 2 HR, 8 RBI in 11 G Last Game: 2-for-3, 2 R, 2 BB (4/14 vs. ARI) Current Streak: 5 G (7-for-20, 4/9-current)
Series vs. ARI: 2-for-3, 2 R, 2 BB – 1 G Homestand: 2-for-3, 2 R, 2 BB – 1 G
Vs. LHP/Vs. RHP: .222 /.375 RISP: 4-for-10 (.400)
Last HR (G Since): 4/9 at COL (4 G) As PH: 1-for-1 (1.000)
Has recorded a hit in nine of 11 games to begin the 2017 season, hiting .310 (13-for-42) with
six runs, four doubles, two homers and eight RBI (T-9th, NL), including a .931 OPS
The National League’s unanimous Rookie of the Year enters his third big league campaign after a
breakoff 2016 campaign, where he earned an All-Star selection and a Silver Slugger Award…was also a finalist and finished third in the NL MVP voting
Finished the 2016 season ranked among the NL leaders in hits (193, 2nd), runs (105, 5th), doubles (40, 7th), multi-hit games (57, T-2nd), extra-base hits (71, 7th, total bases
(321, 4th), batting average (.308, 7th) and slugging percentage (.512, 10th)…according to Stats, LLC, was just the fourth rookie in the divisional era (since 1969) to finish
in the NL’s top 10 in batting average and slugging percentage, joining Dusty Baker (1972, ATL), Mike Piazza (1993, LA) and Albert Pujols (2001, STL)
Established Los Angeles rookie records in hits, runs and doubles, while ranking among the club rookie single-season leaders in home runs (T-2nd), RBI (6th), batting
average (2nd), on-base percntage (2nd) and slugging percentage (3rd) His 26 homers last year were a Dodger record for a shortstop…his 193 hits were the most by a big-league rookie since 2001
Single-Game Highs
2017 Career
H 2 (4/9 at COL) 2 (2x, last: 4/9/17 at COL)
HR --- ---
RBI --- 1 (2x, last: 9/18/16 at ARI)
BB 2 (4/6 vs. SD) 2 (2x, last: 9/18/16 at ARI)
SB 1 (4/9 at COL) 1 (2x, last: 4/9/17 at COL)
Hit Streak 1 (4/9) 2 (2x, last: 9/4-9/18/16)
Single-Game Highs
2017 Career
H 3 (4/9 at COL) 4 (9/16/12 vs. COL)
HR --- 1 (55x, last: 9/24/16 vs. BOS)
RBI 1 (2x, last: 4/14 vs. ARI) 4 (8/31/16 at BOS)
BB 2 (4/12 at CHC) 3 (9/7/14 vs. BAL)
SB --- 2 (5x, last: 6/22/15 vs. TOR)
Hit Streak 2 (2x, Last: 4/9-10) 9 (6/25-7/3/16)
Single-Game Highs
2017 Career
H 2 ( 4/8 at COL) 6 (8/11/09 at MIL)
HR --- 3 (2x, last: 8/23/16 at CIN)
RBI 1 (4x, last: 4/14 vs. ARI) 8 (8/23/16 at CIN)
BB 2 (4/3 vs. SD) 4 (6/19/09 vs. OAK)
SB --- 1 (6x, last: 3/23/14 at ARI)
Hit Streak 6 (4/3-9) 18 (6/20-7/7/12)
Single-Game Highs
2017 Career
H 2 (3x, Last: 4/14 vs. ARI) 5 (7/8/16 vs. SD)
HR 2 (4/3 vs. SD) 3 (7/8/16 vs. SD)
RBI 3 (4/3 vs. SD) 8 (5/7/15 at MIL)
BB 2 (4/8 at COL) 3 (6x, last: 8/7/16 vs. BOS)
SB --- 1 (4x, last: 7/29/16 vs. ARI)
Hit Streak 2 (4/13-14) 9 (7/29-8/9/16)
Single-Game Highs
2017 Career
H 1 (2x, last: 4/13 at CHC) 3 (7x, last: 4/15/16 vs. SF)
HR --- 2 (4/15/16 vs. SF)
RBI 1 (2x, last: 4/7 at COL) 4 (2x, last: 4/15/16 vs. SF)
BB 1 (2x, last: 4/9 at COL) 3 (6/27/16 at PIT)
SB 1 (4/6 vs. SD) 1 (3x, last: 4/6/17 vs. SD)
Hit Streak 1 (2x, last: 4/13) 6 (2x, last: 8/23-8/29/15)
Single-Game Highs (JOC)
2017 Career
H 2 (4/9 at COL) 3 (9x, last: 9/10/16 at MIA)
HR 1 (4/3 vs. SD) 2 (4x, last: 9/10/16 at MIA)
RBI 5 (4/3 vs. SD) 5 (4/3/17 vs. SD)
BB 1 (4x, last: 4/12 at CHC) 3 (8x, last: 9/22/16 vs. COL)
SB --- 1 (10x, last: 9/17/16 at ARI )
Hit Streak 2 (2x, last: 4/13-14) 7 (5/30-6/4/15)
