Los Angeles Angels minor league players

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Below is a partial list of Minor League Baseball players in the Los Angeles Angels system.

Players

Hayden Alvarez

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Hayden Alvarez
Los Angeles Angels – No. 30
Outfielder
Born: (2007-03-19) March 19, 2007 (age 18)
Bonao, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Hayden Samuel Alvarez (born March 19, 2007) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Alvarez signed with the Los Angeles Angels organization in January 2024 for $685,000, marking the second highest signing bonus as an international free agent for the Angels that year.[1] He made his professional debut that year with the Rookie-Level Dominican Summer League Angels, hitting .250 with a home run and 32 stolen bases.[2]

Alvarez started 2025 with the Rookie-Level Arizona Complex League Angels. He slashed .335/.427/.429 with 2 home runs and 24 stolen bases in 55 games at ACL Angels, being promoted to Single-A Inland Empire 66ers on August 2.[3]

Brady Choban

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Brady Choban
Los Angeles Angels
Pitcher
Born: (2000-09-16) September 16, 2000 (age 25)
Barberton, Ohio, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Brady Choban (born September 16, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Choban attended Lewis-Palmer High School.[4] He played college baseball at Marshall University in 2019 - 2021 seasons. At Marshall, he went 1 - 4 in 14 games. In 2022 - 2023 season, he committed to University of Rio Grande. He recorded 0-2 with a 4.70 ERA in 8 games as a starting pitcher in 2023, finishing 2 seasons at Rio Grande with a 5.11 ERA, 56 strikeouts and 18 walks over 37 innings.[5]

The Los Angeles Angels signed with Choban as an undrafted free agent in 2023.[6] He made his professional debut that year with Rookie-Level Arizona Complex League Angels. He started 2024 with High-A Tri-City Dust Devils, and was promoted to Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas during the season.[7] He started 2025 with Double-A, posting a 2.64 ERA with 37 strikeouts and a 1.24 WHIP in 41.1 innings pitched over 39 games.[8] He was promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake Bees in August.[9]

Gabriel Davalillo

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Gabriel Davalillo
Los Angeles Angels – No. 44
Catcher
Born: (2007-11-06) November 6, 2007 (age 18)
Caracas, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Gabriel Jose Davalillo (born November 6, 2007) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Davalillo signed with the Los Angeles Angels organization in January 2025 for a $2.0 million bonus. He was considered as the top catching prospect in 2025 international class.[10] He made his professional debut that year with the Rookie-Level Dominican Summer League Angels and slashed .302/.408/.518 with 7 home runs and 3 stolen bases in 41 games, being named to the DSL AL Mid-Season All-Star team.[11][12]

Davalillo is the grandson of Vic Davalillo, who played in Major League Baseball across 16 seasons including the California Angels during 1968 - 1969 and became a member of Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. His uncle is Pompeyo Davalillo, who was older brother of Vic and also played in Major League Baseball. His father, David Davalillo, is a former professional baseball player who played in the Angels’ organization.[10] His older brother, David Davalillo, is also a professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers’ system.[13]

Davalillo was selected as a representative of Venezuela team in the 2023 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup, playing 8 games.[10][14]

Mason Erla

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Mason Erla
Los Angeles Angels
Pitcher
Born: (1997-08-19) August 19, 1997 (age 28)
Bay City, Michigan, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Mason Andrew Erla (born August 19, 1997) is an American baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Erla played college baseball at Michigan State for five seasons. He pitched in two games as a freshman before tearing the Latissimus dorsi muscle in his pitching shoulder and using a medical redshirt.[15] In 2018, he briefly played collegiate summer baseball with the Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[16] Erla went 2-0 four starts before the 2020 season was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. As a redshirt junior, he had a 5-6 record with a 3.50 ERA 80 strikeouts.[17]

Erla was selected in the 17th round by the Los Angeles Angels in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[18] After signing with the team he was assigned to the Arizona Complex League Angels and made two appearances before being promoted to the High-A Tri-City Dust Devils.[19] Erla was assigned to the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas at the start of the 2022 season.[20] After his first start, Erla was placed on the injured list due to shoulder soreness and did not return for six weeks.[21]

