PREVIEW 1993 : ANGEL PROFILES

PLAYER: Chuck Crim 32 PITCHER Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 6-0 Wt: 185 Birthday: 7/23/61 ML Service: 6.000 1992: Had most victories (seven) of Angel pitchers with winning records. Gave up a home run to the first batter he faced four times. Posted a 1.54 ERA in his first five games, but allowed eight earned runs in his next 6 2/3 innings. Tied career-high by allowing 11 home runs. With the Angels:

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 7-6 5.17 57 0 1 87 100 50 29 30

MISCELLANY: Earned All-American honors at University of Hawaii and competed in the 1980 College World Series with the Rainbows. Graduate of Thousand Oaks High School.

PLAYER: Chad Curtis 9OUTFIELD Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 5-10 Wt: 175 Birthday: 11/6/68 ML Service: 1.000 1992: Singled in his first major league at-bat on the first pitch thrown to him April 8. Led American League outfielders with 16 assists and tied club record held by Devon White and Lee Stanton. Had 43 stolen bases in 61 attempts. With the Angels:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .259 139 441 59 114 16 2 10 46 43

MISCELLANY: Started the season wearing No. 30, but switched to No. 17 May 8 in honor of the retirement of Nolan Ryan’s Angel number. Hit six home runs with 23 RBIs as a right fielder.

PLAYER: Chili Davis 44 OUTFIELD Bats: S Throws: R Ht: 6-3 Wt: 217 Birthday: 1/17/60 ML Service: 11.034 1992: With the Twins, picked up 1,500th hit off Nolan Ryan Aug. 11 against Texas. Also played in his 1,500th major league game June 8 at Kansas City. Had game-winning RBIs in consecutive games against Cleveland on May 8-9. With the Twins:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .288 138 444 63 128 27 2 12 66 4

MISCELLANY: Returns to the Angels after two seasons at Minnesota. Has 55 home runs as an Angel and 241 RBIs, compiled 1988-1990. Angel co-MVP in 1989.

PLAYER: Gary DiSarcina 33 INFIELD Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 178 Birthday: 11/19/67 ML Service: 1.094 1992: His 128 hits were second best by a rookie shortstop in club history and his 518 at-bats were the fifth highest by an Angel rookie. Led American League shortstops in assists (486) and total chances (761) and also in errors (25). With the Angels:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .247 157 518 48 128 19 0 3 42 9

MISCELLANY: A high school teammate of Atlanta pitcher Tom Glavine. Began last year with No. 11 but switched to No. 33 in honor of Boston Celtics basketball great Larry Bird.

PLAYER: Damion Easley 1INFIELD Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 5-11 Wt: 185 Birthday: 11/11/69 ML Service: 0.053 1992: Made major league debut Aug. 13 at Oakland after his triple-A contract at Edmonton was purchased by Angels. Primarily a shortstop for Edmonton but moved to third base Aug. 6 at request of the Angels. Named to the triple-A All-Star team. With the Angels:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .258 47 151 14 39 5 0 1 12 9

MISCELLANY: Prepped at Lakewood High School and played at Long Beach College. Named to the All-Southern California Community College first team in 1989.

PLAYER: John Farrell 38 PITCHER Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 6-4 Wt: 210 Birthday: 8/4/62 ML Service: 5.048 1992: Has missed the last two seasons because of an elbow injury. Signed by the Angels to a minor league contract in 1992 and spent last season rehabilitating at Gene Autry Park in Mesa, Ariz. Last appearance was with the Cleveland Indians on Sept. 27, 1990. In 1990 with the Indians:

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 4-5 4.28 17 1 0 96.2 108 46 33 44

MISCELLANY: Best season was 1989 with the Indians, when he posted a 3.63 ERA, 132 strikeouts and seven complete games. Also had two shutouts, tied for ninth in AL.

PLAYER: Chuck Finley 31 PITCHER Bats: L Throws: L Ht: 6-6 Wt: 214 Birthday: 11/26/62 ML Service: 6.134 1992: Missed first 16 days of season after aggravating toe that was surgically repaired in Dec. 1991. His 12 losses were most in a season in four years. Received fifth-lowest run support in the American League with 3.74 runs per nine innings pitched. With the Angels:

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 7-12 3.96 31 4 0 204.1 212 90 98 124

MISCELLANY: Selected to the American League All-Star team in 1990 and 1991. An 18-game winner in both of those seasons. Had a career-high 177 strikeouts in 1990.

