#20 Chone Figgins, 3B, OF (2002-2009)

In 2001, Figgins was traded by the Rockies to the Angels. Chone made his debut in 2002, playing a key role as a pinch runner during the Angels’ World Series run. In 2004, he finally worked himself into the starting lineup, setting a franchise record with 17 triples (1^st). Chone became the catalyst of the five AL West divisional winners from 2004 - 2009, averaging over 90 runs a year. On June 18, 2007, Figgins tied the Angels’ record with six hits in a game. Figgins’ best season was probably his All-Star season of 2009. That year he produced a 6.9 WAR (7^th), a .298 BA, 114 runs (T9th), a LL 101 BB (6^th), 42 stolen bases, 285 times on base (2^nd), and a LL 314 assists (3B).

Over the years, Figgins has finished among the Angels’ single-season top ten marks in:

- WAR (once – ‘09)

- BA (once – ‘07)

- AB (once – ‘05)

- Runs (once – ‘09)

- Triples (twice – ’04, ‘05)

- BB (once – ‘09)

- SB (twice – ’05, ‘06)

- Singles (once – ‘05)

- TOB (once – ‘09)

* League leader years highlighted

Defensively Chone was a jack-of-all-trades, playing 540 games at 3B, 300 in the OF, 113 at 2B, and 27 at SS. Figgins received MVP votes in ’04, ’05, ’07, and ’09.

Figgins signed as a Free Agent with Seattle following the 2009 season. After parts of 8 seasons in Anaheim, Chone is the Angels’ career leader with:

- 280 stolen bases

- 2 postseason triples (T2nd all-time - career LDS)

- 4 postseason steals

- 5 postseason sacrifice hits

Chone also ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with:

- a 21.1 WAR (8^th)

- a .291 BA (8^th)

- a .363 OB% (8^th)

- 3,585 at bats (8^th)

- 596 runs (7^th)

- 1,045 hits (7^th)

- 53 triples (2^nd)

- 813 singles (6^th)

- 412 walks (8^th)

- 1,463 times on base (8^th)

- 42 sacrifice hits (10^th)

- 35 postseason games (2^nd)

- 135 postseason PA (2^nd)

- 13 postseason runs (T4^th)

- 21 postseason hits (8^th)

- 5 postseason doubles (T2^nd)

- 6 postseason walks (8^th)

- 30 postseason TB (9^th)

#21 Mike Witt, RHP (1981-1990)

Mike was drafted by the Angels in the 4^th round of the 1978 amateur draft. He made his big league debut in 1981, finishing 8-9 with a 3.28 ERA to finish 5^th in the ROY voting. His greatest performance came when he pitched the only perfect game in Angels’ history in the final game of the 1984 season. He also combined with Mark Langston to throw a no-hitter in 1990. In the postseason, Witt has a career record of 1-0 with a 3.05 ERA in 20.7 innings pitched. The two-time All-Star was the ace of the ’86 team, finishing 3^rd in the Cy Young voting. He beat Roger Clemens 8-1 in Game 1 of the 1986 ALCS, and was within one out of beating Boston in Game 5 when he was pulled - precipitating the Halos’ epic collapse. He finished the 1986 ALCS with a 1-0 record, a 2.55 ERA, and a 0.849 WHIP in 17.7 innings (10^th, single LCS) to record a career .919 WHIP (10^th, career LCS).

            Witt’s Top Ten single-season performances include:

- a 1.082 WHIP in ’86 (9^th)

- a LL 0.401 HR/9 IP in ’82 (10^th)

Mike was traded to the Yankees in May, 1990. After 9 ½ seasons with the Angels, Witt is the team’s all-time leader with:

- 1 postseason CG (T1st)

- a 0.919 postseason WHIP

- 1.7 postseason BB/9 IP

Witt ranks among the team’s career leaders with:

- a 20.2 WAR for pitchers (6^th)

- 109 wins (3^rd)

- 314 games (5^th)

- 272 games started (3^rd)

- 1,965.3 innings (3^rd)

- 1,283 strikeouts (3^rd)

- 70 complete games (3^rd)

- 10 shutouts (10^th)

- 1 postseason win (T6th)

- a 3.15 postseason ERA (2^nd)

- 2 postseason starts (T9th)

- 20.7 postseason innings (T7^th)

- 11 postseason strikeouts (10^th)

- 6.5 postseason H/9 IP (3^rd)

- 1.3 postseason HR/9 IP (4^th)

- 4.8 postseason K/9 IP (8^th)

- 2.75 postseason SO/BB (2^nd)

#22 Adam Kennedy, 2B (2000-2006)

Kennedy was acquired by the Angels during spring training 2000, in exchange for star outfielder Jim Edmonds. He was immediately inserted into the lineup as the starting 2B. That year, Adam hit 11 triples (T6^th), scored 82 runs, knocked in 72, stole 22 bases, and led the AL with 337 putouts (2B) to finish 6^th in the ROY voting. In 2002, Adam batted .312 while helping the Angels win the Wild Card. During the playoffs that year, Adam’s performance secured his place in the hearts of Angel fans everywhere. Against the Yankees in the ALDS, he batted .500/.455/1.000, with 4 runs, and 3 RBI. In the ALCS, he batted .357/.357/1.000, with 5 runs and 5 RBI. In Game 5 (the final game) of that series, Adam belted a record tying 3 homers to lead the rout of the Twins and earn ALCS MVP honors. Adam’s .990 fielding % (2B) in 2003 led the league. With his solid defense, above average speed, and timely hits, Adam helped the Angels win back-to-back divisional titles in ’04 and ‘05. Overall, Adam has a career .308 BA and .526 SLG% for the Angels in the postseason.

