57 greatest Angels for 57 seasons

[Sockeye]

Here are the 57 greatest Angels over their 57 seasons!

1. Mike Trout
2. Chuck Finley
3. Jim Fregosi
4. Tim Salmon
5. Nolan Ryan
6. Brian Downing
7. Jered Weaver
8. Bobby Grich
9. Frank Tanana
10. Darin Erstad
11. Garrett Anderson
12. Howie Kendrick
13. Mark Langston
14. John Lackey
15. Erick Aybar
16. Vladimir Guerrero
17. Troy Glaus
18. Chone Figgins
19. Torii Hunter
20. Dean Chance
21. Jim Edmonds
22. Jarrod Washburn
23. Wally Joyner
24. Doug DeCinces
25. Adam Kennedy
26. Rod Carew
27. Troy Percival
28. Dick Schofield
29. Francisco Rodriguez
30. Devon White
31. Andy Messersmith
32. Kelvim Escobar
33. Jim Abbott
34. Gary Pettis
35. Bobby Knoop
36. David Eckstein
37. Albie Pearson
38. Kole Calhoun
39. Albert Pujols
40. Maicer Izturis
41. Scot Shields
42. Andrelton Simmons
43. Mike Napoli
44. Rick Reichardt
45. Ken McMullen
46. Fred Lynn
47. Bob Lee
48. Mickey Rivers
49. Bryan Harvey
50. Orlando Cabrera
51. Frank Robinson
52. Lance Parrish
53. Bobby Bonds
54. Brandan Donnelly
55. Randy Velarde
56. Omar Olivares
57. Ken Tatum

[Calif_Eagle]

Leon Wagner had 3 big seasons for the Angels in the early years of the team. Lee Thomas had a couple of good seasons as well. Alex Johnson took a batting title for the Angels in 1970 but I totally understand why he wasn't selected, as would anyone familiar with the story of his tenure on the team. Clyde Wright and Bartolo Colon each had a couple of good seasons as a pitcher, with Colon winning a Cy Young Award in one of them. These guys are all arguable as selections and deserve at least a passing shout out or honorable mention. (except maybe Johnson... great at hitting a pitched ball but very difficult personality to fit in well on a team.)

[Sockeye]

Leon Wagner had 3 big seasons for the Angels in the early years of the team. Lee Thomas had a couple of good seasons as well. Alex Johnson took a batting title for the Angels in 1970 but I totally understand why he wasn't selected, as would anyone familiar with the story of his tenure on the team. Clyde Wright and Bartolo Colon each had a couple of good seasons as a pitcher, with Colon winning a Cy Young Award in one of them. These guys are all arguable as selections and deserve at least a passing shout out or honorable mention. (except maybe Johnson... great at hitting a pitched ball but very difficult personality to fit in well on a team.)

All are deserving of honorable mention as are probably Don Baylor, Mike Witt, Don Aase, Dave Chalk, Chili Davis, Geoff Zahn, Sandy Alomar, Bob Boone, Kirk McCaskill, George Brunet, Gary Disarcina, & Ervin Santana.

[Calif_Eagle]

All are deserving of honorable mention as are probably Don Baylor, Mike Witt, Don Aase, Dave Chalk, Chili Davis, Geoff Zahn, Sandy Alomar, Bob Boone, Kirk McCaskill, George Brunet, Gary Disarcina, & Ervin Santana.

When I was perusing your original list, the players I named in post #2 came immediately to mind as possibles..... but I cant believe I missed some of these guys that you mentioned in post 3.... Don Baylor 1979 AL RBI leader & MVP especially jumps off the page at me. Witt, Davis, Alomar, Boone and quite a few of the others... for someone that lived 18 years in Anaheim, I cant believe I missed so many good players!.

[Sockeye]

When I was perusing your original list, the players I named in post #2 came immediately to mind as possibles..... but I cant believe I missed some of these guys that you mentioned in post 3.... Don Baylor 1979 AL RBI leader & MVP especially jumps off the page at me. Witt, Davis, Alomar, Boone and quite a few of the others... for someone that lived 18 years in Anaheim, I cant believe I missed so many good players!.

Don Baylor was the one who I thought for sure I'd be scolded for leaving off the list. When really looking at his numbers though I was struck by his overall lack of true production. With the exception of his excellent 1979 season at the plate (horrible in the field) he wasn't a particularly good player for the Angels. Even with his 1979 season he averaged 1.2 WAR/162 games played while an Angel. Take out his 1979 season and he averaged 0.6 WAR/162 games played. That is almost a cringe worthy lack of production.