PLAYER: Steve Frey 41 PITCHER Bats: R Throws: L Ht: 5-9 Wt: 170 Birthday: 7/29/63 ML Service: 3.034 1992: Had four saves in five opportunities and was second on the staff in appearances (51). Began season in Edmonton, but was called up on April 12. Allowed only five of 50 inherited runners to score, second in the American League behind Dennis Eckersley. With the Angels:

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 4-2 3.57 51 0 4 45.1 39 18 22 24

MISCELLANY: Began major league career with Montreal in 1989. Was 8-2 with Expos in 1990 with 2.10 ERA. Angels purchased his contract from the Montreal Expos in March, 1992.

PLAYER: Gary Gaetti 3INFIELD Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 6-0 Wt: 200 Birthday: 8/19/58 ML Service: 11.017 1992: Started the season at third base and appeared in 67 games there before moving to first base July 18. Played 44 games at first. Led the Angels with 12 home runs, but home run output and .226 average were the lowest of his career. With the Angels:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .226 130 456 41 103 13 2 12 48 3

MISCELLANY: Key member of the 1987 Twins World Series championship team. Became first player to hit home runs in his first two postseason at-bats that year during A.L.C.S.

PLAYER: Rene Gonzales 88 INFIELD Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 6-3 Wt: 215 Birthday: 9/3/62 ML Service: 6.024 1992: Had his best season as a major leaguer after starting spring training as a non-roster player. Started at both second base and third base and appeared in 104 games. His seven home runs exceeded his previous major league career total of six. With the Angels:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .277 104 329 47 91 17 1 7 38 7

MISCELLANY: Worked as an usher at Dodger Stadium while attending Cal State Los Angeles. Has started major league games at all four infield positions. Father played in the minor leagues.

PLAYER: Joe Grahe 19 PITCHER Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 6-0 Wt: 200 Birthday: 8/14/67 ML Service: 1.145 1992: Adjusted well to the transition from starter to reliever. Recalled from triple-A Edmonton June 8, when Bryan Harvey went on disabled list, and assumed closer role in July. Had 21 saves in 24 opportunities and had a 1.80 ERA as a reliever. With the Angels:

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 5-6 3.52 46 0 21 94.2 85 37 39 39

MISCELLANY: A top college pitcher at the University of Miami. Among the top ten NCAA pitchers in strikeouts and innings pitched in 1988 and 1989. Had a 2.65 ERA in 1989.

PLAYER: Kelly Gruber 17 INFIELD Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 6-0 Wt: 185 Birthday: 2/26/62 ML Service: 7.108 1992: Missed nearly a month with Toronto Blue Jays while on disabled list with assortment of injuries, including sore shoulder, strained knee and neck spasms. Picked up career hits No. 700 and 800 and had five or more hits against every club except Angels. With the Blue Jays:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .229 120 446 42 102 16 3 11 43 7

MISCELLANY: Had only four total hits during the 1992 A.L. championship series and the World Series, but two were clutch home runs. Underwent shoulder surgery prior to spring training.

PLAYER: Stan Javier 16 OUTFIELD Bats: S Throws: R Ht: 6-0 Wt: 185 Birthday: 1/9/64 ML Service: 6.116 1992: Started season with the Dodgers and finished with Philadelphia after being traded July 2. Stole 17 of 18 bases as a Phillie and 18 of 21 for the season. Had five three-hit games and became Philadelphia’s starting center fielder after Lenny Dykstra was injured. With the Dodgers, Phillies:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .248 130 334 42 83 17 1 1 29 18

MISCELLANY: Father, Julian, was an infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals (1960-71). Signed by the Cardinals as a free agent in 1981. Made major league debut with the Yankees in 1984.

PLAYER: Mark Langston 12 PITCHER Bats: R Throws: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 184 Birthday: 8/20/60 ML Service: 9.000 1992: Recorded double figures in victories for seventh consecutive season and eighth time in the major leagues. Led Angels with 13 wins and was only California pitcher to have double-figure victories. His nine complete games ranked sixth in the American League. With the Angels:

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 13-14 3.66 32 9 0 229 206 93 74 174

MISCELLANY: Lone Angel representative at the 1992 All-Star game. Combined with Mike Witt to throw a no-hitter on April 11, 1990, the sixth combined no-hitter in major league history.

