tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72326651436171059762024-03-13T21:27:07.940-07:00Golden HalosAs the countdown begins to the Angels' 50th anniversary, Golden Halos is dedicated to honoring the 50 Greatest Moments in Angels' History and the 50 Greatest Angels of all-time.todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-29810241552759481402015-10-04T15:40:00.002-07:002020-11-22T07:57:07.987-08:0055 Greatest Angels (by uniform number)As the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim complete their 55th season, I decided to add to my blog by choosing the 55 greatest Angels based on their uniform numbers (as well as runner-ups where applicable). FYI - Some of the players assigned to a number might be better known for another number (ie. Aybar #2); but if another number that they wore didn't have another strong candidate, I assigned them to that number instead. Choosing #27 was the hardest. How do you choose between two of the five greatest Angels of all-time. By the end of his career, Trout should be the clear-cut winner. But has he already surpassed Vladi - who led the Angels during the franchise's greatest five year stretch to date? I finally just awarded a tie. #25 had three worthy candidates, and may be the most controversial choice. The other really controversial one will be #40. Finally, I didn't choose anyone at 3 numbers between 1-55 in order to add 3 numbers greater than 55. In any case, here is my list:<br />
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1 - Bengie Molina (C) - .273 BA, 63 HR, 362 RBI, 250 R, 2 SB<br />
2 - Adam Kennedy (2B) - .280 BA, 51 HR, 353 RBI, 435 R, 123 SB<br />
3 - Mickey Rivers (OF) - .280 BA, 5 HR, 122 RBI, 220 R, 126 SB; RU - Johnny Ray (2B)<br />
4 - Bobby Grich (2B) - .269 BA, 154 HR, 557 RBI, 601 R, 27 SB; RU - Sandy Alomar (2B)<br />
5 - Brian Downing (C/OF) - .271 BA, 222 HR, 846 RBI, 889 R, 27 SB; RU - Albert Pujols (1B)<br />
6 - Chone Figgins (UTIL) - .291 BA, 31 HR, 341 RBI, 596 R, 280 SB; RU - J.T. Snow (1B)<br />
7 - Buck Rodgers (C) - .232 BA, 31 HR, 288 RBI, 259 R, 17 SB; RU - Rick Burlson (SS)<br />
8 - Bob Boone (C) - .245 BA, 39 HR, 318 RBI, 286 R, 11 SB; RU - Kendrys Morales (1B)<br />
9 - Dick Schofield (SS) - .232 BA, 48 HR, 280 RBI, 404 R, 99 SB<br />
10 - Rex Hudler (2B) - .293 BA, 30 HR, 87 RBI, 107 R, 29 SB & announcer<br />
11 - Jim Fregosi (SS) - .268 BA, 115 HR, 546 RBI, 691 R, 71 SB; RU - Doug DeCinces (3B)<br />
12 - Mark Langston (SP) - 3.97 ERA, 88 W, 1112 K, 1.309 WHIP<br />
13 - Maicer Izturis (UTIL) - .276 BA, 33 HR, 297 RBI, 360 R, 87 SB; RU - Lance Parrish (C)<br />
14 - Mike Scioscia (MGR) - Mike has led the Angels to 1,416 wins, 1 championship and 6 AL West titles.<br />
15 - Tim Salmon (OF) - .282 BA, 299 HR, 1116 RBI, 986 R, 48 SB; RU - Kirk McCaskill (SP)<br />
16 - Garret Anderson (OF) - .296 BA, 272 HR, 1,292 RBI, 1,024 R, 78 SB; RU - Jack Howell (3B)<br />
17 - Darin Erstad (OF/1B) - .286 BA, 114 HR, 625 RBI, 818 R, 170 SB; RU - Alex Johnson (OF)<br />
18 - Orlando Cabrera (SS) - .281 BA, 25 HR, 215 RBI, 266 R, 68 SB<br />
19 - Fred Lynn (OF) - .271 BA, 71 HR, 270 RBI, 257 R, 12 SB<br />
20 - Don Sutton (SP) - 4.16 ERA, 28 W, 231 K, 1.199 WHIP; RU - Gary Pettis (OF)<br />
21 - Wally Joyner (1B) - .286 BA, 117 HR, 532 RBI, 469 R, 29 SB; RU - Juan Rivera (OF)<br />
22 - David Eckstein (SS) - .278 BA, 17 HR, 170 RBI, 340 R, 82 SB<br />
23 - Scott Spiezio (1B) - .268 BA, 58 HR, 268 RBI, 253 R, 18 SB; Doug Corbett (RP)<br />
24 - Chili Davis (OF) - .279 BA, 156 HR, 618 RBI, 520 R, 28 SB; Bruce Kison (P)<br />
25 - Troy Glaus (3B) - .253 BA, 182 HR, 515 RBI, 523 R, 49 SB; RU - Don Baylor (OF)/Jim Edmonds (OF)<br />
26 - Gene Autrey - Team Owner, and designated 26th man, for the team's first 38 years<br />
27 (tie) - Vladimir Guerrero (OF) - .319 BA, 173 HR, 616 RBI, 544 R, 52 SB<br />
- Mike Trout (OF) - .304 BA, 139 HR, 397 RBI, 477 R, 113 SB<br />
28 - Albie Pearson (OF) - .275 BA, 24 HR, 167 RBI, 374 R, 61 SB; RU - Bert Blyleven (SP)<br />
29 - Rod Carew (1B) - .314 BA, 18 HR, 282 RBI, 474 R, 82 SB; RU - Bobby Knoop (2B)<br />
30 - Nolan Ryan (SP) - 3.07 ERA, 138 W, 2,416 K, 1.294 WHIP; RU - Devon White (OF)<br />
31 - Chuck Finley (SP) - 3.72 ERA, 165 W, 2,151 K, 1.369 WHIP; RU - Dean Chance (SP)<br />
32 - Erick Aybar (SS) - .276 BA, 48 HR, 417 RBI, 572 R, 141 SB<br />
33 - Gary Disarcina (SS) - .258 BA, 28 HR, 355 RBI, 444 R, 47 SB; RU - CJ Wilson (SP)<br />
34 - Bryan Harvey (RP) - 2.49 ERA, 126 S, 365 K, 1,121 WHIP; RU - Rudy May (SP)<br />
35 - Casey Kotchman (1B) - .274 BA, 31 HR, 165 RBI, 140 R, 8 SB<br />
36 - Jered Weaver (SP) - 3.40 ERA, 138 W, 1,495 K, 1.159 WHIP; RU - Ramon Ortiz (SP)<br />
37 - Mark Trumbo (1B) - .250 BA, 95 HR, 284 RBI, 218 R, 18 SB; RU - Donnie Moore (RP)<br />
38 - Clyde Wright (SP) - 3.28 ERA, 87 W, 571 K, 1.253 WHIP; RU - Geoff Zahn (SP)<br />
39 - Mike Witt (SP) - 3.76 ERA, 109 W, 1,283 K, 1.317 WHIP; RU - Bob Lee (RP)<br />
40 - Troy Percival (RP) - 2.99 ERA, 316 S, 680 K, 1.101 WHIP; RU - Frank Tanana (SP)<br />
41 - John Lackey (SP) - 3.81 ERA, 102 W, 1,201 K, 1.306 WHIP<br />
42 - none<br />
43 - Garrett Richards (SP) - 3.65 ERA, 39 W, 491 K, 1.255 WHIP; RU - Ken Forsch (SP)<br />
44 - Reggie Jackson (DH) - .239 BA, 123 HR, 374 RBI, 331 R, 14 SB; RU - Mike Napoli (C)<br />
45- Kelvim Escobar (SP) - 3.60 ERA, 43 W, 566 K, 1.264 WHIP<br />
46 - Don Aase (P) - 3.91 ERA, 39 W, 27 S, 369 K, 1.435 WHIP<br />
47 - Howie Kendrick (2B) - .292 BA, 78 HR, 501 RBI, 534 R, 95 SB; RU - Andy Messersmith (SP)<br />
48 - Torii Hunter (OF) - .286 BA, 105 HR, 432 RBI, 396 R, 60 SB<br />
49 - none<br />
50 - Jimmie Reese (Coach) - The longtime coach didn't play for the Angels, but had his number retired.<br />
51 - Joe Saunders (SP) - 4.29 ERA, 54 W, 392 K, 1.392 WHIP<br />
52 - Jim Abbott (SP) - 4.07 ERA, 54 W, 607 K, 1.419 WHIP<br />
53 - Brendan Donnelly (RP) - 2.87 ERA, 23 W, 295 K, 1.166 WHIP; RU - Bobby Abreu (OF)<br />
54 - Ervin Santana (SP) - 4.33 ERA, 96 W, 1,167 K, 1.300 WHIP<br />
55 - none<br />
56 - Jarrod Washburn (SP) - 3.93 ERA, 75 W, 699 K, 1.275 WHIP; RU - Kole Calhoun<br />
57 - Frankie Rodriguez (RP) - 2.35 ERA, 208 S, 587 K, 1.114 WHIP<br />
62 - Scot Shields (RP) - 3.18 ERA, 46 W, 21 S, 631 K, 1.244 WHIP <br />
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<br />todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-91150304307816192352011-05-19T20:45:00.001-07:002013-04-12T17:40:40.842-07:00#1 Nolan Ryan, RHP (1972-1979)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">
Nolan Ryan was acquired by the Angels on <date day="10" month="12" year="1971">December 10, 1971</date> in what is considered the greatest trade in Angels’ history: Jim Fregosi for Nolan Ryan, Frank Estrada, Don Rose, and Leroy Stanton. He was immediately given the opportunity never fully afforded him in <state><place>New York</place></state> – a permanent spot in the starting rotation. The opportunity immediately paid dividends as the Ryan Express picked up speed on its journey toward <place>Cooperstown</place>.</div>
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Among his many accomplishments in <city><place>Anaheim</place></city>, Ryan pitched 4 of his <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ML record 7 no-hitters</b>, and 6 of his <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ML record 12 one-hitters,</b> as an Angel. Twice he struck out an <state><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">AL</b></place></state><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> record 8 consecutive batters</b>, and tied a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ML record</b> with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">19 strikeouts in a game</b>. Nolan was the first pitcher to officially record a pitch over 100 mph. In 1972 he became the first pitcher to strike out the side on 9 pitches in both leagues. In 1973, Nolan became the first winner of the Joe Cronin Award, in recognition of his <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ML record 383 strikeouts</b>. He was named <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">AL Player of the Month Award in 8/74 and 9/76. </span>In 1977, Ryan was named AL TSN Pitcher of the Year. He represented the team as an All-Star in ’72, ’73, ’75, ’77, and ’79.</div>
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In 1979, Ryan led the Angels to their first playoff appearance. In the playoffs, Ryan struck out 8, and allowed 1 ER over 7 innings for a 1.29 ERA in his only start (a no-decision). Although it was his only playoff appearance for the Halos, Ryan eventually cracked the ML postseason Top Ten leader board with 46 strikeouts (T8th, LCS career) and 10.016 K/9 IP (3<sup>rd</sup>, LCS career).</div>
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Following the 1979 season, the Angels’ GM, Buzzy Bavasi took a hard line stance with the franchise’s greatest player, claiming he could always replace his 16-14 record with two 8-7 pitchers. It was a mistake Bavasi would soon regret. Nolan signed with the Astros, and played fourteen more seasons, racking up the greatest strikeout numbers of anyone to play the game. Nolan’s #30 was retired by the Angels, and he was inducted into the Angel Hall of Fame in 1992. He is the only Major League Hall of Famer to play more games for the Angels than any other ball club.</div>
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After 8 years in <city><place>Anaheim</place></city>, the Angels’ Player of the 70’s is the Angels’ career leader with:</div>
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- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">156 complete games</b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">40 shutouts</b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1,302 walks</b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2,416 strikeouts</b></div>
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Nolan also ranks among the Angels’ all-time Top Ten with:</div>
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- a 41.1 WAR for Pitchers (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div>
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- a 3.07 ERA (4<sup>th</sup>)</div>
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- 138 wins (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div>
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- 6.271 Hits/9 IP (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div>
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- 9.968 K/9 IP (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div>
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- 291 games (8<sup>th</sup>)</div>
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- 2,181.3 innings pitched (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div>
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- 288 games started (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div>
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- 0.474 HR/9 IP (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div>
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- 9,178 batters faced (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div>
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Ryan’s single season records include: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">22 wins</b> (’74), <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5.261 Hits/9 IP</b> (’72), <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">10.574 K/9 IP </b>(’73), <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">332.7 innings pitched</b> (’74), a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ML record 383 strikeouts</b> (’73), <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">41 games started</b> (’74), and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">26 complete games</b> (’73 & ’74).</div>
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He has appeared on the team’s Top Ten seasonal leader board in:</div>
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- WAR for pitchers (twice – ’73, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">‘77</b>)</div>
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- ERA (once – ‘72)</div>
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- Wins (4x – ’72, ’73, ’74, ‘77)</div>
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- Innings pitched (5x – ’72, ’73, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’74</b>, ’76, ‘77)</div>
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- Strikeouts (6x – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’72, ’73, ’74, ’76, ’77, ‘78</b>)</div>
