Baseball Players who Played for Angels and White Sox
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago White Sox.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Angels and the White Sox.
Popular Choices
Guys in this tier are likely to be popular picks because of a combination of the impact they made on both teams and/or how recently they’ve played in both uniforms.
Lucas Giolito
Lucas Giolito was selected by the Washington Nationals as the 16th overall pick in the 2012 MLB Draft. Giolito’s combination of fastball velocity, effective changeup, and sharp-breaking slider have made him one of the prominent young pitchers in the game.
Giolito made his major league debut with the Nationals in 2016 before being traded to the Chicago White Sox. The right-handed starting pitcher soon became one of the key pieces in the White Sox’s rotation.
His breakout year came in 2019 when he was named an All-Star and finished the season with a 14-9 record, a 3.41 ERA, and 228 strikeouts in 176.2 innings. Giolito’s 2020 season included a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates, a highlight for any pitcher’s career.
*Giolito was the most popular pick for this square in a previous grid (Grid 142)
Giolotto Key Stats
- All-Star (White Sox)
- 200+ Strikeout Season (White Sox)
Darin Erstad
Darin Erstad, a versatile player best known for his time with the Anaheim Angels, had an impressive MLB career from 1996 to 2009.
Spending most of his time in the outfield and at first base, Erstad compiled 1697 hits and a .282 career batting average.
He was a two-time All-Star (Angels) and won three Gold Glove awards (Angels), one as an outfielder and two at first base, highlighting his exceptional fielding skills. His 2000 season was a standout, as he led the league with 240 hits, while also batting .355 and driving in 100 runs.
Bartolo Colon
Bartolo Colon, affectionately known as “Big Sexy”, was a fixture on the mound in baseball from 1997 until 2018. He played for a whole bunch of teams (11), which makes him an extremely versatile player for the Immaculate Grid.
Colon’s career stops included the Indians (now Guardians), Dodgers, Mets, Athletics, White Sox, Twins, Braves, Red Sox, Rangers, Montreal Expos and Yankees.
Colon was a 4-time All-Star and even bagged a Cy Young Award in 2005. He had over 240 wins and more than 2,500 strikeouts.
*Colon was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 105).
Colon Key Stats
- Cy Young (Angels)
- All-Star (Indians, Angels, Athletics, Mets)
- 20+ Win Season (Angels)
Rare Choices
Bo Jackson
Bo Jackson is an exceptional athlete known for his remarkable performances in both baseball and American football. He played Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1986 to 1994, primarily with the Kansas City Royals, and was renowned for his power and speed, hitting 141 home runs and stealing 82 bases in his career.
His incredible strength and agility were on display during the 1989 All-Star game (Royals), where he hit a 448-foot home run, earning him MVP honors.
Meanwhile, Jackson also played in the National Football League as a running back for the Los Angeles Raiders, becoming the first athlete to be an All-Star in two major American sports.
Adam Eaton
Adam Eaton is an outfielder known for his high-energy play and efficient hitting. Starting his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2012, he made a name for himself with the Chicago White Sox from 2014 to 2016, and later, the Washington Nationals where he played a crucial part in their 2019 World Series run.
In his career through the 2022 season, Eaton has hit for a solid batting average of around .280, an on-base percentage hovering near .360, and has over 65 home runs to his credit.
Eaton has twice led the league in triples (’14 & ’16) and he’s stolen more than 70 bases. He’s also proven himself to be a capable and versatile outfielder, primarily playing right field but also spending time in center and left.