Adam left as a Free Agent following the 2006 season. After 7 seasons, Kennedy ranks among Angels’ career Top Ten with:

- a 6.8 Defensive WAR (5^th)

- 992 games (9^th)

- 676 singles (10^th)

- 176 doubles (9th)

- 32 triples (T4th)

- 123 stolen bases (T7th)

- 55 HBP (5^th)

- 556 DP turned (7^th)

- 2,641 assists (5^th)

- 25 postseason games (6^th)

- 85 postseason PA (7^th)

- 13 postseason runs (T4^th)

- 24 postseason hits (T5^th)

- 1 postseason triple (T2^nd)

- 4 postseason HR (T3^rd)

- 13 postseason RBI (5^th)

- 2 postseason steals (T6^th)

- 41 postseason TB (5^th)

- a .308 postseason BA (6^th)

- a .317 postseason OB% (10^th)

- a .526 postseason SLG% (T3^rd)

- a .843 postseason OPS (6^th)

- 3 postseason sacrifice hits (T2^nd)

- 2 postseason SF (T1^st)

#23 Chili Davis, OF, DH (1988-90, 1993-96)

Chili Davis was originally signed by the Angels as a Free Agent in December 1987. In three seasons, he put up solid numbers as an outfielder, and won the AL Player of the Month Award for 7/88, before signing with the Twins for their World Series championship season of ’91. After a pair of seasons in Minnesota, Chili returned to Anaheim as a Free Agent. As the Angels’ DH, Chili put up better numbers in his second tour of duty – averaging 25 HR and 94 RBI over four seasons.

Chili’s best season was 1994, when he batted .311, with 26 HR, 84 RBI, a .410 OB% (9^th), a .561 SLG% (7^th), a .971 OPS (4^th), and 15.1 AB/HR (5^th) as he represented the Angels in the All-Star game. Chili was such a respected hitter, that four of his intentional walks totals rank among the team’s Top Ten season totals (’88, ’89, ’93, ’95). Chili even pitched two perfect innings for the Angels in 1993.

            After the 1996 season, Chili was traded to the Royals for Mike Bovee and Mark Gubicza. In 7 combined seasons as an Angel, Chili ranks among the team’s career Top Ten with:

- a .365 OB% (7^th)

- a .829 OPS (8^th)

- 3,491 at bats (9^th)

- 520 runs (10^th)

- 973 hits (9^th)

- 1,620 total bases (8^th)

- 156 home runs (6^th)

- 618 RBI (5^th)

- 493 walks (5^th)

- 329 extra base hits (9^th)

- 1,468 times on base (7^th)

- 40 sacrifice flies (7^th)

- 76 intentional walks (3^rd)

#24 Doug DeCinces, 3B (1982-1987)

DeCinces was traded with Jeff Schneider to the Angels for Dan Ford before the ’82 season in one of the best trades in franchise history. He turned out to be one of the missing pieces that would power the team to two AL West titles. During the 1982 pennant run, Doug tied the Angel record for most HR in a game (3) on 08/03/82, and then did it again on 08/08/82 – becoming the first player in ML history to accomplish the feat twice in one week. He finished the year with a 7.4 WAR (T5th), a .301 BA, a .548 SLG% (10^th), 42 doubles (T6th), 30 HR, 77 extra base hits (8^th), 94 runs, and 97 RBI to win the Silver Slugger, the AL Player of the Month Award for August, and finish third in the MVP voting.

In 1986 he led the team with 26 HR and a .459 SLG%, and was second on the team with 96 RBI to finish 11^th in the MVP voting, and win the AL Player of the Month Award for August, as the Angels won the West again. His 32 AB in the ’86 ALCS set a record and currently rank T6th all-time. Defensively, he led all AL 3B with 399 assists in ‘82. Doug represented the Angels as an All-Star 3B in ’83. His 12 SF in ’84 are tied for 2^nd all-time in Angels’ history. He is easily one of the best 3B in Angels’ history.

            Doug was released by the Angels late in 1987. After 6 seasons in Anaheim, DeCinces ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with:

- a 17.1 Offensive WAR (10^th)

- 130 career HR (9^th)

- 43 sacrifice flies (6^th)

- 22.2 AB/HR (10^th)

- 1,527 assists (9^th)

- 7 postseason runs (10^th)

- 5 postseason doubles (T2^nd)

- a .294 postseason BA (8^th)

- a .451 postseason SLG% (7^th)

- a .759 postseason OPS (9^th)

- 2 postseason SF (T1^st)

#25 Bengie Molina, C (1998-2005)

Bengie was signed by the Angels as an amateur free agent in 1993. He saw limited action with the club in ’98 and ’99. In 2000, Bengie batted .281 with 14 HR, 71 RBI, a LL 14.3 AB/SO and a LL 40 runners caught stealing to finish 4^th in the ROY voting. In 2001, Molina set an Angel record with 9 consecutive hits during a series with the Red Sox. Bengie also won two Gold Gloves – leading the league with 44.9 CS% and a .999 Fielding % (C) in 2002, and a LL 44.4 CS% in ’03. Bengie earned a WS ring by picking up several key hits as the Angels’ starting catcher in 2002. In 2004, Molina was part of one of the best defensive plays in Angels’ history – a no-look pass to Frankie Rodriguez to nail the runner and preserving a one run lead in a key September game. Bengie would have been MVP of the 2005 ALDS (if such an award existed). He batted .444 with 3 HR (T5th, single LDS), 5 runs, 5 RBI, and a .944 SLG% to help beat the Yankees in five games.

