"Both players joined the organization's Triple-A team in Montreal, and Robinson of course went on to break MLB's color barrier as the first black player on April 15, 1947. Robinson batted a career .311/.409/.474 with 273 doubles, 54 triples, 137 home runs and 734 RBI over 10 seasons with the Dodgers. He added 197 stolen bases, and helped guide Brooklyn to their lone World Series title in 1955."
"Also on this day in Dodgers history, Mike Piazza was the unanimous selection for 1993 National League Rookie of the Year. That season he became the first player hit over .300 (.318), more than 30 home runs (35), and have at least 100 RBI (112) in a rookie season since Wally Berger did so for the Boston Braves in 1930."
On Oct. 23, 1945, Branch Rickey signed Jackie Robinson and Johnny Wright, sending both to the organization’s Triple-A team in Montreal. Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier on April 15, 1947, and produced a ten-season Dodgers career batting .311/.409/.474 with 273 doubles, 54 triples, 137 home runs, 734 RBI and 197 stolen bases, contributing to Brooklyn’s 1955 World Series title and earning 1949 MVP honors. Johnny Wright never reached the majors but had a successful Negro Leagues career. Mike Piazza was the unanimous 1993 NL Rookie of the Year, hitting .318 with 35 home runs and 112 RBI. The Dodgers produced five consecutive Rookies of the Year from 1992–1996. On Oct. 23, 1998, the Dodgers hired Davey Johnson, who went 163-161 in two seasons. In the 2018 World Series the Dodgers became the first team to use an all right-handed starting lineup in a Fall Classic game, doing so in Game 1 against the Boston Red Sox and Chris Sale.
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