Juan Flores

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Juan Flores
Los Angeles Angels
Catcher
Born: (2006-02-13) February 13, 2006 (age 20)
Quíbor, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Juan Daniel Flores (born February 13, 2006) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Flores signed with the Los Angeles Angels organization in January 2023 for $280,000.[22][23] He made his professional debut that year with the Rookie-Level Dominican Summer League Angels, slashing .236/.352/.388 with 6 home runs, 26 RBIs and 6 stolen bases in 46 games.[24]

Flores started 2024 with the Single-A Inland Empire 66ers, and was promoted to the High-A Tri-City Dust Devils in June.[25] Between the two levels, he had a combined slash line of .254/.312/.372 with 5 home runs and 4 stolen bases.[2] He spent 2025 with the High-A, slashing .207/.283/.341 with 10 home runs, 11 doubles and 40 RBIs in 89 games. After the season, he played in Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters, being named to the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game.[22][26]

C. J. Gray

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C. J. Gray
Los Angeles Angels
Pitcher
Born: (2007-01-25) January 25, 2007 (age 19)
Kannapolis, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Charlie Junior Gray (born January 25, 2007) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Gray attended A.L. Brown High School in North Carolina.[27] He threw more than 2,000 pitches in his four-year varsity career.[28][29] In football, he threw for 4,120 yards across three seasons as the starting quarterback, throwing 34 touchdowns and rushing for 15 more.[28][30] He also played basketball his first 2 years in high school.[28] In 2025 season as a baseball player, he was named Greater Metro Conference Player of the Year despite his team recorded 2-10 in conference play. He hit .508 with 11 home runs, and recorded 3-1 on the mound.[31]

The Los Angeles Angels drafted Gray in the 5th round of the 2025 Major League Baseball draft, the 140th overall selection.[27] He had some scholarship offers to play quarterback, but he chose to play baseball.[27] He signed with the team for a $1,247,500 bonus, above the slot value of $519,000 for the pick.[32]

Trey Gregory-Alford

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Trey Gregory-Alford
Los Angeles Angels
Pitcher
Born: (2006-05-04) May 4, 2006 (age 19)
Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Trey Robert Gregory-Alford (born May 4, 2006) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Gregory-Alford attended Coronado High School, where he emerged as a notable baseball prospect; The Gazette later dubbed him "the most valued high school draftee in Colorado Springs history."[33] In 2024, he recorded a 2-0 with a 1.84 ERA, a save and 94 strikeouts in 45.1 innings pitched while slashing .492/.597/1.033 with 34 RBI, 7 home runs and 26 runs scored as a first baseman. After the season, he was named Colorado's Gatorade Player of the Year, being the first player chosen from Coronado High School.[34][35]

The Los Angeles Angels drafted Gregory-Alford in the 11th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft. He had the commitment to play college baseball at University of Virginia, but On July 22, he signed with the team for a $1.95 million bonus, setting an MLB record for the highest bonus in the fourth round or later of the draft.[33][36]

Gregory-Alford started 2025 with Rookie-Level Arizona Complex League Angels. He pitched 12 games including 10 as a starting pitcher, recording a 3.54 ERA, 53 strikeouts in 56.1 innings. He was promoted to Single-A Inland Empire 66ers on August 2.[37] In 25.1 innings at Single-A, he posted a 1.42 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 20 strikeouts.[38]

Talon Haley

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Talon Haley
Los Angeles Angels
Pitcher
Born: (2006-01-22) January 22, 2006 (age 20)
Southaven, Mississippi, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
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Talon Haley (born January 22, 2006) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Haley attended Lewisburg High School in Mississippi. In his amateur career, he underwent Tommy John surgery twice, firstly in 8th grade, secondly in junior year. Even worse, he was diagnosed as having a stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma with a high risk in his spleen, in his freshman year of high school. By the end of his sophomore year, he was deemed to be in full remission.[39] Overcoming these hardships, he was considered as one of the most intriguing players in the 2025 MLB draft class.[27]

In 2023 season, he recorded 8-0 with a 1.99 ERA and 103 strikeouts, allowing 37 hits and 18 earned runs in 16 appearances.[40] In 2024 season, he recorded 4-1 with a 1.83 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 23 innings while hitting .390.[41][42] In 2025 season, he was named 7A Mr. Baseball in Mississippi. As a senior, he recorded 5-1 with a 0.55 ERA and 81 strikeouts while hitting .410 with 32 hits and 23 RBIs.[43] In high school, he had a career ERA of 1.94 and a 13-2 record with 152 strikeouts.[44]

