PLAYER PROFILES

Major League service represented in years and days

PLAYER: Jim Abbott

#52 PITCHER

Bats: L

Throws: L

Ht: 6-3

Wt: 210

Birthday: 9/9/67

ML Service: 6.119

1995:

Rejoined the Angels in a July 27 trade with the Chicago White Sox. He was 6-4 with a 3.36 ERA in 17 starts for the White Sox. After the trade, he was 5-4 with a 4.15 ERA in 13 starts for the Angels.

With the White Sox and Angels:

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W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 11-8 3.70 30 4 0 197 209 81 64 86

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CAREER DATA:

Perhaps the most popular Angel pitcher since Nolan Ryan. Abbott was the club’s first-round pick in 1988. Member of ’88 U.S. Olympic baseball team.

PLAYER: Mike Aldrete

#27 OUTFIELDER

Bats: L

Throws: L

Ht: 5-11

Wt: 185

Birthday: 1/26/61

ML Service: 8.008

1995:

Veteran utility player acquired from Oakland in a trade for outfielder Demond Smith Aug. 24. Batted .355 with two home runs and eight RBIs in 31 at-bats as a pinch-hitter for the A’s and Angels last season.

With the A’s and Angels:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .268 78 149 19 40 8 0 4 24 0

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CAREER DATA:

Has played for four of five California teams, missing only a spot on Dodger roster. Hit a career-best .325 as everyday player for San Francisco Giants in ’87.

PLAYER: Garret Anderson

#16 OUTFIELDER

Bats: L

Throws: L

Ht: 6-3

Wt: 190

Birthday: 6/30/72

ML Service: .146

1995:

Second to Minnesota Twin outfielder Marty Cordova in American League rookie of the year voting last season. Won the starting job in left field in June and was superb in the field and at the plate.

With the Angels:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .321 106 374 50 120 19 1 16 69 6

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CAREER DATA:

Forced the organization into moving him to the big leagues by playing so well in the minors. Batted .321 with 12 homers and 102 RBIs at triple-A Vancouver.

PLAYER: George Arias

#5 INFIELDER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 5-11

Wt: 190

Birthday: 3/12/72

ML Service: 0.000

1995:

Led the Texas League with 30 homers, 104 RBIs, 91 runs and 274 total bases for double-A Midland. Also league’s top third baseman with .936 fielding percentage. Played winter ball in Venezuela.

With Midland:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .279 134 520 91 145 19 10 30 104 3

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CAREER DATA:

All-American at Arizona, setting school record with 23 home runs. Seventh-round pick in 1993 draft. Hit .217 at Cedar Rapids in ’93 and .280 at Lake Elsinore in ’94.

PLAYER: Shawn Boskie

#22 PITCHER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-3

Wt: 200

Birthday: 3/28/67

ML Service: 5.008

1995:

Won his first five decisions en route to a career-high seven victories. Was 6-2 with a 4.81 ERA when placed on the disabled list with inflamed elbow July 17. Went 1-5 with a 7.90 ERA in final seven starts.

With the Angels:

*--*

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 7-7 5.64 22 1 0 111 2/3 127 70 25 51

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Former Chicago Cub, Philadelphia Phillie and Seattle Mariner. Had never won more than five games in the majors until last season. Sixth Angel to start the season 5-0.

PLAYER: Chili Davis

#44 DH

Bats: S

Throws: R

Ht: 6-3

Wt: 217

Birthday: 1/17/60

ML Service: 13.153

1995:

Batted a career-best .318, seventh-best in the American League. Hit 20 homers for the eighth time in his career and third year in a row. Scored 1,000th career run on homer Aug. 14 against the White Sox.

With the Angels:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .318 119 424 81 135 23 0 20 86 3

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CAREER DATA:

Began major league career as an outfielder with the San Francisco Giants. An Angel from 1988-90. Helped Minnesota Twins win ’91 World Series.

PLAYER: Gary DiSarcina

#33 INFIELDER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-2

Wt: 190

ML Service: 4.041

1995:

Had a career-making year, earning a spot on the American League All-Star team. Case could

be made that he was Angel MVP last year. Torn thumb ligament on Aug. 3 helped start their late-season collapse.

With the Angels:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .307 99 362 61 111 28 6 5 41 7

*--*

CAREER DATA:

Always drew raves for his fine play in the field, but he improved to .307 at the plate last season. High school teammate of Atlanta pitcher Tom Glavine.

PLAYER: Damion Easley

#1 INFIELDER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 5-11

Wt: 185

Birthday: 11/11/69

ML Service: 3.000

1995:

Batting average of .216 was 41 points below his career average. Hit only .195 with runners on base, second-lowest average in the AL. Played 82 games at second and 25 at shortstop (while Gary DiSarcina was hurt).

