Who runs FutureAngels.com?
FutureAngels.com is owned and operated by Stephen C. Smith (DBA Wordsmith
Resources), a lifelong Angels fan.
Are you paid by the Angels? Do the Angels have any control over the content?
No. And no. There is no official affiliation between FutureAngels.com
and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, or any of the Angels' minor league affiliates.
Is this your full-time job?
No, although sometimes it seems that way! I have a full-time day job as a
computer programmer for an Orange County insurance company.
How do you pay for all this?
It comes out of my own pocket. The Angels don't contribute any monetary support, nor do their
minor league affiliates.
Do you accept contributions?
Of course. Every extra penny helps to keep this going. The more
money that comes in, the more research I can afford.
How often is the site updated?
During the regular season, I try to update it every morning. During the off-season, as time and
circumstances permit.
You posted a link but I can't get it to work.
I have no control over what happens with the pages at other sites. If you've found a link that is
no longer active, please e-mail me
and I will either delete or update the link.
Where can I find webcast links for the minor league games?
During the season, I'll post webcast links for both the home and visiting team, so if one doesn't
work you can try the other. Many minor league operations now stream their webcasts through
MinorLeagueBaseball.com. You
can also try the Angels affiliate links in the navigation bar to the left.
Why can't I use my favorite media player to play FutureAngels.com media clips?
You need to use Windows Media Player. Clips on this site which were once in RealPlayer format have
been converted to Windows Media Player. Some commercial enterprise sites have multiple formats
available, but I don't have the time or financial resources to do that. So deal with it. (smile)
I clicked on one of your audio/video clips but it won't play.
Do you have Windows Media Player installed on your computer? If not, use the Windows Media Player link in the navigation bar
to the left to download it. Although audio clips should stream just fine over any kind of connection, video clips
need a broadband connection, such as cable modem or DSL. Most businesses with connection to the Internet use T1 or
other broadband connections. Many businesses have installed firewalls on their networks that may block streaming media. You
may also have firewall software on your personal computer that blocks streaming media.
Can you get a message to the Angels or a player?
No. FutureAngels.com has no official affiliation with the Los Angeles Angels or their minor league affiliates.
I have no way of relaying a message, and wouldn't if I did! You can contact the Angels through their
administrative offices at (714) 940-2000. Contact the affiliates through the navigation bar to the left.
Can you give me personal information on a player?
No. A player's personal life is private. I strongly discourage any prying
into a player's personal life. If you want to send a player a fan letter, do it
through the Los Angeles Angels or his team's Web site. You should otherwise respect the player's right to privacy.
Where can I locate a player's stats, or get current stats on each team?
Visit the Baseball America Web site at www.baseballamerica.com and click
on STATS & SCORES on the menu bar. Eventually I hope to have on-line a searchable database of all Angels
minor league stats since 1961.
Where can I find the stats/schedule/roster for minor league spring training, extended spring training, or fall
instructional league?
These are informal games played under loose rules, so the stats aren't reported. Schedules for the minor league
spring training and other leagues will be posted if/when available.
I think there's a mistake with a player's reported statistics. Can you get it fixed?
No. Teams are responsible for reporting their official game statistics to
Major League Baseball Advanced Media, which is officially contracted by Minor League Baseball to maintain
its statistics and records. If you believe a statistic is in error, you need to
contact the player's team.
Will you post a link to my web site?
Sorry, no. I get bombarded with requests to post links to other sites. I choose not to do so. Such links imply an
endorsement, and I'm not in the endorsement business. The links posted in the left column are to official sources
of information related to the Angels minor leagues. I don't ask others to post FutureAngels.com links on their
sites, so please don't ask me to post a link to your site on mine.
If you have any other questions, Click Here to e-mail Stephen.
Updated February 18, 2007