A Glance at Greatness: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim All-Time Team

    Ryan SmithCorrespondent IJuly 29, 2009

    ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 4: Infielder Rod Carew #29 of the California Angels waves to the home crowd after making his 3,000th hit by singling against his former club, the Minnesota Twins during the MLB game at Angel Stadium on August 4, 1985 in Anaheim, California. The Angels defeated the Twins 6-5. (Photo by Getty Images)

    Team Name: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

    Year Established: 1961

    City: Los Angeles

    Ballpark: Angel Stadium of Anaheim

    Previous Nicknames: Los Angeles Angels (1961-1965), California Angels (1965-1996), Anaheim Angels (1997-2004)

    League: American League

    Division: AL West

    Number of Playoff Appearances: 8

    Number of Pennants: 1

    World Series Titles: 2002

     

    All-Time Team

    Catcher: Bob Boone

    First Base:Rod Carew

    Second Base:Bobby Grich

    Third Base: Chone Figgins

    Shortstop:Jim Fregosi

    Outfield: Garret Anderson, Tim Salmon, Chili Davis

    Pitchers:Chuck Finley, Troy Percival, Nolan Ryan, Mark Witt, Frank Tanana

    Bench: Brian Downing, Troy Glaus, Darin Erstad

    Manager:Mike Scioscia

     

    Recap

    An interesting team. They are an average all-time team and wouldn't compare to some of the better teams.

    They have a good pitching staff, which is anchored by Nolan Ryan. They also have a great defensive catcher, Bob Boone, to call the games.

    Some people will argue that Troy Glaus should be the starting third baseman, but Chone Figgins also had good years in the outfield.

     

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