October 23 in Dodgers History: Mike Piazza wins National League Rookie of the Year (1993)

Mike Piazza was the unanimous selection for 1993 National League Rookie of the Year after hitting .318 with 35 home runs and 112 RBI in his rookie season. He became the first player to achieve those three milestones in a rookie season since Wally Berger in 1930.

From the collection: Mike Piazza fan-cave plaque →

Source: Historical record

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