5 Baseball Players who Played for Dodgers and Reds
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 Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds.
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 for both the Dodgers and the Reds.
Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson, who had a stellar 21-year career from 1956 to 1976, was a trailblazer and one of the greatest players in MLB history. As an outfielder, he played for the Reds, Orioles, Dodgers, Angels, and Indians.
Robinson had a career batting average of .294 and hit an impressive 586 home runs. He was named to the All-Star team 14 times, won two World Series championships with the Orioles, and received the MVP award in both the National League and American League.
In his MVP seasons, he hit .323 with 37 home runs for the Reds in 1961 and .316 with 49 home runs for the Orioles in 1966, winning the Triple Crown that year. His accomplishments led to his induction into the Hall of Fame in 1982.
Robinson Key Stats
- Hall of Fame
- MVP (Reds, Orioles)
- Rookie of the Year (Reds)
- All-Star (Reds, Orioles, Angels)
- Gold Glove (Reds)
- 500+ Career Home Runs
- 40+ Home Run Season (Orioles)
- 100+ RBI Season (Reds, Orioles)
- 200+ Hit Season (Reds)
Matt Kemp
Matt Kemp was a powerful outfielder best known for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he played from 2006 to 2014, and again in 2018. He also played for the Padres, Braves, Rockies and Reds.
Kemp was an offensive weapon, hitting .284 with over 1800 hits, 287 home runs and 1031 RBIs in his career. However, he was also great in the field, earning two Gold Gloves for his exceptional defense.
His best season came in 2011 when he won a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger, was named an All-Star, and finished second in the MVP voting, thanks to a .324 average, 39 home runs, 126 RBIs, and 40 stolen bases.
Kemp Key Stats
- All-Star (Dodgers)
- Gold Glove (Dodgers)
- Silver Slugger (Dodgers)
- 100+ RBI Season (Dodgers, Padres)
- 40+ Stolen Base Season (Dodgers)
Trevor Bauer
Trevor Bauer is a pitcher known for his unique approach to training and outspoken personality. Bauer made his major league baseball debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2012 before being traded to the Cleveland Indians in 2013.
Bauer’s time with the Indians saw him develop into one of the top pitchers in baseball, earning an All-Star selection in 2018. He was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 2019 and put together an outstanding 2020 season, posting a 1.73 ERA and striking out 100 batters in just 73 innings, which earned him the National League Cy Young Award.
After his award-winning season with the Reds, Bauer signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2021 but only played one season there before retiring.
Aaron Harang
Aaron Harang is best known for his time with the Reds but had the kind of journeyman career that makes him a beast for the Immaculate Grid. Harang played for 8 different teams over his 14-year career – 6 of them for only a year (or less).
Harang was a workhorse on the mound, accumulating over 100 wins and more than 1,800 strikeouts in his career. His best years were with the Reds in 2006 and 2007 – finishing 4th in Cy Young voting in ’07.
David Wells
David Wells, nicknamed “Boomer”, was a major force on the baseball mound from 1987 to 2007, spending time with the Blue Jays, Yankees, Padres, and several other teams including Tigers, Red Sox, Dodgers, Reds, Orioles and White Sox.
A key player in the Yankees’ ’98 World Series win, Wells also pitched a rare perfect game that same year.
His career stats are impressive, with a total of 239 wins and over 2,200 strikeouts over the course of 21 seasons.
