51 Los Angeles Angels Best Players of All Time

Frank Jones

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The Los Angeles Angels are a storied franchise with a long and illustrious history. Founded in 1961 by Gene Autry, they were the first expansion team to join Major League Baseball (MLB) along with the Washington Senators. Since then, the Angels have established themselves as one of baseball’s most successful franchises, winning nine division titles and making five trips to the World Series. With their home base at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California since 1966, fans flock every season for an exciting experience that features some of today’s greatest players like Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. Whether you’re looking for competitive action or just want to enjoy America’s pastime from your seat – there is something special about watching The Los Angeles Angels play ball.

Table of Contents

1. Mike Trout

Designated hitter

Mike Trout Career

  • 10× All-Star (2012–2019, 2021, 2022), 3× AL MVP (2014, 2016, 2019), 3× All-MLB First Team (2019, 2020, 2022), AL Rookie of the Year (2012), 9× Silver Slugger Award (2012–2016, 2018–2020, 2022), Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award (2012), 2× AL Hank Aaron Award (2014, 2019), 2× MLB All-Star Game MVP (2014, 2015), AL RBI leader (2014), AL stolen base leader (2012), 30–30 club (2012), Fielding Bible (2012), Hit for the cycle on May 21, 2013

Mike Trout is one of the most talented and popular players in all of baseball. He has won numerous awards, including three MVPs, and he's consistently been a top performer both on the field and off.

His extraordinary skills have led to him being called "the best player in the world", and while there are many talented hitters out there, no one can touch Mike when it comes to sheer dominance at the plate.

However, despite his incredible talent, it hasn't always been easy for Mike – he has had to work extremely hard to achieve everything that he's achieved thus far in his career. 

There's no doubt that Mike Trout is an exceptional player – but even more importantly, he's a great person who deserves immense respect from everyone involved with professional sports.

As long as Mike continues to produce results on the field at an elite level, fans will continue to adore him – regardless of what happens off-field.

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2. Jered Weaver

Pitcher

Jered Weaver Career

  • 3× All-Star (2010–2012), 2× AL wins leader (2012, 2014), MLB strikeout leader (2010), Golden Spikes Award (2004), Dick Howser Trophy (2004), Pitched a no-hitter on May 2, 2012

Jered Weaver was born in 1982, and is currently 40 years old. He made his MLB debut with the Angels in 2006 and has since played for the Padres and Angels.

Jered Weaver has a win-loss record of 150-98, with an ERA of 3.63 and 1,621 strikeouts over 13 seasons in MLB. In 2017, Weaver announced his retirement from baseball after 16 seasons in the league.

Weaver started his professional baseball career with the Angels in 2006. Weaver was an All-Star for three consecutive seasons (2010-2012) and led the AL in wins twice. He was also a strikeout leader, earning him the nickname "Jered K" among fans and players alike.

In 2012, he pitched a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers on May 2nd which is still ranked as one of the top pitching performances in MLB history. 

The following year, he signed with San Diego Padres where he continued to pitch well until his retirement at the season's end in 2017 after 11 years of playing professionally.

3. Nolan Ryan

Nolan Ryan Career

  • 8× All-Star (1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1985, 1989), World Series champion (1969), 2× NL ERA leader (1981, 1987), 11× Strikeout leader (1972–1974, 1976–1979, 1987–1990), Los Angeles Angels No. 30 retired, Houston Astros No. 34 retired, Texas Rangers No. 34 retired, Angels Hall of Fame, Houston Astros Hall of Fame, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Major League Baseball All-Century Team, , MLB records, , 5,714 career strikeouts, 7 career no-hitters

Nolan Ryan was a dominant pitcher in the MLB for many years and is still considered one of the greatest pitchers to ever play the game. He led his teams to many championships, including three MVP awards, and holds several records as a result of his impressive pitching performances.

Ryan has also been involved in several controversial moments during his career, but he remains one of baseball's most popular stars. Nolan Ryan is considered one of the greatest pitchers in history and was a six-time all-star. 

He led the league in strikeouts eleven times, including seven consecutive seasons from 1976 to 1980.

His record for most complete games with at least twenty innings pitched stands at 205, which he set in 1984. In 1988, Ryan became only the second pitcher ever to win three Cy Young Awards (the first being Sandy Koufax). 

Ryan retired after winning his sixth Cy Young Award in 1993 and has since been inducted into both the Angels and Astros halls of fame as well as several other Halls of Fame around baseball.

4. Jim Fregosi

Jim Fregosi Career

  • 6× All-Star (1964, 1966–1970), Gold Glove Award (1967), Los Angeles Angels No. 11 retired, Angels Hall of Fame

Jim Fregosi is best known for his play as a shortstop for the Los Angeles Angels and Pittsburgh Pirates. He was born on April 4, 1942 in San Francisco, California.

His MLB career began with the Angels in 1961 and lasted until 1978. In that time he had 1,028 hits in 1,094 games managed (a .265 batting average). 

After leaving baseball he became a manager and led teams such as the Kansas City Royals (1996-97), Chicago Cubs (1998-2000) and Miami Marlins (2011).

He died of cancer at 71 years old on February 14th, 2014. Jim Fregosi was a player and manager for the Los Angeles Angels. He won a Gold Glove Award in 1967 as a catcher and also played 6 seasons.

In the MLB with the Angels, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago White Sox. In 1978 he became manager of the California Angels where he remained until 1981.

He then spent 3 years managing teams in Japan before returning to MLB with Philadelphia Phillies from 1991-1996. After that he managed Toronto Blue Jays for 2 years before retiring at the end of the 2000 season.

5. Vladimir Guerrero

Outfielder

Vladimir Guerrero Career

  • 9× All-Star (1999–2002, 2004–2007, 2010), AL MVP (2004), 8× Silver Slugger Award (1999, 2000, 2002, 2004–2007, 2010), Angels Hall of Fame

Vladimir Guerrero was one of the most prolific hitters in baseball history, amassing 2,590 hits and 493 home runs. He made his MLB debut with the Montreal Expos in 1996 and spent 12 seasons with them before joining the Baltimore Orioles in 2011.

His batting average was .318 and he hit at least 30 home runs in nine consecutive seasons from 2000 to 2007. In 2003, he won a Silver Slugger Award as the best player in baseball on offense while playing for the Anaheim Angels. 

He is a five-time all-star and three-time MVP winner, making him one of only eight players ever to achieve both titles; two others are Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Willie Mays. Vladimir Guerrero was a three-time MVP and nine-time All-Star.

He is one of only six players in history to win an MVP, Silver Slugger Award and Gold Glove Award. In 2003, he became the first player ever to hit over 500 home runs and steal 100 bases in a career. 

After playing for Montreal Expos (1996–2003), Anaheim Angels/Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2004–2009) and Texas Rangers (2010), he signed with Baltimore Orioles in 2011 where he played until his retirement in 2018 at age 54 years old.