Single-Game Highs
2017 Career
H 2 (3x, 4/8 at COL) 4 (6x, last: 6/10/15 vs. ARI)
HR 2 (4/6 vs. SD) 2 (2x, last: 4/6/17 vs. SD)
RBI 4 (4/6 vs. SD) 5 (3x, last: 8/11/15 vs. WAS)
BB 2 (2x, last: 4/6 vs. SD) 3 (3x, last: 6/28/15 at MIA)
SB 1 (4/6 vs. SD) 2 (3x, last: 5/2/14 at MIA)
Hit Streak 3 (4/12-14) 16 (4/30-5/17/14)
Single-Game Highs
2017 Career
H 2 (4x, last: 4/14 vs. ARI) 4 (4x, last: 8/22/16 at CIN)
HR 1 (2x, last: 4/9 at COL) 3 (6/3/16 vs. ATL)
RBI 3 (4/3 vs. SD) 4 (6/5/16 vs. ATL)
BB 2 (2x, last: 4/14 vs. ARI) 3 (9/11/15 at ARI)
SB 1 (4/6 vs. SD) 1 (6x, last: 4/6/17 vs. SD)
Hit Streak 5 (4/9-14) 19 (6/16/16-7/6/16)
21 TRAYCE THOMPSON – 0-for-3 in 2 G Last Game: 0-for-2, (4/13 at CHC) Current Streak: 0 G (0-for-3)
Series vs. ARI: --- Homestand: ---
Vs. LHP/Vs. RHP: .000/.000 RISP: 0-for-1 (.000)
Last HR (G Since): 7/3/16 vs. COL (9 G) As PH: 0-for-1
Recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Wednesday night’s contest and made his 2017
debut as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning…went 0-for-10 with a run, an RBI and two walks in
four games with the OKC Dodgers
Hit .226 (7-for-31) with a home run and three RBI along with a .351 on-base percentage in 11 Spring Training games
Appeared in 80 games in his first season with the Dodgers in 2016, batting .225 with 13 homers and 32 RBI before having his season cut shourt due to two stress
fractures in his back
60 ANDREW TOLES (L)– 8-for-30 (.267), 3 HR, 6 RBI in 10 G Last Game: 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 K (4/14 vs. ARI) Current Streak: 1 G (2-for-5, April 14-current)
Series vs. ARI: 2-for-5, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 K – 1 G Homestand: 2-for-5, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 K – 1 G
Vs. LHP/Vs. RHP: .000 /.276 RISP: 2-for-7 (.286)
Last HR (G Since): 4/14 vs. ARI (0 G) As PH: 1-for-4 (.250)
His homer last night gives him three on the season, which is tied for sixth in the NL
Blasted his first-career leadoff home run in Wednesday night’s contest off of John Lackey on the
third pitch of the game and collected his second longball of the year (last: 4/8 at COL)
Since making his Major League debut in 2016, he tops big leaguers with a .360 career batting average as a pinch-hitter (min. 25 PA), going 9-for-25 with three
doubles, a triple and three RBI
Slugged his first homer of the season with a solo shot in the fifth inning on April 8 at COL, his first long ball since Aug. 31, 2016 against Colorado
Made the start in left field and hit leadoff Opening Day…was his first year on an OD roster…enters his second big league season after his rapid rise to the Majors in
2016 as he started the year in Single-A
Hit .314 with three homers and 16 RBI in 28 games with the Dodgers last season in two stints with Los Angeles
10 JUSTIN TURNER – 13-for-36 (.361), 4 R, 6 2B, 5 RBI in 10 G Last Game: 2-for-5, 2B, R, 2 RBI (4/14 vs. ARI) Current Streak: 2 G (3-for-7, April 13-current)
Series vs. ARI: 2-for-5, R, 2B, 2 RBI – 1 G Homestand: 2-for-5, R, 2B, 2 RBI – 1 G
Vs. LHP/Vs. RHP: .389 /.333 RISP: 3-for-10 (.300), 2 BB
Last HR (G Since): 9/12/16 at NYY (27 G) As PH: 0-for-1
Has reached base safely in eight of 10 games to start the 2017 campaign, slashline .361 (13-
