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April 23, 2003 — Casey Kotchman goes 5-for-5 with a double and stolen base as the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes play at the Lancaster JetHawks.
June 3, 2003 — The Arkansas Travelers win in 15 innings at the Round Rock Express.
June 24, 2003 — The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes host the 2003 Carolina League - California League All-Star Game. Nick Gorneault, Jeff Mathis, Ervin Santana and Steven Shell represent the Quakes.
August 15, 2003 — Warner Madrigal goes 5-for-5 with a triple and double as the Provo Angels visit the Missoula Osprey.
August 18, 2003 — Warner Madrigal goes 5-for-5 with two homers, a double and six RBI as the Provo Angels visit the Missoula Osprey.
September 8, 2003 — The Provo Angels win the Pioneer League South Division title at the Ogden Raptors.
September 12, 2003 — Billings Mustangs pitcher James Paduch no-hits the Provo Angels to win the Pioneer League pennant.
September 13, 2004 — The Provo Angels win the Pioneer League pennant over the Billings Mustangs.
August 23, 2005 — Brandon Wood hits his 40th and 41st home runs as the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes host the High Desert Mavericks.
September 14, 2007 — The Orem Owlz win the Pioneer League pennant at the Great Falls White Sox. Jordan Walden is the starting pitcher. The game goes 16 innings, with three Great Falls players ejected.
April 29, 2010 — Arkansas Travelers' pitcher Ryan Brasier throws a complete-game no-hitter against the Tulsa Drillers.
April 30, 2010 — Fabio Martinez, Kyle Hurst and Mike Kenney combine to throw a no-hitter for the Cedar Rapids Kernels against the Kane County Cougars.
May 7, 2010 — The Cedar Rapids Kernels play the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Miller Park in Milwaukee.
July 5, 2010 — The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes score in every inning as they win 23-8 at High Desert. This was only the second time in California League history that a team scored in every inning.
July 12, 2010 — Stephen Locke pitches a five-inning no-hitter for the Cedar Rapids Kernels against the Peoria Chiefs in a game cut short by rain.
July 18, 2010 — The Cedar Rapids Kernels send 20 batters to the plate in the bottom of the 7th to score 14 runs and stage a miracle rally from an eight-run deficit.
September 14, 2010 — The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes defeat the Lake Elsinore Storm to win the California League South Division title.
September 20, 2010 — The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes lose to the San Jose Giants in the deciding game of the California League championship series.
April 9, 2011 — Audio clip of Mike Trout's inside-the-park home run, Arkansas Travelers at Midland Rockhounds.
May 4, 2011 — The Cedar Rapids Kernels play 17 innings at home against the Burlington Bees.
May 18, 2011 — Kane County Cougars pitchers Sugar Ray Marimon and Chas Byrne combine to no-hit the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
June 21, 2011 — The Arkansas Travelers score 17 runs at Springfield to win the Texas League North Division first half title.
June 21, 2011 — The Orem Owlz score 23 runs on 26 hits against the Casper Ghosts.
July 19, 2011 — Former Angels prospect Will Smith combines with Kelvin Herrera to pitch a no-hitter for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals against the Arkansas Travelers. This is believed to be the first time in minor and major league history that a triple play occurred in a no-hitter game.
August 2, 2011 — C.J. Cron hits three home runs and a double as the Orem Owlz visit the Ogden Raptors.
August 6, 2011 — Taylor Lindsey goes 5-5 and hits for the cycle as the Orem Owlz host the Ogden Raptors.
FutureAngels.com Radio was a bimonthly podcast hosted by TPSRadio.net. The show aired in 2007 from January 17 through June 1. The links below are archives of the original recordings posted on TPSRadio.net.
Episode 1 — Guests are former Angels broadcaster Mario Impemba; recently acquired Angels reliever Chris Resop; and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes General Manager Gerry McKearney.
Episode 2 — The show includes a listen to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes' annual youth baseball clinic conducted by Angels minor league coaches; an interview with Orem Owlz owner Jeff Katofsky; and a recording of Angels General Manager Bill Stoneman addressing the Quakes Hot Stove Banquet.