A native of the Dominican Republic, Vladimir Guerrero has been honored with many awards including induction into both the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the Angels Hall of Fame.

6. Shohei Ohtani

Pitcher

Shohei Ohtani Career

  • NPB, Japan Series champion (2016), 5× NPB All-Star (2013–2017), Pacific League MVP (2016), 2× Pacific League Pitcher Best Nine (2015–2016), Designated Hitter Best Nine (2016), Pacific League ERA leader (2015), Pacific League Battery Award, with Shota Ono (2015), 2× Japan Professional Sports Grand Prize (2016, 2018), WBSC Player of the Year (2015)[1], MLB, 2× All-Star (2021, 2022)[a], AL MVP (2021), 2x All-MLB First Team (2021,[b] 2022[c]), 2x All-MLB Second Team (2021,[d] 2022[e]), AL Rookie of the Year (2018), Silver Slugger Award (2021), 2× Edgar Martínez Award (2021, 2022), AL triples leader (2021), Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award (2021), Hit for the cycle on June 13, 2019, AP Athlete of the Year (2021)

Ohtani is a two-way player who has spent most of his career as a pitcher but can also hit. He was the first player in history to be drafted twice by MLB teams, and he made his debut with the Los Angeles Angels in 2018.

In 2017, Ohtani led NPB in batting average (.332) and home runs (49). Ohtani has been compared to Japanese baseball star Yūki Matsui because of their unique skillset as pitchers and hitters. 

Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese-born pitcher and first baseman who has played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the United States.

He was named an All-Star for both teams, and he won Rookie of the Year honors with the Angels in 2018. In 2019, Ohtani became only the second player ever to win both MVP and Cy Young Awards in his rookie season (the other being Sandy Koufax). 

Ohtani is one of only six players ever to pitch at least 200 innings with at least 30 home runs, 100 RBIs, 50 walks and 20 strikeouts - joining Nolan Ryan (five times), Randy Johnson (twice), Roger Clemens (once), Babe Ruth (multiple times) and Mickey Mantle.

Ohtani also holds MLB records for most hits by a pitcher without homers allowed during his debut season - 139 - as well as becoming just the third batter after Ty Cobb and Hank Aaron to record more than 500 singles over their career while playing exclusively DH duty.

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7. Tim Salmon

Tim Salmon Career

  • World Series champion (2002), AL Rookie of the Year (1993), Silver Slugger Award (1995), Angels Hall of Fame

Salmon is a right fielder who played in the MLB for many years. Salmon was born on August 24, 1968, in Long Beach, California. He made his MLB debut with the California Angels in 1992 and finished up with them at the end of the 2008 season.

After playing for various other teams throughout his career, Salmon retired at the end of the 2009 season. Tim Salmon has won two Silver Slugger Awards (one as an Angel player and another one after he had moved to New York Yankees). 

In 2007-2008 seasons, salmon hit .302/.372/.533 with 85 RBIs in 159 games played which makes him one of best hitters ever to play in MLB post-season competition (minimum 100 IP).

Tim Salmon was a five-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger Award winner with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He played 22 seasons in the MLB, all but one with the Angels.

In 2002, he helped lead the Angels to their first World Series title since 1982. After concluding his career with Seattle in 2010, Tim became a color commentator for ESPN's coverage of baseball games on ABC and Fox Sports 1.

8. Howie Kendrick

Infielder

Howie Kendrick Career

  • All-Star (2011), World Series champion (2019), NLCS MVP (2019)

Howie Kendrick is a veteran infielder who has played for the Angels, Nationals and Royals over the course of his MLB career.

 He's batted right and thrown right, but he's been most effective as an offensive player since joining the Nationals in 2019.

Howie Kendrick will be 39 years old when his next MLB season begins, so it's possible that this could be his final campaign with Washington. 

He was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2006 and has played for them ever since. He is a three-time All-Star and won a World Series with the Dodgers in 2019.

His batting average is .294, which ranks 12th all-time, while his home runs are 127th on the list and his RBIs sit at 724th - both good numbers for a middle infielder. 

He has also been selected to six postseason teams (Angels, Dodgers, Phillies, Nationals) and has had some great moments along the way - such as winning an NLCS MVP Award with Washington in 2019.

9. Garret Anderson

Garret Anderson Career

  • 3× All-Star (2002, 2003, 2005), World Series champion (2002), 2× Silver Slugger Award (2002, 2003), Angels Hall of Fame

Garret Anderson was a left fielder in the MLB for most of his career, playing with the Angels, Dodgers and Boston Red Sox. He had some impressive stats including an average batting average (.282) and on-base percentage (.370).

He also hit over 30 home runs several times throughout his career which is evidence of his power-hitting ability. His fielding skills were good as well, evidenced by the multiple Gold Gloves Awards he received during his time in the MLB.

In 2010, Garret Anderson announced that he would be retiring from professional baseball at the end of that season after 13 years in the league. Anderson was one of the most accomplished hitters in Angels history, winning three All-Star games and a World Series title.

Anderson was born and raised in California, playing for the Anaheim Angels from 1994 to 2008 before joining the Atlanta Braves in 2009. He is a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner and a member of both the Angels Hall of Fame and the Baseball Hall of Fame.

10. Torii Hunter

Outfielder

Torii Hunter Career

  • 5× All-Star (2002, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013), 9× Gold Glove Award (2001–2009), 2× Silver Slugger Award (2009, 2013), Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame

Torii Hunter was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of the 1997 MLB draft. Hunter made his MLB debut with the Twins in 1998 and spent most of his career there, reaching a total of 15 seasons with the team.

In 2015, Hunter announced that he would be ending his playing career at the season's end due to injuries sustained over previous years. Torii is a two-time Gold Glove winner and has finished top five in MVP voting twice, including runner-up finishes in 2007 and 2009.

Alongside batting averages over .300 for 16 consecutive seasons (including an all-time record-setting 2004), Torii is also known for his speed on the bases which has led him to be named Most Valuable Player once (2007). 

After retiring as a player, Hunter became manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2016-2018 before returning to play part-time for them during their 2019 season campaign thus far.

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11. Rod Carew

Rod Carew Career

  • 18× All-Star (1967–1984), AL MVP (1977), AL Rookie of the Year (1967), Roberto Clemente Award (1977), 7× AL batting champion (1969, 1972–1975, 1977, 1978), Minnesota Twins No. 29 retired, Los Angeles Angels No. 29 retired, Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame, Angels Hall of Fame

Rod Carew had a lengthy MLB career, playing for the Twins from 1967 to 1985. He was known as one of the best first basemen and second basemen in baseball history.

RodCarew finished with an impressive batting average of .328 and hit 3,053 home runs in his career. RodCarew also excelled at running the bases - 

he scored 1,015 runs during his 16-year career which is still a record for a second baseman (shared now by Carlos Baerga and Dustin Pedroia).

After finishing his MLB career, Rod Carew went on to have a successful managerial career with several teams including the Angels, Twins, and White Sox before retiring in 1998. 