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- Games started (5x - ’72, ’73, ’74, ’76, ‘77)</div>
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- Complete games (6x - ’72, ’73, ’74, ’76, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’77</b>, ‘79)</div>
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- Shutouts (4x – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’72</b>, ’75, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’76</b>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">‘79</b>)</div>
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- Hits/9 IP (5x – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’72</b>, ’73, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’74</b>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’76, ‘77</b>)</div>
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- K/9 IP (7x – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’72, ’73, ’74, ’76, ’77, ’78, ‘79</b>)</div>
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- HR/9 IP (once – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">‘77</b>)</div>
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*<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> League leader years highlighted</i></div>
todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-61945552716972904772011-05-18T15:19:00.003-07:002011-05-18T15:19:42.770-07:00#2 Tim Salmon, RF (1992-2004, 2006)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Tim is easily the greatest Angel to play his entire career with the team. “Mr. Angel” was drafted by the Angels in 1989, and made his big league debut in 1992. In 1993, Tim became the Angels’ only Rookie of the Year, batting .283 with 31 HR, 95 RBI, and 93 runs. In 1995, he won a Silver Slugger Award after batting .330 (8<sup>th</sup>) with 34 HR (T10th), 105 RBI, and a .594 SLG% (3<sup>rd</sup>) to finish 7<sup>th</sup> in the MVP voting. His 129 RBI in ’97 rank 2<sup>nd</sup> in team history. In July, 1997, Tim won the <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">AL Player of the Month Award. </span>On <date day="12" month="4" year="1998">04/12/98</date>, the Kingfish set a team record with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5 runs in one game</b>. In 2002, he won the Hutch Award as the player who best exemplifies the fighting spirit and competitive desire, and TSN Comeback player of the Year. Although not known for his glove, Salmon led the <state><place>AL</place></state> in putouts (RF) five straight years (’93-’97), and assists (RF) once.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Although Salmon helped his team win the AL West in 2004, injuries kept him from playing in the playoffs. His legacy, however, was forged during the 2002 postseason. In the ALDS vs. the Yankees, Salmon had a double, 2 homers, and 7 RBI (T9th, single LDS) to help the Angels win their first ever postseason series. His greatest accomplishment, however, was helping the team win the 2002 World Series against the Giants. He was the hero of Game 2, smacking two home runs including the game winner in the bottom of the eighth in a “must win” game. For the Series, he batted .346, with 2 HR, 5 RBI, and 7 runs scored. The most touching moment of his career was probably when he took the AL trophy, following their Game 5 ALCS victory, and jogged around the field holding it aloft for the fans to enjoy.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">After 14 seasons, the Angels’ Player of the 90’s retired as the team’s career leader with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">42.2 Offensive WAR</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">299 home runs</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">970 walks</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1,264 games in RF</b>. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Salmon also ranks among the Angels’ all-time Top Ten with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 37.6 WAR (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .385 <place>OB</place>% (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .498 SLG% (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .884 OPS (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,672 games (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 5,934 AB (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 986 runs (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,674 hits (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2,958 total bases (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,012 singles (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 339 doubles (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 24 triples (T10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,016 RBI (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 662 extra base hits (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2,711 times on base (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .646 Offensive Win % (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 67 HBP (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 68 sacrifice flies (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 45 IBB (T6th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 19.8 AB/HR (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 16 postseason games (T10<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 10 postseason runs (T8<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 17 postseason hits (T10th)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 4 postseason home runs (T3<sup>rd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 12 postseason RBI (T6<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 8 postseason walks (T4<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 31 postseason TB (8<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .288 postseason BA (9<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .382 postseason </i><place><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">OB</i></place><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">% (5<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .525 postseason SLG% (5<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .908 postseason OPS (3<sup>rd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">The Kingfish holds Angels’ single season records with a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">7.4 Offensive WAR </b>(’95)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>and a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1.024 OPS</b> (’95). Over his career, Salmon has racked up Top Ten seasonal totals in: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- WAR (once – ’95)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- BA (once – ’95)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- <place>OB</place>% (twice – ’95, ‘98)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- SLG% (once – ‘95)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- OPS (twice – ’95, ‘00)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- HR (twice – ’95, ‘00)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- RBI (once – ‘97)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Walks (3x – ’97, ’00, ‘01)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Extra base hits (once – ‘00)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Times on base (3x – ’95, ’97, ‘00)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Offensive Win % (twice – ’95, ‘98)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- SF (once – ‘97)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- AB/HR (once – ‘95) </div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-834844416954319932011-05-17T15:46:00.001-07:002011-05-17T15:46:25.882-07:00#3 Garret Anderson, OF (1994-2008)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Garret was drafted by the Angels in the 1990 amateur draft, and made his debut at the end of the 1994 season. “G.A.” was the first ML rookie to ever win Player of the Month honors (7/95). He finished 2<sup>nd</sup> in the ROY balloting with a .321 BA, 16 HR, and 69 RBI. He was an All-Star in ’02, ’03, and ’05, winning the HR derby and All-Star MVP honors at the ’03 summer classic. He won Silver Slugger Awards in ’02 and ’03. On <date day="27" month="9" year="1996">Sept. 27, 1996</date>, he set an Angel record for <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">most hits in a game with 6</b>. In 1998, his <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">28-game hitting streak</b> is the best in team history. On <date day="4" month="6" year="2003">June 4, 2003</date>, he tied another team record with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3 HRs</b> as the team set a team record with 7 HR in a game. In 2007, he set a pair of Angels’ records with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">10 RBIs in one game</b>, and a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">12-game RBI streak</b>. He was also a much better defensive outfielder than most fans give him credit for. He led all <state><place>AL</place></state> leftfielders in putouts once, assists once, and fielding % four times.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">G.A. was a major contributor in helping the team win the AL West in 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008. In 2005, he hit two HR with 7 RBI (T9th, single LDS) in the ALDS victory over the Yankees. But the highlight of Garret’s career was when he delivered the winning hit in Game 7 of the 2002 World Series, driving in three runs with a bases loaded double in the third inning.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Garret left the Angels as a Free Agent after the 2008 season. In a team record <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">15 seasons</b> as an Angel, G.A. never batted under .280. The Angels’ Co-Player of the 2000’s is the team’s career leader with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2,013 games</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- 7,989 AB</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- 1,024 runs</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- 2,368 hits</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- 1,572 singles</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- 489 doubles</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- 3,743 total bases</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- 1,292 RBI</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- 76 sacrifice flies</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">796 extra base hits</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2,771 times on base</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- 1,236 games in LF</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 36 postseason games</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 154 postseason PA</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">-</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2 postseason SF (T1<sup>st</sup>)</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 22 postseason RBI</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">G.A. also ranks among the Angels’ all-time career Top Ten with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 28.6 WAR (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .296 BA (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .469 SLG% (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 35 triples (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 272 HR (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 397 walks (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,117 strikeouts (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 101 IBB (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 3,821 putouts (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 17 postseason runs (3<sup>rd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 36 postseason hits (2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 5 postseason doubles (T2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 1 postseason triple (T2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 5 postseason HR (2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 5 postseason walks (T9<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 58 postseason TB (T2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .395 postseason SLG% (10<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Garret hold the Angels’ single season records of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">56 