The Los Angeles Angels drafted Haley in the 12th round of the 2025 Major League Baseball draft, the 349th overall selection.[27] He had the commitment to play college baseball at Vanderbilt University, but he signed with the team for a $897,500 bonus, above the slot value of $150,000 for the pick.[45]

Joel Hurtado

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Joel Hurtado
Los Angeles Angels – No. 17
Pitcher
Born: (2001-02-06) February 6, 2001 (age 25)
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Joel Alexander Hurtado (born February 6, 2001) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Hurtado signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent in 2022 for a $10,000 bonus.[46] He made his professional debut that year with the Rookie-Level Dominican Summer League Angels, posting a 3.50 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 18.0 innings pitched.[47] He spent 2023 with the Single-A Inland Empire 66ers, and spent 2024 with the High-A Tri-City Dust Devils.[47]

Hurtado started 2025 with the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas and made 18 appearances as a starting pitcher there. He had a 2.70 ERA with 56 strikeouts, 27 walks and 6 home runs allowed in 86.2 innings pitched at Double-A, to be promoted to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees on September 20.[48][49] According to Baseball America, he threw a 104.4 mph pitch during the season, setting the hardest pitch in the 2025 Minor League Baseball.[50]

Dylan Jordan

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Dylan Jordan
Los Angeles Angels
Pitcher
Born: (2005-10-15) October 15, 2005 (age 20)
Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Dylan Christopher Jordan (born October 15, 2005) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Jordan played baseball at Viera High School in Viera, Florida, and committed to play college baseball for the Florida State Seminoles. In his 2022-23 season as a junior, he recorded a 7-2 with a 0.69 earned run average (ERA), 87 strikeouts and 22 walks in 51 innings pitched.[51] Following the season, he was named to the Prep Baseball Report Florida All-State First Team as a starting pitcher.[52] In his 2023–24 senior season, Jordan posted a 1.32 ERA with 103 strikeouts in 58+13 innings.[53] The Angels selected Jordan in the fifth round of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft, the 143rd overall pick. On July 18, Jordan signed with the team for a $1.2 million bonus, above the league-recommended slot value of $480,000 for the pick.[53]

Jordan started his professional baseball career 2025 with the Rookie-Level Arizona Complex League Angels.[54] He posted a 3.21 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 55strikeouts in 47.2 innings at ACL angels, being promoted to the Single-A Inland Empire 66ers.[54][55] He was named California League Pitcher of the Month for August, went 2-0 with a 1.05 ERA in 6 starts, allowing 3 earned runs on 15 hits and 7 walks over 25.2 innings pitched. Also he led the league in ERA, WHIP, batting average against and hits allowed per nine innings.[56] He posted a 0.94 ERA with 0.98 WHIP and 30strikeouts in 28.2 innings across 7 starts for the Single-A.[55] Over 76.1 innings pitched between the two levels, he had a 2.36 ERA, 10.0 K/9 rate and .222 BAA, to be named the Los Angeles Angels Pitching Prospect of the Year by MLB Pipeline.[57]

Barrett Kent

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Barrett Kent
Los Angeles Angels
Pitcher
Born: (2004-09-29) September 29, 2004 (age 21)
Denison, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Barrett Cole Kent (born September 29, 2004) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Kent was born in Denison, Texas. He attended high school at Pottsboro High School in Pottsboro, Texas. In June 2020, following his freshman season, Kent committed to play college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.[58] In his 2021 sophomore season, he went 3-2 with a 2.33 ERA, 53 strikeouts and a save in 27 innings pitched while slashing .430/.509/.763 with 5 home runs, 23 RBIs and 25 runs as a first baseman. Following the season, he was named to the 11-3A All-District First Team as a 1B and pitcher. In his 2022 junior season, he was went 10-3 with a 1.97 ERA, a 0.992 WHIP, a save and 110 strikeouts in 68.1 innings pitched. At the plate, he slashed .382/.507/.725 with 7 home runs, 42 RBIs and 40 runs. Following the season, he was named the 11-3A MVP.[59] On November 10, 2022, he signed his National Letter of Intent to play for Arkansas.[60]