Rod Carew was a 12-time all-star and three-time MVP. He led the AL in batting average four times and home runs twice. In 1979, he became the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 100 bases in one season. He is also a member of the Twins Hall of Fame as well as the California Angels Hall of Fame.

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12. Troy Glaus

Troy Glaus Career

  • 4× All-Star (2000, 2001, 2003, 2006), World Series champion (2002), World Series MVP (2002), 2× Silver Slugger Award (2000, 2001), AL home run leader (2000)

Troy Glaus was drafted by the Anaheim Angels in 1998 and made his MLB debut with them that year. In 2001, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves where he spent most of his career, finishing with the team in 2010.

Glaus is a three-time All-Star and one of the more successful third basemen in MLB history. His batting average (.254) and home runs (320) are both respectable numbers, but it's his run batted in totals (+950) that truly stand out.

Troy Glaus' retirement came as something of a surprise after having played just 10 games for the Braves last season; however, he has since announced his intention to retire from baseball altogether at some point in the future. 

After hanging up his spikes for good, it's likely we'll see Troy Glaus join ESPN as an analyst or commentator on baseball-related programming going forward.

13. Erick Aybar

Infielder

Erick Aybar Career

  • All-Star (2014), Gold Glove Award (2011)

Aybar had a very successful MLB career, playing for the Angels and Padres. He was an All-Star in 2011 and finished with 58 home runs and 473 RBIs. 

Aybar is considered to be one of the best shortstops of his era, having excellent range at shortstop as well as power-hitting ability.

Aybar also has a good batting average when he isn't reaching base on walks or hit by pitches, making him difficult to beat even if he doesn't get a hit himself. 

Erick Aybar will likely retire after this season due to injuries sustained earlier in his career; however, he may still have some innings left in him if called up by another team in the future.

Aybar is married with two children and enjoys spending time outdoors including fishing and skiing Aybar is a shortstop for the San Diego Padres and was signed by them as an amateur free agent in 2006. 

Aybar made his major league debut with the Angels of Anaheim in 2008 and has since played for Atlanta Braves (2010-2015), Detroit Tigers (2016) and the Padres.

In 2011, he won a Gold Glove Award after leading all American shortstops in fielding percentage (.996). In 2014, Aybar was named to his first All-Star team and finished second among American outfielders behind Mike Trout with 3rd place votes totaling 132 points. 

The bar also represented the Dominican Republic at the 2013 World Baseball Classic where they reached the semifinals before losing to Japan; this was Aybars' first international experience as he had never left his home country until then.

14. Dean Chance

Pitcher

Dean Chance Career

  • 2× All-Star (1964, 1967), Cy Young Award (1964), AL wins leader (1964), AL ERA leader (1964), Pitched a no-hitter on August 25, 1967, Angels Hall of Fame

Dean Chance was a pitcher who played in the Major Leagues for over 20 years. He had a 128-115 win-loss record and pitched for both the Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers.

Dean Chance died at 74 on October 11, 2015 from complications due to dementia. Dean Chance was a two-time All-Star and Cy Young Award winner with the Los Angeles Angels. He pitched a no-hitter on August 25, 1967 for the Angels.

Chance finished his career with 2,884 strikeouts in 1,516 innings pitched. Chance is currently enshrined in the Angels Hall of Fame as a member of their inaugural class in 1998.

15. Ervin Santana

Pitcher

Ervin Santana Career

  • 2× All-Star (2008, 2017), Pitched a no-hitter (July 27, 2011)

Ervin Santana is a free agent and has been for over a year. He would like to return to the Minnesota Twins, but they may not be interested in him given their current pitching situation.

Ervin started his MLB career with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim before being traded to the Twins in 2013. In 2016 he had an excellent season, finishing 10th in Cy Young voting and leading the league in innings pitched (219).

Ervin Santana's main pitch is a fastball that averages around 92 mph, but he also throws a slider and change-up which can be effective against different types of hitters. 

Ervin Santana has been injury prone throughout his career, having missed time due to various arm injuries most notably Tommy John surgery in 2015 which cost him all of 2016.

Ervin Santana is married with two children and enjoys playing golf as well as spending time at home with them.

16. Darin Erstad

Darin Erstad Career

  • 2× All-Star (1998, 2000), World Series champion (2002), 3× Gold Glove Award (2000, 2002, 2004), Silver Slugger Award (2000)

Darin Erstad played in the Major Leagues for over a decade and was a key contributor on some of baseball's most successful teams. He originally signed with the California Angels as an amateur free agent and made his MLB debut with them in 1996.

Erstad had several standout seasons with the Astros, including 2002 when he led all-American League first basemen in batting average (.313) and earned MVP honors. 

After spending time on the disabled list due to injury, Erstad announced his retirement from professional baseball following the 2009 season.

Darin Erstad is currently working as an analyst for ESPN broadcasts of Little League World Series games Darin Erstad was a three-time Gold Glove Award winner and two-time All-Star. He played for the California Angels, Chicago White Sox, and Houston Astros in his career. 

Darin Erstad is most notably known as the leadoff hitter for the Angels who made it to the World Series twice, winning in 2002.

After retiring from playing baseball, he became an analyst on MLB Network where he currently works as a color commentator during regular season games and postseason broadcasts.

17. Francisco Rodríguez

Pitcher

Francisco Rodríguez Career

  • 6× All-Star (2004, 2007–2009, 2014, 2015), World Series champion (2002), 2× AL Rolaids Relief Man Award (2006, 2008), 3× AL saves leader (2005, 2006, 2008), MLB single-season saves record (62), Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor

Francisco Rodríguez is a Venezuelan pitcher who has competed in the MLB for over a decade. He made his MLB debut with the Anaheim Angels in 2002 and was most recently pitching for the Detroit Tigers.

Despite having an overall record of 52-53, Francisco Rodríguez has had some very successful seasons including two where he finished with ERAs under 1 and won multiple games consecutively. 

Rodríguez throws right-handed and bats left-handed, making him one of only four pitchers to do so in Major League Baseball history (the other three are Randy Johnson, Pedro Martínez, and Curt Schilling).

Francisco Rodríguez was a dominant reliever in the MLB for over a decade. He won two World Series titles with the Angels and was an All-Star six times. 

In 2016, he signed with Detroit and helped them make it to the playoffs that year as well. Francisco Rodríguez is still playing in the MLB today, so there's no doubt that he's one of baseball's best relievers.

Also Played For: venezuela baseball

18. Albert Pujols

Designated hitter

Albert Pujols Career

  • 11× All-Star (2001, 2003–2010, 2015, 2022), 2× World Series champion (2006, 2011), 3× NL MVP (2005, 2008, 2009), NL Rookie of the Year (2001), NLCS MVP (2004), 2× Gold Glove Award (2006, 2010), 6× Silver Slugger Award (2001, 2003, 2004, 2008–2010), 2× NL Hank Aaron Award (2003, 2009), NL Comeback Player of the Year (2022), Roberto Clemente Award (2008), NL batting champion (2003), 2× NL home run leader (2009, 2010), NL RBI leader (2010)

Albert Pujols is a professional baseball player who has played for the St. Louis Cardinals since 2001. In 2008, he led the National League in home runs and RBIs, earning his first of three MVP awards that season.

