Los Angeles Angels Clubhouse
Saturday, 10/11/1956
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Nolan Ryan
Record: 49 Wins, 105 Losses, .318 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 20 Wins, 57 Losses
Away Record: 29 Wins, 48 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 14 Wins, 26 Losses
X-Innings Record: 5 Wins, 8 Losses
Record vs LHP: 12 Wins, 28 Losses
Record vs RHP: 37 Wins, 77 Losses
Payroll: $28,096,314 (19th)
Fan Interest: 1/100 (20th)
Batting AVG: .229 (20th)
Homeruns: 103 (T-17th)
Walks: 434 (17th)
Stolen Bases: 61 (9th)
Runs Scored: 569 (19th)

Pitching ERA: 4.56 (13th)
Opponents AVG: .276 (18th)
HRs Allowed: 130 (9th)
Walks Allowed: 554 (16th)
Runs Allowed: 791 (13th)
Reports & News
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Fielding Stats
Ratings Report
Top Prospects
Minor Leagues
Coaching Staff
Salary Report
Financial Report
Financial History
Team History
Team News
Major Transaction News
All Transaction News
Injury News
Player Development
Active Roster
Player#PosBirthdayBatsThrowsAVGHRRBISBOPS 
CATCHERS           
ROY CAMPANELLA7C 11/19/1921RightRight.24117783.747 
Les Peden3C 9/17/1923RightRight.2223210.591 
INFIELDER           
Walt Dropo161B1/30/1923RightRight.2939661.746 
Billy Gardner432B7/19/1927RightRight.22412710.617 
Andy Carey683B10/18/1931RightRight.2557360.658 
Dick Schofield20SS1/7/1935BothRight.24612481.680 
Jim Command943B10/15/1928LeftRight.145070.370 
Jim Brideweser93SS2/13/1927RightRight.231171.580 
Rance Pless961B12/6/1925RightRight.268010.561 
OUTFIELDER           
Elmer Valo23LF3/5/1921LeftRight.1811243.512 
Willie Mays96CF5/6/1931RightRight.273268046.855 
Al Smith29RF2/7/1928RightRight.3083260.803 
Brandy Davis81RF9/10/1927RightRight.143000.393 
Jay Porter33CF1/17/1933RightRight.2101162.551 
Roman Mejias58LF8/9/1930RightRight.22011502.581 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Phil Haugstad53SP2/23/1924RightRight4.9831401.55 
Sandy Koufax77SP12/30/1935RightLeft2.99162301.26 
Don Gross23SP6/30/1931LeftLeft4.4772401.43 
Duane Pillette43SP7/24/1922RightRight5.3681801.58 
Bob Blaylock24SP6/28/1935RightRight3.471401.35 
RELIEVERS           
Bob Spicer25MR4/11/1925LeftRight9.260001.80 
Mike Naymick62CL9/6/1917RightRight8.2735192.24 
Ryne Duren31CL2/22/1929RightRight5.143101.55 
Dick Marlowe8MR6/27/1929RightRight4.260001.68 
Corky Valentine56MR1/4/1929RightRight3.380001.31 
Bob Milliken16MR8/25/1926RightRight4.502401.11 
Duke Simpson12MR9/15/1927RightRight5.075501.96 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Ken JohnsonOUTfull season0 daysTorn Rotator Cuff Muscle
Joe BlackOUTfull season0 daysTorn Thigh Muscle
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) R A. Carey3B
2) R W. Dropo1B
3) R W. MaysCF
4) R R. CAMPANELLAC
5) R A. SmithRF
6) S D. SchofieldSS
7) R B. Gardner2B
8) R R. MejiasLF
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) R J. PorterRF
2) R A. Carey3B
3) R W. MaysCF
4) R R. CAMPANELLAC
5) R A. SmithDH
6) R W. Dropo1B
7) S D. SchofieldSS
8) R B. Gardner2B
9) R R. MejiasLF
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R A. SmithRF
2) R A. Carey3B
3) R W. MaysCF
4) R R. CAMPANELLAC
5) R W. Dropo1B
6) R R. MejiasLF
7) R B. Gardner2B
8) S D. SchofieldSS
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) R J. PorterRF
2) R A. Carey3B
3) R W. MaysCF
4) R R. CAMPANELLAC
5) R W. Dropo1B
6) R A. SmithDH
7) R R. MejiasLF
8) R B. Gardner2B
9) S D. SchofieldSS
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) L S. Koufax
2) L D. Gross
3) R B. Blaylock
4) R D. Pillette
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) R D. Marlowe
2) R P. Haugstad