With the Angels:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .216 114 357 35 77 14 2 4 35 5

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CAREER DATA:

Injuries have slowed his career. A hand injury plagued him last season. An inflamed right shoulder sidelined him in 1994. A bout with shin splints cut 1993 season short.

PLAYER: Ken Edenfield

#48 PITCHER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-1

Wt: 175

Birthday: 3/18/67

ML Service: 0.031

1995:

Middle reliever spent most of last season at triple-A Vancouver, where he went 7-2 with a 3.45 ERA in 33 games. Was recalled by Angels May 9 and made major league debut on May 11, pitching two scoreless innings in 6-2 loss to Texas.

With the Angels:

*--*

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 0-0 4.26 7 0 0 12.2 15 6 5 6

*--*

CAREER DATA:

His herky-jerky delivery can be difficult for batters to adjust to, but he doesn’t have the kind of fastball or breaking pitch that could make him successful on the major-league level.

PLAYER: Jim Edmonds

#25 OUTFIELDER

Bats: L

Throws: L

Ht: 6-1

Wt: 190

Birthday: 6/27/70

ML Service: 1.146

1995:

Hit 33 homers, erasing previous career-best of five. Tied Don Baylor (1979) for the club record with 120 runs scored. Had a 23-game hitting streak, second longest in club history behind Rod Carew (25).

With the Angels:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .290 141 558 120 162 30 4 33 107 1

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CAREER DATA:

Stunned many with his power and fine play in the field last season. Credits off-season weight training for his vast improvement. Named to the All-Star team in ’95.

PLAYER: Mark Eichhorn

#58 PITCHER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-3

Wt: 210

Birthday: 11/21/60

ML Service: 9.059

1995:

Recovering from arthroscopic surgery to repair a rotator cuff tear of right shoulder and did not play in 1995. In ‘94, he was 6-5 with a 2.15 ERA in 43 appearances for the Baltimore Orioles. ERA was the best in AL.

With the Orioles (‘94):

*--*

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 6-5 2.15 43 0 1 71 62 17 19 35

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CAREER DATA:

Spent two-plus solid seasons with the Angels from 1990-92. Had 13 saves in 1990 and compiled a 1.96 ERA in ’91. Surgery was the first of his career.

PLAYER: Jorge Fabregas

#14 CATCHER

Bats: L

Throws: R

Ht: 6-3

Wt: 214

ML Service: 1.018

1995:

On opening day roster for the first time but was sent to triple-A Vancouver in May after batting .182. Returned a month later, sharing catching duties with Greg Myers and Andy Allanson for rest of the season.

With the Angels

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .247 73 227 24 56 10 0 1 22 0

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CAREER DATA:

First major league homer (June 18) came in 181st career at-bat, the most of any major league player without a homer. At Miami, played in College World Series.

PLAYER: Chuck Finley

#31 PITCHER

Bats: L

Throws: L

Ht: 6-6

Wt: 214

Birthday: 11/26/62

ML Service: 9.081

1995:

Won 15 games, none bigger than last two starts. Pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings in victory over Seattle Sept. 27 and struck out nine A’s Oct. 1 to help set up one-game playoff for division title with Mariners.

With the Angels:

*--*

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 15-12 4.21 32 2 0 203 192 95 93 195

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CAREER DATA:

Three-time All-Star is the last link to the last Angel division championship team, the 1986 AL West winners. Signed a three-year contract that keeps him with Angels through ’98.

PLAYER: Bryan Harvey

#34 PITCHER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-2

Wt: 212

Birthday: 6/2/63

ML Service: 7.156

1995:

Pitched in only one game for the Florida Marlins before undergoing “Tommy John” elbow surgery May 3. Also had a torn flexor muscle in his right arm repaired. Sidelined rest of the season.

With the Marlins:

*--*

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 0-0 inf. 1 0 0 0+ 2 3 1 0

*--*

CAREER DATA:

Set an Angel record with 46 saves and also had a 1.60 ERA in 1991. Left unprotected in 1993 expansion draft and selected by the Marlins. Had 45 saves in ’93.

PLAYER: Mark Holzemer

#42 PITCHER

Bats: L

Throws: L

Ht: 6-0

Wt: 165

Birthday: 8/20/69

ML Service: 0.098

1995:

Spent most of the season at triple-A Vancouver, unable to crack the Angels’ bullpen. His total of 40 appearances marked a career high. Had a 2.47 ERA in 28 games at Vancouver, a career best.

With the Angels:

*--*

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 0-1 5.40 12 0 0 8 1/3 11 5 7 5

*--*

CAREER DATA:

Spent almost all of his career in the minors, but could be the left-handed reliever the Angels need. Until last season, had struggled with his ERA.

