2004 Anaheim Angels season
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The Anaheim Angels'
2004 season
was the franchise's 44th since its inception. The regular season ended with a record of 92-70, resulting in the Angels winning their fourth American League
West
division title, their first since . Their playoff run was short, as they were quickly swept by the Boston Red Sox
in the American League Division Series
.
The season was notable for being the last season the Angels played under the "Anaheim Angels" moniker; owner Arte Moreno changed the team name to the controversial
"Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim" moniker the following season. It was also notable as the season in which newly signed outfielder
Vladimir Guerrero
won the AL Most Valuable Player award, the first time an Angels player had been so honored since Don Baylor
in .
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
2004 season
2004 in baseball
-Headline events of the year:*The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since , ending the Curse of the Bambino.*With 262 hits, Ichiro Suzuki of the Mariners breaks George Sisler's record of 257. Suzuki also sets the record for most singles in a season, with 225.*2004 also marked the final...
was the franchise's 44th since its inception. The regular season ended with a record of 92-70, resulting in the Angels winning their fourth American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
West
American League West
The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball's American League. The division currently has four teams, but it has had as many as seven teams before the 1994 realignment. Although its teams currently only reside along the west coast and in Texas, historically the...
division title, their first since . Their playoff run was short, as they were quickly swept by the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
in the American League Division Series
2004 American League Division Series
-Anaheim Angels vs. Boston Red Sox:-Game 1, October 5:Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New YorkPitching dominated in Game 1 as Mike Mussina faced Johan Santana. The Twins got on the board first when Shannon Stewart singled home Michael Cuddyer. Then in the sixth, Jacque Jones hit a solo home run to make...
.
The season was notable for being the last season the Angels played under the "Anaheim Angels" moniker; owner Arte Moreno changed the team name to the controversial
City of Anaheim v. Angels Baseball LP
City of Anaheim v. Angels Baseball LP is a lawsuit filed in Orange County, California Superior Court by the city of Anaheim, California against the owners of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Major League Baseball franchise, concerning the team's official name...
"Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim" moniker the following season. It was also notable as the season in which newly signed outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
Vladimir Guerrero
Vladimir Guerrero
Vladimir Alvino Guerrero is a free agent Major League Baseball right fielder and designated hitter.In , he was voted the American League MVP...
won the AL Most Valuable Player award, the first time an Angels player had been so honored since Don Baylor
Don Baylor
Donald Edward Baylor is a Major League Baseball coach currently the hitting coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and a former player and manager. During his 19-year playing career, he was a power hitter who played as a first baseman, outfielder, and designated hitter...
in .
Offseason
- October 27, 2003: Adam RiggsAdam RiggsAdam David Riggs is a former professional baseball first baseman. He played parts of four years in Major League Baseball, but is better known for the four seasons he spent with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of the Japanese Central League.He is an alumnus of the University of South Carolina Aiken and...
was signed as a Free Agent with the Anaheim Angels. - November 24, 2003: Kelvim EscobarKelvim EscobarKelvim Jose Escobar Bolivar is a Major League Baseball pitcher, who is currently a free agent. He bats and throws right-handed...
was signed as a Free Agent with the Anaheim Angels. - January 14, 2004: Vladimir GuerreroVladimir GuerreroVladimir Alvino Guerrero is a free agent Major League Baseball right fielder and designated hitter.In , he was voted the American League MVP...
was signed as a Free Agent with the Anaheim Angels.
Notable transactions
- May 30, 2004: Raúl MondesíRaúl MondesíRaúl Ramón Mondesí Avelino is a former Major League Baseball player and the current mayor of San Cristóbal Province in the Dominican Republic. He was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1994 as a right fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers...
signed as a Free Agent with the Anaheim Angels. - August 4, 2004: Raúl MondesíRaúl MondesíRaúl Ramón Mondesí Avelino is a former Major League Baseball player and the current mayor of San Cristóbal Province in the Dominican Republic. He was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1994 as a right fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers...
was released by the Anaheim Angels.
Draft picks
- June 7, 2004: Pat White was drafted in the 4th round, 113th overall in the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft. White opted to play quarterback at the University of West Virginia.
- June 7, 2004: Freddy Sandoval was drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the 8th round of the 2004 amateur draft. Player signed June 29, 2004.
Roster
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Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders |
Manager Coaches (bullpen catcher) (bullpen catcher) |
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Player stats
| = Indicates team leader |
Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting Average; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In; SB = Stolen Bases| Pos | Player | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | Avg. | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Bengie Molina | 97 | 337 | 36 | 93 | 10 | 54 | .276 | 0 |
| 1B | Darin Erstad | 125 | 495 | 79 | 146 | 7 | 69 | .295 | 16 |
| 2B | Adam Kennedy | 144 | 468 | 70 | 130 | 10 | 48 | .278 | 15 |
| SS | David Eckstein | 142 | 566 | 92 | 156 | 2 | 35 | .276 | 16 |
| 3B | Chone Figgins | 148 | 577 | 83 | 171 | 5 | 60 | .296 | 34 |
| LF | Jose Guillen | 148 | 565 | 88 | 166 | 27 | 104 | .294 | 5 |
| CF | Garret Anderson | 112 | 442 | 57 | 133 | 14 | 75 | .301 | 2 |
| RF | Vladimir Guerrero | 156 | 612 | 124 | 206 | 39 | 126 | .337 | 15 |
| DH | Troy Glaus | 58 | 207 | 47 | 52 | 18 | 42 | .251 | 2 |
Other batters
| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
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Starting pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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Other pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA |
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Relief pitchers
| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
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ALDS
Boston wins the series, 3-0| Game | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston 9, Anaheim 3 | October 5 |
| 2 | Boston 8, Anaheim 3 | October 6 |
| 3 | Boston 8, Anaheim 6 (10 innings) | October 8 |
Farm system
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