doubles</b> (’02) and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">88 extra base hits </b>(’02). He put up Top Ten season marks in: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- WAR (once – ‘03)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Games (once – ‘01)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- At bats (4x – ’00, ’01, ’02, ‘03)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Hits (5x – ’97, ’99, ’01, ’02, ‘03)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Total bases (4x - ’00, ’01, ’02, ‘03)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Doubles (3x – ’98, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’02</b>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">‘03</b>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Home runs (once – ‘00)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- RBI (4x - ’00, ’01, ’02, ‘03)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Singles (once – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">‘97</b>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Extra base hits (3x – ’00, ’02, ‘03) </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">*<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> League leader years highlighted</i></div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-75440481939274482052011-05-16T19:48:00.001-07:002011-05-16T19:48:57.481-07:00#4 Vladimir Guerrero, RF, DH (2004-2009)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><city><place>Vladimir</place></city> is undoubtedly the Angels’ best free agent signing of all-time, inking a contract with the Halos on <date day="14" month="1" year="2004">Jan. 14, 2004</date>. He immediately led the Angels to their first divisional title in 18 years, becoming the team’s second ever MVP after literally carrying them to the title during the final week of the season to win the September <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">AL Player of the Month Award</span>. In all, the four-time Angel All-Star led the Halos to 5 divisional titles during his 6 years in <city><place>Anaheim</place></city>. Vlad won Silver Slugger Awards from ’04-’07, and is one of only two Angels (together with Garret) to have 4 100+ RBI seasons. His finest moment as an Angel came when he stroked the game-winning hit to sweep the Red Sox in Game 3 of the ’09 ALDS. His 23 career singles in LDS play rank 10<sup>th</sup> all-time. He led the league 13 assists (RF) in ‘04. In 2008, he joined Lou Gehrig as the only two players in ML history to hit .300+ with 25+ HR for 11 consecutive seasons. In 2009, Sports Illustrated named him as the right fielder on their All-Decade team.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">After the 2009 season, the Angels allowed their star player to leave as a Free Agent to the Rangers. Injuries were taking their toll, and it appeared that the free-swinging slugger was washed up; so naturally, Guerrero played a key role in helping the 2010 Rangers make it to their first ever World Series.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">During his 6 seasons with the Angels, Guerrero put up some eye-popping numbers. The Angels’ Co-Player of the 2000’s is the Angels’ career leader with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.319 BA</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.546 SLG%</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.927 OPS</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> a<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> .662 offensive win %</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- 112 intentional walks</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">-</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">12 postseason walks</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Vladi also ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 24.7 WAR (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .381 <place>OB</place>% (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 544 runs (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,034 hits (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,767 total bases (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 194 doubles (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 173 home runs (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 616 RBI (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 377 extra base hits (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,375 times on base (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 37 HBP (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 18.7 AB/HR (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 29 postseason games (T3<sup>rd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 126 postseason PA (4<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 13 postseason runs (T4<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 32 postseason hits (3<sup>rd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 4 postseason doubles (T7<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 2 postseason HR (T8<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 14 postseason RBI (4<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 2 postseason SB (T6<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 42 postseason TB (4<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .286 postseason BA (10<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .365 postseason </i><place><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">OB</i></place><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">% (7<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Guerrero owns the top five single season marks for intentional walks including <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">28 IBB</b> in 2007. He also set Angels’ seasonal records with a league-leading <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">124 runs</b> (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’04</b>) and a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5.9 WPA</b> (’07). He put up other Top Ten seasonal totals in:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- WAR (once – ‘04)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Batting average (twice – ’04, ‘06)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- SLG % (3x – ’04, ’05, ‘06)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- OPS (3x – ’04, ’05, ‘07)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Hits (twice – ’04, ‘06)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Total bases (twice – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’04</b>, ‘06)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Doubles (once – ‘07)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Home runs (once – ‘04)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- RBI (3x – ’04, ’06, ‘07)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- XBH (twice – ’04, ‘07)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- TOB (twice – ’04, ‘07)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Intentional walks (’04, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’05, ’06, ’07, ’08</b>) </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Offensive win % (twice – ’04, ‘05)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- AB/HR (once – ‘04). </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">*<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> League leader years highlighted</i></div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-4105241842615388622011-05-15T16:55:00.001-07:002011-05-15T16:55:21.149-07:00#5 Jim Fregosi, SS (1961-1971)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Jim Fregosi was drafted by the Angels in the 1960 expansion draft. He was the captain of the Angels’ teams of the 1960s. He made his ML debut during the Angel’s inaugural season and was their first long-term offensive star, making six All-Star teams, and receiving MVP votes every year from ’63 – ’70. He was the first Angel to hit for the cycle, doing it twice. Jim was a Gold Glove fielder (1967) and led the <state><place>AL</place></state> with 531 assists in ‘66, 312 putouts in ’65, and 15 sacrifice hits in 1965.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>While still near the top of his game, the Angels traded Fregosi to the Mets for Nolan Ryan. Then, in ’78, they brought him back to manage the team. In his first full season as manager, Jim captained the Halos to their first ever playoff appearance in ’79. In 1989, Fregosi was honored by becoming the second Angel elected into the team’s Hall of Fame. His #11 was retired by the team in 1998. All in all, he is the greatest Angel shortstop of all-time.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">After parts of 11 seasons with the Halos, the Angels’ Player of the 60’s is the team’s all-time career leader with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">44.1 WAR</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">70 triples</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">4,131 assists</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1,397 games at SS</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Fregosi ranks in the Angels’ career Top Ten with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,429 games (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 5,244 at bats (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 691 runs (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,408 hits (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2,112 total bases (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,004 singles (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 219 doubles (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 546 RBI (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 558 walks (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 404 extra base hits (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,995 times on base (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 74 sacrifice hits (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 39 sacrifice flies (T8th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 835 DP turned (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Fregosi owns the Angel’s top two single season <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">WAR</b> totals – including a LL <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">8.1</b> (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’64</b>) - and tied the franchise record with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">162 games</b> (’66). He also owns Angels’ Top Ten season totals in:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- WAR (twice – ’64, ’70)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Games (3x - ’65, ’66, ’69)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Triples (twice – ’63, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’68</b>)</div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">*<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> League leader years highlighted</i></span>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-88231965355921755182011-05-14T12:18:00.001-07:002011-05-14T12:18:10.950-07:00#6 Brian Downing, C, LF, DH (1978-1990)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Brian was traded to the Halos with Dave Frost and Chris Knapp in exchange for Bobby Bonds, Thad Bosley, and Richard Dotson prior to the 1978 season. He was an All-Star in 1979, when he batted .326 as a catcher, and joined Bobby Grich as the core of the team’s first three AL West championship teams in ’79, ’82, and ‘86. <span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Downing set a pair of AL records with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">244 consecutive errorless games by an OF</b> (5/25/81 – 7/21/83) and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">most chances (330) in an errorless season</b> (1982). His career <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.995 fielding % (LF)</b> ranks #1 all-time in ML history. Most of all, </span>Downing excelled at getting on base, and therefore often batted leadoff, despite also being a power threat. He won the <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">AL Player of the Month Award in April, 1987.