for-36)/.425/.528 with six doubles and five RBI…tied for most doubles in the National
League, while ranking among the NL leaders in multi-hit games (5, T-3rd)
Since joining the Dodgers in 2014, ranks among NL leaders in batting average (.298, 7th), OBP (.366, 11th) and SLG (.493, 11th) Hit .275 in 2016 and posted career-highs in runs (79), hits (153), walks (48), doubles (34), triples (3), homers (27), RBI (90) and games played (151)
Hit .325 with runners in scoring position, which ranked 13th best in the National League in 2016, and hit .300 with runners on base…has a .322 career batting average
with runners in scoring position, the seventh best mark among active players (min. 500 PA) Was a Gold Glove finalist and ranked fourth among NL third basemen with a .972 fielding percentage in 2016
26 CHASE UTLEY (L) – 1-for-17 (.059) in 8 G Last Game: 0-for-1 (PH) (4/13 at CHC) Current Streak: 0 G (0-for-10)
Series vs. ARI: --- Homestand: ---
Vs. LHP/Vs. RHP: .000/.067 RISP: 0-for-5 (.000)
Last HR (G Since): 9/28/16 at SD (11 G) As PH: 0-for-5
Six-time All-Star infielder (2006-10, 2014) and four-time NL Silver Slugger (2006-09) enters his
15th big league season after hitting .252 with 14 homers and 52 RBI in 2016 with Los Angeles
Among active second basemen, he ranks among the active leaders in games played (1731,
extra-base hits (684, 2nd) and total bases (3015, 2nd)
His 563 plate appearances in 2016 without grounding into a double play were the most in Dodger franchise history, surpassing Pete Reiser, who went 537 without
grounding into a double play to finish the 1942 season…only four big leaguers in history have had more plate appearances in a season without grounding into a double
playe: Auggie Galan (1935 CHC, 748 PA), Craig Biggio (1997 HOU, 744 PA) and Dick McAuliffe (1968 DET, 658 PA)
Named the winner of the 11th annual Roy Campanella Award, which is given to the Dodger player who best exemplifies the spirit and leadership of the late Hall of Fame
catcher, and is voted on by Dodger players and coaches
33 SCOTT VAN SLYKE – 2-for-13 (.154), 2B, RBI in 10 G Last Game: 0-for-2, K (4/13 at CHC) Current Streak: 0 G (0-for-5)
Series vs. ARI: --- Homestand: ---
Vs. LHP/Vs. RHP: .167/.000 RISP: 1-for-3 (.333)
Last HR (G Since): 6/15/16 at ARI (49 G) As PH: 1-for-6 (.167)
Enters his sixth season with the Dodgers after appearing in 52 games with Los Angeles in an
injury-shortened season, batting .225 with a homer and seven RBI in 2016
Has posted a .276/.378/.434 slashline as a pinch-hitter during the course of his career, going
21-for-76 with three doubles, three homers and 17 RBI…ranks among active players (min. 50 AB) in batting average (13th) and on-base percentage (11th) in
that role
Single-Game Highs
2017 Career
H --- 3 (8/25/15 vs. BOS)
HR --- 2 (5/16/16 vs. LAA)
RBI --- 4 (5/3/16 at TB)
BB --- 3 (6/4/16 vs. ATL)
SB --- 3 (6/4/16 vs. ATL)
Hit Streak --- 5 (2x, last: 5/20-5/24/16)
Single-Game Highs
2017 Career
H 2 (3x, last: 4/14 vs. ARI) 3 (2x, last: 8/31/16 at COL)
HR 1 (3x, last: 4/14 vs. ARI) 1 (6x, last: 4/14/17 vs. ARI)
RBI 2 (4/14 vs. ARI) 5 (8/31/16 at COL)
BB 1 (2x, last: 4/6 vs. SD) 1 (10x, last: 4/6/17 vs. SD)
SB --- 1 (7/16/16 at ARI)
Hit Streak 2 (4/8-9) 4 (7/31-8/23/16)
