Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman invited fans into his Dodger Stadium office for an unprecedented video tour.
In the nearly 90-second clip, which was featured on the Dodgers’ TikTok page (which a teaser going out on Twitter), the baseball executive offered fans a unique guide to not only where he oversees one of the best teams in baseball, but some of his most valued memorabilia and treasures on display.
While 2023 is set to be Friedman’s ninth season at the helm of the Dodgers baseball operations, his office mementos span the entire rich history of the franchise.
Office Tours: Andrew Friedman
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Leading the organization to five National League Championship Series and three World Series appearances under his tenure, Friedman begins the tour by showcasing a full-size replica of the 2020 World Series trophy. Friedman cited how inspiring the hardware is and what it represents.
Next, explained as one of his favorite possessions, Friedman showcases a giant bobblehead of Dodgers Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda. In addition to being signed by Lasorda, the figurine also adorns his Team USA jersey from when he managed the gold-winning baseball team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
In addition to showcasing various framed images throughout his workspace, including an impactful photo of Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey, Friedman ends the tour with the fantastic view his office holds down the third baseline and beyond the foul pole at Dodger Stadium, citing the perks of being able to catch his player’s early work and batting practice just beyond his window.
Andrew Friedman expects Gavin Lux to be Dodgers starting shortstop
With the Dodgers 2023 Spring Training officially underway this week in Arizona, so too is the beginning of various conversations regarding how the L.A. squad will look come opening day in a few weeks’ time.
Now that the newly inked veteran of Miguel Rojas is in the mix, questions have begun to arise as to where he might play and how it could affect the playing time of Gavin Lux.
While Spring Training will surely offer a clearer image of the Dodgers’ plans, for now, Andrew Friedman has seemingly committed that Gavin Lux will be the starting shortstop for Los Angeles come opening day.
