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2020 LOS ANGELES ANGELS

MAJOR LEAGUE SUMMARY
2018
◆ In first full season with the Angels, set a new franchise record for home runs by a left fielder (30)...Eclipsed Garret
Anderson’s previous mark of 29 (2002 and 2003)...Was the first Angels outfielder other than Mike Trout to log a
30-homer season since Vladimir Guerrero in 2006 (33 HR).
◆ Among A.L. left fielders, ranked third in home runs, fourth in RBI, fourth in average, sixth in hits, and seventh in runs
scored...Marked sixth straight season with at least 25 home runs (for
more info, see chart to right).
◆ Posted a .277 (73/264) clip with 22 home runs and 57 RBI at Angel
Stadium compared to .238 (64/269) with eight home runs and 28 RBI 25 sense
on the road .
◆ Tallied seven outfield assists with a .987 fielding percentage...The .987 Most 25-home run seasons since 2007
mark as a left fielder ranked third in the A.L. Player Seasons
Albert Pujols 9
2017 Nelson Cruz 9
◆ Acquired by the Angels from the Tigers Aug. 31 for a Player to be Edwin Encarnacion 9
Named Later (RHP Elvin Rodriguez) and RHP Grayson Long...Combined
between the two Clubs to establish career highs in doubles (44), home Miguel Cabrera 9
runs (35), RBI (109), extra-base hits (79), slugging percentage (.542) and Justin Upton 8
OPS (.904)...Led the Angels in homers following acquisition. Mike Trout 8
◆ Among A.L. leaders, finished in the Top 10 in RBI (4th), extra-base hits Jay Bruce 8
(4th), doubles (T-4th), runs (T-7th), home runs (9th), slugging pct. (7th) David Ortiz 8
and OPS (8th)...Was the first American League left fielder with 35 home
runs, 100 RBI and 100 runs scored since Jason Bay in 2009. Ryan Braun 8
◆ Won third career Louisville Silver Slugger Award (2011 and 2014)...Was
the first Angels outfielder to win the award other than Trout since Torii
Hunter in 2009.
◆ Named a finalist for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award in left field after posting a .976 fielding percentage (8 errors/335
total chances)...Nine outfield assists were tied for third by an American League left fielder.
2016
upton
◆ Tied a then career-best 31 home runs during first season with the Tigers...Marked second career 30-home run
campaign and sixth 25+ home run season.
◆ Connected for 200th career home run July 18 vs. Minnesota...Was the 10th active player to reach 200 homers in his
age-28 season: Adrian Beltre, Ryan Braun, Jay Bruce, Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez,
Giancarlo Stanton, and Mark Teixeira .
◆ Named A.L. Co-Player of the Week for period ending Sept. 25...Hit .400 (10/25) with three home runs and six RBI...
Marked fourth career Player of the Week honors.
◆ Led the American League with 12 home runs in September..The 12 homers were the most by a Tiger in the month of
September since Hank Greenberg hit 16 in Sept. 1946.
2015
◆ In first season with San Diego, was tabbed as a National League All-Star for the third time in career...Tallied a hit and
a stolen base in the Midsummer Classic and joined Tony Gwynn as the only Padres with a hit and steal in the All-Star
Game .
◆ Led the Club in runs scored (85), home runs (26), walks (68) and stolen bases (19)...Was the third Padre to lead the team
in both home runs and steals: Reggie Sanders in 1999 and Dave Winfield in 1976.
◆ Logged 600th career RBI Aug. 21 vs. St. Louis.
2014
◆ Received second career Silver Slugger Award during second season with Atlanta . . .Finished the season second in the
National League in RBI (102), tied for fourth in home runs (29), sixth in slugging (.491) and seventh in total bases (278).
◆ Named National League Player of the Week for the period ending Apr. 13...Hit .591 (13/22) with eight runs scored,
four home runs and eight RBI.
◆ Tallied 1,000th hit of career and 500th career RBI with a fourth-inning home run Aug. 10 vs. Washington.
◆ On Sept. 27, he and brother B.J. became the first pair of brother teammates to homer and notch an outfield assist in
the same game .
2013
◆ In first season with the Braves, ranked tied for fourth in the N.L. with 27 home runs while his 75 walks were good for
seventh.
◆ Combined to homer in the same game with brother B.J. three different times...Were the fifth set of brothers to homer
as teammates in the same game at least three different times.

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