Episode 3 — The show includes an interview with Arkansas Travelers Vice-President/General Manager Bill Valentine about their new stadium, Dickey-Stephens Park; a chat with Baseball America associate editor Alan Matthews about the Angels' 2007 Top Prospects; and a listen to Angels Manager Mike Scioscia as he addresses the Cedar Rapids Kernels Hot Stove Banquet.
Episode 4 — The show includes a look at the original “future Angels,” the 1961 Statesville Owls, with baseball historian Bill Moose; a chat about the Angels' prospects with baseball analyst John Sickels of www.minorleagueball.com; and Orem manager Tom Kotchman as he teaches first-year players how to run the bases.
Episode 5 — The show continues our look at the original “future Angels” as we interview Texas baseball historian Mark Presswood about the Angels’ first Triple-A team, the 1961 Dallas-Ft. Worth Rangers; a memorable moment in the minor league career of first baseman Casey Kotchman; and Cedar Rapids Kernels fan Lanny Peterson, coordinator of the Kernels’ host parent program, tells what it’s like to have a ballplayer living in your home.
Episode 6 — The show looks back at “The GAP,” Gene Autry Park, the Angels' minor league complex from 1984 through 2005; visit with Tony Reagins, the Angels' Director of Player Development; and talk with Angels beat writer Matt Hurst of the Riverside Press-Enterprise.
Episode 7 — The show goes into the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes' dugout for Easter service with Marvin Smith of Baseball Chapel; join the Salt Lake Bees on the road in Las Vegas for a series with the 51s; and review highlights of the first two weeks of the season for the Bees and the Arkansas Travelers.
Episode 8 — The show journeys back in time to 1961 to meet Paul Mosley, an original “future Angel” who played that year for the Angels' minor league team in Statesville, North Carolina; join Angels' legendary minor league manager Tom Kotchman as he scouts Florida for the upcoming June draft; talk with Rancho Cucamonga Quakes manager Bobby Mitchell about the Angels' hitting philosophy; and review the first month of the season for the Quakes and the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
Episode 9 — The show joins the Cedar Rapids Kernels for four games against the Clinton LumberKings. Featured interviews: catcher Hank Conger, manager Ever Magallanes, Kernels official scorer Al Gruwell, Cedar Rapids Gazette sportswriter Jeff Johnson, LumberKings broadcaster Dave Lezotte, and Kernels broadcaster John Rodgers.
Episode 10 — The series ends with a look at the roles played by women in professional baseball. Featured interviews: Jean Hastings Ardell, the author of Breaking Into Baseball: Women and the National Pastime; and Sarah Hansen, the assistant general manager of the Orem Owlz.
Mike Anton — Selected by the Angels in 12th round of the June 2007 draft, Anton was selected by the Angels after a scout saw him in a workout two years after Mike was injured in a severe traffic accident. Mike was one of the best pitchers in the Arizona League his first professional season. (July 29, 2007. Time 13:02.)
Dan Ardell — Dan was signed by the Los Angeles Angels in 1961 after playing baseball at the University of Southern California. One of the earliest “future Angels,” Dan talks about the seminal days of the Angels minor leaguers and some of the prospects who later became major leaguers. (August 31, 2005. Time 17:13.)
Jared Abruzzo — Jared Abruzzo was the Angels' second round pick in the June 2000 draft. At the time of this interview, he was assigned to the Rookie-A Butte CopperKings. (August 9, 2000. Time 5:53.)
Jon Bachanov — Selected by the Angels in the first-round supplemental phase of the June 2007 draft, Jon had just signed with the Angels at the time of this interview. Jon talks about his background, how Tom Kotchman scouted him, and when he anticipates to make his professional debut. (July 21, 2007. Time 11:20.)
Eddie Bane — Eddie was hired as the Angels' new scouting director in October 2003.
Justin Baughman — One of the fastest runners in the Angels organization, Baughman came up through the system as a shortstop. In 1998, he made the leap from high-A Lake Elsinore to Triple-A Edmonton as a second baseman, and found himself in the majors leagues by late May. Justin suffered a career-threatening broken leg injury playing winter ball in December 1998. At the time of this interview, he's back playing shortstop with the Triple-A Trappers. (June 10, 2000. Time 5:59.)