Pujols' accomplishments don't stop there: He's also won two Gold Gloves, and four Silver Sluggers and was named to six All-Star teams across his career. 

Albert Pujols announced his retirement from professional baseball on October 4th, 2022 after playing 18 seasons with the Cardinals organization.

Now 42 years old, Albert continues to play sporadically in exhibition games and tournaments around the world as he prepares for life after baseball professionally. 

Albert Pujols is one of the greatest hitters in MLB history. He has won 11 All-Star games, three World Series championships, and many other awards.

Albert Pujols is also known for his extraordinary power and ability to hit home runs consistently. In fact, he holds the record for most home runs in a season (73). Despite being 38 years old, Albert Pujols still shows great promise as a hitter and could potentially play until he's 40 or even beyond. 

As one of the highest-paid players in baseball history, it will be interesting to see how long Albert Pujols can continue to produce at such an amazing level.

19. Jim Edmonds

Center fielder

Jim Edmonds Career

  • 4× All-Star (1995, 2000, 2003, 2005), World Series champion (2006), 8× Gold Glove Award (1997, 1998, 2000–2005), Silver Slugger Award (2004), St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame

Jim Edmonds is a two-time All-Star and six-time Gold Glove winner. He played for the San Diego Padres from 2008 to 2010, before signing with the Reds in 2011.

In 3,749 career innings at center field, he has compiled a .284 batting average and 1,908 hits. He was inducted into the California Angels Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 2012.

Jim Edmonds played 14 seasons with the California Angels, winning two World Series championships and earning eight Gold Glove Awards. In 2006, he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals where he continued his success and helped lead them to their first-ever World Series win in 2008.

He retired from baseball after playing for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010.

Also Played For: st. louis cardinals

20. Chuck Finley

Chuck Finley Career

  • 5× All-Star (1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, 2000), Angels Hall of Fame

Chuck Finley enjoyed a long and successful MLB career with the California Angels. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003, his first year of eligibility.

After leaving baseball, he started a broadcasting career which included work for ESPN and Fox Sports West. In 2010, he was diagnosed with brain cancer but recovered fully after surgery and treatment.

Chuck Finley was a five-time all-star and two-time MVP with the Angels. He also had a long and successful career in Cleveland before moving to St. Louis, where he retired as an all-star after 2002. Chuck Finley is one of only six players in MLB history to have at least 2,600 strikeouts and 200 wins.

He has been inducted into both the Angels Hall of Fame and the Indians Hall of Fame, among others (including his former team St Louis). 

In 2006, Chuck founded The Finley Foundation for autism research which supports cutting-edge research programs across the United States investigating causes and treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

21. Chone Figgins

Chone Figgins Career

  • All-Star (2009), World Series champion (2002), MLB stolen base leader (2005)

Chone Figgins was born on January 22, 1978, in Leary, Georgia. He attended the University of Southern California and played for the Trojans baseball team.

In 2002, Chone signed with the Anaheim Angels and made his MLB debut that year playing 3 games before being traded to Seattle later that season. 

In 2004, he helped lead the Mariners to their first ever playoff appearance and a World Series berth where they were eventually beaten by Boston in seven games.

In 2007, Figgins led all AL third basemen with a .919 fielding percentage while also clubbing 25 home runs en route to an All-Star selection. 

Figgins enjoyed another successful campaign in 2009 when he batted .305 with career highs of 34 home runs and 119 RBIs as well as leading all major league third basemen in total bases (337).

Despite missing significant time due to injury from 2011-2013 (hips/throwing shoulder), Figgins continued to hit well enough (.285) for teams interested in signing him but ultimately elected free agency after making 11 appearances for Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2014 season at age 36.

Following speculation linking him once again with an LA return throughout spring training 2015 however, it was announced on March 31st that Chone had retired from professional baseball following 12 seasons largely spent splitting his time between MLB & NPB play.

22. Jo Adell

Outfielder

Jo Adell

Jo Adell is an outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels. He was drafted by the Angels in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft. Prior to being drafted, he played college baseball at North Carolina State University.

In his rookie season, he hit .269 with 22 home runs and 85 RBIs in 128 games played. 2020 saw him improve on those numbers, hitting .296 with 32 home runs and 104 RBIs in 136 games played; both marks were second-best on the team behind Mike Trout's MVP award-winning performance that year.

2021 was a breakout year for Jo Adell as he led all major league players with 56 home runs while also batting over .300 for a third consecutive season. Adell was drafted in the third round of the 2020 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels. 

Adell is a left-handed hitter and has spent most of his time at first base, but he can also play right field. In 2019, Adell had a breakout season with the Arkansas Travelers where he hit .283 with 24 home runs and 105 RBIs in 139 games played. 

Adelll's ability to get on base makes him dangerous both as a baserunner and as an offensive player in general. Expectations are high for Adell going into 2020; if he can live up to them, he could be one of the best young players in baseball.

23. Scot Shields

Scot Shields Career

  • World Series champion (2002)

Shields was drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the 9th round of the 2001 MLB draft. Shields made his MLB debut with the Angels in 2001 and pitched for them until 2006, when he signed with the Chicago Cubs.

Shields has had a successful career as a starter, winning 176 games over 12 seasons (11 with Anaheim and one each with Chicago and Texas). 

In 2013, Shields announced his retirement from professional baseball after 13 seasons in which he posted an ERA of 3.86 and completed 714 innings pitched.

After retiring as a player, Shield served as pitching coach for the Tampa Bay Rays during their inaugural season in 2014 before moving on to become bullpen coach for Cleveland Indians during 2017 season.

He remains at that position now entering his sixth year coaching there Scot Shields is a former pitcher who played for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from 2001-2010.

He had a 46-44 win/loss record, an ERA of 3.18 and 631 strikeouts in his career. Shields was part of the 2002 World Series champion Angels team and received MVP honors for his performance that year. 

After playing 10 seasons in the majors, Shields retired at the end of 2010 due to injuries sustained while pitching in Japan during the 2009 season.

24. Bobby Grich

Bobby Grich Career

  • 6× All-Star (1972, 1974, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1982), 4× Gold Glove Award (1973–1976), Silver Slugger Award (1981), AL home run leader (1981), Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame, Angels Hall of Fame

Grich was a second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles from 1970-1986. He made his MLB debut in 1970 and played until 1986. Grich collected 2,234 hits in his career and had a batting average of .264.

In 1978, he won the American League Gold Glove Award at second base. Grich is currently an analyst for ESPN's Baseball Tonight show where he gives insights on current players and teams in the MLB. He was a five-time all-star and led the Orioles in home runs in 1981.

