Los Angeles Angels
MLB TeamAmerican League / West Division / Founded 1961
Home: Angel Stadium of Anaheim | World Series: 1 (2002)
Team
Franchise
Pro Tip: The Angels were originally called the Los Angeles Angels when founded in 1961, later becoming the California Angels and Anaheim Angels before returning to their original name.
Team History
1Franchise Beginnings
The Angels were established as an expansion team in 1961.
The franchise was originally owned by singing cowboy Gene Autry.
2Championship Season
The 2002 World Series was the Angels' first championship.
They defeated the San Francisco Giants in 7 games.
3Notable Players
Mike Trout is considered one of the best current players.
Shohei Ohtani made history as a two-way star.
4Home Stadium
Angel Stadium has been their home since 1966.
The stadium features its famous "Big A" scoreboard.
5Rivalries
The Freeway Series against the Dodgers is a local rivalry.
They also compete with AL West teams like the Astros and Rangers.
Pro Tip: The Angels' name comes from "Los Angeles" which means "The Angels" in Spanish, making their full name essentially "The Angels Angels."
Current Team
12023 Roster
Mike Trout continues as team captain and center fielder.
Shohei Ohtani serves as both designated hitter and pitcher.
2Management
Phil Nevin is the current manager of the Angels.
The team is owned by Arte Moreno since 2003.
3Farm System
The Angels' minor league affiliates include the Salt Lake Bees.
Their AA team is the Rocket City Trash Pandas.
Team Records
1Career Leaders
Garret Anderson holds the hits record (2,368).
Nolan Ryan has the most strikeouts (2,416).
2Single Season
Vladimir Guerrero won AL MVP in 2004.
Shohei Ohtani won MVP in 2021 as a two-way player.
3Hall of Famers
Rod Carew and Nolan Ryan played for the Angels.
Vladimir Guerrero was inducted wearing an Angels cap.
4Retired Numbers
The Angels have retired #11 (Jim Fregosi) and others.
#26 (Gene Autry) is retired for the original owner.
Pro Tip: The Angels have had several uniform changes, from their original "CA" logo to the current "A" with halo design introduced in 1993.