Originally published by DodgerBlue.com
While the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a strong case to be the latest MLB dynasty by winning back-to-back World Series titles and three in the last six years, their franchise history and success since 2000 is a mixed bag.
Up until the current era, there were middling levels of postseason accomplishments since the turn of the century. But there have also been impressive individual performances and players who carved out a special place in the Dodgers’ franchise history.
The DodgerBlue.com staff has ranked the best Dodgers players in the last 25 years. Among various factors considered, the all-time Dodgers list was compiled by evaluating a player’s contributions and significance to the franchise.
Dodgers quarter-century all-time team
No. 13: Adrián Beltré
The Dodgers originally signed Beltré as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 1994. He made his MLB debut four years later, and at the time of being called up, was the youngest player in the National League.
Beltré struggled with inconsistency for most of his Dodgers tenure before breaking out in 2004. He batted .334/.388/.629 with 32 doubles, an MLB-leading 48 home runs, 121 RBI and 9.6 WAR in 156 games.
Beltré won his first career Silver Slugger Award and finished second in NL MVP voting for his efforts.
That wound up being Beltré’s final year with the Dodgers as he became a free agent at the end of the 2004 season. The future Hall of Famer hit .274/.332/.463 with 176 doubles, 147 home runs and 510 RBI across 966 games in parts of seven seasons with the Dodgers.
Beltré went on to sign with the Seattle Mariners and continued his resurgence there for five seasons. He also had stints with the Boston Red Sox (2010) and Texas Rangers (2011-2018), reaching the peak of his career in the Lone Star State.
No. 14: Walker Buehler
No. 15: Andre Ethier
No. 16: Eric Gagné
No. 17: Shawn Green
No. 18: Manny Ramirez
No. 19: Gary Sheffield
No. 20: Adrián González
No. 21: Yasiel Puig
No. 22: Chris Taylor
No. 23: Russell Martin
No. 24: Kiké Hernández
No. 25: Miguel Rojas
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