Bengie signed with Toronto as a Free Agent following the 2005 season. After 6 seasons as the Angels’ primary catcher, Molina ranks among the Angels’ Top Ten with:

- 10.8 AB/SO (8^th)

- 4,022 putouts (7^th)

- a .994 F% (T6th)

- 29 postseason games (T3^rd)

- 100 postseason PA (5^th)

- 7 postseason runs (T10^th)

- 24 postseason hits (T5^th)

- 4 postseason doubles (T7^th)

- 1 postseason triple (T2^nd)

- 3 postseason HR (T5^th)

- 12 postseason RBI (T6^th)

- 39 postseason TB (6^th)

- a .429 postseason SLG% (8^th)

- a .739 postseason OPS (10^th)

#26 Gene Autry, owner (1960-1998)

Gene Autry was the original owner of the Angels, and Chairman of the Board. He set in motion the course of a franchise, which has touched the lives of Angel fans throughout the world. The Singing Cowboy had his faults to be sure. He spent too much money on high-priced free agents, and too little on player development. But he was one of the most involved and beloved owners in baseball, always trying to improve his team and help them win that elusive championship by investing his time, money, heart and soul into achieving his dream.

Autry’s accomplishments extend way beyond the ball field. He has 5 stars on the Hollywood Walk-of-Fame (for radio, records, movies, television, and live performance). He has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, and has received dozens of other awards and honors in recognition of his achievements.

Autry seemed to have the Midas touch when it came to music; but for some reason, his good fortune didn’t reach within the lines of the diamond. He spent a fortune on free agents in an effort to buy a winner; but his dream never came to fruition.

As his debts mounted, chasing the elusive ring, Autry realized that it was time to make a change. In 1995, he made a deal with The Walt Disney Company to sell them the team in exchange for their financial backing. The Cowboy died in 1998, without realizing his dream of winning a championship; but when it eventually happened, the whole organization recognized that his spirit still lived on in the soul of the franchise.

Autry was connected with the franchise longer than any other key member, and deserves to be among the 50 Greatest Angels. Yet because his contributions are so hard to quantify, it was hard to decide where he should be ranked. In 1992, the Angels retired #26 in his honor, as the team’s 26^th man. Therefore, it is only fitting that he should be ranked as the 26^th greatest Angel.

#27 Jim Edmonds, CF (1993-1999)

The Angels drafted Edmonds in the 1988 draft. Jim made his debut in 1993. As an Angel, he was a rising star whose best years came after he was gone. In 1995, Jim put up his best numbers as an Angel, batting .290, with 33 HR, 107 RBI, and 120 runs (T3rd) to make the All-Star team. In 1997, he made the greatest catch in Angels’ history – a full extension dive that was ranked the third best in ML history by USA Today. His 9 assists that year led all AL CF as he won his first Gold Glove Award – an award he won again in ’98, and six times with the Cardinals.

            Jim’s single-season Top Ten Angel performances include:

            - a .571 SLG% (’96, 4^th)

            - a .946 OPS (’96, 9^th)

            - 120 runs (’95, T3rd)

            - 115 runs (’98, T7th)

            - 42 doubles (’98, T6th)

            - 16 AB/HR (’96, 10^th)

After an injury plagued 1999 season, Jim was traded to St. Louis for Adam Kennedy and Ken Bottenfield. After parts of 7 seasons with the Halos, Jim ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with:

- a 20.4 WAR (10^th)

- a .290 BA (9^th)

- a .359 OB% (10^th)

- a .498 SLG% (3^rd)

- a .856 OPS (3^rd)

- a .589 offensive win % (10^th)

- 21.9 AB/HR (8^th)      

#28 Reggie Jackson, RF, DH (1982-1986)

One of the biggest free agent signings in Angels’ history has to be the signing of Reggie Jackson on Jan.22, 1982. The self-proclaimed “straw that stirs the drink” brought his mighty bat to Anaheim. At first, many Angel fans had mixed feelings toward the news – particularly those who were also Dodger fans. Reggie had been the enemy, but now he wore a halo.

Jackson quickly won over most of the Angel faithful during his first season; a year in which he led the league with a team record 39 HR (currently T3^rd), drove in 101 runs, scored 92 runs, received 12 intentional walks (T10th), and had a LL 13.6 AB/HR (2^nd) en route to the ’82 AL West title. After his initial season, Jackson’s production declined. On 09/18/86, Reggie tied an Angel record for most HR in a game (3), and helped the Angels reach the postseason with his .379 OB%.

Whether viewed as a hero or villain, Reggie sold more tickets than anyone else who donned the Halo – as evidenced by their ’82 attendance record of 2,807,360 (a record that stood until after their World Series title 20 years later). As an Angel, Reggie made the All-Star team from ’82-’84, won the ’82 Silver Slugger Award, and hit his 500^th home run. Unfortunately, Mr. October didn’t deliver for the Angels in the postseason – batting .111/.200/.278 in ’82 and .192/.250/.269 in ’86. He did, however, finish his illustrious career with the following postseason numbers: 318 plate appearances (10^th, career PS), 18 HR (T4th, career PS), and 48 RBI (5^th, career PS).