Chris Bootcheck — One of two Angels' first round picks in the June 2000 draft, Chris at the time of this interview was on the disabled list with shoulder stiffness while on the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes roster. Chris talks about the injury, his father's influence on his career, and how he selected Scott Boras as his agent. (There was more to this interview but the recording equipment malfunctioned.) (May 7, 2001. Time 8:24.)
Chris Bootcheck — Now a reliever for the Los Angeles Angels, at the time of this interview Chris had returned to Rancho Cucamonga on rehab assignment. (April 13, 2008. Time 7:30.)
Peter Bourjos — Selected in the 10th round of the June 2005 draft, Bourjos is considered one of the top outfield prospects in the Angels system and is a top base-stealer. (May 4, 2008. Time 11:11.)
Ty Boykin — “T-Bone” has been a player, hitting coach and manager in the Angels' minor league system. His many interviews over the years give an insight into how the organization has evolved, and along with it the team's hitting philosophy.
Mike Butcher — A former major league pitcher with the California Angels and other teams, Butcher served as a pitching coach in the Angels system before becoming a roving pitching instructor. Mike talks about Ervin Santana, scheduled to make his major league debut the next day, as well as Chris Bootcheck, Steven Shell, Joe Saunders, Joe Torres and Nick Adenhart. (May 16, 2005. Time 14:46.)
Todd Claus — Originally signed by the Angels as an infielder in 1991, Claus has served the organization as a scout and hitting coach before being appointed as manager of the 2002 Cedar Rapids Kernels. Claus talks about the influence of longtime Angels' minor league manager Tom Kotchman on his career, and prospects on his 2002 team including Casey Kotchman, Jeff Mathis, and Nick Kimpton. (May 11, 2002. Time 20:24.)
Hank Conger — Conger was the Angels' first-round choice in the June 2006 draft. At the time of this interview, he was with the Cedar Rapids Kernels. The conversation includes a video on YouTube of campaign ad parody he made in high school. (May 14, 2007. Time 9:24.)
Brian Cooper — Brian pitched in the major leagues with the Anaheim Angels before he was traded to Toronto for Brad Fullmer.
Darrell Darrow — Darrell joined the Angels after he was selected in the January 1970 draft. He spent most of his career in the Angels farm system during the 1970s, and among his teammates was star left-hander Frank Tanana. An excellent overview of Angels minor league history in the 1970s. (April 19, 2008. Time 1:01:27.)
Jeff DaVanon — Acquired along with Nathan Haynes and Elvin Nina from the Oakland A's for Randy Velarde and Omar Olivares in July 1999, at the time of this interview Jeff was on the Triple-A Salt Lake Stingers roster. (April 15, 2001. Time 4:53.)
Dino Ebel — After managing for many years in the Dodgers system, Ebel joined the Angels in 2005 to manage the Triple-A Salt Lake Stingers. Ebel compares the Angels' system and philosophy to what he experienced with the Dodgers, and discusses Angels prospects Chris Bootcheck, Dustin Moseley, Joel Peralta, Jeff Mathis, Casey Kotchman and Nick Gorneault. (May 16, 2005. Time 12:51.)
Phil Elson — Now in his seventh year as the broadcaster for the Arkansas Travelers, Phil recalls the complicated relationship between the Travs and their former affiliate, the St. Louis Cardinals; the Angels' affiliation since 2000; and discusses the new stadium, Dickey-Stephens Park. (June 10, 2007. Time 18:42.)
Seth Etherton — Seth was the Angels' #1 draft choice in the 1998 draft. An alumnus of the University of Southern California, Seth began his career at Class AA Midland in late 1998. At the time of this recording, he was a starter for the Class AA Erie SeaWolves. (May 23, 1999. Time 7:31.)
Abe Flores — Abe became the Director of Player Development for the Angels on October 16, 2007, when Tony Reagins was promoted to General Manager.
Zach Fraser — Zach is the General Manager of the Orem Owlz, the Angels' affiliate in the Rookie-A Pioneer League. Named the Owlz' GM in 2005, at the time he was the youngest GM in the minors. Zach talks about growing the Owlz' presence in a market new to professional baseball. (July 9, 2007. Time 16:04.)
Howie Gershberg — One of the most respected pitching coaches in the history of the Angels' minor leagues, Gershberg taught pitching in the organization from the 1980s until he passed away in 2003.