Single-Game Highs
2017 Career
H 3 (4/3 vs. SD) 4 (5x, last: 7/20/15 at ATL)
HR --- 2 (4x, last: 7/21/16 at WSH)
RBI 2 (2x, last: 4/14 vs. ARI) 5 (2x, last: 7/21/16 at WSH)
BB 2 (4/13 at CHC) 3 (2x, last: 9/4/16 vs. SD)
SB 1 (4/5 vs. SD) 1 (22x, last: 7/23/16 at STL )
Hit Streak 4 (4/3-7) 11 (8/26-9/11/11)
Single-Game Highs
2017 Career
H 1 (4/6 vs. SD) 6 (7/6/16 vs. BAL)
HR --- 2 (23x, last: 8/16/16 at PHI)
RBI --- 6 (2x, last: 9/2/10 at COL)
BB 1 (4/12 at CHC) 3 (10x, last: 8/5/14 vs. HOU)
SB --- 2 (6x, last: 4/9/13 vs. NYM)
Hit Streak 1 (4/6) 35 (6/23-8/3/06)
Single-Game Highs
2017 Career
H 1 (2x, last: 4/9 at COL) 4 (9/7/15 at LAA)
HR --- 2 (2x, last: 6/9/14 at CIN)
RBI 1 (4/9 at COL) 4 (2x, last: 9/7/15 at LAA)
BB 1 (2x, last: 4/7 at COL) 3 (9/17/13 at ARI)
SB --- 2 (9/27/14 vs. COL)
Hit Streak 1 (2x, last: 4/9 at COL) 10 (4/15-5/2/15)
2017 vs. ARI Career vs. ARI Career at Dodger Stadium ’17 Multi-Hit Games
Player G AVG AB H HR RBI G AVG AB H HR RBI G AVG AB H HR RBI 2+ H 3+ H 4+ H
GENERAL Longest Winning Streak ........................... 2 April 5-6 vs. SD
Longest Winning Streak, Home................ 2 April 5-6 vs. SD
Longest Winning Streak, Road ................. 1 2x, Last: April 12 @CHC Longest Losing Streak .............................. 2 April 7-8 @COL
Longest Losing Streak, Home .................. 1 April 4 vs. SD
Longest Losing Streak, Road .................... 2 April 7-8 @COL Longest Game, Innings .......................... 9.0 11x, Last: April 14 vs. ARI
Longest Game, Time ........................... 3:49 April 9 @ COL
Longest Nine-Inning Game, Time ....... 3:49 April 9 @ COL Shortest Game, Time ........................... 2:43 April 5 vs. SD
Largest Crowd, Home ..................... 53,701 April 3 vs. SD
Largest Crowd, Road ....................... 49,169 April 7 @COL Smallest Crowd, Home .................... 36,501 April 6 vs. SD
Smallest Crowd, Road ..................... 33,529 April 9 @COL
Largest Winning Margin ........................ 11 April 3 vs. SD Largest Losing Margin ............................. 4 2x, Last: April 13 @CHC
Largest Deficit Overcome to Win ............. 1 April 3 vs. SD
Largest Lead Lost ....................................... Most Errors ............................................... 2 April 7 @COL
Most Consecutive Games, No Error ......... 2 2x, Last: April 13-current
Most Double Plays .................................. 3 2x, Last April 12 @ CHC Most Players Used ................................ 19 April 10 @CHC
TEAM PITCHING Most Runs Allowed, Game ...................... 6 April 9 @ COL
Most Runs Allowed, Inning ...................... 3 2x, Last: April 9 @ COL
Fewest Hits Allowed, Game ..................... 3 April 5 vs. SD Most Hits Allowed, Game ...................... 11 April 4 vs. SD
Most Home Runs Allowed, Game ............ 3 April 8 @COL
Most Home Runs Allowed, Inning ........... 2 April 8 @COL Most Strikeouts, Game ........................... 11 2x, Last: April 9 @COL
Most Walks Issued, Game ........................ 7 April 11 @CHC
INDIVIDUAL PITCHING
Most Innings Pitched, Starter ................ 8.1 Kershaw, April 3 vs. SD
Most Innings Pitched, Reliever .............. 2.0 5x, Last: Hatcher, April 13 @CHC Fewest Hits, Complete Game .....................