Kent was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft, the 234th overall selection. He signed with the team for a $1 million bonus, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball for Arkansas.[61] In his first professional season, Kent pitched two games of relief for the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Angels and made one start for the Low-A Inland Empire 66ers of the California League, totaling 8+23 innings with no runs surrendered and ten strikeouts.[62]

Kent spent 2024 with the Single-A, recording a 6.21 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 125 strikeouts in 113 innings. In 2025, he was placed on the 60-day injured list with an undisclosed injury.[63] He was activated on July and completed a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League Angels, before returning to Single-A.[64]

Brett Kerry

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Brett Kerry
Los Angeles Angels
Pitcher
Born: (1999-04-12) April 12, 1999 (age 26)
Clemmons, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Brett Dustin Kerry (born April 12, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Born and raised in Clemmons, North Carolina, Kerry began his high school career at West Forsyth High School in Clemmons before transferring to Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, North Carolina.[65] He went 10-1 with a 0.60 ERA as a senior in 2018.[66] Unselected in the 2018 Major League Baseball draft, he enrolled at the University of South Carolina to play college baseball for the Gamecocks.

As a freshman at South Carolina in 2019, Kerry made 22 appearances (with two starts), going 4-1 with a 2.62 ERA, 65 strikeouts, and seven saves over 58+13 innings.[67] After pitching only 15 innings in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he spent the summer playing for the Lexington County Blowfish of the Coastal Plain League.[68] For the 2021 season, Kerry made 17 appearances with three starts and went 5-1 with a 2.15 ERA and 84 strikeouts over 54+13 innings.[69] Following the season, he was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[70][71]

Kerry signed with the Angels and spent his first professional season with the Inland Empire 66ers of the Low-A West and the Rocket City Trash Pandas of the Double-A South, posting a 1.26 ERA over five starts and 14+13 innings.[72] He returned to Rocket City for the 2022 season.[73] Over 25 games (twenty starts), he went 5-7 with a 4.46 ERA and 118 strikeouts over 103 innings.[74] To open the 2023 season, Kerry was assigned to Rocket City.[75] He was promoted to the Salt Lake Bees of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League in early September.[76] Over 27 games (23 starts) between the two teams, Kerry went 8-5 with 4.60 ERA and 122 strikeouts over 135 innings.[77] In 2024, he pitched with both Rocket City and Salt Lake, going 5-6 with a 4.54 ERA over 27 games (22 starts) between both teams.[78] In 2025, Kerry made 21 appearances for Salt Lake and went 8-9 with a 7.75 ERA and 81 strikeouts over 108 innings.[79]

George Klassen

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George Klassen
Los Angeles Angels – No. 86
Pitcher
Born: (2002-01-26) January 26, 2002 (age 24)
West Bend, Wisconsin, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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George Edward Klassen (born January 26, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Klassen attended Port Washington High School in Port Washington, Wisconsin. In 2019 season as a junior, he recorded 56 strikeouts in 22 innings pitched, allowing only 10 hits. As a two way player, he batted .362 with 25 hits. He also played for the GRB Rays and Midwest Reds Scout Team, posting a 5-2 with 39 strikeouts in 38 innings pitched over 3 seasons. At the 2020 Major League Baseball draft class, he was ranked No. 259 overall player by Baseball America. Furthermore, Perfect Game USA ranked him as No. 1 pitcher and No. 2 overall player in the state.[80]

Klassen played college baseball at the University of Minnesota.[81] He missed his freshman year at Minnesota in 2021 after undergoing Tommy John Surgery.[82] In his sophomore 2023 season, he had 5.72 ERA with 49 strikeouts in 56.2 innings pitched across 14 games, including 13 starts.[83][84]

Klassen was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[85] He made his professional debut in 2024 with the Single-A Clearwater Threshers. Over the first 2 months of the season, he posted a 0.71 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 57 strikeouts across 38.0 innings pitched.[86] On June 11, Klassen was promoted to the High-A Jersey Shore Blue Claws.[87] At High-A, he made 5 starts, posting a 4.22 ERA with 1.17 WHIP and 32 strikeouts in 21.1 innings pitched.[88]

