5 Baseball Players who Played for Cleveland and Los Angeles Angels
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 Cleveland Guardians and the Los Angeles Angels.
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 a player who played for both Cleveland and Los Angeles.
Dave Winfield
When you have an amazing 22-year career, you usually find your way onto multiple teams over the course of that time.
Dave Winfield played for 6 different teams over the course of his Hall of Fame career – the Yankees, Padres, Twins, Angels (California Angels at the time), Indians (now Guardians) and Blue Jays.
Winfield led the league in RBIs with 118 in 1979 with the Padres (finished 3rd in MVP voting that year). He finished with over 1800 RBIs and 3000 hits over his career.
Eddie Murray
Eddie Murray had a 21-year career in major league baseball. He spent most of his time with the Baltimore Orioles, but also played for other teams like the Dodgers, Cleveland Indians (now the Guardians), Mets and Angels.
Murray was a crucial player in the Orioles’ ’83 World Series win. He finished his career with 504 home runs, 3255 hits (one of 33 players over 3000) and a career .287 batting average. This switch-hitter was an 8-time All-Star and landed in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.
*Eddie Murray played for the Anaheim Angels which I believe will work for the LA Angels, but I haven’t actually tried this yet myself.
Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson, who had a stellar 21-year career from 1956 to 1976, was a trailblazer and one of the greatest players in MLB history. As an outfielder, he played for the Reds, Orioles, Dodgers, Angels, and Indians.
Robinson had a career batting average of .294 and hit an impressive 586 home runs. He was named to the All-Star team 14 times, won two World Series championships with the Orioles, and received the MVP award in both the National League and American League.
In his MVP seasons, he hit .323 with 37 home runs for the Reds in 1961 and .316 with 49 home runs for the Orioles in 1966, winning the Triple Crown that year. His accomplishments led to his induction into the Hall of Fame in 1982.
Robinson Key Stats
- Hall of Fame
- MVP (Reds, Orioles)
- Rookie of the Year (Reds)
- All-Star (Reds, Orioles, Angels)
- Gold Glove (Reds)
- 500+ Career Home Runs
- 40+ Home Run Season (Orioles)
- 100+ RBI Season (Reds, Orioles)
- 200+ Hit Season (Reds)
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 Key Stats
- Cy Young (Angels)
- All-Star (Indians, Angels, Athletics, Mets)
- 20+ Win Season (Angels)
Rich Hill
Rich Hill is an Immaculate Grid beast. The left-handed pitcher has played for 13 different clubs over his incredible 19-year career – one that is still ongoing as I’m writing this (he’s currently pitching with the Padres).
Hill’s MLB journey began when he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2002. After making his major league debut in 2005, he had initial success with the Cubs, particularly in 2007 when he had a standout season. However, injuries, inconsistency, and command issues led to him bouncing around the minors and various MLB teams for several years.
After refining his pitching approach and mechanics, he experienced a career resurgence starting in 2015. At an age when many players see diminished returns, Hill became one of the most effective starters in baseball. This late-career renaissance led to stints with the Red Sox, Athletics, Dodgers, Twins, and Rays.
