#7 Chuck Finley, LHP (1986-1999)

Chuck was drafted by the Angels in the 1984 draft. He climbed the ladder to Anaheim during the 1986 season, contributing to the division winners with a 3-1 record and a 3.30 ERA out of the bullpen. On July 29, 1997, the four-time Angel All-Star passed Nolan Ryan as the Angels all-time leader in wins. Because of his exceptional sinkerball, Chuck sometimes had third strikes dropped by his catchers, allowing the runner to reach first. As a result, he is the only pitcher in ML history to strike out 4 batters in an inning multiple times in his career – twice with the Angels, and once with the Indians. From July 1, 1997 – May 2, 1998, Chuck set a team record by winning 14 consecutive decisions.

Finley’s best season was 1990, when he won 18 games, with a 2.40 ERA (6^th), and a 7.5 WAR for pitchers (7^th) to finish 7^th for the Cy Young Award. Throughout his career, he was a solid starter, consistently finishing among the league leaders in starts, innings and strikeouts, and had a LL 13 CG in ‘93.

Chuck pitched 14 years (1^st) with the Angels, before signing with Cleveland for the 2000 season. He is the Angels’ career leader with:

- 165 wins

- 2,675 innings

- a 49.2 WAR for pitchers

- 11,398 batters faced

- 379 starts

Finley also ranks among the Angels’ all-time career Top Ten with:

- 7.237 K/9 IP (6^th)

- 436 games pitched (3^rd)

- 2,151 strikeouts (2^nd)

- 57 complete games (4^th)

- 14 shutouts (T4th)

- 2 postseason games finished (T8th)