Reggie only played 5 seasons for the Halos, leaving as a Free Agent following the 1986 season. He finished among the Angels’ career Top Ten with:

- 123 HR (10^th)

- 47 IBB (5^th)

- 19.0 AB/HR (5^th)

#29 Scot Shields, RHP (2001-2010)

Scot was drafted by the Angels in 1997, and has played his entire ten year career with the Halos. In 2005, Shields pitched in club record 78 games (1^st). His other Top Ten single season performances include:

- a .800 W/L% (’04, T5th)

- 9.313 K/9 IP (’04, 9^th)

- 74 games (’06, 3^rd)

- 71 games (’07, 6^th)

In 2009, Sports Illustrated named Shields the “setup man of the decade.” His manager, Mike Scioscia called him “the gold standard of setup guys for a long time.” Since the “hold” stat was created in 1999, he holds the AL record with 155. After 10 seasons, the Angels’ all-time best set-up man ranks among the team’s career Top Ten with:

- 491 games pitched (2^nd)

- a 3.18 ERA (7^th)

- a 1.244 WHIP (9^th)

- 7.606 H/9 IP (5^th)

- 8.148 K/9 IP (3^rd)

- 2.270 K/BB (9^th)

- 0.710 HR/9 IP (9^th)

- 114 games finished (8^th)

- 17 postseason games pitched (T2^nd)

- 1 postseason win (T6^th)

- a 3.20 postseason ERA (5^th)

- 3 postseason games finished (T3^rd)

- 25.3 postseason innings pitched (4^th)

- 25 postseason strikeouts (3^rd)

- a 1.324 postseason WHIP (7^th)

- 8.5 postseason H/9 IP (6^th)

- 1.1 postseason HR/9 IP (3^rd)

- 3.9 postseason BB/9 IP (5^th)

- 8.9 postseason K/9 IP (4^th)

- 2.27 postseason SO/BB (4^th)

#30 Jered Weaver, RHP (2006-present)

The Angels picked Jered in the first round of the 2004 draft. During his rookie season of 2006, Jered tied an AL rookie record by winning his first 9 decisions. He set a team record with a .846 W/L% (1^st), going 11-2 with a 2.56 ERA, and a 1.032 WHIP (3^rd) to finish 5^th in the ROY voting. Weaver has never had a losing record - going 13-7 in ’07, 11-10 in ’08, and 16-8 in ’09. In 2010, Jered inherited the role of staff ace, was named an All-Star, and finished 5^th in the Cy Young voting. Although his record was a pedestrian 13-12, he recorded an excellent 3.01 ERA, led the AL with 34 games started, and finished among the Angels’ single season leaders with a 1.074 WHIP (7^th), 9.348 K/9 (8^th), a LL 233 Ks (10^th), and 4.315 K/BB (2^nd).

After 5 years at the Big A so far, Weaver is the Angels’ career leader with:

- 3.091 K/BB

- a .667 postseason W/L% (3+ decisions)

- a 2.61 postseason ERA

- 5.2 postseason H/9 IP

Weaver ranks among the team’s career Top Ten with:

- a 20.0 WAR for pitchers (7^th)

- a .621 W/L% (2^nd)

- a 1.205 WHIP (5^th)

- 2.531 BB/9 IP (8^th)

- 7.825 K/9 IP (4^th)

- 779 strikeouts (10^th)

- 2 postseason wins (T3^rd)

- 3 postseason starts (T4^th)

- 2 postseason games finished (T8^th)

- 20.7 postseason innings pitched (T7^th)

- 22 postseason strikeouts (6^th)

- a 1.065 postseason WHIP (2^nd)

- 2.2 postseason HR/9 IP (9^th)

- 4.4 postseason BB/9 IP (8^th)

- 9.6 postseason K/9 IP (3^rd)

- 2.20 postseason SO/BB (5^th)

#31 Bob Boone, C (1982-1988)

After Brian Downing made the switch from catcher to OF during the ’81 season, the Angels needed a catcher. So they purchased catcher Bob Boone from the Phillies. Boone was a key member of two Angel playoff teams (’82 & ’86). He batted .455 with 4 runs and a then record 9 singles (T3rd, single LCS) in the ’86 ALCS loss to the Red Sox. He represented the Angels in the ’83 All-Star game, and won Gold Gloves in ’82, ’86, ’87, and ’88. In 1987, Boone broke the ML record for most games caught in a career (1,919). As an Angel, Boone led the AL in defensive games as a catcher 5 straight years (’82 – ’86), putouts (C) once, assists (C) five times, runners caught stealing once, and CS% three times – staking his claim to the title as the Angels’ greatest defensive catcher.

His single season highs marks include:

- a 2.0 Def. WAR (’83,T9th)

- 23 sacrifice hits (’82, 2^nd)

- 16 sacrifice hits (’85, T6th)

After the 1988 season, Boone signed with Kansas City as a Free Agent. After 7 seasons as the Angels’ starting catcher, Boone is the team’s all-time leader with:

- 90 sacrifice hits

- 961 games caught

- a .368 postseason BA

Boone is among the team’s career Top Ten with:

- a 7.7 Defensive WAR (3^rd)

- 968 games (10^th)

- 12.2 AB/SO (4^th)

- 4,588 putouts (5^th)

- 7 postseason runs (T10^th)

- 2 postseason HR (T8^th)

- a .364 postseason OB% (8^th)

- a .526 postseason SLG% (3^rd)

- a .890 postseason OPS (4^th)

- 3 postseason SH (T2^nd)

#32 Mark Langston, LHP (1990-1997)

Langston was the prized catch of the 1989 free agent crop when the Angels signed him. He immediately made a big splash by combining with Mike Witt to pitch a no-hitter in his very first start as an Angel. Although the remainder of that year was a disappointment, Langston came back with his best season as an Angel in 1991, winning 19 games (T8th), with a 3.00 ERA, 183 Ks, and a 6.7 WAR (10^th) to finish sixth in the Cy Young voting. In ’93, he went 16-11 with a 3.20 ERA to post an 8.0 WAR (3^rd). Mark represented the Angels in three straight All-Star games (’91-’93) and won five straight Gold Glove Awards (’91-’95). He led AL pitchers in assists in both 1990 and 1993.