PLAYER: Scott Lewis 18 PITCHER Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 6-3 Wt: 178 Birthday: 12/5/65 ML Service: 1.001 1992: Began season with the Angels before being optioned to triple-A Edmonton on April 26. Recalled in August and finished 4-0 with California. Limited opponents to a .125 average with runners in scoring position. Left-handers hit .211 against him. With the Angels:

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 4-0 3.99 21 0 0 38.1 36 17 14 18

MISCELLANY: Did not allow a home run at triple-A Edmonton in his last 58 1/3 innings. Began the 1991 season as California’s fifth starter and the 1992 season as the fourth starter.

PLAYER: Torey Lovullo 10 INFIELD Bats: S Throws: R Ht: 6-0 Wt: 185 Birthday: 7/25/65 ML Service: 0.116 1992: Spent the season at triple-A Columbus in the New York Yankee organization, where he led the International League in doubles (33). Named to the International League All-Star team as a designated hitter. Played four defensive positions. With triple-A Columbus:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .295 131 468 69 138 33 5 19 89 9

MISCELLANY: Father, Sam, is producer of television’s “Hee Haw.” Appeared in 22 games for the Yankees in 1991. Has a degree in social psychology from UCLA.

PLAYER: Greg Myers 20 CATCHER Bats: L Throws: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 215 Birthday: 4/14/66 ML Service: 3.156 1992: Came to the Angels from Toronto in a three-player deal July 30. Hit .273 with runners in scoring position. Singled off Nolan Ryan in his Angel debut Aug. 1. Went on the disabled list Aug. 27 with a chipped bone in his right hand. With the Blue Jays, Angels:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .231 30 78 4 18 7 0 1 13 0

MISCELLANY: Prepped at Riverside Poly High School. Made major league debut with Toronto in 1987 and then spent entire 1988 season at triple-A Syracuse. Makes his home in Riverside.

PLAYER: Gene Nelson 62 PITCHER Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 6-0 Wt: 174 Birthday: 12/3/60 ML Service: 10.040 1992: In sixth season with the Oakland Athletics, appeared in just 28 games, his lowest amount since entering the majors full time in 1985. Was placed on waivers Aug. 17. Was 1-0 with 3.22 ERA in two starts, 2-1 with 5.46 ERA in relief. With the Athletics:

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 3-1 6.45 28 0 0 51.2 68 37 22 23

MISCELLANY: Won two ALCS games vs. Boston in 1988. Began 1991 season by breaking finger when hit by line drive by Mike Pagliarulo on opening night--while sitting in dugout.

PLAYER: Jerry Nielsen 36 PITCHER Bats: L Throws: L Ht: 6-3 Wt: 185 Birthday: 8/5/66 ML Service: 0.090 1992: Began season at double-A Albany-Colonie in the New York Yankee organization before having his contract purchased by the Yankees July 7. Became first Yankee player since Deion Sanders to make the jump from double-A to majors. With the Yankees:

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 1-0 4.58 20 0 0 19.2 17 10 18 12

MISCELLANY: Came to the Angels along with Russ Springer and J.T. Snow in the Jim Abbott trade. Teammate of Deion Sanders at Florida State and threw a no-hitter there.

PLAYER: John Orton 14 CATCHER Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 192 Birthday: 12/8/65 ML Service: 2.063 1992: Split time between triple-A Edmonton and the Angels. Spent time on the disabled list twice with shoulder inflammation. Had first major league stolen base Aug. 29 against Boston. Had two home runs in September, exceeding his previous major league total of one. With the Angels:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .219 43 114 11 25 3 0 2 12 1

MISCELLANY: Began 1991 season with the Angels. California’s likely frequent flier award winner, having been optioned/recalled to/from Edmonton five times in past two seasons.

PLAYER: Luis Polonia 22 OUTFIELD Bats: L Throws: L Ht: 5-8 Wt: 150 Birthday: 10/12/64 ML Service: 5.110 1992: Winner of the Owner’s Trophy, which recognizes the team’s most valuable player as chosen by the players. Average of .286 was lowest in professional career. Led Angels in average, at-bats, runs, hits, total bases and stolen bases. With the Angels:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .286 149 577 83 165 17 4 0 35 51

MISCELLANY: Hit .332 on the road in 1991. Became sixth Angel to lead team in hits during consecutive seasons (1991-92). Began major league career with Oakland in 1987.

