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By Jon Paul Hoornstra
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Tommy Edman, part of the Dodgers' back-to-back World Series championship teams, took a moment to pen an emotional tribute to his late college coach.
Mark Marquess, Edman's coach at Stanford University from 2014-16, died Friday.
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“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to live out my dream at Stanford and impacting my life forever," Edman wrote in an Instagram story featuring a photo of Marquess. "I'll always remember to move those puppies because of you. RIP, 9.”
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Edman was chosen in the sixth round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Edman made his major league debut with the Cardinals on June 8, 2019. Known for his versatility, he has appeared at second base, shortstop and in the outfield.
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With the Cardinals, Edman established himself as a regular starter and won a Gold Glove Award in 2021. Midway through the 2024 season he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, part of the deal that brought relief pitcher Michael Kopech to Los Angeles in advance of the team's first of back-to-back championships.
After returning from a season-long injury, Edman hit six home runs during the regular season and produced a strong performance in the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets that resulted in Edman winning the NLCS MVP award..
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After defeating the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series, the Dodgers signed Edman to a five-year, $74 million contract extension in November.
In 2025, Edman slashed .225/.274/.382 in 97 games with the Dodgers, missing time with a sprained ankle that ultimately required surgery. He reached base in 12 of his 16 postseason games as the Dodgers made it back to the World Series, where they ultimately defeated the Toronto Blue Jays.
Overall, Edman slashed .222/.254/.365 in 63 postseason at-bats for the Dodgers in 2025.
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