LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Scoreboard tribute to Jackie Robinson on Major League Baseball's Jackie Robinson Day before the game between the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Dodgers: The legends on the franchise’s Mount Rushmore
Jun 18, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Sandy Koufax stands in front of a commemorative statue in his honor during a ceremony at the Centerfield Plaza at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
The Dodgers Dominant Lefty: Sandy Koufax
Position: Pitcher
Career: 1955-1966
Years with Dodgers: 1955-1966
Primary Stats: 165-87 win-loss record, 2.76 ERA, 2,396 strikeouts
Accolades: 3-time NL Cy Young Award winner, 7-time All-Star, 4 no-hitters
When it comes to dominant pitchers, few can match the prowess of Sandy Koufax. Known for his blazing fastball and devastating curveball, Koufax was virtually unhittable during his prime. His remarkable career with the Dodgers saw him win three Cy Young Awards, earn seven All-Star selections, and throw four no-hitters.
Koufax’s ability to overpower hitters was evident in his impressive statistics. With a win-loss record of 165-87, a 2.76 ERA, and 2,396 strikeouts, he was a force to be reckoned with on the mound. Koufax’s dominance reached its pinnacle in the 1960s when he led the Dodgers to four World Series appearances and two championships.
Despite his shortened career due to an arm injury, Koufax left an indelible mark on the Dodgers’ franchise and is widely regarded as one of the greatest pitchers of all time.
“I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it.” – Sandy Koufax