PLAYER: Jack Howell

#32 INFIELDER

Bats: L

Throws: R

Ht: 6-0

Wt: 190

Birthday: 8/18/61

ML Service: 11.029

1995:

Played his fourth consecutive season in Japan, batting .279 with 14 homers and 41 RBIs for the Yomiuri Giants before retiring July 25. Returned to United States and was signed by the Angels as a free agent Dec. 5.

With the Yomiuri Giants:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .279 66 219 35 61 10 0 14 41 1

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CAREER DATA:

Teammate of Rex Hudler with Yakult in 1993 and they helped the club win the Central League pennant and Japan Series title. In Angel organization from 1983-91.

PLAYER: Rex Hudler

#10 UTILITY

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-0

Wt: 195

Birthday: 9/2/60

ML Service: 7.078

1995:

First to homer into upper deck at Camden Yards when he connected off Baltimore’s Jamie Moyer June 11. Established career highs in at-bats (223), doubles (16) and RBIs (27). Stole home on July 21.

With the Angels:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .265 84 223 30 59 16 0 6 27 13

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CAREER DATA:

Drafted ahead of Cal Ripken. Played 10 seasons in the minors. Also played in Japan. Hopes to equal Mike Easler’s feat of playing 10 years in the minors and 10 in the majors.

PLAYER: Mike James

#46 PITCHER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-3

Wt: 185

Birthday: 8/15/67

ML Service: 0.160

1995:

Surprised many with standout rookie season as middle reliever. First season in the majors after eight in the Angels’ and Dodgers’ minor-league organizations. Established a professional high with 46 appearances.

With the Angels:

*--*

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 3-0 3.88 46 0 1 55 2/3 49 24 26 36

*--*

CAREER DATA:

Acquired from the Dodgers in exchange for outfielder Reggie Williams in 1993. Dodgers’ 43rd-round pick. Was 5-3 with a 5.22 ERA in 37 games at triple-A Vancouver in 1994.

PLAYER: Mark Langston

#12 PITCHER

Bats: L

Throws: L

Ht: 6-2

Wt: 184

Birthday: 9/20/60

ML Service: 11.119

1995:

Picture of him on his back staring at the Kingdome roof as the Angels’ AL West hopes slipped away for good will live forever in fans’ minds. First time in 12 major league seasons he pitched for a winning team.

With the Angels:

*--*

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 15-7 4.63 31 2 0 200 1/3 212 103 64 142

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Combined with Mike Witt to pitch a no-hitter in Angel debut at Anaheim Stadium April 11, 1990. Is 80-65 with a 3.81 ERA in 183 career starts for the Angels.

PLAYER: Steve Ontiveros

#54 PITCHER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-0

Wt: 200

Birthday: 3/5/61

ML Service: 8.118

1995:

Was 8-2 with a 2.59 ERA in his first 11 starts for Oakland and was selected to the AL All-Star team for the first time in his career. Finished with a career-high 22 starts. Had off-season elbow surgery.

With the Athletics:

*--*

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 9-6 4.37 22 2 0 129 2/3 144 63 38 77

*--*

CAREER DATA:

Troubled by elbow and shoulder injuries. Ten times on the disabled list since 1986. Will begin season on the DL. Had a league-best 2.65 ERA in 1994.

PLAYER: Troy Percival

#40 PITCHER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-3

Wt: 200

Birthday: 8/9/69

ML Service: 0.160

1995:

Fourth in Rookie of the Year voting. His 1.95 ERA was a team-best. Tied with Bob Patterson for the club best with 62 appearances last season. Set an Angel rookie record with 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings.

With the Angels:

*--*

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 3-2 1.95 62 0 3 74 37 16 26 94

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CAREER DATA:

Also wrestled and played football at Moreno Valley High. Switched from catcher to pitcher at Class-A Boise in 1991. Has never started a game as a pro pitcher.

PLAYER: Tim Salmon

#15 OUTFIELDER

Bats:R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-3

Wt: 220

8/24/68

ML Service: 2.164

1995:

First player in Angel history to bat .300 and hit 30 homers with 100 RBIs and 100 runs scored. Led the club in average (.330), hits (177), doubles (34), homers (34) and slugging percentage (.594).

With the Angels:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .330 143 537 111 177 34 3 34 105 5

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CAREER DATA:

Rookie of the Year in 1993. Minor league Player of the Year in ’92. Hit .421 with 15 homers at Grand Canyon College in ’87. Averaged 30 homers in first three years in the majors.

