#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)