Tom Gregorio — Originally selected by the Angels in the 27th round of the June 1999 draft, Gregorio made his major league debut with the Angels in September 2003. He was appointed the Angels' minor league catching instructor for the 2007 season. Tom talks about the Angels' catching prospects, and the recent trade of Jose Molina to the New York Yankees. (July 22, 2007. Time 21:23.)
Brian Harper — A 1977 draft choice by the California Angels, Brian returned to the organization in 2001 to manage the Rookie-A Mesa Angels.
Nathan Haynes — One of the three players acquired by the Angels in 1999 from the Oakland A's in exchange for Randy Velarde and Omar Olivares, Haynes was ranked by Baseball America as the Angels' #5 prospect in 2000. At the time of this interview, Nathan was playing center field for the Double-A Erie SeaWolves. (April 22, 2000. Time 5:58.)
Roland Hemond — One of the most respected executives in the history of the game, Roland Hemond was part of the Angels' front office in 1961 when the team began existence. He was both the farm and scouting director. Hemond recalls what it was like to build the farm system from scratch in 1961. (June 3, 2007. Time 18:48.)
Matt Hensley — Born and raised in San Diego, Matt had just been promoted from Cedar Rapids to Rancho Cucamonga at the time of this interview. Matt was the Angels' 10th round pick in the June 2000 draft. (June 26, 2001. Time 11:22.)
Jack Hiatt — Jack Hiatt began his professional career in the Angels' minor leagues in 1961. After a successful major league career, he eventually became the farm director for the San Franciso Giants. Jack recalls his Angels' minor league career, his teammates, and his return in 1982 to manage the Angels' Double-A team. (December 12, 2007. Time 1:03:21.)
Bruce Hines — Hines is a “rover,” one of the Angels' roving instructors within the organization. A former manager, Hines at the time of the interview was a roving defense instructor. Hines describes the duties of a rover and discusses how he evaluates and teaches minor league prospects. (May 7, 2000. Time 13:43.)
Geoff Hostetter — At the time of this recording, Geoff was the trainer for the Lake Elsinore Storm. At this point in his career within the Angels organization, Geoff had also worked at Butte (Pioneer League) and Cedar Rapids (Midwest League). He began his career as an intern with the Angels in Anaheim. Geoff describes the duties of a trainer in the minor leagues and talks about how to pursue a career as a trainer in professional sports. (July 11, 1999. Time 9:05.)
Howie Kendrick — Selected in the 10th round of the June 2002 draft, Kendrick won the 2004 Midwest League hitting title with a .367 average. At the time of the interview, he was playing second base for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and ranked the Angels' #8 prospect by Baseball America. (April 10, 2005. Time 7:51.)
Casey Kotchman — The son of the Angels' legendary minor league manager and scout, Tom Kotchman, Casey was the Angels' #1 pick in the June 2001. At the time of this interview, Casey was assigned to the Rookie-A Provo Angels team that his father was managing. (August 27, 2001. Time 7:41.)
Tom Kotchman — Kotchman is the winningest manager active in all the minor leagues. “Kotch” is also a scout for the Angels in Florida when not managing their short-season team.
Bill Lachemann — The brother of Marcel Lachemann, Bill has been a coach in the Angels organization since 1985. Lachemann talks about how the Lachemanns wound up in professional baseball, his days watching the old Pacific Coast League, and reviews the top prospects playing for the 2000 Erie SeaWolves. (April 23, 2000. Time 10:06.)
Marcel Lachemann — Best known as the manager and long-time pitching coach for the Angels, “Lach” ended his Angels career in late 1999 after a year-long stint as the Field Coordinator for the team's minor league system. Marcel gives a comprehensive overview of the prospects at each level within the organization at the time of this recording. (May 30, 1999. Time 22:55.)
John Lackey — John was the Angels' first pick in the June 1999 draft. At the time of the recording, he was assigned to the Angels' Double-A team, the Arkansas Travelers. Before the 2001, he was ranked the Angels' #4 prospect according to Baseball America. (May 13, 2001. Time 10:55.)
Bobby Magallanes — A former minor league infielder primarily with the Seattle Marines, Bobby joined the Angels organization as a coach in 2002.