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Brian signed with the Texas Rangers for the 1991 season. After 13 years in <city><place>Anaheim</place></city>, Downing left as the career leader in many offensive categories. <span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Downing</span> was inducted into the Angels’ Hall of Fame in 2009. The Angels’ Player of the 80’s is still the team’s career leader with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- 105 hit by pitch</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">22.1 WPA </b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- 598 games at DH </b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 2 postseason SF (T1<sup>st</sup>)</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Downing ranks among the Angels’ all-time career Top Ten with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 37.7 WAR (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .372 <place>OB</place>% (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .813 OPS (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,661 games (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 5,854 at bats (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 889 runs (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,588 hits (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2,580 total bases (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,062 singles (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 282 doubles (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 222 home runs (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 846 RBI (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 866 walks (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 526 extra base hits (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2,559 times on base (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .614 offensive win % (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 54 sacrifice flies (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2,967 putouts (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 16 postseason games (T10<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 73 postseason PA (10<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 7 postseason runs (T10<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 8 postseason walks (T4<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">As an Angel, Brian holds Top Ten seasonal marks in:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- WAR (once - ’79)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- <place>OB</place>% (once - ’79)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- PA (once - ’82)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Walks (once - <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’87</b>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- TOB (twice – ’82, ’87)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- HBP (3x - ’86, ’87, ‘88)</div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-8263976258430126192011-05-13T20:16:00.001-07:002011-05-13T20:16:08.572-07:00#7 Chuck Finley, LHP (1986-1999)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Chuck was drafted by the Angels in the 1984 draft. He climbed the ladder to <city><place>Anaheim</place></city> during the 1986 season, contributing to the division winners with a 3-1 record and a 3.30 ERA out of the bullpen. On <date day="29" month="7" year="1997">July 29, 1997</date>, 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 <date day="1" month="7" year="1997">July 1, 1997</date> – <date day="2" month="5" year="1998">May 2, 1998</date>, Chuck set a team record by winning 14 consecutive decisions.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Finley’s best season was 1990, when he won 18 games, with a 2.40 ERA (6<sup>th</sup>), and a 7.5 WAR for pitchers (7<sup>th</sup>) to finish 7<sup>th</sup> 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.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Chuck <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">pitched</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">14 years (1<sup>st</sup>)</b> with the Angels, before signing with <city><place>Cleveland</place></city> for the 2000 season. He is the Angels’ career leader with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">165 wins</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2,675 innings</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">49.2 WAR</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">for pitchers</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">11,398 batters faced</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">379 starts</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Finley also ranks among the Angels’ all-time career Top Ten with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 7.237 K/9 IP (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 436 games pitched (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2,151 strikeouts (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 57 complete games (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 14 shutouts (T4th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2 postseason games finished (T8th)</div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-10455648129374473932011-05-13T20:10:00.001-07:002023-06-23T10:40:14.097-07:00#8 Darin Erstad, 1B, OF (1996-2006)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Darin was the first pick of the 1995 amateur draft. He made his debut the very next year, finishing sixth for the ROY Award despite playing less than half of a season. Darin was the heart and soul of the 2002 team that won the World Series, leading them with hustle and grit. He batted .339 in 29 postseason games as an Angel, and cranked out a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ML record 25 hits</b> in the ’02 postseason. His Game 6 homer in the ’02 World Series kept the momentum going following Spiezio’s three-run shot, and set the stage for Glaus’s two-run double to win it. It was almost poetic that Erstad caught the final out of Game 7 to clinch it. The two-time Angel All-Star ranks among the all-time ML postseason leaders with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .388 BA (T5th, career LDS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .643 <place>OB</place>% (’04 - T9th, single LDS; 9<sup>th</sup>, single PS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 71 AB (’02 – T7th, single PS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 18 singles (’02 – T3rd, single PS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Defensively, Erstad was without peer! He won Gold Gloves in ’00, ’02, and ’04 - the first player to ever win a GG in both the infield and the outfield - and holds the top three franchise marks (all LL) in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">defensive WAR</b> (including <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3.8</b> in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’02</b>). He led the AL with 452 putouts (CF) in ’02, and his <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">career .997 fielding % in CF</b> and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.996 F% in OF </b>are <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">MLB records</b>. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Although critics sometimes complain that his offensive numbers were sporadic, a lot of that had to do with nagging injuries resulting from his full throttle style of play. In any case, Erstad cranked out one of the greatest offensive seasons in Angels’ history when he won a Silver Slugger Award in 2000. That year he set several Angels’ single season records with a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.355 BA</b>, a league-leading <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">747 plate appearances, </b>a LL <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">240 hits</b>, a LL <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">170 singles, 366 total bases</b>, and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">305 times on base</b>. He also set other Top Ten season marks with a 7.7 WAR (T2nd), a 0.951 OPS (7<sup>th</sup>), a LL 676 AB (2<sup>nd</sup>), 121 runs (2<sup>nd</sup>), and a .709 offensive win % (10<sup>th</sup>). He also set a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ML record with 100 RBI out of the leadoff spot</b>. Although his other seasons never quite matched his production in ’00, he could usually be counted on for 150+ hits, 80+ runs, and 20+ stolen bases. I would also wager that he is the unofficial career leader in “Rally Monkey hits.”</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Darin was signed by the White Sox as a Free Agent following the 2006 season. After 11 seasons in <city><place>Anaheim</place></city>, Darin is the Angels’ career leader with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">13.9</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Defensive WAR</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">136.5</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Power-Speed</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">mark</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">-</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">18 postseason runs</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 40 postseason hits</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 9 postseason doubles</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">-</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">4 postseason SB</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Erstad ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 28.0 WAR (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,320 games (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 5,258 at bats (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 818 runs (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,505 hits (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2,186 total bases (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,082 singles (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 279 doubles (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 30 triples (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 625 RBI (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 419 walks (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 170 stolen bases (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,959 times on base (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 423 extra base hits (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 39 sacrifice flies (T8th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 40 intentional walks (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 6,326 putouts (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .995 F% (T3rd)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 29 postseason games (T3<sup>rd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 127 postseason PA (3<sup>rd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 3 postseason HR (T5<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 12 postseason RBI (T6<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 5 postseason walks (T9<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 58 postseason TB (T2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .339 postseason BA (3<sup>rd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .368 postseason </i><place><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">OB</i></place><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">% (6<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .492 postseason SLG% (6<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .860 postseason OPS (5<sup>th</sup>)</i></div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-83414147189261607232011-05-11T18:15:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:27:11.760-07:00#9 Bobby Grich, 2B (1977-1986)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Bobby signed a Free Agent deal with the Angels after the 1976 season. Grich had an All-Star year with the Angels in 1979, belting 30 HR and 101 RBI to help the Angels win their first divisional championship, and even finish 8<sup>th</sup> in the MVP voting. In the strike-shortened 1981 season, he led the <state><place>AL</place></state> with 22 HR, 16.0 AB/HR, and a .543 SLG% to win a Silver Slugger Award. During his tenure with the club, Bobby’s clutch hitting and smooth defense at second (he led the <state><place>AL</place></state> with a .997 fielding % in ’85), earned him a place on three All-Star squads, and helped the Angels win their first 3 AL West titles (’79, ’82, & ’86).