Langston left the Angels as a Free Agent after the 1997 season. In 8 seasons with the Halos, Langston ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with:

- a 24.2 WAR for pitchers (5^th)

- 88 wins (6^th)

- 6.924 K/9 IP (10^th)

- 1,445.3 innings (6^th)

- 1112 strikeouts (6^th)

            - 210 starts (6^th)

#33 David Eckstein, SS (2001-2004)

In August, 2000, David was snatched from the Red Sox, off the waiver wire, by the Angels. The next spring he was the Angels’ starting shortstop. He batted .285, scored 82 runs, and led the league with 16 sacrifice hits (T6th), and 21 HBP (2^nd) to finish 4^th in the ROY balloting. The sparkplug for the 2002 title team did whatever it took to win. He fouled off pitch after pitch to wear pitchers down, took the extra base, advanced runners, and got on base any way he could. He stroked 142 singles (T9th), laid down a league-leading (LL) 14 successful bunts, set an Angel single season record with a LL 27 times HBP (1^st), and even hit 3 grand slams – thus earning the nickname “The X-Factor” while helping the Angels overcome the worst start in franchise history. In the postseason that year, Eckstein scored 9 runs, knocked in 6 more, batted .294, and tied a ML record with 20 singles (T1st, single PS). In 2004, he led the AL with 11.6 AB/SO and a .988 fielding % (SS), helping the Angels win their first AL West title in 18 years. In the postseason that year, he hit .333 in the losing effort.

After the 2004 season, David signed as a Free Agent with the Cardinals. In only 4 seasons with the Halos, Eckstein ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with:

- 76 HPB (2^nd)

- 54 sacrifice hits (7^th)

- 11.2 AB/SO (5th)

- 19 postseason games (T8^th)

- 87 postseason PA (6^th)

- 11 postseason runs (7^th)

- 24 postseason hits (T5^th)

- 2 postseason SB (T6^th)

- 24 postseason TB (10^th)

- a .300 postseason BA (7^th)

- a .333 postseason OB% (9^th)

#34 Jarrod Washburn, LHP (1998-2005)

Jarrod was drafted by the Angels in the 2^nd round of the 1995 amateur draft, and made his debut in 1998. In 2000, Jarrod went 7-2 (a .778 W/L%) with a 3.74 ERA in only 14 starts. By 2002, Jarrod was the Angels’ ace. That year he won a single season team record 12 decisions in a row, posted an 18-6 record for a .750 W/L% (T8th), a 3.15 ERA, and a 1.175 WHIP to finish 4^th in the Cy Young Award voting. He pitched well in the playoffs, going 1-0 with a 2.84 ERA, before running out of gas in the World Series. His 5 postseason starts are T2nd all-time (single postseason). The highlight of his career was probably beating the Yankees 9-5 in Game 4 of the 2002 ALDS to clinch the Angels’ first ever postseason series win. Jarrod was also an integral part of the Angels’ starting rotation for both the ’04 and ’05 AL West champions. On 4/29/04, Jarrod became the only Angel to ever record a 3-pitch inning.

After 8 seasons under the halo, Washburn signed with Seattle as a Free Agent. He ranks among the team’s career Top Ten with:

- an 18.3 WAR for pitchers (9^th)

- 75 wins (10^th)

- a .568 W/L% (8^th)

- 1,153.3 innings (10^th)

- 183 starts (9^th)

- 8 postseason games pitched (T8^th)

- 1 postseason win (T6^th)

- a 4.91 postseason ERA (6^th)

- 7 postseason starts (2^nd)

- 36.7 postseason innings pitched (2^nd)

- 21 postseason strikeouts (7^th)

- a 1.473 postseason WHIP (8^th)

- 9.8 postseason H/9 IP (8^th)

- 2.0 postseason HR/9 IP (7^th)

- 3.4 postseason BB/9 IP (3^rd)

- 5.2 postseason K/9 IP (7^th)

- 1.50 postseason SO/BB (8^th)

#35 Clyde Wright, LHP (1966-1973)

Wright was drafted by the Angels in the 6^th round of the ’65 amateur draft. He made the major league club in 1966. His best season was in 1970 – when the lefty made the All-Star team, pitched a no-hitter (07/03/70), finished 6^th in the Cy Young voting, and won the AL Comeback Player of the Year Award. That year he set an Angels’ record with 22 wins (T1st), in 39 starts (T3rd), recording a 2.83 ERA. In 1971, Wright pitched 276.7 innings (T9th) in 37 starts (T9th) to win 16 games with a 2.99 ERA. In 1972, he won 18 games and posted a 2.98 ERA (his third straight ERA under 3.00). Clyde was a strong defensive pitcher, leading the AL with 67 assists (P) in ’71 and 63 assists (P) in ’73.

After 8 seasons in Anaheim, Clyde was traded to the Brewers in a multiplayer deal. He ranks among Angels’ career Top Ten with:

- a 3.28 ERA (9^th)

- 87 wins (7^th)

- 1,403.3 innings (7^th)

- 189 starts (T7th)

- 51 CG (5^th)

#36 Fred Lynn, OF (1981-1984)

In 1981, the former MVP was traded to the Angels with Steve Renko in exchange for Jim Dorsey, Joe Rudi, and Frank Tanana. His first season in Anaheim was a flop, despite his reputation-based selection to the All-Star team. In 1982, however, Lynn joined with fellow MVPs Reggie Jackson, Rod Carew, and Don Baylor to lead the Halos to the AL West title. Lynn batted .299 with 89 runs, 21 homers, 86 RBI, and a .517 SLG%, to once again be named an All-Star. He also made a spectacular catch down the stretch, smashing through the outfield wall while hanging onto the ball, to end the inning and save the game. He caught fire in the 1982 ALCS, batting .611 (6^th, single LCS; 4^th, single PS), a .650 OB% (8^th, single LCS; 7^th, single PS) with 4 runs, 5 RBI, and a 1.539 OPS to win ALCS MVP honors despite playing for the losing team. With more plate appearances, those numbers would have made him the Angels’ all-time leader in postseason BA, OB%, SLG%, and OPS. In any case, over the course of his career, those numbers have placed him among the ML career postseason (PS) leaders with: a .517 BA (3^rd, career LCS), a .548 OB% (4^th, career LCS), a 1.273 OPS (7^th, career LCS), and a .407 BA (5^th, career PS).

