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LA Angels: 5 crazy ‘what-if’ first-round picks that could have been

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 09: Starting pitcher Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game Five of the American League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 09, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Angels simply have not drafted well in recent seasons.

The Angels may be good at identifying major league talent, but in recent seasons, with the exception of Mike Trout, they have been near the bottom of the league in farm system graduations. The Angels simply have not historically been good at drafting, international free agency, or anything involving deals where they acquire minor league pieces.