On July 27, 2024, the Phillies traded Klassen and Samuel Aldegheri to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Carlos Estévez.[89][90] In 2024, he played in four teams, posting a 3.10 ERA with 135 strikeouts and 46 walks in 93 innings pitched.[91] Klassen started 2025 with Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas. He was named the Angels’ representative in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game on July 12.[92] He was promoted to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees on September 16. Between the two levels, he had a combined ERA of 5.22 with a 4-12 record, 134 strikeouts and 47 walks in 108.2 innings pitched over 25 starts.[93][94]

Joswa Lugo

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Joswa Lugo
Los Angeles Angels – No. 57
Shortstop
Born: (2007-01-24) January 24, 2007 (age 19)
Baní, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Joswa Enmanuel Lugo (born January 24, 2007) is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Lugo signed with the Los Angeles Angels organization in January 2024 for $2.3 million bonus.[95][96] He made his professional debut that year with the Rookie-Level Dominican Summer League Angels. He slashed .301/.370/.466 with 5 home runs and 18 stolen bases in 53 games at DSL Angels, being named to the DSL AL Mid-Season All-Star team.[97][98]

In the beginning of 2025, Lugo was selected by MLB.com as the top international prospect in the Angels' organization.[99] He spent 2025 with the Rookie-Level Arizona Complex League Angels, slashing .271/.375/.372 with 2 home runs, 7 doubles and 23 RBIs in 35 games.[100]

Lugo is the younger brother of Dawel Lugo, who previously played in Major League Baseball.[95]

Camden Minacci

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Camden Minacci
Los Angeles Angels – No. 21
Pitcher
Born: (2002-01-14) January 14, 2002 (age 24)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
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Camden David Minacci (born January 14, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Minacci attended Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida. In 2019, he posted a 12-1 record with a 1.12 ERA and 85 strikeouts in 62 innings pitched as a junior, to be named Florida Dairy Farmers Class 6A Player of the Year. In 2020, he posted a 3-0 record with a 0.64 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 11 innings pitched before COVID-19 ended the season.[101]

Minacci played college baseball at Wake Forest University. In 2022, he posted 2 wins with 6 saves, a 2.18 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 45.1 innings pitched as a sophomore.[102] In 2023, he earned 13 saves with a 2.78 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 32.1 innings as a junior.[103] He was named as a finalist for the NBCWA Stopper of the Year Award, and also named NCBWA All-American Second Team as a relief pitcher.[104][105]

At the MLB 2023 draft class, Minacci was considered one of the best closers in college baseball. The Los Angeles Angels drafted him in the 6th round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft, the 174th overall selection. He signed with the team for a $328,500 bonus.[106] He made his professional debut that year with Single-A Inland Empire 66ers.

Minacci split the 2024 season between High-A Tri-City Dust Devils and Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas, recording a 3-6 with a 3.31 ERA in 45 games. He earned 18 saves in 25 opportunities, allowing 18 runs in 49 innings.[107] He spent 2025 with Double-A.

Minacci is a devout Catholic. His family was Methodist when he entered the high school, but he converted to Catholicism at the end of his sophomore year.[101]

Luke Murphy

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Luke Murphy
Los Angeles Angels
Pitcher
Born: (1999-11-05) November 5, 1999 (age 26)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Luke Evan Murphy (born November 5, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Murphy attended East Robertson High School in Cross Plains, Tennessee and played college baseball at Vanderbilt University.[108] He was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[109][110]

Murphy made his professional debut with the Tri-City Dust Devils. He started 2022 with the Rocket City Trash Pandas.

Samy Natera Jr.

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Samy Natera Jr.
Los Angeles Angels – No. 23
Pitcher
Born: (1999-11-05) November 5, 1999 (age 26)
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
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Samuel Natera (born November 5, 1999) is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Natera Jr. attended Lydia Patterson Institute College Prep School in El Paso, Texas. At first, he mainly played basketball, and played baseball as a first baseman. When 17, he was converted into a pitcher.[111] In high school, he was named Lydia Patterson Institute Athlete of the Year, and School MVP in both baseball and basketball.[112] Natera Jr. played college baseball at New Mexico State University. In 2021, he appeared in 14 games with 10 starts, pitching 48.2 innings with a 6.47 ERA. In 2022, he only pitched in 8 games due to injuries, recording a 6.92 ERA and 44 strikeouts.[113]

