Vladimir Guerrero Alvino,nicknamed "Vlad the Impaler",is a Dominican former professional baseball player who spent 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a right fielder and designated hitter. He played for the Montreal Expos (1996–2003),Anaheim Angels / Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2004–2009),Texas Rangers (2010),and Baltimore Orioles (2011).
Bob Kelly Abreu,nicknamed "El Comedulce" and "La Leche",is a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Philadelphia Phillies,New York Yankees,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Los Angeles Dodgers,and New York Mets.
Juan Luis Rivera is a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees,Montreal Expos,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Raúl Ramón MondesíAvelino is a Dominican former politician and baseball player. Mondesíplayed in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 13 seasons,primarily for the Los Angeles Dodgers,and made his MLB debut with them in 1993. He was the National League (NL) Rookie of the Year in 1994,an MLB All-Star,and a two-time Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner. Known for his combination of power and speed,Mondesítwice achieved the 30–30 club. He led MLB right fielders in assists in three separate seasons over the course of his career.
Ronald Ray Fairly was an American professional baseball player and television sports presenter. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman and right fielder from 1958 to 1978,most prominently as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers,with whom he was a member of three World Series winning teams. Fairly was also a two-time All-Star.
Garret Joseph Anderson is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB),primarily for the California / Anaheim Angels / Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He holds Angels franchise records for career games played (2,013),at bats (7,989),hits (2,368),runs scored (1,024),runs batted in (RBI) (1,292),total bases (3,743),extra base hits (796),singles (1,572),doubles (489),grand slams (8),RBI in a single game (10) and consecutive games with an RBI (12),as well as home runs by a left-handed hitter (272). A three-time All-Star,he helped lead the Angels to the 2002 World Series title,and was named Most Valuable Player of the 2003 All-Star Game.
Adam Thomas Kennedy is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals,Oakland Athletics,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Washington Nationals,Seattle Mariners,and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Manuel Rafael Mota Geronimo,more commonly known as Manny Mota,is a Dominican former Major League Baseball outfielder who played 20 seasons for the San Francisco Giants,Pittsburgh Pirates and Montreal Expos,as well as being a pinch hitting specialist with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He retired as a player at the age of 44.
Mariano Duncan Nalasco is a Dominican former second baseman and shortstop who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Cincinnati Reds,Philadelphia Phillies,New York Yankees,and Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball and the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball during his 12-year career. He was the infield coach and first base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers under managers Grady Little and Joe Torre. Duncan was an MLB All-Star in 1994 and won two World Series championships as a player.
Shane Patrick Victorino,nicknamed "the Flyin' Hawaiian",is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres,Philadelphia Phillies,Los Angeles Dodgers,Boston Red Sox,and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He was primarily a switch-hitter until the 2013 season,when discomfort from various hamstring,back,and knee problems forced him to become an exclusively right-handed batter.
The 2007 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season was the franchise's 47th season since inception. The regular season ended with a record of 94–68 and the Angels winning the American League West title for the sixth time. However,the Angels' playoff run quickly ended,as they were swept by the Boston Red Sox in the American League Division Series,just as they were in 2004.
The 1966 Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League championship with a 95–67 record,but were swept by the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series.
Christopher Michael Pettit is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2009 and 2011.
David Richard Freese is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He began his Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2009,where,two seasons later,he was a key player during the 2011 postseason,batting .545 with 12 hits in the 2011 National League Championship Series (NLCS). At the time,he also set an MLB postseason record of 21 runs batted in (RBIs),which earned him the NLCS MVP Award and World Series MVP Award. In addition,Freese won the Babe Ruth Award,naming him the MVP of the 2011 MLB postseason. He also played for the Los Angeles Angels,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Peter Christopher Bourjos is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim / Los Angeles Angels,St. Louis Cardinals,Philadelphia Phillies,Tampa Bay Rays,and Atlanta Braves.
Andrew Edward Butera is an American former professional baseball catcher who is currently on the coaching staff of the Chicago White Sox. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins,Los Angeles Dodgers,Los Angeles Angels,Kansas City Royals,and Colorado Rockies.
The 2012 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season was the franchise's 52nd season and 47th in Anaheim. The Angels would miss the playoffs for the third straight season,finishing third in the American League West at 89–73.
Darnell Thomas Sweeney is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays.
Austin Scott Barnes is an American professional baseball catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the Arizona State Sun Devils. Barnes was selected by the Florida Marlins in the eighth round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft. He made his MLB debut with the Dodgers in 2015 and helped the team win the 2020 and 2024 World Series. He has also played for the Mexico national baseball team.
The 2020 Los Angeles Angels season was the 60th season of the Angels franchise in the American League and the 55th in Anaheim. The Angels were managed by Joe Maddon,in his first season as manager of the Angels. The Angels played their home games at Angel Stadium as members of Major League Baseball's American League West Division. Los Angeles opened the season on July 24 at the Oakland Athletics and finished the season at the Los Angeles Dodgers.