In 1983, Fred not only made the All-Star team, but won the game’s MVP award after belting the first grand slam in All-Star history. He put up solid number in both ’83 & ’84 before signing with Baltimore as a free agent following the ’84 season. After 4 years with the Angels, Lynn ranks among the team’s career Top Ten with:

- a .464 SLG% (9^th)

- a .822 OPS (9^th)

- a .619 offensive win % (4^th)

#37 Albie Pearson, OF (1961-1966)

Albie, the 1958 Rookie of the Year, was drafted by the Angels in the 1960 expansion draft. The diminutive leadoff man (5’ 5 ½”, 140 lbs.) immediately made his mark on the franchise, drawing the club’s first walk and scoring the team’s first run. He finished the year with 96 walks (T7th) and a .420 OB% (4^th). During the Angels surprising pennant run in 1962, Albie drew 95 walks (T9th), led the league with 115 runs (T7th), and had 17.1 AB/SO (6^th). In 1963, Albie was named an All-Star, and even earned some MVP votes, after batting .304 (the Angels first ever .300+ season), getting on base 271 times (8^th) with a LL (league-leading) 139 singles. His 21.2 AB/SO in ’65 rank 2^nd in team history.

Albie re-injured his back during spring training in 1966. His attempted comeback lasted only three at bats before he decided to hang up the spikes for good. In 5 years with the Angels, Albie ranks among the Angels’ career leaders with:

- a .379 OB% (4^th)

- a .601 offensive win % (6^th)

- a club record 14.7 AB per SO (1^st)

#38 Scott Spiezio, 1B, Util. (2000-2003)

Spiezio signed with the Angels as a free agent prior to the 2000 season. He was a utility player with the team (playing DH, 1B, 2B, 3B, and OF) until becoming the team’s primary 1B during the 2001 season. His best season as an Angel was 2002, when he batted .285 with 80 runs scored, and 82 RBI. But he really made his mark in the postseason that year. Against the Yankees in the ALDS, Scott batted .400 with a home run and 6 RBI. Then, he batted .353 with another homer, 5 runs, and 5 more RBI to help defeat the Twins in the ALCS. In the World Series, against the Giants, he batted .261/.400/.522 with 3 more runs, and 8 RBI to tie a ML record of 19 RBI in a single postseason as well as tie another postseason record by batting .688 (11 for 16) with runners in scoring position. The biggest hit of his career was his three-run home run in the 7^th inning of Game 6 of the 2002 World Series. At the time he hit the home run the Angels were losing 5-0, and were on the verge of losing the Series. It was not only the biggest hit of Scott’s career, it was the biggest home run in Angels’ history.

Scott only played 4 seasons in Anaheim, signing a free agent contract with Seattle after the 2003 season. Although his regular season numbers in Anaheim were fairly pedestrian, his postseason contributions of 2002 earned him a place among the team’s all-time greatest players. He ranks among the team’s Top Ten with:

- 16 postseason games (T10^th)

- 10 postseason runs (T8^th)

- 18 postseason hits (9^th)

- 4 postseason doubles (T7^th)

- 1 postseason triple (T2^nd)

- 3 postseason HR (T5^th)

- 19 postseason RBI (2^nd)

- 2 postseason SB (T6^th)

- 10 postseason walks (2^nd)

- 33 postseason TB (7^th)

- a .327 postseason BA (4^th)

- a .424 postseason OB% (2^nd)

- a .600 postseason SLG% (2^nd)

- a 1.024 postseason OPS (2^nd)

#39 Dick Schofield, SS (1983-92, 1995-96)

Dick was drafted by the Angels with the third pick of the 1981 amateur draft. Schofield was best known for his defensive artistry – he led the AL in fielding % with .982 in ’84, .984 in ’87, and .983 in ’88. In 1986, Dick had his best season, hitting 13 HR and stealing 23 bases. He also started the greatest comeback in Angels’ history (8 runs in the ninth) with a single, and then capped the rally with a walk-off grand slam to deliver a key victory in the ’86 AL West title run.

Schofield was traded to the Mets in the spring of 1992. After a 3 ½ year hiatus, Dick re-signed with the Angels after Gary Disarcina was injured in 1995. He retired as an Angel following the 1996 season. Dick played parts of 11 seasons with the Angels, and ranks among the team’s Top Ten with:

- 1,086 games (T7th)

- 3,434 at bats (10^th)

- 27 triples (T7th)

- 39 HBP (8^th)

- 89 sacrifice hits (2^nd)

- 737 DP turned (4^th)

- 3,142 assists (4^th)

#40 Ervin Santana, RHP (2005-present)

Santana was signed by the Angels as an amateur free agent in 2000. As a rookie, Ervin pitched the Angels to a 4-3 win over Oakland to clinch the 2005 AL West title. Then in Game 5 of the 2005 ALDS, Santana relieved the injured Bartolo Colon, earning a 5-3 victory, and sending the Angels to the ALCS against Chicago. Santana’s best season was 2008, when he went 16-7 with a 3.49 ERA and a team record 4.553 K/BB – good enough to make the All-Star team and finish 6^th in the Cy Young balloting. In 2009, Santana was again the winning pitcher as the Angels crushed Texas 11-0 to wrap up the 2009 AL West championship. In 2010, Santana won a career high 17 victories, recording a .630 W/L% (his fourth W/L % of .600+ in his six year career).

