In 1985 led the National League in winning percentage (.864; 19 wins, 3
losses).
Led the National League in innings pitched, 1987-1989 (264-2/3; 267;
256-2/3).
Made major league debut on 1 September 1983.
In 1988 led the National League in wins (23), complete games (15),
shutouts (8).
Pitcher for the National League's Los Angeles Dodgers (1983-1994 &
2000), San Francisco Giants (1998), and New York Mets (1999); and the
American League's Cleveland Indians (1995-1997).
After retiring in 2000, he became an analyst for ESPN before becoming a
pitching coach for the Texas Rangers.
He was a member of the 1987, '88, '89 All-Star teams.
He won the 1988 NLCS and World Series MVP awards.
In 1988 he broke Don Drysdale's famous record of 58 2/3 consecutive
scoreless innings and now holds the record with 59.
Was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon national fraternity (Ohio Kappa
chapter - Bowling Green State University.)
Inducted into the Bowling Green State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1985.
Inducted into the Albuquerque [New Mexico] Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
He was nominated for the 2016 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Sports category.
He was nominated for the 2023 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Sports.
Father of Orel Hershiser V, and Jordan Hershiser.
Son of Orel Hershiser III, and Mildred Hershiser.
He was nominated for the 2024 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Sports category.