Divisional Introduction III-AL West

American League – West is composed of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim(LAA), Houston Astros(HOU), Texas Rangers(TEX), Seattle Mariners(SEA), and Oakland Athletics(OAK).

#1. The team logos of AL West teams (left to the right: HOU, LAA, OAK, SEA, TEX).

This week, I will give a brief introduction of LAA.

As one of two teams in Los Angeles area, Angels’ stadium is located in an outskirt place instead of center of Los Angeles.

Angels is renowned for is mascot, the Rally Monkey, which means they can always come back to the game when they are falling behind in a game. If u come and watch games, you can witness the videotaped Rally Monkey! Absolutely CUTE!

#2.The Rally Monkey.

And it’s time to know the supernova!

Mike Trout is an incredible young player who demonstrate his talent of baseball. He won the AL MVP in 2014, ASG MVP in 2015, and the Rookie of the Year in 2012. He possess monstrous power, brilliant decision, and extraordinary speed! Needless to say, Mike Trout, a young soul with mature baseball skills, will continue to shine in later years.

#3.Mike Trout!! (2015 Stats: 0.299AVG, 41HRs, 90RBIs)

By the way, Angels can also nicknamed “Halos”, and if u can be there, do not forget to buy the hotdog( a bit salty, though)!

Some prominent players from AL West teams:

HOU:

#4. Dallas Keuchel, a Cy Young Award class young pitcher. He lead HOU to the Postseason. (2015 Stats: 20W 8L, 2.48ERA)

SEA:

#5. Felix Hernandez, nicknamed as King Felix because of his dominant performance.

He is undoubtedly one of the greatest pitcher in MLB now (2015 Stats: 18W 9L, 3.53 ERA. Career: 143W 101L, 3.11ERA).

OAK:

#6. Sonny Gray, another prospect from Oakland. In first three years, he have performed impressive stats. (2015 Stats: 14W7L, 2.73ERA)

TEX:

#7. Yu Darvish, a strong starter in Texas, but suffering from injury in 2015 season.

#8. Remember This guy?

Instead of making fun, Prince Fielder is a fantastic hitter (2015 Stats: 0.305AVG, 23HRs, 98RBIs)

Clips:

The Rally Monkey.:

Photo sources:

#1.http://www.coachsbet.com/2015-al-west-prediction/

#2.http://metstradamusblog.com/2014-articles/dodging-monkey-feces.html

#3.http://monkeywithahalo.com/2015-articles/what-if-the-angels-traded-mike-trout.html

#4.http://www.sportsv.net/articles/20610

#5.http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2014/04/12/king-felix-silences-as-in-seattles-6-4-victory/7633129/

#6.http://barfblog.com/2015/07/as-pitcher-sonny-gray-had-salmonella/

#7.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/print/336361.htm

#8.http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2014/04/texas-rangers-move-prince-fielder-to-cleanup-spot.html/

Official Sites of AL West teams:

1. LAA:http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=ana

2. HOU:http://houston.astros.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=hou

3. SEA:http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=sea

4. OAK:http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=oak

5. TEX:http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=tex