Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Sports Entertainment. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the honor on Thursday.
Hershiser's ceremony is scheduled for August 13 at 11:30 a.m. at 6755 Hollywood Boulevard. Among the expected guest speakers are Clayton Kershaw, Dave Roberts, Joe Davis, and Jaime Jarrin, according to the LA Times.
During his 18-year career, Hershiser spent his first 12 seasons with the Dodgers. He earned the nickname "The Bulldog" from manager Tommy Lasorda in his 1984 rookie season due to his competitive nature. In 1988, Hershiser achieved a career milestone, winning the Cy Young Award and leading the National League with 23 wins, a 2.26 ERA, and 178 strikeouts.
That same year, Hershiser was instrumental in the Dodgers' sixth World Series title, earning World Series MVP honors. He pitched two complete games in the series, allowing only seven hits and two runs while striking out 17 batters.
Hershiser concluded his playing career with the Dodgers in 2000 and was inducted into the "Legends of Dodger Baseball" in 2023. Following his playing career, he transitioned to broadcasting, holding multiple roles at ESPN between 2000 and 2013. In 2013, he joined Vin Scully in the broadcast booth, providing color commentary. Since Scully's retirement in 2016, Hershiser has been paired with Joe Davis, covering a period of significant success for the Dodgers, who have won three World Series titles in the last decade.