Stephen Marek — Selected as a “draft and follow” by the Angels in the 40th round of the June 2004 draft, Stephen was hours from re-entering the draft in June 2005 before the Angels signed him to the equivalent of a second-round bonus. Stephen talks about pitching in the 2004 Junior College World Series, the negotiations with the Angels, and his repertoire. (June 20, 2005. Time 6:03.)
Jeff Mathis — Jeff was chosen by the Angels as a supplemental pick in the first round of the 2001 draft (#33 overall). Mathis talks about his early experiences in the Angels farm system and the irony of playing soon with fellow Floridian Casey Kotchman, a rival for many state awards. (July 30, 2001. Time 8:30.)
Gerry McKearney — Currently the Executive Vice-President/General Manager of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, Gerry was the first general manager of the Provo Angels during their inaugural season in 2001. (January 15, 2007. Time 13:30.)
Dallas McPherson — The Angels' 2nd round choice in the June 2001 draft, McPherson began his career with the Rookie-A Provo Angels and was leading the Pioneer League in hitting when he broke his left arm. At the time of this interview, McPherson was playing third base for the Low-A Cedar Rapids Kernels. (May 11, 2002. Time 9:47.)
Bobby Meacham — A former first-round draft choice by the St. Louis Cardinals, Meacham is best known as the New York Yankees' shortstop in the mid-1980s.
Mario Mendoza — Known during his professional baseball career as known of the best defensive shortstops in the game, Mario Mendoza begins 2000 in his ninth year as a maanger in the Angels farm system. Mario talks about the highs and lows of managing in the minor leagues, and tells how a chance encounter with Bill Bavasi years ago at San Diego's Jack Murphy Stadium led years later to his current job as a manager. (May 9, 1999. Time 12:10)
Darrell Miller — A one-time player for the Angels, Miller was named the Angels' new Director of Player Development on December 10, 1999.
Bobby Mitchell — A former major league outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins, Mitchell in 2007 was in his second year as the manager of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. (April 22, 2007. Time 12:02.)
Paul Mosley — An original “future Angel,” Mosley signed with the Los Angeles Angels as a 17-year old in June 1961. He was sent to the Class-D Statesville Owls. Paul recalls his memories of his minor league career with the Angels throughout the 1960s. (April 30, 2007. Time 20:31.)
Mike Napoli — Selected in the 17th round of the June 2000 draft by the Anaheim Angels, Napoli blossomed during his 2004 season at Rancho Cucamonga into one of the top hitters in the California League. (June 5, 2004. Time 9:09.)
Doug Nickle — Nickle had just finished pitching for the Lake Elsinore Storm in the 1998 California League playoffs when he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for Gregg Jeffries. A popular player during his time with Boise, Cedar Rapids and Lake Elsinore, Doug talks about his career since he left the Angels organization and reflects on his first encounter with his old teammates when he faced the Erie SeaWolves in April 2000. (April 23, 2000. Time 11:26.)
Anthony Norman — The 2008 Arizona League Most Valuable Player, at the time of this interview Anthony had been promoted to Rancho Cucamonga after a brief assignment with Cedar Rapids. In the game following this interview, he hit his first professional home run. (April 13, 2008. Time 13:02.)
Jeff Parker — Parker was the Angels' Director of Player Development from February 1998 until he resigned in October 1999 to become the general manager of the Altoona Curve in the Eastern League. His career with the Angels began in 1986 as a batboy and clubhouse attendant. Jeff talks about his career with the Angels and the top prospects within the farm system at the time of this interview. (May 23, 1999. Time 16:28.)
Chris Pettit — Selected by the Angels in the 19th round of the June 2006 draft, Pettit became one of the top prospects in the system after hitting .346 in the first half at Cedar Rapids. Promoted to Rancho Cucamonga, he was named the Angels' minor league player of the month for July 2007. (August 8, 2007. Time 15:37.)
Greg Porter — Porter was drafted by the Angels in 2001 while he was still committed to playing football for Texas A&M. He talks about splitting time between the two sports, learning to play the outfield and choosing one sport in the future. (May 12, 2002. Time 8:28.)
Robb Quinlan — Robb was named the 1999 Northwest League Most Valuable Player with the Boise Hawks, where he broke Todd Greene's single season RBI record. At the time of the recording, Quinlan was with the Lake Elsinore Storm. (July 24, 2000. Time 6:36.)
