DiSarcina was drafted by the Angels in 1988 in the sixth round. A shortstop, DiSarcina quickly climbed through the minor leagues. He made his debut in the show in 1989. It was not until 1992, however, that DiSarcina would become the Angels’ everyday shortstop.
DiSarcina would hold down the job until 1998. In a career hampered by injuries, DiSarcina still found individual success. He was voted an All-Star in 1995 when he .307 in a strike-shortened season. DiSarcina was also voted as the Angels’ team MVP in 1998. He hit .287 with career highs in hits and RBI’s with 158 and 56, respectively.