</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Grich played 10 years in <city><place>Anaheim</place></city> before retiring as the team’s all-time greatest second baseman in 1986. The Angels wouldn’t return to the postseason until after they finally acquired Adam Kennedy to anchor second base almost a decade and a half later. Bobby, who was deservedly the first inductee in the Angels’ Hall of Fame, is the team’s career leader with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1,097 games at 2B</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">859 DP turned</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Grich ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 35.0 WAR (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .370 <place>OB</place>% (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,222 games (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 4,100 at bats (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 601 runs (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,103 hits (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,788 total bases (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 746 singles (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 183 doubles (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 154 home runs (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 557 RBI (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 630 walks (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 357 extra base hits (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,774 times on base (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- .593 offensive win % (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 41 HBP (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 78 sacrifice hits (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> 3,597 assists (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Grich’s Top Ten single season performances include:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .414 <place>OB</place>% (’83, 8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .751 offensive win % (’81, 3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 19 sacrifice hits (’78, T3rd)</div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-32225589121137937592011-05-10T17:16:00.001-07:002011-05-10T17:16:16.730-07:00#10 Troy Percival, RHP (1995-2004)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Percival was drafted by the Angels in the 1990 amateur draft. He made his big league debut in 1995, going 3-2 with a 1.95 ERA as a RP to finish 4<sup>th</sup> in the <city><place>ROY</place></city> voting. In 1996, “Percy” became the team’s closer, saving 36 games with a 2.31 ERA, and making his first All-Star team. Over his career, Percy has finished among the Angels’ single-season Top Ten leaders in saves (3x), and games finished (twice).</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Percy’s best season was probably 2002, when he saved 40 games, with a 4-1 record, a 1.92 ERA, and a 1.118 WHIP to finish 15<sup>th</sup> in the MVP voting as the Angels went on to win the World Series. <city><place>Troy</place></city>, who recorded a 2.79 ERA and 0.931 WHIP during the ’02 postseason, was on the mound for the final pitches of the ALDS victory over the Yankees, the ALCS victory over the Twins, and the World Series victory over the Giants. The four-time All-Star ranks among the ML all-time postseason leaders with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 3 saves (T2nd, single WS; T7th, career WS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2 saves (T7th, single LDS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">7 saves</b> (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">T1st, single PS</b>; T10th, career PS) </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Despite K-Rods saves record in ’08, Percy still ranks as the Angels’ greatest closer. Percy signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers following the 2004 season. After 10 seasons at the Big A, <city><place>Troy</place></city> is the Angels’ career leader with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">316 saves</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">579 games</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">10.43 K/9 IP</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- 6.03 H/9 IP</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1.101 WHIP</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">466 games finished</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">23.2 WPA (pitchers)</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">-</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">9 postseason games finished</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 7 postseason saves</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Percy also ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 2.99 ERA (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2.688 K/BB (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 9 postseason games pitched (T6<sup>th</sup>)</i></div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-30246475550021713792011-05-09T16:44:00.000-07:002011-05-09T16:44:17.744-07:00#11 Troy Glaus, 3B (1998-2004)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">The Angels drafted <city><place>Troy</place></city> in the 1<sup>st</sup> round of the 1997 amateur draft. He made it up to <city><place>Anaheim</place></city> during the 1998 season. In 2000, Glaus set several Angels’ single season records with a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.604 SLG%</b>, a LL <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">47 home runs</b>, and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">12.0 AB/HR</b>. His record setting season also included a 7.6 WAR (4<sup>th</sup>), a .284 BA, 1.008 OPS (2<sup>nd</sup>), 120 runs (T3rd), 102 RBI, 340 TB (5<sup>th</sup>), 85 extra base hits (2<sup>nd</sup>), 112 BB (2<sup>nd</sup>), 274 TOB (T5th) and he led AL 3B with 349 assists to make the All-Star team and win the Silver Slugger Award. He followed that up with another monster season on 2001: 161 games (T6th), 41 HR (2<sup>nd</sup>), 100 runs, 108 RBI, 81 XBH (4<sup>th</sup>), 107 BB (3<sup>rd</sup>), and 14.3 AB/HR (3<sup>rd</sup>), once again making the All-Star team and winning another Silver Slugger award.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Although <city><place>Troy</place></city>’s numbers dropped off slightly in 2002, he played a major role in helping the Angels win their only World Series. On <date day="15" month="9" year="2002">09/15/02</date>, Glaus tied the Angel record for most HR in a game (3). Then, in October, Glaus’s postseason numbers were simply awesome. In the 2002 World Series alone he batted .385/.467/.846, with 3 HR, 8 RBI, and 7 runs to claim World Series MVP honors. His performance ranks him among the all-time ML postseason (PS) leaders with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .846 SLG% (4<sup>th</sup>, career WS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 1.313 OPS (4<sup>th</sup>, career WS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 22 TB (T7th, single WS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .788 SLG% (2<sup>nd</sup>, career LDS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 1.139 OPS (4<sup>th</sup>, career LDS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 3 HR (T5th, single LDS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .756 SLG% (3<sup>rd</sup>, career PS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 1.154 OPS (7<sup>th</sup>, career PS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 15 runs (8<sup>th</sup>, single PS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">47 total bases (T1st, single PS)</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> 7 HR (T3rd, single PS)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Overall, Glaus batted at least .300 in each of the four postseason series he participated in as an Angel, and racked up 9 HR, 16 RBI, and 18 runs scored.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">The three-time Angel All-Star is definitely the greatest 3B in Angels’ history. Glaus signed with the Diamondbacks as a Free Agent following the 2004 season. In parts of 7 seasons, Glaus is the team’s career leader with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">778 games at 3B</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">16.3 AB/HR</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 18 postseason runs</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 9 postseason HR</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 59 postseason TB</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- </i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">a<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> .427 postseason </b></i><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">OB</i></b></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">%</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- </i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">a<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> .819 postseason SLG%</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">-</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> a<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> 1.246 postseason OPS</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Glaus ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 20.6 WAR for pitchers (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .497 SLG% (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .854 OPS (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 523 runs (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,473 total bases (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 182 home runs (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 470 walks (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 354 extra base hits (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,442 assists (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 19 postseason games (T8<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 82 postseason PA (8<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 25 postseason hits (4<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 5 postseason doubles (T2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 1 postseason triple (T2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 16 postseason RBI (3<sup>rd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 9 postseason walks (3<sup>rd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .347 postseason BA (2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-8877651656069901622011-05-08T19:14:00.000-07:002011-05-09T16:44:44.530-07:00#12 Wally Joyner, 1B (1986-1991, 2001)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Wally was drafted by the Angels in the 1983 amateur draft. He replaced Rod Carew at first base for the 1986 season, and sparked the playoff run with a dazzling rookie campaign in which he became the first rookie in ML history voted onto the All-Star team, finished 2<sup>nd</sup> in the Rookie of the Year voting, and transformed Angels’ Stadium into Wally World. He led the majors in home runs for the first couple of months of the season, and tied for first in the annual HR derby. He finished the season batting .290 with 22 HR and 100 RBI. In the playoffs that year, Joyner was batting .455 with a .909 SLG% through three games before being sidelined with a staph infection. Over his career, Joyner compiled a .485 career LCS <place>OB</place>%, which ranks 9<sup>th</sup> all-time. The loss of their star first baseman may have been the difference in the Angels’ collapse vs. the BoSox.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Joyner’s sophomore season was even better – hitting .285 with 34 HR (T10th) and 117 RBI (T7th). He also tied the Angel record with 3 HR in a game (<date day="3" month="10" year="1987">10/03/87</date>). After that, his power numbers dropped significantly; but he continued to produce both offensively and in the field. He led the <state><place>AL</place></state> in putouts in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’88, ’89</b>, and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’91</b>, assists (1B) in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">‘88</b>.