Bobby Ramos — The Angels' roving catching instructor, Bobby talks about the responsibilities of his job and the top catching prospects in the system, including Jeff Mathis and Mike Napoli. (April 21, 2005. Time 9:52.)
Tony Reagins — Tony was named the Angels' Director of Player Development in October 2001. He joined the Angels in 1992 as an intern in Baseball Operations and worked in Marketing before becoming Manager of Baseball Operations on April 1, 1998.
Trevor Reckling — Trevor was selected by the Angels in the 8th round of the June 2007 draft. He was named by Baseball America to their post-season High School Draft All-Stars based on best pro debut for high school draftees. This interview was recorded at fall instructional league after Trevor's 2007 debut with the Tempe Angels. (September 21, 2007. Time 9:30.)
Chris Resop — The Angels acquired Chris Resop from the Florida Marlins on November 20, 2006 in a trade for Kevin Gregg. Resop talks about his conversion from an outfielder to a pitcher, compares minor league hitters to those he's faced in the majors, and gives an overview of his repertoire. (January 11, 2007. Time 16:14.)
John Rodgers — John has been the voice of the Cedar Rapids Kernels since the 1996 season. He talks about what it takes to be a successful broadcaster in a minor league market. (May 31, 1999. Time 11:41.)
Jonathon Rouwenhorst — A resident of Anaheim, Rouwenhorst posted a 1.26 ERA in relief for Cedar Rapids in 2002, then followed that up with a 1.73 for Rancho Cucamonga in 2003 as the Quakes' closer. (September 9, 2003. Time 7:35.)
Donny Rowland — Donny became the Angels' Director of Scouting in November 1999. Formerly a national cross-checker for the New York Yankees, Rowland discusses the structure of the Angels' scouting system and how the organization prepared for the June draft. This interview was conducted shortly after the June 2000 draft. (June 30, 2000. Time 18:16.)
Joe Saunders — Saunders was the Angels' first-round pick in the June 2002 draft. This interview was recorded while he was assigned to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. (May 3, 2004. Time 7:11.)
Dick Schofield — The Angels' first-round draft pick in June 1981, Schofield moved quickly through the farm system to make his major league debut in September 1984. Dick recalls the humble origins of his major league career. (July 21, 2007. Time 13:54.)
Jeff Scholzen — Jeff is an Angels scout who covers the Rocky Mountain territory. He scouted and signed Brandon Wood. Jeff began his career as a player in the Angels' minor league system, and occasionally serves as a subtitute hitting coach with the Orem Owlz. (July 9, 2007. Time 17:41.)
Steven Shell — A 3rd-round pick by the Anaheim Angels in the June 2001 draft, Shell was ranked the Angels' #10 prospect by Baseball America in 2004. Shell started for the California League in its 2003 All-Star Game against the Carolina League. (May 16, 2004. Time 10:22.)
Doug Sisson — A longtime manager in the Montreal Expos system, Sisson was hired by the Angels to manage the Double-A Arkansas Travelers. Sisson talks about his career and Angels prospects Bobby Jenks, Chris Bootcheck, Francisco Rodriguez, Brian Specht and Trent Durrington. (May 19, 2002. Time 13:40.)
Hainley Statia — Selected in the 9th round of the June 2004 draft, at the time of this recording Statia was the star shortstop of the Rookie-A Orem Owlz. Hainley talks about baseball in his homeland Netherland Antilles and his initial experiences playing for the Angels organization. (August 29, 2005. Time 9:52.)
Garry Templeton — A former major league all-star shortstop, Garry managed the Class A Cedar Rapids Kernels in 1998, and in 1999 was assigned to run the Class AA Erie SeaWolves. (May 22, 1999. Time 13:42.)
Mark Trumbo — Projected as a potential first-rounder in the June 2004 draft, Mark was bypassed by other organizations because he had signed a letter of intent to attend USC. The Angels selected him in the 18th round and signed him for 1st round bonus money. Originally considered a pitching prospect, the Angels converted him to a corner infielder after an impressive hitting workout at Angels Stadium. (June 20, 2005. Time 5:54.)
Mark Trumbo — Recorded the day after Mark hit two homers to increase his season total to 22, Mark talks about how his hitting mechanics have changed since Orem. Mark also recalls playing for Owlz manager Tom Kotchman. (July 13, 2008. Time 7:30.)