Most Strikeouts, Starter, Game ................. 8 2x: Last: Kershaw, April 14 vs. ARI
Most Strikeouts, Reliever, Game .............. 4 Stripling, April 12 @CHC Most Home Runs Allowed, Game ............ 3 Kershaw, April 8 @COL
Most Consec. Scoreless IP, Starter ........ 8.1 Kershaw, April 14 vs. ARI
Most Consec. Scoreless IP, Reliever ..... 4.2 Dayton, April 4-current Longest Winning Streak ........................... 2 McCarthy, April 6-current
Longest Losing Streak .............................. 2 Ryu, April 7-current
TEAM BATTING Most Runs, Game ................................... 14 April 3 vs. SD
Most Runs, Game, Both Teams .............. 17 April 3 vs. SD
Most Runs, Inning .................................... 5 3rd, April 3 vs. SD Most Hits, Game..................................... 15 April 9 @ COL
Most Hits, Game, Both Teams ............... 24 April 9 @ COL Fewest Hits, Game ................................... 5 3x, Last: April 12 @CHC
Most Hits, Inning ...................................... 4 2x: Last, April 14 vs. ARI
Most Doubles, Game ................................ 4 April 3 vs. SD Most Triples, Game .................................. 1 April 9 @ COL
Most Home Runs, Game .......................... 4 April 3 vs. SD
Most Home Runs, Game, Both Teams ..... 5 April 3 vs. SD Most Home Runs, Inning.......................... 2 2x, Last: April 8 @COL
Most Consecutive Games, Home Run ...... 2 April 5-6 vs. SD
Most Consecutive Games, No Homer ...... 1 4x, Last: April 13 @CHC Most Total Bases, Game ......................... 38 April 3 vs.SD
Most Extra-Base Hits, Game .................... 8 April 3 vs. SD
Most Walks, Game ................................. 11 April 6 vs. SD Most Strikeouts, Game ........................... 14 April 12 @CHC
Most Stolen Bases, Game ......................... 3 April 6 vs. SD
Most Left on Base, Game ....................... 19 April 13 @CHC
Most Double Plays Hit Into, Game ........... 4 April 4 vs. SD
INDIVIDUAL BATTING
Most At-Bats, Game ................................. 5 7x, Last: 3 tied, April 14 vs. ARI
Most Hits, Game....................................... 3 2x, Last: Forsythe April 9 @COL
Most Doubles, Game ................................ 2 Turner, April 3 vs. SD Most Triples, Game ....................................
Most Home Runs, Game .......................... 2 2x, Puig and Grandal
Most Total Bases, Game ........................... 8 2x, Last: Puig, April 6 vs. SD Most Extra-Base Hits, Game .................... 2 Three players tied
Most Runs Scored, Game ......................... 3 Puig, April 6 vs. SD
Most RBI, Game....................................... 5 Pederson, April 3 vs. SD Most Walks, Game ................................... 2 Six players tied
Most Stolen Bases, Game ......................... 1 Three Players tied
Most Consecutive Games, Hit .................. 5 Seager, April 9-current Most Consecutive Games, Home Run ...... 2 Puig, April 5-6 vs. SD
Most Consecutive Games, Run ................. 2 Forsythe, April 9-April 10
Most Consecutive Games, RBI ................. 2 Seager, April 9-April 10
DODGERS RECORD WHEN… Dodges Score First ................... 5-0 Opponent Scores First .............. 1-5
Lead After 6 Innings ................ 6-0 Trail After 6 Innings ................. 0-5 Lead After 7 Innings ................ 6-0 Trail After 7 Innings ................. 0-5
Lead After 8 Innings ................ 6-0 Trail After 8 Innings ................. 0-4
Tied After 7 Innings ................. 0-1 Tied After 8 Innings ................. 0-1 Scoring 3 or Less ...................... 2-5 Scoring 4 or More .................... 4-0
Allowing 3 or Less ................... 5-2 Allowing 4 or More .................. 1-3
More Hits than Opponent ......... 5-0 Less Hits Than Opponent ......... 0-4 Equal Hits as Opponent ............ 1-1 Getting 10 or more hits ............. 2-0
One-Run Games ....................... 0-2 Two-Run Games ...................... 2-1
Extra Innings ................................. Shutouts.................................... 1-2
vs. American League ..................... With Designated Hitter ..................