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">After the 1991 season, Wally signed as Free Agent with the Royals. He returned as a Free Agent for the first three months of the 2001 season before promptly retiring when it became obvious that his best days were behind him. After 6 ½ playing for the Halos, Wally is the team’s career leader with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">7,686 putouts </b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- 879 games at 1B</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Joyner ranks among Angels’ career Top Ten with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .286 BA (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,511 total bases (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 175 doubles (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 532 RBI (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 304 extra base hits (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .592 offensive win % (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 46 sacrifice flies (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 49 intentional walks(4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 784 DP turned (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .994 F% (T6th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Joyner’s Top Ten single season performances with the Angels include: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 34 HR (’87, T10th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 117 RBI (’87, T7th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 12 sacrifice flies (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’86</b>, T2nd)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 14 IBB (’88, T5th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 12 IBB (’87, T10th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">*<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> League leader years highlighted</i></div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-62034919792956688052011-05-07T18:26:00.001-07:002011-05-09T16:45:08.619-07:00#13 Rod Carew, 1B (1979-1985)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Before the 1979 season, the Angels sent four players to the Twins in exchange for perennial All-Star Rod Carew in hopes that Rod would finally get the Halos into October. Although it was Don Baylor who put up the MVP numbers, Carew did his part, batting .318 and scoring 78 runs despite missing 52 games with assorted injuries. After that, Carew just continued to hit. He was named an All-Star in his first six seasons with the Angels, and won <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">AL Player of the Month honors in 6/80 & 5/83. He </span>batted .319 with 88 runs as they won the division again in ‘82.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In 1985, the final season of his career, Carew rapped out his 3000<sup>th</sup> hit – the crowning moment of his Hall of Fame career. After 7 seasons in <city><place>Anaheim</place></city>, Rod retired. Carew was inducted into both the MLB Hall of Fame & the Angels’ Hall of Fame in 1991, and his #29 was retired by the club. His record proves that he was the best Angel at getting on base. His <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.393 </b><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">OB</b></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">%</b> ranks #1 all-time. Carew also ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .314 batting average (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 968 hits (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 405 walks (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 788 singles (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,378 times on base (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .592 offensive win % (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 60 sacrifice hits (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 45 intentional walks (T6th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 676 DP turned (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 6,587 putouts (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 4 postseason doubles (T7<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>- 2 postseason steals (T6<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Carew’s Top Ten single season marks for the Angels include:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .339 BA (’83, 2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .331 BA (’80, 6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .419 <place>OB</place>% (’79, 5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 16 sacrifice hits (’82, T6th)</div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-66779504247064531912011-05-06T18:27:00.001-07:002011-05-06T18:27:38.187-07:00#14 Don Baylor, OF, DH (1977-1982)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Baylor signed as a Free Agent with the Angels following the 1976 season. The ’79 All-Star won two AL Player of the Month Awards, and the AL MVP by helping the Angels win their first AL West title with an offensive WAR mark of 5.8 (9<sup>th</sup>), <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">162 games played (T1st)</b>, a LL 120 runs (T3rd), 333 total bases (8<sup>th</sup>), 36 HR (T7th), 72 extra base hits (T10th), 268 times on base (9<sup>th</sup>), 12 sacrifice flies (T2nd), and an <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Angels’ record LL 139 RBI</b>. “Groove” even set an Angel record (since broken) with 8 RBI in a game. He then hit a home run in the Angels’ first ever postseason victory. Unfortunately, his bat was ice cold throughout the four game series loss to <city><place>Baltimore</place></city>. In 1982, he was one of four former MVPs that helped the Angels win a second AL West title. In the ‘82 ALCS, Baylor batted .294 and set a record with 10 RBI (T3rd, single LCS) in five games as the Angels lost yet again.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Baylor’s other single season Top Ten Angels’ marks are:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 34 HR (’78, T10th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 12 SF (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’78,</b> T2nd)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 18 HBP (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’78,</b> T3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">*<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> League leader years highlighted</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">After the 1982 season, Baylor signed a Free Agent contract with the Yankees. In 1990, Baylor became the third Angel elected into the Angel Hall of Fame. After 6 seasons at the Big A, Baylor ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">-141 home runs (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 523 RBI (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 66 HBP (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 22.0 AB/HR (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 51 sacrifice flies (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 1 postseason triple (T2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 2 postseason HR (T8<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 12 postseason RBI (T6<sup>th</sup>)</i></div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-75475042122769631432011-05-05T18:26:00.001-07:002011-05-05T18:26:42.585-07:00#15 Frank Tanana, LHP (1973-1980)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Frank was picked by the Angels in the 1<sup>st</sup> round of the 1971 amateur draft. He came up briefly in the 1973 season, and joined the starting rotation in 1974. As a rookie, Frank was named The Sporting News’<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>AL Rookie Pitcher of the Year. <place>Tanana</place>, together with teammate Nolan Ryan, formed the nucleus of the Angels’ pitching staff of the ‘70s – often referred to as Tanana & Ryan, then two days of cryin’. He won at least 14 games every year from ’74-’78, and had an ERA under 3.00 with at least 200 strikeouts every season from ’75-’77. In recognition of his efforts, Tanana made three straight All-Star teams, and finished in the top ten in the Cy Young voting three times. He won the <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">AL Player of the Month Award three times (9/76, 5/77, & 4/78). </span>The highlight of his Angel career had to be pitching a complete game to clinch the AL West title in ’79 only a few weeks after returning from the DL. <place>Tanana</place> also pitched an Angel record 14 straight complete games, including a LL 7 shutouts, in 1977. Unfortunately, the physical stress from that feat likely caused a career-altering injury that would force him to change his style from a flamethrower to a finesse pitcher. Nevertheless, he would go on to win 240 games in his career.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Frank set the Angels’ single season record with a LL <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">0.988 WHIP</b> in 1976. He finished among the team’s Top Ten single season leaders in:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- WAR for pitchers (3x – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’75</b>, ’76, ‘77)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- ERA (twice – ’76, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">‘77</b>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Wins (once – ‘76)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- WHIP (twice – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’76</b>, ‘77)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- H/9 IP (once – ‘76)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- K/9 IP (once – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">‘75</b>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Innings pitched (once – ‘76)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Strikeouts (twice – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’75</b>, ‘76)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- CG (3x – ’75, ’76, ‘77)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- SHO (twice – ’75, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">‘77</b>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- K/BB (3x - <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’75, ’76</b>, ‘77)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">*<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> League leader years highlighted</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Frank was traded with Jim Dorsey and Joe Rudi to the Red Sox for Fred Lynn and Steve Renko following the 1980 season. After pitching 8 seasons at the Big A, <place>Tanana</place> ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 34.2 WAR for pitchers (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 3.08 ERA (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 102 wins (T4th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .567 W/L % (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 1.166 WHIP (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 8.140 H/9 IP (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2.351 BB/9 IP (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,615.3 innings (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,233 strikeouts (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 218 games started (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 92 complete games (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 24 shutouts (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2.922 K/BB (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-31531134219206936742011-05-04T19:15:00.003-07:002011-05-04T19:15:04.267-07:00#16 Mike Scioscia, manager (2000-2010)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Mike is the Angels’ winningest manager with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">980 wins (1<sup>st</sup>)</b> (through 2010) and a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.550 Winning % (1<sup>st</sup>)</b>. In 11 seasons at the helm, Mike has guided the Angels to 5 divisional titles, a wild card berth, and a World Series title. He won AL Manager of the Year in 2002 and 2009. He represented the Angels at the Summer Classic as a coach in 2002 & the <state><place>AL</place></state> manager in 2003. Under Scioscia’s guidance, the Angels have accomplished the five best records in team history. Mike has the ability to get the most out of each player. As a former catcher, he has trained his catchers to effectively manage the pitching staff. Perhaps the greatest evidence of this is in the category of K/BB – where seven of the top ten pitchers have pitched for Scioscia. More importantly, Mike has instilled a culture in which players unselfishly sacrifice themselves to move their teammates along, hustle for the extra base, and accept their roles in order to play together as a team. Those players who don’t buy into this philosophy, no matter how talented they are, soon find themselves playing for another team. As a result of his efforts, the Angels have never finished in last place during Scioscia’s tenure.