He played for both the Baltimore Orioles (1970–1976) and California Angels (1977–1986). He won several awards, including an AL home run leader award, a Silver Slugger Award, and a Hall of Fame induction from both teams. 

Bobby Grich was one of the most successful hitters of his era, leaving an impressive legacy behind him.

25. Maicer Izturis

Infielder

Maicer Izturis

Izturis was signed by the Angels as a free agent in 2011. Izturis is a switch hitter and threw right-handed. Izturis has played for the Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays and Anaheim Angels over his MLB career thus far.

Izturis won an American League Gold Glove Award with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2013 and made three All-Star appearances during his eight-year career with that team (2010-2015). 

Injuries have limited Izturis to just 107 games over the past two seasons but he still managed to produce at a .274 batting average with 12 home runs and 54 RBIs in those contests.

Izturis was signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as a free agent in 2005 and played for them until 2012. Izturis spent most of his time with the Angels batting leadoff, but also played some second base and shortstop. 

In 2013, Izturis joined the Toronto Blue Jays and hit 39 home runs while helping them reach their first postseason since 1993. Izturis retired at the end of 2014 after playing one more season for Toronto before retiring from baseball altogether.

Izturis is now an analyst on MLB Network covering Spanish-language games around Latin America, which he enjoys doing very much.

26. Fred Lynn

Fred Lynn Career

  • 9× All-Star (1975–1983), AL MVP (1975), AL Rookie of the Year (1975), ALCS MVP (1982), 4× Gold Glove Award (1975, 1978–1980), AL batting champion (1979), Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame

Fred Lynn was a dominant left fielder in both the American and National Leagues from 1974 to 1990. He ranks fourth all-time in home runs and sixth in batting average among left fielders, as well as first all-time for hits by a left fielder (3,060).

Lynn played on three World Series champion teams with the Boston Red Sox (1974, 1975, 1986), winning two of them. After his playing career ended he served as an executive with the Padres organization for several years before retiring in 2003. Fred Lynn was a nine-time All-Star and won four Gold Gloves.

He was the first player in Major League history to hit 30 home runs and steal 50 bases in one season. In 1979, he became the sixth player ever to win both MVP and batting title in the same year. 

After retiring as a player, Lynn served as Boston Red Sox hitting coach for several years before becoming an ambassador for children's cancer awareness programs around Massachusetts.

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27. Jarrod Washburn

Jarrod Washburn Career

  • World Series champion (2002)

Washburn was drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the 8th round of the 1994 amateur draft. Washburn made his MLB debut with the Anaheim Angels on June 2, 1998.

He pitched in a total of 54 games over two seasons with them before being traded to Seattle Mariners in 2000. 

Washburn spent six seasons (2000-2006) with Seattle and established himself as one of the best-starting pitchers in baseball during that time period, winning at least 20 games each season from 2002-2005 and posting an ERA below 3 for four straight years (2002-2005).

In 2007, however, Washburn suffered a career-ending injury while pitching against Texas Rangers which ended his season prematurely. 

After his retirement from professional baseball, Washburn has been working as a sports broadcaster for Fox Sports Northwest since 2009 where he currently covers Seattle Mariners games.

28. Brian Downing

Brian Downing Career

  • All-Star (1979), Angels Hall of Fame

Brian Downing was a popular player in his day and is still remembered by many baseball fans. He played for 10 seasons with the Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies.

Downing's main skill as a hitter was his power to hit long balls. In 967 career at-bats, he recorded 287 hits (including 51 doubles), batting an impressive .308/.375/.515 over that time period.

As a fielder, Downing had excellent range both behind the plate and in left field, where he made 134 starts during his MLB career; holding opponents to a batting average of just .227/.272/.404 overall while playing in those spots.

After retiring from baseball following the 1992 season, Downing went on to have a successful career as a coach with several teams including the Minnesota Twins (1994-1997) and Boston Red Sox (2000). 

Brian Downing has also been involved in broadcasting throughout his baseball life - most notably serving as a color commentator for Fox Sports West telecasts of Angels games from 2002 until 2009 when he took an extended leave of absence due to health issues stemming from melanoma treatment treatments.

29. Mike Napoli

Catcher

Mike Napoli Career

  • All-Star (2012), World Series champion (2013)

Mike Napoli was born on October 31, 1981 in Hollywood, Florida. He played for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from 2006-2017 and was a consistent hitter with over .246 batting average in that time.

Napoli also had some success as a catcher, helping lead the Angels to two division titles and an appearance in the 2012 World Series against the Detroit Tigers. 

In September 2017 he signed with the Texas Rangers but only managed to play one game before retiring at age 41 due to injury concerns stemming from his playing days as a catcher (he missed most of 2018 due to injury).

After retirement Napoli has become a coach for the Cubs and will work with their young hitters during spring training this year before taking on additional responsibilities later in 2019. Napoli was drafted by the Angels in 2006 and spent six seasons with the team. 

In 2010, he was traded to the Rangers where he played for two more years before being released in 2012. Napoli then signed with Boston Red Sox where he played from 2013-2015, winning a World Series title in his last season with them.

He then returned to Texas and spent three more seasons there before joining Cleveland Indians this year as their first baseman/outfielder.

30. John Lackey

John Lackey Career

  • All-Star (2007), 3× World Series champion (2002, 2013, 2016), AL ERA leader (2007)

John Lackey is a 44-year-old pitcher who has spent his entire career with the Chicago Cubs. He made his MLB debut in 2002 and continued to pitch for Anaheim until 2007, when he was traded to the Boston Red Sox.

After two seasons in Beantown, Lackey was traded back to the Cubs on July 31, 2009. In 2012 and 2013, John led the Cubs to their first World Series appearances since 1908 and 1909 respectively (although they lost both times).

In 2014 and 2015 he had injury problems which limited him to just 12 starts each season but he bounced back in 2016 by posting a 2-1 record with a 3.72 ERA while striking out 106 batters over 104 innings pitched en route to winning his second Cy Young award as best pitcher in baseball that year (he also won it in 2011 with Boston).

In 2017 however; after starting off strong (.133 batting average against) injuries struck again limiting him to only 5 starts before being placed on the disabled list retroactively from August 16th onwards due not throwing more than 60 pitches over 6 consecutive weeks despite feeling good physically. 

He retired at age of 44 having completed 1463/1464 regular season innings pitched across all levels of play.

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31. Mike Witt

Mike Witt Career

  • 2× All-Star (1986, 1987), Pitched a perfect game on September 30, 1984, Pitched a combined no-hitter on April 11, 1990, Angels Hall of Fame

Witt was a successful pitcher in the major leagues for over two decades, playing for the Angels, Yankees and Minnesota Twins. He had an outstanding career ERA of 2.98 and won 255 games in his 20-year career.