Comeback Wins ............................ Wins in Last At Bats ................ 0-1
Crowds over 50,000 ................. 1-0 Doubleheaders ............................... First-Half Record ..................... 6-5 Second-Half Record ......................
First Game of Series ................. 2-2 Last Game of the Series............ 2-1
Series (W-L-T) ......................1-0-0 Series Sweeps (LA-Opp) ............... Dodgers Homer ........................ 6-1 Dodgers hit 2+ homers ............. 2-0
Playing Errorless ...................... 3-3 Pitcher Makes Quality Start...... 4-0 After an off day ........................ 1-0 Times batted around in inning ..... 1
STARTING LINEUPS BY POSITION (Dodgers’ record when he starts)
C Grandal (4-5), Barnes (2-0) 1B Gonzalez (5-4), Van Slyke (0-1)
2B Forsythe (4-4), Utley (2-1)
3B Turner (4-5), Forsythe (2-0) SS Seager (5-5), Hernandez (0-1)
GM Date Opp. W/L, Score Rec. Home Road Pos. GB Win/Loss/Save Att.
103 7/25 MIN
104 7/26 MIN
7/27 OFF DAY
105 7/28 SF
106 7/29 SF
107 7/30 SF
7/31 OFF DAY
108 8/1 @ATL
109 8/2 @ATL
110 8/3 @ATL
111 8/4 @NYM
112 8/5 @NYM
113 8/6 @NYM
8/7 OFF DAY
114 8/8 @ARI
115 8/9 @ARI
116 8/10 @ARI
117 8/11 SD
118 8/12 SD
119 8/13 SD
8/14 OFF DAY
120 8/15 CHW
121 8/16 CHW
8/17 OFF DAY
122 8/18 @DET
123 8/19 @DET
124 8/20 @DET
125 8/21 @PIT
126 8/22 @PIT
127 8/23 @PIT
128 8/24 @PIT
129 8/25 MIL
130 8/26 MIL
131 8/27 MIL
8/28 OFF DAY
132 8/29 @ARI
133 8/30 @ARI
134 8/31 @ARI
135 9/1 @SD
136 9/2 @SD
137 9/3 @SD
138 9/4 ARI
139 9/5 ARI
140 9/6 ARU
141 9/7 COL
142 9/8 COL
143 9/9 COL
144 9/10 COL
145 9/11 @SF
146 9/12 @SF
147 9/13 @SF
9/14 OFF DAY
148 9/15 @WSH
149 9/16 @WSH
150 9/17 @WSH
151 9/18 @PHI
152 9/19 @PHI
153 9/20 @PHI
154 9/21 @PHI
155 9/22 SF
156 9/23 SF
157 9/24 SF
158 9/25 SD
159 9/26 SD
160 9/27 SD
9/28 OFF DAY
161 9/29 @COL
162 9/30 @COL
163 10/1 @COL
DAYS IN… 1st Place (or tied): 3
2nd Place (or tied): 1
3rd Place (or tied): 8
4th Place (or tied): 0
5th Place: 0
MINOR LEAGUE REPORT
TRIPLE-A OKLAHOMA CITY: 5-4, 3rd place (-0.5) Today: at Memphis Yesterday: W, 3-2 vs. Nashville WP: Geltz (1-0) LP: Wahl (0-1) OKC HR: None Player of the Game: Jurrjens, 6.0 IP, 5 H, 5 K, 1 ER
DOUBLE-A TULSA: 4-4, T-1st (0) Today: vs. Midland Yesterday: W, 3-0 vs. Midland WP: Shibuya (1-0) LP: Friedrichs (0-2) TUL HR: Hoenecke (1), Locastro (1) Player of the Game: Shibuya, 5.0 IP, 2 H, K, 0 ER
SINGLE-A RANCHO CUCAMONGA: 5-4, 1st place (0) Today: vs. Lake Elsinore Yesterday: W, 5-4 vs. Lake Elsinore WP: Powell (1-0) LP: Lemond (0-1) RC HR: None Player of the Game: Peters, 3-for-4, 3B, RBI, R, BB
SINGLE-A GREAT LAKES: 2-7, T-7th place (-5.0) Today: vs. Dayton Yesterday: L, 0-2 vs. Dayton WP: Olson (2-0) LP: Long (0-1) GL HR: None Player of the Game: Smeltzer, 5.0 IP, H, 5 K, 0 ER
SINGLE-A OGDEN: --- Today: --- Yesterday: --- WP: --- LP: --- Ogden HR: --- Player of the Game: --- AZL DODGERS: --- Today: --- Yesterday: --- WP: --- LP: --- AZL Dodgers HR: --- Player of the Game: --- DSL DODGERS 1: --- Today: --- Yesterday: --- WP: --- LP: --- Santo Domingo HR: --- Player of the Game: ---