</div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-61510895015601486712011-05-03T16:29:00.001-07:002011-05-03T16:29:14.259-07:00#17 Frankie Rodriguez, RHP (2002-2008)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Rodriguez was signed by the Angels as an amateur free agent in 1998. The young phenom burst onto the Major League scene in October 2002, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">winning </b>a postseason record <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">five games</b> (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">T1st, single PS</b>). He was nicknamed K-Rod while striking out a record <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">13.5 K/9 IP</b> (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1<sup>st</sup>, single PS</b>) in 11 games (T10th, single PS) with his electric fastball and wicked slider. He went <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2-0</b> (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">T1st, single LDS</b>) with a 3.18 ERA and 8 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings vs. the Yankees in the ALDS. In the ALCS vs. the Twins, he again went 2-0 (T2nd, single LCS) with a 0.00 ERA and 7 Ks in 4 1/3 innings. In the World Series, he went 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA and 13 Ks in 8 2/3 innings against the Giants. In Game 2, Frankie became the youngest pitcher to ever win a World Series game – the first World Series victory in franchise history.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Once he took over the closer’s role in 2005, he saved 40+ games for each of the next four years (each among the Angels’ single-season leaders), culminating in his <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ML record</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">62 saves (1<sup>st</sup>)</b> in 2008.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>He also had a team record <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">69 games finished</b> that year. Overall, Frankie has finished among the Angels’ single-season leaders in:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Games pitched (3x – ’04, ’06, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">‘08</b>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Saves (4x – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’05, ’06</b>, ’07, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’08</b>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Games finished (4x - ’05, ’06, ’07, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’08</b>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">*<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> League leader years highlighted</i> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">In the 2005 postseason, K-Rod gave up only 1 ER and struck out 5 in 5 2/3 IP to save 2 games (T7th, single LDS) against the Yankees and another against the White Sox. His career 11.653 K/9 IP currently ranks 3<sup>rd</sup> in postseason history. Among his many accolades, K-Rod represented the Angels in the All-Star game in ’04, ’07, & ’08, won the Rolaids Relief Award in ’06 & ’08, finished in the top four in the Cy Young voting in ’04, ’06 & ’08, and finished 6<sup>th</sup> in the MVP in ‘08.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">After his record setting 2008 season, Frankie signed as a Free Agent with the Mets. After 6+ seasons in <city><place>Anaheim</place></city>, Frankie is the team’s all-time leader with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">21 postseason games</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 5 postseason wins</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 11.7 postseason K/9 IP</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">-</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2.93 postseason SO/BB</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Frankie ranks among the Angels’ career leaders with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- an 18.0 WAR for pitchers (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 408 games (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 208 saves (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 297 games finished (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .556 postseason W/L% (2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a 3.13 postseason ERA (4<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 8 postseason games finished (2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 3 postseason saves (T2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 31.7 postseason IP (3<sup>rd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 41 postseason strikeouts (2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a 1.295 postseason WHIP (4<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 7.7 postseason H/9 IP (4<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 1.4 postseason HR/9 IP (5<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 4.0 postseason BB/9 IP (6<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">With only 451.7 IP, Frankie came up 49 innings short of qualifying for the Top Ten in several rate stats including both ERA (2.35) and WHIP (1.114).</div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-3245589654201085742011-05-03T16:23:00.001-07:002011-05-03T16:23:47.049-07:00#18 John Lackey, RHP (2002-2009)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">John was chosen by the Angels in the second round of the 1999 amateur draft. Lackey made his ML debut in 2002, going 9-4 with a 3.66 ERA to finish 4<sup>th</sup> for the ROY Award. The highlight of John’s career was becoming the first rookie pitcher since 1909 to win Game 7 of the World Series. In that game, Lackey allowed only one run in five innings pitched, turning the game over to the Halos’ stellar bullpen with a 4-1 lead. The big Texan pitched in 14 postseason games over an eight year span from 2002-2009, recording an ERA of just 3.12.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">In 2007, John had his best season, winning 19 games (T8th), with a LL 3.01 ERA, and 179 K for 3,442 K/BB (8<sup>th</sup>). In recognition of his efforts, he made the All-Star team and finished 3<sup>rd</sup> in Cy Young voting. Lackey also led the <state><place>AL</place></state> in shutouts three times and HR/9 IP once.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">After the 2009 season, John signed as a Free Agent with the Red Sox. After 8 years in <city><place>Anaheim</place></city>, Lackey is the team’s career leader with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">12 postseason starts</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">-</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">78 postseason IP</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 53 postseason strikeouts</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">-</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">0.5 postseason HR/9 IP</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Lackey also ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 25.3 WAR for pitchers (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 102 wins (T4th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .590 W/L% (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2.644 BB/9 IP (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 7.201 K/9 IP (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,501 innings (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,201 strikeouts (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 233 games started (4<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2.723 K/BB (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 14 postseason games pitched (4<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 3 postseason wins (2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .429 postseason W/L% (4<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a 3.12 postseason ERA (3<sup>rd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 1.333 postseason WHIP (6<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 8.7 postseason H/9 IP (7<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 3.3 postseason BB/9 IP (2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 6.1 postseason K/9 IP (5<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 1.83 postseason SO/BB (6<sup>th</sup>)</i></div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-85350128075722554862011-05-01T10:33:00.001-07:002011-05-01T10:33:14.214-07:00#19 Dean Chance, RHP (1961-1966)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Dean Chance was traded by the Washington Senators to the Angels for Joe Hicks in December 1960. He made his debut during their inaugural season, appearing in only five games. During his rookie season of 1962, the second-season expansion team won 86 games, and finished third in the <state><place>AL</place></state> after being in first place on Independence Day. Dean was overshadowed that year by fellow rookie Bo Belinsky, but ended up leading the club with 14 victories to go with a 2.96 ERA – quickly establishing himself as the team ace, and finishing 3<sup>rd</sup> in the ROY voting.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">In 1964, Chance was considered the best pitcher in baseball - winning the Angels’ first Cy Young Award at a time when only one award was given between the leagues, and thereby beating out Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax while pitching his home games on the same mound. In what is still considered the best pitched season in Angels’ history, the AL All-Star recorded a team record and LL <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">8.9 WAR for Pitchers (1<sup>st</sup>)</b>, a LL 1.65 ERA (2<sup>nd</sup>), a LL 20 wins (T5th), a 1.006 WHIP (2<sup>nd</sup>), 6.273 H/9 IP (7<sup>th</sup>), a LL 278.3 innings (8<sup>th</sup>), a LL 15 complete games, a team record <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">11 shutouts (1<sup>st</sup>)</b>, a LL 0.226 HR/9 IP (2<sup>nd</sup>), and a team record <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">8.4 WPA – Win Probability Added (1<sup>st</sup>)</b> to finish 5<sup>th</sup> in the MVP voting.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Although Chance continued to pitch well for the Halos, he was traded to the Twins with Jackie Hernandez for Pete Cimino, Jimmie Hall, and Don Mincher following the 1966 season. After parts of 6 seasons with the Halos, his Top Ten career marks include: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 19.5 WAR for pitchers (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 2.83 ERA (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 1.226 WHIP (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 7.671 H/9 IP (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,236.7 innings (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 857 strikeouts (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 48 complete games (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 21 shutouts (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">0.444 HR/9 IP (1<sup>st</sup>)</b></div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-22622008176946453762011-04-30T07:54:00.001-07:002011-04-30T07:54:07.236-07:00#20 Chone Figgins, 3B, OF (2002-2009)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">In 2001, Figgins was traded by the <place>Rockies</place> 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 <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">17 triples</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(1<sup>st</sup>)</b>. Chone became the catalyst of the five AL West divisional winners from 2004 - 2009, averaging over 90 runs a year. On <date day="18" month="6" year="2007">June 18, 2007</date>, 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<sup>th</sup>), a .298 BA, 114 runs (T9th), a LL 101 BB (6<sup>th</sup>), 42 stolen bases, 285 times on base (2<sup>nd</sup>), and a LL 314 assists (3B).