The Dodgers organization is mourning the loss of former reliever and coach Ken Howell, who passed away on Friday at age 57.
Howell was known for both his passion on the mound and his tireless commitment to improving many other pitchers in the Dodgers' system. A third-round selection in the 1982 MLB Draft, Howell pitched in Los Angeles for five seasons before he was involved in a trade to the Orioles that netted the Dodgers future Hall of Famer Eddie Murray. (He was dealt again four days later to the Phillies.) The right-hander pitched through the '90 season, finishing his career with a 3.