Justin Dean

Justin Emmanuel Dean

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8", Weight 185 lb.
• School Lenoir-Rhyne University
• High School Mauldin High School
• Debut August 8, 2025

• Born December 6, 1996 in Mauldin, SC USA

BR page

Biographical Information

After winning the 2025 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, outfielder Justin Dean was claimed off waivers by their rival, the San Francisco Giants on November 6th. Before he could even play a game for them, he was waived when the Giants signed pitcher Tyler Mahle. The Chicago Cubs claimed him on January 16th.

His stat line for the Dodgers during the 2025 season was an unusual one, as he appeared in 18 games, but had just 2 at-bats, with a stolen base and a strikeout. He was used solely as a defensive replacement in center field in the late innings, with CF Andy Pages normally sliding over to one of the corner outfield spots, or as a pinch-runner. In the postseason, it was more of the same, as he appeared in 13 games without a plate appearance, but did score a run in a pinch-running appearance in the Division Series. In the World Series, his biggest contribution was appealing for the umpires to call for a ground-rule double when Addison Barger's drive to center field in the bottom of the 9th inning in Game 6 became stuck below the fence's padding. Had he tried to play the ball, Barger would have likely circled the bases, tying the game, but he had to return to second base after the ruling. Some fans argued that the call was unwarranted as the ball was visible at all times and could easily have been wedged from its spot, but the rules on such a play are unambiguous and were applied correctly by the umpiring crew.

Notable Achievements

• Won one World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025

Related Sites

• Justin Dean on mlb.com
• Lenoir-Rhyne University bio