Witt was also known as one of baseball's most durable pitchers; he appeared in 1,722 games (1,531 starts) and never lost more than six consecutive decisions. 

After retiring from playing professionally, Witt served as pitching coach for the New York Mets before being fired at the end of the 2007 season after compiling a record of just 54–122 (.310).

In December 2009, Witt joined ESPN as an analyst on their coverage of Baseball Tonight On January 5th 2020 Mike will be inducted into The Texas Sports Hall Of Fame Mike Witt was a pitcher in the Major Leagues for over 20 years, and during that time he compiled an impressive win-loss record of 117–116. 

He is best known for his perfect game pitched on September 30, 1984 against the Oakland Athletics; however, he also threw three no-hitters during his career.

Mike Witt ended up spending most of his career with the California Angels, where he won two All-Star games and was inducted into the Angel Hall of Fame in 2003.

32. Jared Walsh

First baseman

Jared Walsh Career

  • All-Star (2021), Hit for the cycle on June 11, 2022

Jared Walsh was born on July 30, 1993 in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Jared attended the University of Southern California and played for the Trojans baseball team before being drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 2016.

Walsh made his MLB debut with the Angels in 2017 and has since become a regular player with them, playing both first base and outfield positions. 

In 2021, Walsh was named to the American League All-Star Team after hitting .293 with 31 home runs and 103 RBIs for LA during the season.

Jared Walsh is a switch-hitter who bats left-handed and throws right. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth round of the 2019 MLB draft. In 2021, he made his Major League debut with the Angels and hit .250 with 54 home runs and 173 RBIs in 548 at-bats over 82 games played.

In 2022, Jared became the first player in history to hit for the cycle on June 11th against Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann.

33. Troy Percival

Troy Percival Career

  • 4× All-Star (1996, 1998, 1999, 2001), World Series champion (2002)

Troy Percival was a starting pitcher for the Angels and Rays in his MLB career. He had some success but also struggled with injuries. Troy Percival is now retired from baseball after 8 seasons and 153 appearances.

Troy Percival was a dominant reliever in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He helped lead the Angels to four division titles and one World Series victory. Troy Percival struggled with injuries later in his career, but he still had some good years left when he retired.

Troy Percival is currently an analyst for Fox Sports Midwest and MLB Network Radio.

34. Anthony Rendon

Third baseman

Anthony Rendon Career

  • All-Star (2019), World Series champion (2019), All-MLB First Team (2019), 2× Silver Slugger Award (2014, 2019), NL Comeback Player of the Year (2016), MLB RBI leader (2019), Dick Howser Trophy (2010)

Rendon is a third baseman for the Los Angeles Angels. Rendon was drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2009 and made his MLB debut with them in 2013. 

In 2021, he will be entering his sixth season with the Angels and is considered one of their most important players.

Rendon has had success both offensively and defensively over his career, earning several awards along the way including three Silver Slugger Awards and two Gold Glove Awards. 

He is also known for being an excellent clutch hitter, averaging more than 30 home runs per season during playoff appearances (including four in 2018).

Rendon remains unsigned long-term as he enters into his final year of arbitration eligibility at the end of 2022 which could lead to him becoming a free agent later that year or early next year if negotiations do not go well.

35. Bob Boone

Bob Boone Career

  • 4× All-Star (1976, 1978, 1979, 1983), World Series champion (1980), 7× Gold Glove Award (1978, 1979, 1982, 1986–1989), Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame

Bob Boone was a highly-touted catcher prospect when he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1972. 

He quickly established himself as one of the best catchers in baseball, winning three Gold Glove Awards and four Silver Slugger Awards during his 11-year career with the Phillies.

In September 1990, Boone was traded to Kansas City where he played until his retirement following the 1991 season. 

During his 16 seasons playing at least 100 games, Boone had a batting average of over .300 nine times and hit more than 35 home runs twice. 

The five-time All-Star also led both leagues in sacrifice hits on multiple occasions and set several records for catching in franchise history (including the most consecutive errorless games).

After retiring from baseball, Bob became a manager with the Cleveland Indians before being fired midway through the 2004 season after posting an 8–20 record (.286) overall.

36. David Fletcher

Infielder

David Fletcher

David Fletcher was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the first round of the 2014 MLB Draft. David has had a successful career with the Angels, playing in over 200 games and batting .273/.341/.482 with 11 home runs and 63 RBIs.

In 2019, he made his debut with the United States National Team at the World Baseball Classic where he batted .325/.391/.545 with two home runs and six RBIs in seven games played. 

David is a versatile infielder who can play both second base and right field, making him an important part of any team's lineup.

He is signed through 2021 with an option for 2022, meaning that Fletcher looks to be a cornerstone player for Angel's franchise moving forward. David Fletcher is a 24-year-old right fielder for the Los Angeles Angels. 

David was drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 MLB draft by the Angels. He made his professional debut with their Rookie Ball team and hit .278 with 14 home runs and 156 RBIs over 181 games played in 2018.

David has an impressive batting average,Home run total,and RBI total as a rookie which caught many people's attention including current Angels Manager Mike Scioscia who said "David had one hell of an offensive year" after seeing him play in spring training this season (Fletcher quoted on MLB). 

Fletcher also showed great defense at all three outfield positions during his rookie campaign, earning himself a spot on Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects list for 2019 (#7).

37. Frank Tanana

Frank Tanana Career

  • 3× All-Star (1976–1978), AL ERA leader (1977), MLB strikeout leader (1975)

Tanana pitched in the Major Leagues for over 20 years, most notably with the California Angels and New York Yankees. He was a consistent starter who never had more than 14 starts in a season but also never had less than three appearances.

In 1993, he went on the disabled list with an injury and did not return to the Majors afterwards. Tanana was an excellent pitcher during his time in the majors, winning three All-Star games and leading the AL in ERA twice.

 Tanana also had a knack for striking out batters at a high rate, recording 2,773 strikeouts throughout his career. Tanana played 10 seasons with four different teams before retiring at the age of 37 in 1992.

38. Luis Rengifo

Second baseman

Luis Rengifo

Luis Rengifo is an infielder for the Angels and was drafted in the second round of the 2017 MLB Draft. Luis has a switch hitting bat which he uses to hit for power and average.

He spent most of his time playing with Salt Lake Bees before being traded to LA Angels in late August 2018. Luis had a breakout season in 2018, batting .307 with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs on the year despite missing some time due to injury.

His stellar play caught the eye of many professional scouts who are excited to see what he can do next year when healthy Luis Rengifo was born in the Dominican Republic on April 25th, 1999. He made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Angels in 2019 and has since hit .237 with 31 home runs and 106 RBIs.

Luis is a switch hitter who mainly bats left-handed but can also swing right-handed if needed. His speed and power are two of his most impressive assets, as he has scored over 100 runs both at shortstop and second base during his young career so far. 

Luis is an exciting player to watch due to his raw talent and potential to continue developing into one of baseball's top hitters in the future.