DSL DODGERS 2: --- Today: --- Yesterday: --- WP: --- LP: --- Santo Domingo HR: --- Player of the Game: ---
Feb. 15 Signed RHP Sergio Romo to a one-year contract; placed RHP Yimi Garcia on the 60-day DL (Tommy John surgery)
Feb. 18 Signed INF Chase Utley to a one-year contract; released INF/OF Darin Ruf from the roster
Feb. 19 Acquired minor league RHP Ryan Moseley from the Orioles in exchange for LHP Vidal Nuno
Feb. 20 Signed OF Franklin Gutierrez to a one-year contract
March 1 Acquired minor league INF Drew Jackson and minor league RHP Aneurys Zabala from the Mariners in exchange for RHP Chase De Jong
March 13 Optioned catcher Kyle Farmer and right-hander Jacob Rhame and reassigned outfielder Henry Ramos, right-hander Josh Sborz and right-hander Ralston Cash to minor league camp
March 19 Reassigned catchers Jack Murphy and Wynston Sawyer, right-handed pitcher Fabio Castillo and infielder/outfielder Stetson Allie to minor league camp
March 21 Reassigned right-handed pitchers Patrick Schuster and Madison Younginer to minor league camp
March 22 Optioned OF Brett Eibner and reassigned INF/OF Darnell Sweeney, INF José Miguel Fernández, INF Willie Calhoun and OF Alex Verdugo to minor league camp.
March 25 Reassigned RHPs Steve Geltz, Trevor Oaks and Yaisel Sierra to minor league camp.
March 28 Optioned RHP Josh Fields and LHP Adam Liberatore to minor league camp
March 29 Optioned IF/OF Rob Segedin and reassigned IF Ike Davis, IF/OF O'Koyea Dickson, OF Tyler Holt, IF Charlie Culberson, IF/OF Cody Bellinger and RHP Brandon Morrow to the minors.
March 30 Optioned IF Chris Taylor, OF Trayce Thompson and LHP Julio Urias and reassigned C Bobby Wilson to the minors
April 2 Announced Opening Day Roster: Pitchers (12): Luis Avilán (L), Grant Dayton (L), Chris Hatcher, Rich Hill (L), Kenley Jansen, Clayton Kershaw (L), Kenta Maeda, Brandon McCarthy,
(L), Justin Turner, Chase Utley (L) Outfielders (4): Franklin Gutierrez, Joc Pederson (L), Yasiel Puig, Andrew Toles (L), Infielder/Outfielder (2): Kiké Hernández, Scott Van Slyke
Placed RHP Pedro Báez (10-day, right wrist contusion, retroactive to March 30), OF Andre Ethier (10-day, lumbar disk herniation, retroactive to March 30), LHP Scott Kazmir, LHP (10-
day, left hip strain, retroactive to March 30), RHP Josh Ravin (10-day, right groin strain, retroactive to March 30), RHP Brock Stewart (10-day, right shoulder tendinitis, retroactive to
March 30) on the disabled list.
April 7 Placed LHP Rich Hill on 10-day disabled list (retroactive to April 6) with blister on left middle finger; recalled RHP Josh Fields from Triple-A OKC
April 12 Placed OF Franklin Gutierrez on 10-day disabled list (retroactive to April 11) with a left hamstring strain; recalled OF Trayce Thompson from Triple-A OKC
April 14 Reinstated RHP Pedro Báez from the 10-day disabled list (right wrist contusion); optioned RHP Josh Fields to Triple-A Oklahoma City