As one of the few current Angels to make the list, Ervin already ranks among the Angels’ Top Ten with:

- 76 wins (9^th)

- a .580 W/L% (5^th)

- 7.207 K/9 IP (7^th)

- 856 strikeouts (8^th)

- 170 starts (T10th)

- 2.503 K/BB (8^th)

- 8 postseason games pitched (T8^th)

- 2 postseason wins (T3^rd)

- a .500 postseason W/L% (3^rd)

- a 5.56 postseason ERA (8^th)

- 2 postseason starts (T9^th)

- 3 postseason games finished (T3^rd)

- 22.7 postseason innings pitched (5^th)

- 14 postseason strikeouts (8^th)

- a 1.324 postseason WHIP (5^th)

- 8.3 postseason H/9 IP (5^th)

- 1.6 postseason HR/9 IP (4^th)

- 3.6 postseason BB/9 IP (4^th)

- 5.6 postseason K/9 IP (6^th)

- 1.56 postseason SO/BB (7^th)

#41 Gary Disarcina, SS (1989-2000)

Gary was drafted by the Angels in 1988 and spent his entire career in Anaheim. He took over the SS position for Dick Schofield – basically replacing one gloveman with another. He led the AL in assists (SS) in both ’92 & ’94. His best season was 1995, when he made the All-Star team while batting .307 with 61 runs scored before going down to injury in early August. At the time, the Angels had an eleven game lead in the West; precipitating the biggest collapse in franchise history - that ended with a one game playoff loss to the Mariners. Gary was a team player (16 sacrifice hits in ’96 - T6th), who was hard to strike out (18.9 AB/SO in ’97 - T3rd). Unfortunately, he captained the infield during the team’s long 15-season postseason drought.

Disarcina retired during the 2000 season. In parts of 11 seasons, Gary ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with:

- a 7.2 Defensive WAR (4^th)

- 1,086 games (T7th)

- 3,744 at bats (7^th)

- 732 singles (9^th)

- 186 doubles (7^th)

- 36 HBP (10^th)

- 77 sacrifice hits (bunts) (4^th)

- 674 DP turned (6^th)

- 3,193 assists (3^rd)

- 12.2 AB/SO (3^rd)

#42 Torii Hunter, CF (2008-present)

Torii signed with the Angels as a Free Agent after the 2007 season after establishing himself as a Gold Glove All-Star in Minnesota. Torii picked up right where he left off, winning two more Gold Gloves, making it to two more All-Star games, and winning his first Silver Slugger Award as an Angel. He led the Majors with a perfect fielding % in 2008. More importantly, Torii has helped the Angels win two more AL West titles in his three years with the club.

            Already, after only 3 seasons as an Angel, Torii ranks among the teams Top Ten with:

            - a .477 SLG% (7^th)

            - a .831 OPS (5^th)

            - 10 postseason RBI (10^th)

            - 8 postseason walks (T4^th)

            - a .314 postseason BA (5^th)

            - a .417 postseason OB% (3^rd)

            - a .412 postseason SLG% (9^th)

            - an .829 postseason OPS (7^th)

#43 Leon Wagner, LF (1961-1963)

Leon was acquired on April 13, 1961 (two days after the franchise’s first game) in a trade with Toronto of the International League. He proceeded to lead the Angels in home runs each of his three years with the club, swatting 28 with 79 RBI in their debut season. In the surprising 1962 season, his best year with the Halos, “Daddy Wags” belted 37 HR (T5^th), scored 96 runs, and knocked in 107. Leon not only represented the team in the All-Star game, he won the AS MVP and finished 4^th in the MVP voting. He made the All-Star team again the next year hitting 26 HR with 90 RBI and a .291 BA.

After a contract dispute following the ’63 season, the Angels traded away their slugger for Barry Latman and a player to be named later (Joe Adcock). After three years as an Angel, Leon ranks among team’s career Top Ten with:

- a .490 SLG% (5^th)

- a .831 OPS (6th)

- 17.7 AB/HR (3^rd)

            - a .639 offensive win % (3^rd)

#44 Andy Messersmith, RHP (1968-1972)

The Angels drafted Andy in the 1^st round of the 1966 amateur draft. He made his big league debut in 1968. In 1969, he led the AL with 6.084 hits/9 IP (5^th), and recorded a 2.52 ERA (9^th), with a 1.076 WHIP (8^th). In 1970, he again led the AL with 6.658 H/9 IP. In 1971, Andy won 20 games (T5^th), pitched 276.7 innings (T9^th) in 38 starts (T7th), made the All-Star team, and finished 5^th in the Cy Young Award voting. He allowed only 0.265 HR/9 IP in ’72 (5^th).

After the 1972 season, the Angels traded Andy in a blockbuster trade to the Dodgers with Ken McMullen for Billy Grabarkewitz, Frank Robinson, Bill Singer, Mike Strahler, and Bobby Valentine. In 5 years as an Angel, Andy is the team’s career leader with a 2.78 ERA (1^st). He also ranks among the career Top Ten with:

- a .557 W/L% (10^th)

- a 1.139 WHIP (2^nd)

- 6.535 H/9 IP (3^rd)

- 7.109 K/9 IP (9^th)

- 42 CG (T7th)

- 11 shutouts (T8th)

- 0.574 HR/9 IP (6^th)

#45 Jim Abbott, LHP (1989–92, 1995-96)

Jim is undoubtedly the Angels’ most inspirational player of all time. Born without a right hand, Jim didn’t treat the missing appendage as a handicap. He excelled at all levels, without any preferential treatment. While playing for the University of Michigan, Jim gained acclaim as the best amateur athlete in the country – winning both the James E. Sullivan Award and the Golden Spikes Award as the best collegiate ballplayer. In 1988, he led the U.S. Baseball Team to their first Olympic gold medal at the Summer Olympics in South Korea, beating Japan 5-3 in the final game. The Angels selected him in the first round of the 1988 draft and immediately promoted him to the Majors in 1989, without any minor league experience – the 16^th player to accomplish this feat since the draft was instituted in 1965.

