MLB Quiz: Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim!

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have not been known by the name "LA Angels." While they have been known as the Anaheim Angels, California Angels, and Los Angeles Angels, "LA Angels" is not a name that they have been officially recognized by.

Gene Autry had the Anaheim Angels' number 26 retired in his honor.

The correct answer is K-Rod. This nickname was given to Francisco Rodriguez during his time as a pitcher for the Anaheim Angels. It is a shortened version of his last name, Rodriguez, combined with the letter "K" which is commonly used to represent strikeouts in baseball. This nickname highlights his skill and ability to strike out opposing batters.

Nolan Ryan retired from baseball with 5,714 career strikeouts. This means that throughout his career, he successfully struck out a total of 5,714 batters. This is an impressive achievement, as it demonstrates his exceptional pitching skills and ability to consistently outmatch his opponents. With this high number of strikeouts, Ryan solidified his reputation as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.

Darin Erstad became the first Anaheim Angel to win a Gold Glove as both an infielder and an outfielder in 2004. This means that he was recognized for his exceptional defensive skills in both positions during that season.

In 1967, Anaheim Angel Rod Carew received the honor of AL Rookie of The Year. This award is given to the most outstanding rookie player in the American League. Carew's exceptional performance and contributions to the team during his rookie season earned him this prestigious recognition.

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Dave Winfield was not drafted out of college by the Anaheim Angels.

Mo Vaughn is the correct answer because he set a team record with 181 strikeouts in the year 2000 while playing for the Anaheim Angels. Rod Carew, Troy Glaus, and Reggie Jackson did not set this record.

Alex Johnson was the first Anaheim Angel to win an MLB batting title. He achieved this feat in 1970, when he led the American League with a .329 batting average. Johnson had an impressive season, accumulating 205 hits, 10 home runs, and 86 RBIs. His outstanding performance at the plate earned him the prestigious batting title, making him the first Angel player to achieve this milestone in the team's history.

Casey Kotchman was named the top high school baseball prospect in 2001 by "Baseball America" because he was highly regarded for his skills and potential as a player. He had a strong performance in high school, showcasing his abilities as a hitter and fielder. "Baseball America" recognized his talent and potential, leading to him being named the top prospect in his class.

Francisco Rodriguez, who played for the Anaheim Angels, began pitching at the age of seven.

In 1974, the Anaheim Angels finished last in their division for the first time in the team's history. This means that they had the lowest ranking among all the teams in their division that year.

Orlando Cabrera once gave money for each RBI and a double play to Prospect Sports, a charity organization.