8 Baseball Players who Played for A’s and Dodgers
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the Oakland A’s and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the A’s and the Dodgers.
Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson was one of my favorite baseball players growing up. In fact, somewhere in a closet, I have a baseball card binder with over 150 Rickey Henderson baseball cards.
Most of us probably remember Henderson as an Oakland A, back in the late 80s playing on the same A’s teams as the Bash Brothers.
But, he played for an incredible 25 years in the majors and played on 9 different teams during that span.
Rickey played 14 years with the A’s, but he also played for the New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, LA Dodgers, Anaheim Angels, Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays.
So, not only is he an acceptable answer for a player who played for both the A’s and the Dodgers, but Rickey Henderson is a very versatile Immaculate Grid answer that you can use quite often.
In fact, he also had over 1400 career stolen bases, over 2200 runs and over 3000 hits (all of which could appear as possible categories).
*Henderson was previously the most popular player for this square (Grid 124)
Nomar Garciaparra
Nomar Garciaparra is best known for his time with the Boston Red Sox, where he was a key figure in the team’s success in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Garciaparra had an immediate impact in the league, winning the American League Rookie of the Year award in 1997. Known for his unique batting stance and exceptional hitting abilities, he won two consecutive batting titles in 1999 and 2000, hitting .357 and .372 respectively.
He was a six-time All-Star and a consistent offensive force, achieving a .313 career batting average with 229 home runs. In addition to the Red Sox, he also played for the Cubs, Dodgers, and Athletics.
Garciaparra Key Stats
- Rookie of the Year (Red Sox)
- All-Star (Red Sox, Dodgers)
- Silver Slugger (Red Sox)
- .300+ Career Average (Red Sox, Dodgers, Cubs, Athletics)
- 200+ Hits Season (Red Sox)
- 100+ RBI Season (Red Sox)
- .300 Batting Average Season (Red Sox, Dodgers)
Bartolo Colon
Bartolo Colon, affectionately known as “Big Sexy”, was a fixture on the mound in baseball from 1997 until 2018. He played for a whole bunch of teams (11), which makes him an extremely versatile player for the Immaculate Grid.
Colon’s career stops included the Indians (now Guardians), Dodgers, Mets, Athletics, White Sox, Twins, Braves, Red Sox, Rangers, Montreal Expos and Yankees.
Colon was a 4-time All-Star and even bagged a Cy Young Award in 2005. He had over 240 wins and more than 2,500 strikeouts.
Josh Reddick
Josh Reddick is an MLB outfielder known for his strong defensive play and solid offensive contributions. After starting his career with the Boston Red Sox in 2009, he had his breakout season with the Oakland Athletics in 2012 when he won a Gold Glove and hit 32 home runs.
Reddick then went on to play for the Houston Astros from 2017 to 2020, where he contributed to the team’s 2017 World Series championship.
For his career, Reddick was a .262 hitter with 146 home runs and 575 RBIs.
Ted Lilly
Ted Lilly pitched for 6 different clubs in his 15-year career, including the Dodgers, Cubs, Yankees, Blue Jays, A’s and Expos.
Lilly was a consistent performer on the mound, racking up over 130 wins and more than 1,600 strikeouts in his career. His ability to mix pitches and locations made him a tough matchup for hitters.
He was a two-time All-Star and his reliability made him a mainstay in Major League rotations for over a decade and possibly one of the greatest #2 pitchers of all time.
Geronimo Berroa
Geronimo Berroa, who played from 1989 to 2000, is best remembered for his time as an outfielder and designated hitter with the Oakland Athletics.
In a career spanning over a decade, Berroa accumulated over 600 hits, 101 home runs, and maintained a .276 career batting average. While never named an All-Star, Berroa had a standout season in 1996 with the Athletics, hitting .290 with 36 home runs and 106 RBIs.
Known for his power hitting and ability to get on base, Berroa had a successful, albeit under-the-radar, career in the Major Leagues.
Rich Hill
Rich Hill is an Immaculate Grid beast. The left-handed pitcher has played for 13 different clubs over his incredible 19-year career – one that is still ongoing as I’m writing this (he’s currently pitching with the Padres).
Hill’s MLB journey began when he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2002. After making his major league debut in 2005, he had initial success with the Cubs, particularly in 2007 when he had a standout season. However, injuries, inconsistency, and command issues led to him bouncing around the minors and various MLB teams for several years.
After refining his pitching approach and mechanics, he experienced a career resurgence starting in 2015. At an age when many players see diminished returns, Hill became one of the most effective starters in baseball. This late-career renaissance led to stints with the Red Sox, Athletics, Dodgers, Twins, and Rays.
Dan Haren
Dan Haren, an effective right-handed pitcher, played from 2003 to 2015 in the Major Leagues. He was a part of eight different organizations, with substantial time spent with the Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Los Angeles Angels.
A three-time All-Star (A’s, Diamondbacks), Haren had a career that featured both durability and consistency, pitching over 200 innings in seven separate seasons.
He had a career 153-131 win-loss record, a solid 3.75 ERA, and an impressive 2013 strikeouts. Known for his control, Haren consistently ranked among the league leaders in strikeout-to-walk ratio.
