1962 Los Angeles Dodgers baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. This page is not available in other languages. Phone: 602.496.1460 Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Sep 16, LAD (59-87) lost to SDP, 1-3, 148. - unknown; OPS_lg for OPS+ does not include pitchers. [18] Spencer laid down a successful sacrifice bunt, advancing the two runners to second and third base. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The first game took place at Candlestick Park and the second and third were played at Dodger Stadium. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in, Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. Roster. Batting - 92, Pitching - 91, Pythagorean W-L: Record: 97-65-0, Finished 1st in National League ( Schedule and Results ) Postseason: Won World Series (4-3) over Minnesota Twins Manager: Walter Alston (97-65) General Manager: Buzzie Bavasi Scouting Director: Al Campanis Ballpark: Dodger Stadium Attendance: 2,553,577 (1st of 10) At second base, they replaced the tandem of Nate Oliver and Dick Tracewski slick glove men with no bats with Jim Lefebvre, a 22-year-old with just 55 games of Triple-A experience. They installed Wes Parker, a 25-year-old defensive whiz with a very untested bat, as the regular at first. The 1964 Dodgers hit just 79 homers, their fewest since 1946, and scored just 614 runs, their fewest since 1927. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 555 N. Central Ave. #416 Salem plated 647 runs. Soccer Stats - MLS - Women's - Division II & III - NASL - MASL - MISL - Search However, the Giants closed out the series in Game 3 with a 64 victory to clinch the NL pennant. He won 158 games for the Dodgers and was selected to the All-Star team seven times. The Dodgers followed up in 1966 with another big year as they once again won the National League pennant before losing to Baltimore in the World Series. Jul 31, LAD (43-60) lost to SDP, 3-4, 109. Ernie Bowman replaced Nieman at second base for the Giants in the bottom of the inning and no runs scored in the frame. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. [6] The Dodgers went 206 in July while the Giants went 1611, allowing the Dodgers to take the league lead on July 8 and hold it until season's last regular game.[7]. [36] MLB played two All-Star Games in 1962. 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers - The Baseball Cube Williams walked Davenport to give the Giants a 54 lead, and they added to it as Pagn reached on an error by second baseman Larry Burright allowing Mays to score and extend the lead to 64. About Us - Contact Us - Credits - Recommended - Privacy Policy - Schedule and Scores Bobby Cox paced the team with 16 home runs and recorded 82 runs batted in, while leading batters with significant playing time with a .278 average. The Major League Baseball Playoffs are here! The 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the fifth for the team in Southern California, and the 73rd for the franchise in the National League. The most promising developments of the season came from left-handed pitchers: the 25-year-old Koufax finally began to master his control, and broke through as an 18-game winner with more strikeouts (269) than any National Leaguer had fashioned since 1892, and Perranoski, the unheralded minor leaguer picked up from the Cubs a year earlier, put together a strong rookie year in the bullpen. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Finally, in 1968 the Mets won 11 of 18 from the Dodgers. Walls then hit a double which emptied the bases, giving the Dodgers a 65 lead in the game, and advanced to third base on the throw. On June 30, 1962, Sandy Koufax threw a no-hitter against the Mets. 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The top draft pick in the June draft was catcher Mike Scioscia from Springfield High School in Pennsylvania. 10 Corey Kilgannon, A Leg-Breaking Slide Has Fans Old and New Rushing to Meet the Mets,New York Times, October 12, 2015. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. 1992 Los Angeles Dodgers Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com After four seasons at the Los Angeles Coliseum, the ballclub moved into its new home, Dodger Stadium. The desperate Dodgers brought Koufax back on Sept. 21 when he was clearly not ready. Or write about sports? [10], Sandy Koufax had missed two months of the season, not starting from July 17 until September 21. Frank Howard walloped 31 home runs for Los Angeles, while Tommy Davis and Willie Davis swatted 20 or more as well. The all-time leader in many offensive categories, Willie Davis posted a club-record 31-game hitting streak in 1969. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. * Imminent Big Leaguers article. Sep 27, LAD (61-95) lost to HOU, 2-4, 158. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. The 26-year-old Wills didnt hit well or steal much in 59, but his defense was such that the Dodgers considered him a candidate for the regular job going forward. [22], The Giants took the decisive lead in the top of the ninth inning. The Giants continued to hit Perranoski in the top of the eighth, with singles by Davenport and Mays to open the inning. Ed Roebuck entered in relief of Drysdale, inducing an out at second base on a groundball by Willie Mays, to leave runners at the corners with two outs. All orgs will receive a full list. over Minnesota Twins, Manager: Davenport and Bailey both walked to load the bases and Jos Pagn doubled to empty the bases and make the game 80. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. John Roseboro, who joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1957, played in three World Series during the 1960s (catching every inning) and was a five-time All-Star during his career. The way the Dodgers rebuilt in 1959-61, patiently working their bounty of young talent into the mix while still finding productive roles for their veterans, was a model of level headed decision-making. Select Player Pool Select a Split. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Gil Hodges was the final batter for Brooklyn, striking out in the eighth inning. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Moreover, all four involved the Dodgers' franchise, which won one of those series (1959) and lost the other three. pennants and six Western Division titles. 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers batting/pitching/fielding stats, roster, game log, daily lineups, draft class + spring/playoff stats. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. The name was changed to Shea Stadium to honor William Shea for his work obtaining a new team.4, Since Shea Stadium could not be completed by the start of the 1962 season, the Mets had to look for another ballpark. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Davis finished third in the voting for the MVP trophy. Bolin kept the game tied, as did Williams who pitched a perfect top of the ninth inning. (1st of 10), Park Factors: Part of the Baseball Almanac Family, 1963 Los Angeles Dodgers Roster | Research by. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. But championship outcome or not, the 1959 Dodgers were clearly an improved ball club. 6 Joseph M. Sheehan, Dodgers Come Back as Visitors,New York Times, May 30, 1962. The Giants won the first game in an 80 shutout by starting pitcher Billy Pierce over Sandy Koufax. Record: John Orsino entered as the new catcher to replace the injured Haller. Data Provided By 1962 Salem Dodgers Roster. Maury Wills hit a ground ball to the first baseman, who threw home in an attempt to put out Walls who slid hard into the Giants' catcher Haller. Statistics. Sep 23, LAD (61-91) lost to CIN, 0-3, 153. Aug 22, LAD (52-71) lost to CHC, 4-5, 124. In 1959 Shea announced the formation of a third major league, the Continental League, which included a team in New York. . The 1962 Mets roster included a number of other Brooklyn Dodger alumni as well: pitchers Clem Labine and Roger Craig, infielders Don Zimmer and Charlie Neal, and catcher Joe Pignatano, as well as coach Cookie Lavagetto. The Dodgers and the Giants each managed a single in their halves of the third inning. The Mets scored two more runs that inning and trailed 10-3. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Wills stole 94 bases, Koufax, Drysdale, and Osteen combined for 123 starts and a 64-35 record, and despite hitting even fewer homers and scoring even fewer runs than they had in 1964, the Dodgers came on with a dramatic September rush to nip the Giants and win the pennant, and went on to another World Series championship as well, coming from behind to defeat a very strong Minnesota Twins ball club. But in 1964, for the first time since 1958, the Dodgers struggled. Data Provided By Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Other Sports Stats - World TeamTennis Stats - World TeamTennis Search Los Angeles Dodgers Team Signed baseball - KeyMan Collectibles The 56,000-seat stadium opened on April 10, 1962 with a game against the Cincinnati Reds. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Giants then took game three to capture the NL pennant. In addition to the sources cited in the Notes, the author also consulted Baseball-Reference.com and Retrosheet.org. [7] Dodgers' manager Walt Alston and Giants' manager Alvin Dark could not agree on dates and sites for the tie-breaker, so they flipped a coin to decide home field advantage. Ground was broken in Queens on October 28, 1961, for a ballpark originally called Flushing Meadows Park. TEAM SIGNED BASEBALLS BROOKLYN DODGERS 1932 - 1957 - Brooklyn Robins 1920 -1931 This price guide is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Tommy Davis then hit a sacrifice fly, scoring Gilliam and advancing Snider. Sep 10, LAD (56-84) lost to SDP, 1-3, 141. Research by Baseball Almanac. The National League expanded in 1962, and the Dodgers great depth served them well. Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. 1962 Pittsburgh Pirates Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com Although the pitching was the mainstay of the team in the 1960s, the Dodgers did produce some outstanding hitters. Between the two halves of the sixth the two teams had scored a combined 11 runs and used six pitchers, three pinch hitters, two defensive replacements, and a pinch runner. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Left fielder Duke Snider threw home but the ball was cut off by the third baseman, who threw to second to try to catch Kuenn in a rundown between first and second. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. Meanwhile, the Giants won 21 over the Houston Colt .45's, after an eighth-inning home run by Willie Mays. Members of the 1962 Salem Dodgers who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Bill Kelso, Bobby Cox and Luis Alcaraz. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. It was the largest crowd in the major leagues this season. Ron Perranoski was the Dodger bullpen stopper, compiling 101 saves and 54 wins with the Dodgers from 1961-67. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. [16], Bobby Bolin entered as the new pitcher for the Giants in the bottom of the eighth. 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers season - Wikipedia Join our linker program. Mays hit a line drive single scoring Kuenn. [30][31][32], In baseball statistics tie-breakers counted as regular season games, with all events in them added to regular season statistics. On that date the Mets record was 12-27 while the Dodgers was 31-15. [37] Additionally, this 1962 series was the last MLB tie-breaker to use the best-of-three games format. Many thanks to him. [17] Don Larsen entered to relieve O'Dell, who had not recorded an out but had earned a blown save for his performance. The Dodgers sent Howard, their only hitter with consistent home run power, to the Washington Senators, along with a promising young power-hitting third baseman (Ken McMullen) and two of the struggling young pitchers (Ortega and Richert). The series was broadcast nationally by NBC television, with Bob Wolff, George Kell (Game 2), and Joe Garagiola (Game 3) announcing,[1] and NBC Radio, with Al Helfer and George Kell (Game 3) announcing. 4 Shea Stadium History, Photos and More of the New York Mets Former Ballpark, in Ballparks of Baseball Your Guide to Major League Baseball Stadiums. Accessed January 28, 2018. http://ballparksofbaseball.com/ballparks/shea-stadium/. The Dodgers last played in Ebbets Field on September 24, 1957, when they beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in front of 6,702 fans. [16], Ron Perranoski entered as the new pitcher for the seventh, Camilli took his place as the new catcher, and Ron Fairly replaced Wally Moon at first base. Unlike many ball clubs in such a circumstance, the Dodgers didnt tear the team apart by dumping their veterans. After winning the pennant with a 97-65 record, the Dodgers won a hard-fought, seven-game World Series over the Minnesota Twins. 1962 Dodgers Player Hitting Stats | Los Angeles Dodgers - MLB in ERA. Bobby Cox paced the team with 16 home runs and recorded 82 runs batted in, while leading batters with . For 1959, the Dodgers augmented them with rookie outfielders Don Demeter and Ron Fairly. Walter O'Malley : Dodger Stadium : Opening Day: April 10, 1962 Jul 28, LAD (41-59) lost to SFG, 3-5, 103. Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 57. Willie McCovey singled, allowing Hiller to score and make the game 50; Cepeda was then retired to end the inning. Multi-year: [28][29] The record was again broken on August 18, 2006, during a game in which the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 1411 in 4 hours and 45 minutes. But their remarkable run from 1959 through 1966 deserves recognition as a feat of patience and prudence, followed by a sudden dash of idiosyncratic boldness. Finished Lefebvre was a good hitter but a questionable fielder. He has frequently been a presenter at baseball forums such as the SABR National Convention, the Nine Spring Training Conference, and the Cooperstown Symposium. copyright=new Date(); The 1962 series was the fourth tie-breaker playoff in the National League's 87 years of operation, with the previous ones having taken place in 1946, 1951 and 1959. Manage Settings The flag was the result of a number of fortuitous events, including unexpected star turns from second baseman Charlie Neal, and pitchers Roger Craig and Larry Sherry. For 1960 the Dodgers again made no major moves. The Dodgers didn't miss another opportunity in 1963 as they won the National League pennant. Active Roster | New York Mets - MLB Active Roster | Los Angeles Dodgers - MLB
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