Brian Goodwin spent the first half of the season with the Angels, but was dealt to the Cincinnati Reds at the trade deadline. With the Angels falling out of playoff contention, it was one of a handful of moves they made.
Goodwin was one of the best hitters for the Angels through the first portion of the season. Through his first 21 games, Goodwin was hitting .303 with an OPS of .984, one of the highest in the American League among outfielders. His final nine games with LA were really a struggle, as he barely hit above .