The 1975 California Angels endured a difficult year, finishing 68–94 and placing sixth in the AL West. Managed by Dick Williams (replaced late in the season by John McNamara), the team struggled offensively despite solid pitching. Nolan Ryan remained the club’s biggest draw, posting 186 strikeouts and continuing his reputation for overpowering stuff. Frank Tanana emerged as a rising star with a 2.62 ERA and 269 strikeouts, forming a dominant 1–2 punch with Ryan.
27 Ballpoint signatures (averaging 8/10 in strength) on this creamy slightly toned California Angels baseball are highlighted by:
NOLAN RYAN, Mickey Scott, Dave Chalk, Lee Stanton, Dick Lange, Dick Williams (manager) HOF, Rudy May, Ed Figueroa, Rudy Meoli, Mickey Scott, Bill Singer, Mickey Rivers, Don Kirkwood, Chuck Hockenberry (his only season in MLB was with the 1975 Angels), Morris Nettles, Dave Collins, Ike Hampton, Ellie Rodriguez, Joe Lahoud, Jerry Remy, Jerry Adiar, and MIKE MILEY (D. 1977 at age 23).