The Los Angeles Angels drafted Natera Jr. in the 17th round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft, the 508th overall selection. He signed with the team for a $125,000 bonus.[114] He made his professional debut 2023 with High-A Tri-City Dust Devils, posting a 4.20 ERA over 20 starts.[111] He played 2024 with High-A, went 2-0 with a 0.60 ERA in 5 games. After the season, he was selected as a representative from Angels for 2024 Arizona Fall League, posting a team-low 0.75 ERA in 12 innings pitched.[115]

Natera Jr. started 2025 with the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas. He was promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake Bees on August, recording a 4-1, 2.64 ERA, and 68 strikeouts in 47.2 innings at Double-A.[116] He posted a 3.86 ERA with 17 strikeouts and 11 walks in 9.1 innings over 8 appearances at Triple-A.[48]

Nelson Rada

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Nelson Rada
Los Angeles Angels – No. 79
Outfielder
Born: (2005-08-24) August 24, 2005 (age 20)
Valencia, Venezuela
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
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Nelson Gabriel Rada (born August 24, 2005) is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Rada was considered as one of the top prospects in 2022 international class, ranking No. 29 on MLB.com. He signed with the Los Angeles Angels organization for $1.85 million.[117][118] He made his professional debut that year with the Rookie-Level Dominican Summer League Angels and slashed .311/.446/.439, being named to the DSL AL Mid-Season All-Star team.[119][120] After the season, he was named Angels 2022 Organization All-Stars.[121]

Rada spent 2023 with the Inland Empire 66ers. He slashed .276/.395/.346 with 2 home runs, 13 doubles, 6 triples, 48 RBIs and 55 stolen bases in 115 games.[122] After the season, he was named Angels 2023 Minor League Player of the Year by Baseball America, and was named 2023’s MiLB Gold Glove winners as an outfielder.[123][124] Also he was named Angels 2023 Organization All-Stars for the second straight year.[125]

In 2024, Rada played full season with the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas, skipping over High-A class. He hit .234/.331/.269 with 35 stolen bases.[126] He started 2025 with the Double-A, hitting .277/.380/.332 with a homer, 13 doubles, 34 stolen bases and 22 RBIs in 93 games.[127] He was promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake Bees on August 2.[128] In 135 games between the two levels, he had a combined slash line of .292/.398/.360 with 2 home runs, 19 doubles, 39 RBIs and 54 stolen bases.[100]

Lucas Ramirez

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Lucas Ramirez
Los Angeles Angels
Outfielder
Born: (2006-01-16) January 16, 2006 (age 20)
Weston, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
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Lucas Monteiro Ramirez (born January 16, 2006) is a Dominican-Brazilian professional baseball outfielder in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Ramirez attended American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida.[129] In 2023-2024 season, he batted .308 with 4 home runs, 10 doubles and 22 RBIs in 32 games as a senior. He spent 3 years at American Heritage HS, hitting .288 in 83 games.[130] He spent the 2024 with the Victoria Harbour Cats in the West Coast League, slashing .290/.425/.323 with 9 hits, a double and 3 RBIs in 40 plate appearances.[131]

The Los Angeles Angels drafted Ramirez in the 17th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft, the 502nd overall selection.[129] He had the commitment to play college baseball at University of Tennessee, but he signed with the team for a $150,000 bonus.[132]

In 2025, Ramirez made his professional debut with the Rookie-Level Arizona Complex league Angels. He slashed .282/.374/.454 with 3 home runs and 7 doubles in 49 games.[133] On August, he was promoted to High-A Tri-City Dust Devils, skipping over Single-A class.[134]

Ramirez is the youngest of 3 sons of Manny Ramirez, who was an 12-time All-Star recording 555 Major League home runs. His mother, Juliana, is Brazilian. He will play for Team Brazil in 2026 World Baseball Classic, being one of the youngest players in the team.[135][136]

Raudi Rodriguez

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Raudi Rodriguez
Los Angeles Angels
Outfielder
Born: (2003-07-07) July 7, 2003 (age 22)
San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Eric Raudi Rodriguez (born July 7, 2003) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Rodriguez was born in the Dominican Republic, and moved to the United states and attended Georgia Premier Academy in Statesboro, Georgia. The Los Angeles Angels drafted Rodriguez in the 19th round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft, the 564th overall selection.[106][137] He made his professional debut in 2023 with the Rookie-Level Arizona Complex League Angels, and spent 2024 with the ACL Angels again. He slashed .274/.361/.355 in 41 games during 2 seasons at ACL Angels.[137]