Middle Reliever
1) R C. Valentine
2) R R. Duren
3) R D. Marlowe
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R D. Simpson
2) R B. Milliken

Closer
1) R M. Naymick
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 1/31/1956
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
The reactions by the fans to the loss of Red Treadway are terrible!
The overall fan interest decreases a lot!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 1/31/1956
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans are shocked that you did not keep JAMES BROWN on the team!
The overall fan interest almost crashed!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 1/31/1956
Subject: Reese Diggs returns.
40 year old Pitcher Reese Diggs returns from retirement and is now a free agent.

Regards,
League Commissioner



Date: Thursday, 2/13/1956
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Los Angeles!

Regards,
Dick Sisler



Date: Friday, 2/14/1956
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Los Angeles!

Regards,
Wally Flager



Date: Friday, 2/14/1956
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Los Angeles!

Regards,
Mike Naymick



Date: Saturday, 2/15/1956
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Los Angeles!

Regards,
FORD SMITH



Date: Sunday, 2/16/1956
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Detroit has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Creepy Crespi



Date: Wednesday, 2/19/1956
Subject: Waiver claim/Sign
Hello,
you have claimed Charlie Gassaway off waivers and signed him.

Regards,
Assistant GM



Date: Wednesday, 2/19/1956
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Charlie Gassaway.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Saturday, 3/1/1956
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Homestead has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Bitsy Mott



Date: Saturday, 3/1/1956
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Los Angeles!

Regards,
Leo Thomas



Date: Saturday, 3/1/1956
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Los Angeles!

Regards,
Phil Haugstad



Date: Tuesday, 4/1/1956
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans are shocked that you did not keep Charlie Gassaway on the team!
The overall fan interest almost crashed!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Tuesday, 4/1/1956
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
The reactions by the fans to the loss of FORD SMITH are terrible!
The overall fan interest decreases a lot!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Tuesday, 4/1/1956
Subject: Retirement
Dear Sir,
The time has come. I'll leave the show after this year.
I guess I will have to make room for the young players.

Sincerely,
Mike Naymick



Date: Thursday, 5/1/1956
Subject: Status of Don Robertson
Dear Sir,
Don Robertson isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Denver Dukes!
He has an AVG of .150, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Thursday, 5/1/1956
Subject: Status of Don Leppert
Dear Sir,
Don Leppert isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Denver Dukes!
He has an AVG of .168, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Thursday, 5/8/1956
Subject: Corky Valentine is sick...
Diagnosis: Flu.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Wednesday, 5/14/1956
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Phil Haugstad



Date: Saturday, 5/17/1956
Subject: Extension?
Hello Sir,
Are you interested in negotiating a contract extension?
You know, I'm in my final year. I'd like to stay here!

Sincerely,
ROY CAMPANELLA



Date: Tuesday, 7/15/1956
Subject: Progress of Bob Blaylock
Dear Sir,
Bob Blaylock is doing pretty good at AA Denver Dukes!
He has an ERA of 2.37, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 7/21/1956
Subject: Retirement
Dear Sir,
I think it is time to leave the show. It was a great time,
but I feel I have nothing left, so I'm retiring today!

Regards,
Steve Souchock




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