Description
9-pocket binder page of Anaheim Angels baseball cards, mostly from the late 1990s and early 2000s era. Several players pictured were key contributors to the franchise around the time of their 2002 World Series championship season.
Here’s who appears on the cards and why they’re notable:
Top Row
• Jarrod Washburn – A left-handed starting pitcher. He was part of the Angels’ 2002 World Series rotation and won 18 games that championship season.
• Francisco Rodríguez – Often called “K-Rod.” As a rookie in 2002, he was dominant in the postseason and helped secure the franchise’s first World Series title.
• Adam Kennedy – A second baseman. He famously hit three home runs in Game 5 of the 2002 ALCS against the Twins.
Middle Row
• Darin Erstad – A versatile outfielder and first baseman. He had a 240-hit season in 2000 and was known for gritty defense and hustle.
• Brian Downing – Played primarily in the 1970s–80s. One of the more underrated hitters in franchise history, with over 2,000 career hits.
• Tim Salmon – Nicknamed “King Fish.” A longtime Angel and the 1993 AL Rookie of the Year. One of the most important position players in team history.
Bottom Row
• Mo Vaughn – A former AL MVP (with Boston) who played first base for the Angels in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
• Team checklist card featuring Jim Edmonds – A highlight-reel center fielder known for spectacular defensive catches. He later starred with the Cardinals.
• Another Adam Kennedy card (Fleer Ultra), showing him in action defensively.
Team Context
All of these players are associated with the Anaheim Angels (now the Los Angeles Angels). The cards appear to be from brands like Topps, Fleer, Upper Deck, and Pacific, mostly early-2000s issues. The presence of Washburn, Rodríguez, Kennedy, Erstad, and Salmon strongly ties this collection to the 2002 championship core.
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