Jim Fregosi
A part of major league baseball for more than 40 years as a player and manager, Fregosi was the first star of the Angels. He came up with the expansion team in 1961, making the All-Star team six times and winning a Gold Glove at shortstop for the Halos. In December of 1971 he was traded to the Mets in the greatest deal in Angels' history, which brought Nolan Ryan to California. He never played regularly again, suffering through several injuries and poor performances in his 30s. Later, he returned to the Angels as their manager, leading them to their first post-season appearance, in 1979. He managed the Phillies for six seasons in the 1990s, guiding them to the World Series in the only season he had a winning record. In 2000, with the Blue Jays, he won the 1,000 game of his managerial career.
Played For
Los Angeles Angels (1961-1964)
California Angels (1965-1971)
New York Mets (1972-1973)
Texas Rangers (1973-1977)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1977-1978)
Managed
California Angels (1978-1981)
Chicago White Sox (1986-1988)
Philadelphia Phillies (1991-1996)
Toronto Blue Jays (1999-2000)
All-Time Rankings
Jim Fregosi ranks #28 among the Top 50 all-time at SS. Rankings ⇒
Best Season: 1964
Fregosi was a very good player in his 20s. This year, age 22, he hit .277 with a .463 SLG mark (which would prove to be his best mark). He hit 18 homers and drove in 72 runs, while drawing 72 walks. He was never a great defensive shortstop, but his range was better than average when he was young.
Most Hits, American League (1961-1971)
Brooks Robinson... 1,845
Carl Yastrzemski... 1,832
Luis Aparicio... 1,669
Al Kaline... 1,495
Harmon Killebrew... 1,479
Tony Oliva... 1,462
Norm Cash... 1,449
Jim Fregosi ... 1,408
Born
James Louis Fregosi was born on April 4, 1942, in San Francisco, CA.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: SS
Primary Team: TEX
Major League Debut
September 14, 1961
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1961
Carl Yastrzemski
Lou Brock
Boog Powell
Jim Fregosi
Sam McDowell
Dean Chance
Al Downing
Bill Freehan
Eddie Brinkman
Similar Players
Dick McAuliffe
Related Players
Nolan Ryan
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1984 |
BBWAA |
4 |
1.0% |
|
Awards and Honors
1967 AL Gold Glove
Batting Feats
- July 28, 1964: Cycle...
- May 20, 1968: Cycle...
All-Star Selections
1964 AL
1966 AL
1967 AL
1968 AL
1969 AL
1970 AL
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