39. Max Stassi

Catcher

Max Stassi

Max Stassi is a catcher for the Los Angeles Angels. He was drafted by the Angels in 2009 and made his Major League debut in 2015. In 334 career games, he has batted .227 with 37 home runs and 172 RBIs.

Max also played for the Colorado Rockies and Texas Rangers before joining the Angels this season. He is married to showrunner Lauren Shuler Donner, who created "The Young & The Restless" which Max has appeared on since 2016 as Wes Gardner's love interest Summer Shaw Max Stassi made his MLB debut for the Houston Astros in 2013.

In 2018, he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels and has since been a valuable member of their team. He is known for playing solid defense at first base and batting average around .212 throughout his career so far. 

Max also owns 41 home runs and 128 RBIs in 515 games played over 10 seasons with 4 different teams (Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers).

40. Taylor Ward

Third baseman

Taylor Ward

Ward was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the third round of the 2013 MLB Draft. Ward made his major league debut with the Angels in 2016 and hit .244/.309/.404 with 4 home runs and 19 RBIs in 97 games.

In 2017, Ward had a breakout season with the Angels, hitting .269/.336/.489 with 25 home runs and 94 RBIs in 150 games. Ward signed a three-year contract extension with the Angels in 2018 that will keep him with them through 2021.

Ward was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels. Ward is a left-handed hitter and throws right-handed. Ward has played for both short-season Class A Advanced Inland Empire and Double-A Tulsa this season, posting an overall batting average of .256 with 38 home runs and 120 RBIs between them.

Ward is considered to have high potential due to his powerful bat and strong throwing arm, which could make him a valuable asset on any team in either the major or minor leagues in the future.

41. Andrew Velazquez

Infielder

Andrew Velazquez

Velazquez was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 5th round of the 2014 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut with Cleveland on September 1, 2018 against the Minnesota Twins and had two hits in four at-bats.

After struggling in 2019, Velazquez was traded to the Los Angeles Angels on July 6th for a player to be named later or cash considerations. In 54 games with LA, Velazquez has hit .253 with five home runs and 17 RBIs.

At 28 years old, Velazquez is still young enough to improve his game and could have a bright future ahead of him if he continues to put together winning seasons like he has so far in his career Velazquez was drafted by the Rays in the 21st round of the 2016 MLB Draft.

Velazquez made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast League Rays in 2017 and hit .247/.329/.398 with 5 home runs and 23 RBIs in 57 games. In 2018, Velazquez split time between Fort Myers (A) and Tampa Bay, hitting a combined .188 with 2 home runs and 12 RBIs over 53 games played.

After being traded to Cleveland at the trade deadline, Velazquez improved dramatically, batting .280/.341/.504 with 8 home runs and 29 RBIs over 58 games played for the Indians during 2019 season. 

The 28-year-old left fielder is currently on loan to Baltimore where he has continued his good form, batting .293/.358/.579 with 10 home runs and 32 RBIs through 38 games played this season as of September 2nd.

42. Liván Soto

Soto was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the first round of the 2018 draft. Soto is a shortstop and second baseman who can also play third base. In his freshman season at Florida State, Soto led all ACC freshmen with 168 hits and 47 stolen bases while batting .335 with 14 home runs and 60 RBIs.

He batted.385 with 18 home runs and 73 RBIs as a sophomore, helping FSU win their fourth straight Atlantic Coast Conference title and qualify for the College World Series, where they fell to Oklahoma 3-1. 

Soto was selected to Baseball America's First Team All-Americans for his junior season. en route to receiving unanimous First Team All-ACC honors, which included 35 doubles, 26 home runs, 97 walks (the 10th most by a Seminole ever), and 117 strikeouts (tied for the fifth most ever). 

Despite missing five games due to injury during that season, he was named NCBAA Player of the Year and a finalist for the Louisville Slugger/Rawlings Gold Glove Award at shortstop in 2017.

Which resulted in him being restricted defensively playing only 87 games over the course of three years leading up to the 2018 campaign due to various illnesses.

43. Jim Abbott

Jim Abbott Career

  • Pitched a no-hitter on September 4, 1993, Golden Spikes Award (1987)

Jim Abbott was a pitcher in the MLB for over a decade, and had some success. He is best known for his time with the Brewers, where he posted a 4.25 ERA and 888 strikeouts in nearly 1,000 innings pitched.

Abbott also played briefly with the Angels before retiring after 1999 season. After baseball, Abbott has worked as an analyst on broadcasts for Fox Sports Net Northwest and ESPN2's coverage of professional baseball games from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league Abbott was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 30th, 1966.

He attended the University of Texas at Austin and played baseball for the Longhorns from 1985-1987. Abbott made his MLB debut with the California Angels in 1989 and went on to play for six different teams over thirteen seasons before retiring after the 1999 season. 

Abbott won a Golden Spikes Award as well as several other awards during his career including three Cy Young Awards (1990-1992) and two MVP Awards (1991 & 1992).

Abbott finished his career with 268 wins, 2,591 strikeouts, and an earned run average of 3.24 which makes him one of the most successful pitchers in history. 

After retirement from baseball Abbott became a broadcaster for Fox Sports Net where he currently works as a color commentator for MLB games alongside Joe Buck and Troy Aikman.

44. Wally Joyner

Wally Joyner Career

  • All-Star (1986)

Wally Joyner is a retired MLB first baseman. He made his MLB debut with the California Angels in 1986 and played for the Anaheim Angels until 2001. Wally was a .288 hitter with 1,330 RBI in 13 seasons.

Prior to joining TBS in 2004, he worked as an analyst for the network's coverage of Major League Baseball games from 2008 to 2010. In 2011–2012, Fox Sports employed me as a studio analyst for their coverage of The Master's Tournament, which was held at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. 

Joyner's addition to ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball team as an analyst for radio broadcasts and television appearances, including Monday Night Football pregame shows, was announced in September 2014. At the age of 60, Wally Joyner lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on November 11th, 2017.

45. Kole Calhoun

First baseman

Kole Calhoun Career

  • Gold Glove Award (2015)

Kole Calhoun is a free-agent outfielder who has spent time with the Los Angeles Angels and Arizona Diamondbacks. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the second round of the 2006 draft but did not sign, opting to attend college at Arkansas.

After two years at Arkansas, Calhoun made his MLB debut for the Angels in 2012 and has since played for several other teams including Oakland, Atlanta, Texas and now LOS ANGELES again. Kole's power comes from his ability to hit for both average and power; he had 27 home runs as an Angel in 2017 alone.

Kole is a right fielder by trade but can also play left field if needed - something that may come into play if Joc Pederson misses significant time due to injury this season (he hasn't been ruled out yet). Kole Calhoun is a right-handed hitter who spent his entire professional career with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

In 2015, Kole was named to the Gold Glove Award team after leading all qualifying American League outfielders in fielding percentage (.996). 

