In today's mail. These were all the rage in the '80s and extended a little bit into the '90s. I got it because it was one of the relatively few Orel Hershiser Dodger cards I don't have! Now ... do I cut it up?

When people talk about collecting, pitchers vs hitters, the correct answer is almost always a resounding yes for hitters and no for pickers. Kids these days forget about how amazing Hershiser was for a few years. I mean, he pitched 59 score of endings, still an MLB record to this day! Yes, players like Paul Skenes can be hot. But over the long run, pickers tend not to hold much value. Even future Hall of Famers like Clayton Kershaw are far less desirable to most collectors. The way pitchers throw today, almost all of them have at least one Tommy John surgery baked in to the careers. With a focus on velocity, and pitch count, we will likely not see many, if any, 300 game winners. Only a few complete games, no-hitters, and perfect games will be seen. This card was THe card for quite some time and now it can be found in quarter and dollar boxes.

⚾ Career Highlights

• 59 consecutive scoreless innings in 1988 — an MLB record 

• 1988 accolades:

• NL Cy Young Award

• World Series MVP and NLCS MVP

• Gold Glove

• Led NL in wins (23), shutouts (8), innings pitched (267)  

• Postseason excellence:

• Dominant 1988 postseason (1.05 ERA over 42⅔ innings)

• Also an ALCS MVP in 1995 with the Indians 

Orel Hershisher has an unforgettable name and he was an unforgettable pitcher with many awards to his name. He was a great pitcher to watch on the mound. I loved the fact that he popped up at the Fanatics show in New York too! He seemed in tune with the hobby and even cracked jokes on his own cards.

Arrived today: 1990 Starting Lineup Orel Hershiser. Some of those SL cards are tough.