Baseball Players who Played for Red Sox and 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 Boston Red Sox 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 the Red Sox and the Angels.
Popular Choices
Hunter Renfroe
Hunter Renfroe is in his 8th year in the majors and he’s bounced around with multiple teams in his career. He’s currently with the Angels but has played for the Padres, Rays, Brewers and Red Sox.
Renfroe has been a consistent starter in right field with pretty much every team he’s played for and considering he’s been at 5 different teams since 2019, there is a good chance he’ll be a popular pick for multiple grid squares.
*Renfroe has been the most popular pick for this square in a previous grid (Grid 105).
John Lackey
John Lackey, a right-handed pitcher, carved out a strong MLB career from 2002 to 2017, primarily with the Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs. Over his career, Lackey recorded 188 wins with a 3.92 ERA and 2294 strikeouts.
He was an All-Star in 2007 (Angels) and was known for his tough, competitive approach on the mound. Lackey achieved rare success in the postseason, winning World Series titles with the Angels (2002), Red Sox (2013), and Cubs (2016).
In fact, he became the first pitcher in history to start and win the clinching game of a World Series as a rookie with the Angels in 2002.
Rare Choices
Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson was one of my favorite baseball players growing up. In fact, somewhere in a closet, I have a baseball card binder with over 150 Rickey Henderson baseball cards.
Most of us probably remember Henderson as an Oakland A, back in the late 80s playing on the same A’s teams as the Bash Brothers.
But, he played for an incredible 25 years in the majors and played on 9 different teams during that span.
Rickey played 14 years with the A’s, but he also played for the New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, LA Dodgers, Anaheim Angels, Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays.
So, not only is he an acceptable answer for a player who played for both the Red Sox and the Angels, but Rickey Henderson is a very versatile Immaculate Grid answer that you can use quite often.
In fact, he also had over 1400 career stolen bases, over 2200 runs and over 3000 hits (all of which could appear as possible categories).
Dante Bichette
Possibly best known for his mullet, Dante Bichette was a major force at the plate during his 14-year career. I will always remember Bichette in a Rockies uniform, but he also played for the (California) Angels, Red Sox, Brewers and Reds.
Bichette was part of the Rockies’ “Blake Street Bombers,” and his 1995 season was particularly epic, hitting over .340 with 40 home runs and 128 RBIs – finishing second in MVP voting.
For his career, he hit over 270 homers and drove in over 1100 RBIs. Bichette made the All-Star team four times.
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.