In his rookie season, Abbott went 12-12 with a 3.92 ERA, to finish 5^th in Rookie of the Year voting. Jim’s best season was 1991. In that year, Abbott went 18-11, with a 2.89 ERA, a 1.214 WHIP, and a 7.0 WAR – Wins Above Replacement (9^th) to finish 3^rd in the Cy Young Award voting and win the Victory Award at the Kennedy Center. In 1992, he posted a 2.77 ERA and won the Tony Conigliario Award - given annually to a MLB player who best overcomes an obstacle and adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination and courage. After a brief hiatus with the Yankees (where he pitched a no-hitter) and the White Sox, Jim returned to Anaheim in a 1995 trade deadline deal. Although he pitched well for the remainder of ’95, he hit rock bottom in 1996, and the Angels released him in the spring of ‘97. Jim pitched parts of 6 seasons with the Angels, finishing on the Top Ten leader board by allowing only 0.687 HR/9 IP (8^th).

#46 Bobby Knoop, 2B (1964-1968)

Originally signed by the Braves, Knoop was drafted by the Angels in the 1963 Rule 5 draft. He played all 162 games in 1964 (T1st), his rookie season, leading the league with 522 assists, and registering a 2.5 Defensive WAR (T5th). In his best season, 1966, Bobby smacked 17 HR, 72 RBI, a LL 11 triples (T6th), and a LL 7 SF, while leading the league with 381 putouts (2B) and 488 assists (2B), and playing in 161 games (T6th), to make the All-Star team, win the first of 3 straight Gold Glove Awards, and finish 18^th in the MVP voting. In 1967, Bobby drew 13 intentional walks (9^th) and led the league with 386 putouts (2B). Knoop won the Gene Autry Award as the Angels’ MVP a record four times (T1st).

In 1969, Knoop was traded to the White Sox for Sandy Alomar and Bob Priddy. After 5 ½ years in Anaheim, Bobby ranks among the Angels’ career leaders with:

- a 5.2 Defensive WAR (8^th)

- 25 triples (9^th)

- 39 IBB (10^th)

- 546 DP turned (8^th)

- 2,295 assists (6^th)

#47 Bryan Harvey, RHP (1987-1992)

Harvey was signed by the Angels in 1984 as an amateur free agent. In 1988, Bryan saved 17 games with a record of 7-5, and 2.13 ERA to finish second in the Rookie of the Year voting. He saved 25 games in both ’89 and ’90, while striking out batters at a rate of about 12/9 IP. In 1991, Bryan finished a LL 63 games (2^nd) setting a then Angels’ record with a LL 46 saves (4^th), a 1.60 ERA, and a 0.864 WHIP to make the All-Star team, win the AL Rolaids Relief Award, and finish 5^th for the Cy Young Award.

Following the 1992 season, Harvey was selected by the Florida Marlins in the expansion draft. After 5+ years in Anaheim, Bryan ranks among the Angels’ career leader with:

- 126 saves (3rd)

- 214 games finished (3rd)

 With more innings pitched, he would have ranked among the All-Time leaders in ERA (2.49), WHIP (1.121), and other rate stats as well.

#48 Kirk McCaskill, RHP (1985-1991)

            McCaskill, who also played hockey in his native Canada, was drafted by the Angels in 1982. He made his ML debut in 1985, going 12-12. In 1986, Kirk went 17-10 with a 3.36 ERA, 202 strikeouts, and a one-hitter to help the Angels win the AL West. After two injury-plagued seasons, Kirk came back strong in 1989, going 15-10 with a 2.93 ERA and 4 shutouts, and a second one-hitter.

Kirk signed with the White Sox as a free agent following the 1991 season. After 7 years in Anaheim, Kirk ranks among Angels’ Top Ten with:

- 78 wins (8^th)

- 1,221 innings (9^th)

- 189 starts (T7th)

- 11 shutouts (T8th)

- 2 postseason starts (T9^th)

#49 Devon White, CF (1985-1990)

     Devon was drafted by the Angels in 1981. After two brief forays into the Majors in ’85 & ’86, White cracked the Angels’ starting line-up in 1987, hitting a career high 24 HR, stealing 32 bases, scoring 103 runs, driving in 87, and leading the league with a 2.8 Defensive WAR (4^th), while finishing 5^th in the ROY voting. “Devo” was an outstanding outfielder, winning Gold Gloves in ’88 and ‘89 while patrolling CF for the Angels. In 1989, he tied an Angel record with 4 stolen bases in a game (09/09/89). In the same game, he became the only Angel to ever steal second, third, and home in the same inning. He finished the year strong, with 44 stolen bases, 13 triples (T2nd), 86 runs, and a 2.1 Defensive WAR (8^th) to make the All-Star team.

After the 1990 season, White was traded to Toronto, where he played on back-to-back World Series champions. In parts of 6 seasons with the Angels, Devo ranks among the team’s career Top Ten with:

- a 6.5 Defensive WAR (6^th)

- 24 triples (T10th)

- 123 SB (T7th)