For years the LA Angels always seemed to prefer good defense and pitching calling to strong offense in regards to the catching position. SInce Mike Scioscia was hired the Angels went with gloves over bats.
In the 19 seasons Mike Scioscia managed the LA Angels it was no surprise being that Scioscia, a former catcher known mostly for his defense and toughness preferred his catchers to take on that same mentality rather than swinging a big stick. During his tenure the. Angels had two Gold Glove Winners at catcher in Bengie Molina Dan Martin Maldonado. Mix in Molina’s brother Jose, Jeff Mathis, and Carlos Perez and you have guys who were mostly all glove and very little hit. Chris Iannetta could…
