Orel Hershiser is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, and New York Mets. He was nicknamed 'The Bulldog' for his tenacity and competitive spirit on the mound. He is best known for his 1988 season with the Dodgers, when he set a major league record by pitching 59 consecutive scoreless innings. He was also the MVP of the 1988 World Series, leading the Dodgers to their most recent championship.