PLAYER: Scott Sanderson

#21 PITCHER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-5

Wt: 192

Birthday: 7/22/56

ML Service: 17.010

1995:

Started only seven games, winning once. He then missed the rest of the season with a herniated disk in his back. Underwent surgery to repair the disk on Aug. 4. First trip to disabled list since 1988.

With the Angels:

*--*

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 1-3 4.12 7 7 0 39 1/3 48 18 4 23

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CAREER DATA:

Played for Montreal, Chicago Cubs, Oakland, New York Yankees, San Francisco, Chicago White Sox and the Angels. Was 8-4 with 5.09 ERA for White Sox in ’94.

PLAYER: Dick Schofield

#9 INFIELDER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 5-10

Wt:179

Birthday: 11/21/62

ML Service: 11.029

After being released by Dodgers May 16, ex-Angel shortstop signed minor-league contract with Angels in August as possible emergency replacement for injured starter Gary DiSarcina. Recalled Sept. 8. Provided little offense but solid defense.

With the Angels:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .250 12 20 1 5 0 0 0 2 0

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CAREER DATA:

Made opening-day roster as utility player because of Damion Easley’s sore shoulder. The .230 career hitter has never been much of an offensive threat but is above-average on defense.

PLAYER: Don Slaught

#90 CATCHER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-1

Wt: 185

ML Service: 13.063

Played only 35 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates last season. Mark Parent and Angelo

Encarnacion handled the bulk of the Pirates’ catching duties. Entering his 15th season in the major leagues.

With the Pirates:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .304 35 112 13 34 6 0 0 13 0

*--*

CAREER DATA:

Has .306 average the last five seasons. Played for Kansas City, Texas, New York Yankees and Pittsburgh. A key to Pirates’ NL East championship teams (1990-92).

PLAYER: Lee Smith

#47 PITCHER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-6

Wt: 269

Birthday: 12/4/57

ML Service: 14.154

1995:

Recorded 37 saves, second-most in club history behind Bryan Harvey’s 46 in 1991. Improved major league career record to 471 saves. Set major league record with a save in 19 consecutive appearances.

With the Angels:

*--*

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 0-5 3.47 52 0 37 49 1/3 42 19 25 43

*--*

CAREER DATA:

Continues to be the game’s premier closer, saving 30 or more games for the fifth straight season in 1995. Averaged 39.5 saves per season in the 1990s, highest in the majors.

PLAYER: J.T. Snow

#6 INFIELDER

Bats: S

Throws: L

Ht: 6-2

Wt: 202

Birthday: 2/26/68

ML Service: 2.057

Took the Gold Glove away from Don Mattingly with a breakthrough season. First Angel first baseman to win the award since Vic Power in 1964. Joined Jim Edmonds and Tim Salmon to top 100 RBIs.

With the Angels:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .289 143 544 80 157 22 1 24 102 2

*--*

CAREER DATA:

Son of Ram wide receiver Jack Snow. Three-sport standout at Los Alamitos High. Played three seasons at Arizona. Homered in first game as an Angel in 1993.

PLAYER: Chris Turner

#20 CATCHER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-3

Wt: 200

ML Service: 1.016

Played only five games with the Angels, spending most of the year at triple-A Vancouver.

Hit .266 with 20 doubles and 48 RBIs in 80 games. Played 51 games as catcher but also filled in at third.

With the Angels:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .100 5 10 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

*--*

CAREER DATA:

On the opening day roster in 1994, but hitting woes forced him back to the minors. First catcher in club history to steal home (July 5, 1994 against the Boston Red Sox).

PLAYER: Randy Velarde

#18 INFIELDER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-0

Wt: 192

Birthday: 11/24/62

ML Service: 6.146

Versatile performer for the New York Yankees, making 53 starts at second base, 24 at shortstop, 14 in left field and 13 at third base. Played left, right and second May 11 at Toronto. Tied his career high with 46 RBIs.

With the Yankees:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .278 111 367 60 102 19 1 7 46 5

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CAREER DATA:

Born, raised and still lives in Midland, Tex. Three-time NAIA All-American at Lubbock Christian. Drafted by Chicago White Sox on 19th round of 1985 draft.

PLAYER: Tim Wallach

#23 INFIELDER

Bats: R

Throws: R

Ht: 6-3

Wt: 207

Birthday: 9/14/57

ML Service: 14.150

Hindered by back injuries but still collected his 2,000th major league hit Sept. 22 against San Diego. Played less than 100 games for the first time since 1981. Played errorless third base in season’s first 36 games.

With the Dodgers:

*--*

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .266 97 327 24 87 22 2 9 38 0

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CAREER DATA:

Led Cal State Fullerton to 1979 College World Series title. Drafted by Angels in ’78 but did not sign. Spent 14 seasons in Montreal organization. Traded to Dodgers in ’92.