Orel Hershiser

Orel Hershiser

Orel Leonard Hershiser IV (born September 16, 1958) is an American former Major League Baseball starting pitcher. He is currently an analyst for Baseball Tonight and Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN and a professional poker player for PokerStars. Hershiser was a three-time All-Star and won the Gold Glove, Cy Young Award, NLCS MVP and World Series MVP with the Dodgers in 1988. He also holds the Major League record for most consecutive scoreless innings pitched, pitching 59 consecutive innings without giving up a run from August 30, 1988 to September 28, 1988.

Known for his slight frame and fierce competitive spirit, Hershiser was nicknamed "Bulldog" by former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, who managed Hershiser during his time with the Dodgers.