James Loney Los Angeles Dodgers Autographs

2007 Topps JL Highlights Autograph James Loney Dodgers Baseball Card

James Loney is a first baseman who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Loney was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round (#19 overall). He had signed with Baylor University to play college baseball, but opted to sign a pro contract. Loney made his major league debut with the Dodgers on April 4, 2006 against the Atlanta Braves. Loney was a unanimous selection to the 2007 Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team. In 2008, Loney began the season as the starting first baseman and had a 15-game hitting streak. He finished the season batting .289 with 13 HR and 90 RBI. Loney led the team in runs batted in consistently for the entire year. On October 1, 2008, in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, Loney hit a grand slam off of Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster as the Dodgers went on to win the game 7-2.