Mike Colangelo Explained

Mike Colangelo
Position:Outfielder
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:22 October 1976
Birth Place:Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 13
Debutteam:Anaheim Angels
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:May 2
Finalteam:Oakland Athletics
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.233
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:2
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:8
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Mike Colangelo (born October 22, 1976) is an American former outfielder who played in parts of three seasons for the Anaheim Angels, San Diego Padres, and Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Amateur career

A native of Teaneck, New Jersey, Colangelo attended C. D. Hylton High School and George Mason University. In 1996, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham A's of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.[1] [2] He was selected by the Angels in the 21st round of the 1997 MLB Draft.

Professional career

Colangelo made his MLB debut in 1999 with the Angels. He was claimed off waivers by San Diego in 2000, and had his most productive major league season there in 2001, playing in 50 games for the Padres and batting .242. Prior to the 2002 season, he signed as a free agent with Oakland, and appeared in 20 games for the Athletics in what was his final major league campaign.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League . capecodbaseball.org . January 9, 2020.
  2. News: Cape League All-Stars . 9 . Barnstable Patriot . Barnstable, MA . July 18, 1996 .