Prior to being drafted by the Angels in 2009, he played at Western Carolina University where he set school records for hits (262), doubles (50), and total bases (467) while also batting .332 during his senior season.

After making his MLB debut in 2012 with LA, Kole quickly became one of the most consistent and productive players in Angel history, amassing 173 home runs over six seasons while averaging 29 home runs per year between 2013-2018 inclusive.

46. Matt Thaiss

Infielder

Matt Thaiss

Matt Thaiss is a catcher for the Los Angeles Angels. He was drafted by them in the third round of the 2013 MLB draft. In 2018, he had a breakout year, hitting .270 with 13 home runs and 63 RBIs.

Thaiss has shown great power at every level of baseball, including batting .363 with 18 home runs and 71 RBIs as a junior at Jackson Catholic High School in 2014. 

Despite his impressive offensive numbers, Thaiss is known more for his defensive abilities behind the plate than anything else; he won AL Platinum Glove Awards back-to-back with Detroit Tigers' catchers Alex Avila (2015) and Francisco Liriano (2016).

After signing an extension with the Angels in early 2019 that will keep him through 2024, Matt plans to retire as an Angel after this season Matt Thaiss made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Angels in 2019. He batted .205 with 11 home runs and 32 RBIs through 62 games this season. 

The 26-year-old is a lefty hitter who was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2013 but traded to the Angels ahead of the 2016 season. Thaiss has experience playing both first base and outfield, so he could see time at either spot for Los Angeles next year if they decide to keep him on their roster following Spring Training.

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47. David Eckstein

David Eckstein Career

  • 2× All-Star (2005, 2006), 2× World Series champion (2002, 2006), World Series MVP (2006)

David Eckstein was drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the 1st round of the 2001 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut for the Angels on April 3, 2001 and played with them until he was traded to San Diego in August 2010.

David Eckstein is a shortstop and bats from right-handed. In 2007, Eckstein became one of only 10 players ever to have at least 5 triples, 50 doubles, 25 home runs and 100 RBIs in a season (he accomplished this feat with San Diego).

On October 3rd, 2010 David Eckstein announced his retirement as an Angel after 11 seasons in Major League Baseball which included two All-Star appearances (2005 & 2009). Eckstein was a key member of the St. Louis Cardinals' 2005 and 2007 World Series-winning teams.

Eckstein has had an illustrious career in the MLB, playing for six different teams over ten seasons. Eckstein is a prolific home run hitter, with 35 to his name in total. He also racks up runs batted in (RBIs) regularly, making him one of the most valuable players on any team he's played for.

Eckstein will be remembered most fondly by Angels fans for his role in Anaheim's 2001 and 2004 championships; as well as Toronto Blue Jays fans who cheered him on during his three years with that club from 2008-10.

48. Reid Detmers

Pitcher

Reid Detmers Career

  • Pitched a no-hitter on May 10, 2022

Reid Detmers is a 23-year-old lefty pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels. He has yet to debut in Major League Baseball, but he's been impressive in his limited time on the mound.

Detmers attended Nokomis High School and led his team to three regional championships while pitching 182 innings with an ERA of 2.83 and 146 strikeouts. 

After high school, Detmers played two years at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as a starter before transferring to North Carolina State University where he finished up his collegiate career in 2018.

Reid Detmers is a pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Baseball. 2. He was drafted in the third round by the Angels in 2019 and made his major league debut that season. Detmers had an excellent rookie year, finishing with a record of 8-9 and an ERA of 4.27. 

In 2021, Detmer pitched a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers - becoming just the fourth Angel pitcher to do so. Reid's best years are probably still ahead of him though; he has been inconsistent at times throughout his career and continues to develop as a player.

49. Mickey Moniak

Outfielder

Mickey Moniak

Moniak was drafted in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels. He made his MLB debut for Philadelphia on September 16, 2020. Moniak has played in 112 games over three seasons with Philly and has hit .269 with 18 home runs and 53 RBIs.

In 2019, he was named to the All-Star team as a reserve outfielder and finished second in Rookie of The Year voting behind Seattle's Mike Trout. Moniak is signed through 2022 with an option for 2024 at $6 million per season - making him one of Angel Stadium's highest-paid players.

Mickey Moniak was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the first round of the 2016 MLB draft. Mickey Moniak is a switch hitter and has been compared to players like Mike Trout and Bryce Harper. 

Mickey Moniak made his major league debut with the Phillies in August of 2018, batting .286 with 2 home runs and 8 RBIs over 18 games played. The 22-year old outfielder is already one of the top young talents in baseball, and he has plenty of room to grow into a superstar player for years to come. 

Mickey Moniak's future looks bright as he continues to develop his skills on the field, and he could be an important part of Philly's championship run in 2020 or 2022 seasons.

50. Don Baylor

Outfielder

Don Baylor Career

  • All-Star (1979), World Series champion (1987), AL MVP (1979), 3× Silver Slugger Award (1983, 1985, 1986), Roberto Clemente Award (1985), AL RBI leader (1979), NL Manager of the Year (1995), Angels Hall of Fame

Don Baylor was a well-known and respected player in the baseball world. He spent his entire career with one team, playing for Baltimore Orioles from 1970 to 1988.

With over 2,135 hits and a 260 batting average, Baylor was an all-around great hitter during his time in the MLB. Despite being known as a power hitter, he also had some impressive hitting stats throughout his career including a .290 average with 38 home runs and 120 RBIs in 1988 alone.

After retiring from professional baseball, he served as an assistant coach for the Texas Rangers before passing away at 68 years old in 2017 due to complications with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

 He was a first baseman and designated hitter for the Baltimore Orioles, Oakland Athletics, California Angels, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox.

Baylor won an American League Most Valuable Player Award in 1973 with the Yankees while playing alongside Reggie Jackson and Thurman Munson. 

He managed several teams including Colorado Rockies (1993-1998), Chicago Cubs (2000-2002), and Milwaukee Brewers (1990-1991). He later served as bench coach for the Texas Rangers from 2007 to 2013 before retiring at the end of that season.

51. Patrick Sandoval

Pitcher

Patrick Sandoval

Patrick Sandoval is a talented pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels. He was drafted by the team in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft and has since made an impact on their roster.

Sandoval throws left-handed and bats left-handed, so he is able to provide valuable contributions both on offense and defense. He has been named to two All-Star teams (2018, 2020) and led his team to a playoff appearance in the 2020 season.

Patrick Sandoval is committed to giving back to his community through various charities including. The Boys & Girls Club of Orange County and Operation Homefront LA/Orange County Chapter which provides support for military families within the Southern California area In 2019. 

He was recognized as one of ESPN's "30 under 30" athletes which highlight some of today's most promising young professionals across multiple sports disciplines. 

Patrick Sandoval currently resides in Mission Viejo with his wife Elizabeth and their children Quinnan (born December 2018), and Harper (born March 2021).

Final Words

The Los Angeles Angels are a storied franchise with a long and illustrious history.

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