While the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a strong case to be the latest MLB dynasty by winning back-to-back World Series titles and three in the last six years, their franchise history and success since 2000 is a mixed bag.
Up until the current era, there were middling levels of postseason accomplishments since the turn of the century. But there have also been impressive individual performances and players who carved out a special place in the Dodgers’ franchise history.
The DodgerBlue.com staff has ranked the best Dodgers players in the last 25 years. Among various factors considered, the all-time Dodgers list was compiled by evaluating a player’s contributions and significance to the franchise.
Dodgers quarter-century all-time team
No. 7: Kenley Jansen
Kenley Jansen signed with the Dodgers as an international free agent out of Curacao in 2004. Originally a catcher, he made the conversion to relief pitcher under the tutelage of former Dodgers pitcher Charlie Hough.
Jansen made his MLB debut on July 24, 2010, and immediately became a key member of the Dodgers bullpen. He finished the year allowing only two runs over 27 innings of work, good for a minuscule 0.67 ERA.
From 2011-2015, Jansen was one of the most underrated relief pitchers in baseball as he posted a 2.42 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 14 strikeouts per nine with 138 saves across 313 innings.
Jansen was finally recognized with his first All-Star selection in 2016. That was also the year in which he passed Eric Gagné as the Dodgers’ all-time saves leader.
Jansen made two more All-Star appearances in 2017-2018 before struggling with some inconsistencies over the next two seasons.
Jansen bounced back with a strong 2021 season, which was his final in L.A. He pitched to a 2.22 ERA, 3.08 FIP and 1.04 WHIP with 38 saves that year.
Jansen went on to sign a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, marking the end of his Dodgers career. In parts of 12 seasons with the organization, Jansen sported a 2.37 ERA and converted a franchise-record 350 saves.
He made three All-Star Games appearances, won a World Series, and twice was named National League Trevor Hoffman Relief Pitcher of the Year, among other accolades.
No. 10: Matt Kemp
No. 11: Will Smith
No. 12: Cody Bellinger
No. 13: Adrián Beltré
No. 14: Walker Buehler
No. 15: Andre Ethier
No. 16: Eric Gagné
No. 17: Shawn Green
No. 18: Manny Ramirez
No. 19: Gary Sheffield
No. 20: Adrián González
No. 21: Yasiel Puig
No. 22: Chris Taylor
No. 23: Russell Martin
No. 24: Kiké Hernández
No. 25: Miguel Rojas
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