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ANGELS HALL OF FAME

The 2002 World Champion Angels were inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame on Aug. 18, 2012.
En route to capturing the franchise’s first World Series title, the 2002 Angels finished with a 99-63 record during
the regular season to claim the American League Wild Card and advance to the postseason for the first time since
1986. The Angels sat at 6-14 after 20 games (worst start in club history) but finished the season going 93-49 (.650)
over their last 142 games. 43 of the 99 wins came in comeback fashion. The Club finished first in the A.L. with a
franchise record .282 average and second with a 3.69 ERA. The Halos also ranked first in the junior circuit with a
2.98 relief ERA.
The offense was paced by team MVP Garret Anderson (.306, 56 2B, 29 HR, 123 RBI), A.L. Comeback Player of
the Year Tim Salmon (.286, 22 HR, 88 RBI), Troy Glaus (30 HR, 111 RBI), Darin Erstad (.283, 99 runs, 23 SB) and
leadoff man David Eckstein (.293,
107 runs, 21 SB).
On the mound, the starting
staff featured Jarrod Washburn
(18 wins), Kevin Appier (14 wins),
Ramon Ortiz (15 wins) and rookie
John Lackey (9 wins). The bullpen
was guided by the likes of Troy
Percival (40 saves), Brendan
Donnelly (2.17 ERA), Ben Weber
(2.54 ERA) and late season call-up
Francisco Rodriguez. The pitching
staff was guided by Gold Glove®
catcher Bengie Molina .
In their first post season appearance in 16 years, the Angels defeated the New York Yankees in the Division
Series (three games to one) to claim the first playoff series victory in club history. In the League Championship
Series, the Halos defeated the Minnesota Twins (four games to one) to claim their first ever A.L. Pennant and earn a
spot in the Fall Classic. Second baseman Adam Kennedy was named Most Valuable Player of the series, the second
Angel to be named ALCS MVP (also Fred Lynn in 1982 ALCS). Kennedy became the third player in MLB history to
hit three home runs in an LCS contest in Game 5.
The All-California World Series matched the Angels with the San Francisco Giants in the 99th edition of the Fall
Classic. After the Giants took a 3-2 series lead, the stage was set for one of the more remarkable comebacks in
playoff history. In Game 6, the Halos trailed 5-0 with seven outs left in their season until Spiezio’s three-run home
run brought the Club back into the game. An inning later, the Halos rallied for three more runs, keyed by Glaus’
two-run double. The Angels’ 6-5 comeback win was the biggest ever by a team facing series elimination.
42 years of waiting for a World Series crown came to a climactic close for Angels’ fans on
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002. The Game 7 win was highlighted by Anderson’s clutch bases clearing,
three-run double in the third inning. Lackey received the win, becoming just the second
rookie pitcher to win Game 7 of the World Series. Glaus was named MVP of the 2002 Fall
Classic after hitting .385 (10/26) with seven runs, three doubles, three home runs and
eight RBI .
The 2002 Angels’ season was not ultimately defined by specific numbers or stats,
but rather a group of individuals that comprised the true definition of a team. club history

2002 angels roster

Anderson, Garret (of) Fasano, Sal (c) Molina, Jose (c) Schoeneweis, Scott (lhp) Manager - Mike Scioscia
Appier, Kevin (rhp) Figgins, Chone (inf) Nieves, Jose (inf) Sele, Aaron (rhp) Coaches - Joe Maddon
Bellinger, Clay (inf) Fullmer, Brad (inf) Ochoa, Alex (of) Shields, Scot (rhp) (Bench), Bud Black
Callaway, Mickey (rhp) Gil, Benji (inf) Ortiz, Ramon (rhp) Spiezio, Scott (inf) (Pitching), Mickey
Cook, Dennis (lhp) Glaus, Troy (inf) Palmeiro, Orlando (of) Wall, Donne (rhp) Hatcher (Hitting), Ron
DaVanon, Jeff (of) Kennedy, Adam (inf) Percival, Troy (rhp) Washburn, Jarrod (lhp) Roenicke (Third Base),
Donnelly, Brendan (rhp) Lackey, John (rhp) Pote, Lou (rhp) Weber, Ben (rhp) Alfredo Griffin (First
Eckstein, David (inf) Levine, Al (rhp) Ramirez, Julio (of) Wise, Matt (rhp) Base), Bobby Ramos
Erstad, Darin (of) Lukasiewicz, Mark (rhp) Rodriguez, Francisco (rhp) Wooten, Shawn (inf) (Bullpen) and Orlando
Fabregas, Jorge (c) Molina, Bengie (c) Salmon, Tim (of) Mercado (Bullpen)
* Players that appeared in at least one game with the club

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