Los Angeles Angels

At a Glance

Introduction

The Los Angeles Angels have been a fixture of Major League Baseball in Southern California since joining the American League as an expansion franchise in 1961. Originally known as the Los Angeles Angels, the franchise became the California Angels in 1965, the Anaheim Angels in 1997, and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2005 before returning to the Los Angeles Angels name. Over more than six decades, the organization has featured some of baseball’s most memorable players, from power hitters and dominant pitchers to generational talents who have produced some of the greatest individual seasons in MLB history.

The Angels have competed in the American League West since divisional play began in 1969, with the franchise’s greatest team achievement coming in 2002, when the Angels defeated the San Francisco Giants in seven games to capture their first World Series championship. The organization’s history includes legendary players such as Nolan Ryan, Rod Carew, Vladimir Guerrero, Tim Salmon, and Chuck Finley, while Mike Trout has established himself as the greatest player in franchise history and Shohei Ohtani produced one of baseball’s most remarkable stretches of two-way excellence during his time with the club. This hub brings together the franchise’s greatest players, historic seasons, statistical leaders, all-time rosters, and other resources covering the history of the Los Angeles Angels.

Franchise Stats

Single Season Batting Leaders

Single Season Pitching Leaders

Career Batting Leaders

Career Pitching Leaders

Best Players

20 Greatest Los Angeles Angels of All-Time

Los Angeles Angels Best Single Seasons

Players

Los Angeles Angels All-Time Roster

Player Profiles