1978 California Angels season

Updated on Dec 07, 2024

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Owner(s) Gene Autry Local television KTLA		General manager(s) Buzzie Bavasi
Manager(s) Dave Garcia, Jim Fregosi Local radio KMPC(Dick Enberg, Don Drysdale, Al Wisk)

The 1978 California Angels season involved the Angels finishing second in the American League West with a record of 87 wins and 75 losses.

Late in the season, the Angels suffered the loss of outfielder Lyman Bostock when Bostock was murdered on September 24 in Gary, Indiana.

Offseason

November 21, 1977: Lyman Bostock was signed as a free agent by the Angels.

December 8, 1977: Jerry Remy was traded by the Angels to the Boston Red Sox for Don Aase and cash.

January 15, 1978: Gary Nolan was released by the Angels.

March 20, 1978: Fred Kuhaulua was released by the Angels.

March 25, 1978: Merv Rettenmund was signed as a free agent by the Angels.

On May 12, Angels pitcher Nolan Ryan struck out Buddy Bell for the 2500th strikeout of his career.

Dave Engle was drafted by the Angels in the 3rd round.

Dan Whitmer was drafted by the Angels in the 14th round.

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

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

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

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

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

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: El Paso

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