PLAYER: Tim Salmon 15 OUTFIELD Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 6-3 Wt: 220 Birthday: 8/24/68 ML Service: 0.045 1992: Named Minor League Player of the Year by Baseball America and The Sporting News after spending most of the season at triple-A Edmonton. Led the Pacific Coast League with 29 home runs and 105 RBIs before being called up Aug. 20. With the Angels:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .177 23 79 8 14 1 0 2 6 1

PLAYER: Scott Sanderson 21 PITCHER Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 6-5 Wt: 192 Birthday: 7/22/56 ML Service: 14.063 1992: Had second consecutive winning season with the New York Yankees. Became 10th player in major league history to defeat all 26 clubs with a victory over Milwaukee May 30. Won four consecutive games from June 20-July 5, a Yankee high. With the Yankees:

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 12-11 4.93 33 2 0 193.1 220 106 64 104

MISCELLANY: Has a degree in business finance from Vanderbilt University. Began his major league career with the Montreal Expos in 1978. A.L. All-Star in 1989 while with Oakland.

PLAYER: J.T. Snow 6INFIELD Bats: S Throws: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 202 Birthday: 2/26/68 ML Service: 0.016 1992: Triple-A International League Most Valuable Player while at Columbus in the New York Yankee organization. Had 47 multiple-hit games and batted a league-leading .313. Had 154 hits and a .995 fielding percentage. Played seven games with New York. With the Yankees:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .143 7 14 1 2 1 0 0 2 0

MISCELLANY: Came to the Angels in the Jim Abbott deal. Was a three-sport standout at Los Alamitos High School. Earned All-Section honors in baseball, basketball and football.

PLAYER: Ron Tingley 24 CATCHER Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 194 Birthday: 5/27/59 ML Service: 3.008 Spent his first entire season with a major league club after 15 years of professional baseball. Recorded his first major league triple on July 24 against Detroit. Was more comfortable at home, hitting .273 at Anaheim Stadium and only .139 on the road. With the Angels:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .197 71 127 15 25 2 1 3 8 0

MISCELLANY: Graduate of Riverside Ramona High School. Led the Texas League in triples with 10 while at Amarillo in 1981. Made major league debut with San Diego in 1982.

PLAYER: Julio Valera 45 PITCHER Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 6-2 Wt: 215 Birthday: 10/13/68 ML Service: 1.041 1992: Came to the Angels on April 12 from the New York Mets in a trade for shortstop Dick Schofield. Had California’s first complete-game victory May 7 with a 6-0 shutout of Yankees. Pitched into the seventh or later 15 times and had two shutouts. With the Angels:

W-L ERA G CG SV INN H ER BB S0 8-11 3.73 30 4 0 188 188 78 64 113

MISCELLANY: Led the triple-A International League in innings pitched (176.1) in 1991. Made major league debut in 1990 with the Mets. Resides in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico.

PLAYER: Ty Van Burkleo 28 INFIELD Bats: L Throws: L Ht: 6-5 Wt: 225 Birthday: 10/7/63 ML Service: 0.000 1992: After five seasons in Japan, spent the season at triple-A Edmonton. Finished tied for third in the Pacific Coast League with 19 home runs. Had two grand slams and had a streak of five home runs in five games July 28-Aug. 2. Winner of Edmonton’s “Unsung Hero” award. With Edmonton:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .273 135 458 83 125 28 7 19 88 20

MISCELLANY: Hit 38 home runs and had 90 RBIs for Seibu of the Japanese league in 1988, his highest totals in Japan. Father played in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

PLAYER: Jerome Walton 59 OUTFIELD Bats: R Throws: R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 175 Birthday: 7/8/65 ML Service: 3.075 Was injured much of the year and played a combined total of 37 games with the Chicago Cubs and triple-A Iowa. Experienced hip, back and groin injuries. Started season on Cubs’ disabled list and played 30 games before being optioned to Iowa. With the Cubs:

AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .127 30 55 7 7 0 1 0 1 1

MISCELLANY: Was near-unanimous choice as National League Rookie of the Year in 1989 with the Cubs. String of injuries began in 1990 when he broke his left hand and injured right wrist.