In the world of Major League Baseball, few franchises have enjoyed the kind of sustained success that the Los Angeles Dodgers have over the past decade. With nine NL West titles in ten years and a World Series victory in 2020, they’ve set the bar high for the rest of the league. So, what’s the secret to their prolonged dominance?
Key Takeaways:
- The Dodgers have won the NL West nine times in the last decade.
- Corey Seager and Cody Bellinger emerged as Rookie of the Year winners, with Bellinger securing an NL MVP award in 2019.
- The organization has a history of developing top-tier talent, including Yasiel Puig and Walker Buehler.
- The farm system is loaded with promising young players like James Outman, Bobby Miller, Diego Cartaya, and Hunter Feduccia.
- International prospect Hyun-Seok Jang adds to their arsenal of talent.
To get to the bottom of this remarkable success story, we turn to Andrew Friedman, the President of Baseball Operations for the Dodgers. When asked about the factors that played into such sustained dominance, he provided valuable insights.
“In MLB history, the Dodgers actually have the most winners of the Rookie of the Year Award (18). Over the last decade, the club has produced two such winners – Corey Seager (2016) and Cody Bellinger (2017). Cody Bellinger would go on to win the NL MVP award in 2019, and both played key roles in bringing home the first World Series victory since 1988. During that 2020 World Series run Corey Seager won both NLCS and World Series MVP,” Friedman explained.
“The only way to do it is to incorporate young players into your roster as you are going and winning. We need to provide that environment … and keep doing that with our goal to continue to sustain success.”
Andrew Friedman via Dodgers Nation TV
This duo’s contributions, along with others, have been crucial to the Dodgers’ success. Even players like Yasiel Puig, who made a splash in 2013, and Walker Buehler, who has been clutch in the postseason, have been instrumental in the team’s achievements.
Looking ahead, the Dodgers are in no shortage of young, promising talent. Recent MLB debuts by James Outman and Bobby Miller signal the arrival of the next generation. The farm system boasts impressive catching talent with Diego Cartaya and Hunter Feduccia, while Hyun-Seok Jang represents the organization’s commitment to global talent scouting.
If Andrew Friedman’s belief in the power of young talent holds true, the future looks incredibly bright for the Boys in Blue. With a decade of sustained success behind them and a wealth of emerging stars, the Dodgers are primed for even greater achievements in the years to come.
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