Jack Uhey — A longtime scout for the Anaheim Angels who signed Bobby Jenks, Uhey was the pitching coach for the 2002 Rookie-A Mesa Angels. Uhey compares the Angels' scouting philosophy to other organizations and discusses prospects Rafael Rodriguez, Edward Ramirez, Kevin Jepsen and Kyle Pawelczyk. (July 29, 2002. Time 8:58.)
Joe Urso — A member of the Lake Elsinore Storm Hall of Fame, Urso was an infielder, hitting coach and manager in the Angels organization.
Don Wakamatsu — Don joined the Anaheim Angels organization from the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he apprenticed with Buck Showalter. In the 2000 season, he was the manager of the Double-A Erie SeaWolves. Don talks about players Shawn Wooten, Justin Baughman, Brian Oliver, Nathan Haynes, and Steve Green. (April 23, 2000. Time 11:58.)
Jordan Walden — Jordan was projected by Baseball America as the top high school prospect in the nation. He was selected by the Angels in the 12th round of the June 2006 draft. Sports Illustrated compared him to Red Sox ace Josh Beckett. This interview was recorded during his first fall instructional league at Tempe. (September 21, 2007. Time 6:08.)
Tim Wallach — A major league all-star and a member of the Montreal Expos Hall of Fame, Wallach is the manager of the 2001 Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. He discusses adjusting to managing in the minor leagues and some of his top prospects. (April 30, 2001. Time 11:45.)
Aaron Wells — A trainer in the Angels' organization from 2003 through 2007, Aaron was named the Orem Owlz' general manager in October 2007. (October 6, 2007. Time 22:28.)
Matt Wise — Matt was one of the top pitching prospects in the Angels organization in the late 1990s. A 1997 6th round choice, Wise leapt from short-A Boise in 1997 to Class AA Midland in 1998. Matt is a Southern California native and attended Cal State Fullerton. (May 22, 1999. Time 8:31.)
Brandon Wood — Brandon was selected by the Angels in the 1st round (23rd overall) of the June 2003 draft. At the time of the interview, Brandon was the shortstop for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and ranked the Angels' #6 prospect by Baseball America. (April 10, 2005. Time 6:46.)
Trevor Bell 2005 Draft Press Conference — Bell was selected by the Angels with their supplemental first-round draft pick (#37 overall) in the June 2005 draft. This recording is his press teleconference held that afternoon. (June 7, 2005. Time 14:59.)
Kendry Morales Debut Press Conference — Kendry Morales arrives in Rancho Cucamonga for his professional debut. This press conference was held in the dugout just before the game; Morales homered on the second pitch he saw. (May 21, 2005. Time 28:47.)
Quakes Affiliate with Angels — The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes affiliate for the first time with the Anaheim Angels. The recording features Quakes owner Hank Stickney, general manager Pat Filippone and Angels farm director Darrell Miller. (September 15, 2000. Time 34:19.)
Quakes Announce New Logo and Colors — The Quakes' general manager Pat Filippone unveils a new team logo and uniform design, replacing the originals worn since the franchise began in 1993. (December 14, 2000. Time 13:31.)
Joe Saunders 2002 Draft Press Conference — The Anaheim Angels conduct a phone press conference with first-round draft pick Joe Saunders. (June 4, 2002. Time 18:27.)
Tim Wallach Named Quakes Manager — Former major league star Tim Wallach is named manager of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Quakes General Manager Pat Filippone hosts the press conference. (October 3, 2000. Time 27:27.)
Jered Weaver 2005 Signing Press Conference — Jered Weaver signs with the Angels after a year-long holdout. His agent Scott Boras participates in the phone press conference. (June 4, 2005. Time 14:39.)
2007 Kernels Hot Stove Banquet — Angels' Manager Mike Scioscia addresses the Cedar Rapids Kernels Hot Stove Banquet. (January 18, 2007. Time 27:58.)
Quakes Hot Stove Banquets — The Hot Stove Banquet is a winter tradition held by many minor league teams. These are recordings of the annual event held by the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
Angels Booster Club Meetings — The Angels Booster Club is an independent fan club authorized by an agreement with the Los Angeles Angels in 1964.