</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Over the years, Figgins has finished among the Angels’ single-season top ten marks in:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- WAR (once – ‘09)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- BA (once – ‘07)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- AB (once – ‘05)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Runs (once – ‘09)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Triples (twice – ’04, ‘05)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- BB (once – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">‘09</b>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- SB (twice – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’05</b>, ‘06)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- Singles (once – ‘05)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- TOB (once – ‘09)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">*<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> League leader years highlighted</i> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">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.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Figgins signed as a Free Agent with <city><place>Seattle</place></city> following the 2009 season. After parts of 8 seasons in <city><place>Anaheim</place></city>, Chone is the Angels’ career leader with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">280 stolen bases</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 2 postseason triples </i></b>(T2nd all-time - career LDS)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 4 postseason steals</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 5 postseason sacrifice hits</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Chone also ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 21.1 WAR (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .291 BA (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .363 <place>OB</place>% (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 3,585 at bats (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 596 runs (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,045 hits (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 53 triples (2<sup>nd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 813 singles (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 412 walks (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,463 times on base (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 42 sacrifice hits (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 35 postseason games (2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 135 postseason PA (2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 13 postseason runs (T4<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 21 postseason hits (8<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 5 postseason doubles (T2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 6 postseason walks (8<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 30 postseason TB (9<sup>th</sup>)</i></div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-27746838527895105762011-04-29T19:11:00.001-07:002011-04-29T19:11:53.407-07:00#21 Mike Witt, RHP (1981-1990)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Mike was drafted by the Angels in the 4<sup>th</sup> 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<sup>th</sup> in the <city><place>ROY</place></city> 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<sup>rd</sup> 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<sup>th</sup>, single LCS) to record a career .919 WHIP (10<sup>th</sup>, career LCS).</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Witt’s Top Ten single-season performances include:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 1.082 WHIP in ’86 (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a LL 0.401 HR/9 IP in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">’82</b> (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">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:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1 postseason CG (T1st)</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a 0.919 postseason WHIP</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">-</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1.7 postseason BB/9 IP</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Witt ranks among the team’s career leaders with:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 20.2 WAR for pitchers (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 109 wins (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 314 games (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 272 games started (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,965.3 innings (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,283 strikeouts (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 70 complete games (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 10 shutouts (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 1 postseason win (T6th)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a 3.15 postseason ERA (2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 2 postseason starts (T9th)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 20.7 postseason innings (T7<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 11 postseason strikeouts (10<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 6.5 postseason H/9 IP (3<sup>rd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 1.3 postseason HR/9 IP (4<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 4.8 postseason K/9 IP (8<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 2.75 postseason SO/BB (2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-18853154994211965202011-04-28T15:48:00.001-07:002011-04-28T15:48:37.409-07:00#22 Adam Kennedy, 2B (2000-2006)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">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<sup>th</sup>), scored 82 runs, knocked in 72, stole 22 bases, and led the AL with 337 putouts (2B) to finish 6<sup>th</sup> 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.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Adam left as a Free Agent following the 2006 season. After 7 seasons, Kennedy ranks among Angels’ career Top Ten with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 6.8 Defensive WAR (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 992 games (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 676 singles (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 176 doubles (9th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 32 triples (T4th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 123 stolen bases (T7th)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 55 HBP (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 556 DP turned (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 2,641 assists (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 25 postseason games (6<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 85 postseason PA (7<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 13 postseason runs (T4<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 24 postseason hits (T5<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 1 postseason triple (T2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 4 postseason HR (T3<sup>rd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 13 postseason RBI (5<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 2 postseason steals (T6<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 41 postseason TB (5<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .308 postseason BA (6<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .317 postseason </i><place><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">OB</i></place><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">% (10<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .526 postseason SLG% (T3<sup>rd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .843 postseason OPS (6<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 3 postseason sacrifice hits (T2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2 postseason SF (T1<sup>st</sup>)</b></i></div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-75832735778932345552011-04-27T16:13:00.001-07:002011-04-27T16:13:08.904-07:00#23 Chili Davis, OF, DH (1988-90, 1993-96)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Chili <city><place>Davis</place></city> 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 <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">AL Player of the Month Award for 7/88,</span> before signing with the Twins for their World Series championship season of ’91. After a pair of seasons in <state><place>Minnesota</place></state>, Chili returned to <city><place>Anaheim</place></city> 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.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Chili’s best season was 1994, when he batted .311, with 26 HR, 84 RBI, a .410 <place>OB</place>% (9<sup>th</sup>), a .561 SLG% (7<sup>th</sup>), a .971 OPS (4<sup>th</sup>), and 15.1 AB/HR (5<sup>th</sup>) 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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">.</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>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:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .365 <place>OB</place>% (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a .829 OPS (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 3,491 at bats (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 520 runs (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 973 hits (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,620 total bases (8<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 156 home runs (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 618 RBI (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 493 walks (5<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 329 extra base hits (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,468 times on base (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 40 sacrifice flies (7<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 76 intentional walks (3<sup>rd</sup>)</div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232665143617105976.post-70952411540029454292011-04-26T16:20:00.001-07:002011-04-30T08:06:11.160-07:00#24 Doug DeCinces, 3B (1982-1987)<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">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 <date day="3" month="8" year="1982">08/03/82</date>, and then did it again on <date day="8" month="8" year="1982">08/08/82 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">– becoming the first player in ML history to accomplish the feat twice in one week</span></date>. He finished the year with a 7.4 WAR (T5th), a .301 BA, a .548 SLG% (10<sup>th</sup>), 42 doubles (T6th), 30 HR, 77 extra base hits (8<sup>th</sup>), 94 runs, and 97 RBI to win the Silver Slugger, the <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">AL Player of the Month Award for August,</span> and finish third in the MVP voting. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">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<sup>th</sup> in the MVP voting, and win the <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">AL Player of the Month Award for August,</span> 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 <state><place>AL</place></state> 3B with 399 assists in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">‘82</b>. Doug represented the Angels as an All-Star 3B in ’83. His 12 SF in ’84 are tied for 2<sup>nd</sup> all-time in Angels’ history. He is easily one of the best 3B in Angels’ history.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Doug was released by the Angels late in 1987. After 6 seasons in <city><place>Anaheim</place></city>, DeCinces ranks among the Angels’ career Top Ten with: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- a 17.1 Offensive WAR (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 130 career HR (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 43 sacrifice flies (6<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 22.2 AB/HR (10<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">- 1,527 assists (9<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 7 postseason runs (10<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- 5 postseason doubles (T2<sup>nd</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .294 postseason BA (8<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .451 postseason SLG% (7<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- a .759 postseason OPS (9<sup>th</sup>)</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2 postseason SF (T1<sup>st</sup>)</b></i></div>todorojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350306914750766605noreply@blogger.com0