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1977 California Angels season

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The 1977 California Angels season involved the Angels finishing fifth in the American League West with a record of 74 wins and 88 losses.

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Offseason

On January 6, 1977, Angels utility infielder Mike Miley died in a one-car accident in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Notable transactions

  • November 16, 1976: Don Baylor was signed as a free agent by the Angels.
  • November 17, 1976: Joe Rudi was signed as a free agent by the Angels.
  • November 24, 1976: Bobby Grich was signed as a free agent by the Angels.
  • January 11, 1977: Daryl Sconiers was drafted by the Angels in the 3rd round of the 1977 Major League Baseball draft.
  • Opening Day lineup

    1 Jerry Remy 2B
    2 Bobby Grich SS
    3 Bobby Bonds RF
    4 Don Baylor DH
    5 Joe Rudi LF
    6 Tony Solaita 1B
    7 Bruce Bochte CF
    8 Dave Chalk 3B
    9 Terry Humphrey C
    P Frank Tanana

    Notable transactions

  • June 7, 1977: 1977 Major League Baseball draft
  • Richard Dotson was drafted by the Angels in the 1st round (7th pick).
  • Brian Harper was drafted by the Angels in the 4th round.
  • June 13, 1977: Dick Drago was traded by the Angels to the Baltimore Orioles for Dyar Miller.
  • June 15, 1977: Craig Hendrickson (minors) was traded by the Angels to the Cincinnati Reds for Gary Nolan.
  • September 16, 1977: Carlos May was purchased by the Angels from the New York Yankees.
  • Starters by position

    Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

    Other batters

    Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

    Starting pitchers

    Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

    Other pitchers

    Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

    Relief pitchers

    Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

    References

    1977 California Angels season Wikipedia


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