In 2025, Rodriguez played full season with Single-A Inland Empire 66ers. He was named California League Player of the Month for April, slashing .329/.429/.579.[138] In August, he was named Player of the Month again, slashing .434/.529/.646, leading the league in average, hits, total bases, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and OPS.[139] He finished the season having a slash line of .281/.372/.470 with 14 home runs and 38 stolen bases.[140] After the 2025 season, he was named Angels 2025 Minor League Player Of The Year by Baseball America, and played in 2025 Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters.[141] He was selected for Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game, finishing with 2 hits and 2 RBIs to become the first Angels player to win game's MVP.[142] In AFL, he slashed .433/.514/.650 and was named to the All-Arizona Fall League Team as an outfielder.[143]

Johnny Slawinski

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Johnny Slawinski
Los Angeles Angels
Pitcher
Born: (2007-02-26) February 26, 2007 (age 19)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
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Johnny Wayne Slawinski (born February 26, 2007) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Slawinski attended Lyndon B. Johnson High School in Texas.[144] He also played football, basketball, and track and field in high school.[145] In 2024, he was named the 17u WWBA MVP pitcher and invited to the 2024 Prep Baseball All-American Game as one of the nation's top prospects.[146] In 2025, he was named the 2025 Prep Baseball Texas Player of the Year with 0.37 ERA, 0.49 WHIP, and 177 strikeouts in 74 innings.[147] He also played as an outfielder, hitting .478 with 13 homers and 42 RBIs and a 1.684 OPS.[148]

The Los Angeles Angels drafted Slawinski in the 3rd round of the 2025 Major League Baseball draft, the 79th overall selection.[144] He became a first baseball player to be drafted in MLB draft from Johnson City. On July 18, he signed with the team for a $2.49 million bonus.

Ubaldo Soto

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Ubaldo Soto
Los Angeles Angels – No. 19
Pitcher
Born: (2006-07-12) July 12, 2006 (age 19)
Sabana Larga, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Ubaldo Nayib Soto (born July 12, 2006) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Soto signed with the Los Angeles Angels organization in January 2023 for a 250,000 bonus.[149][150] He made his professional debut that year with the Rookie-Level Dominican Summer League Angels, recording a 4-1 with a 1.64 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 44.0 innings pitched.[151] In 2024, Soto played with the DSL Angels again. He posted a 1.29 ERA and 1.09 WHIP, allowing runs in 5 games of his 12 starts, ending the regular season with a 20-inning scoreless streak. After the season, he was named DSL Pitcher of the Year and DSL All-Stars as a starting pitcher.[152]

Soto started 2025 with Rookie-Level Arizona Complex League Angels.

Jared Southard

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Jared Southard
Los Angeles Angels – No. 19
Pitcher
Born: (2000-10-04) October 4, 2000 (age 25)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Jared Rhett Southard (born October 4, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Southard attended Rouse High School in Texas. As a senior in 2019, he posted 100 strikeouts in 55 innings, winning District MVP and being named to the All-State team.[153][154] He was drafted in the 20th round by the Los Angeles Angels, in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. But he didn't sign and committed to University of Texas at Austin. [155] In 2022 season as a junior, he recorded a 4-1 with a 2.76 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 29.1 innings as a relief. He finished 3 seasons at Texas with a 2.38 ERA and 68 strikeouts in 41.2 innings.[156]

The Los Angeles Angels drafted Southard again, in the 12th round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft, the 358th overall selection. He signed with the team for a $137,500 bonus.[114] He made his professional debut that year with Single-A Inland Empire 66ers. He split 2023 between Single-A and High-A Tri-City Dust Devils. He split 2024 between High-A and Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas.[157] He started 2025 with Double-A, went 2-2 with a 2.93 ERA, 5 saves and 28 strikeouts to 8 walks in 27.2 innings pitched across 22 games as a relief, to be promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake Bees in June.[158] He made 27 appearances at Triple-A, posting a 4.23 ERA with 3 holds, 2 saves and 42 strikeouts in 38.1 innings pitched.[159]

Walbert Ureña

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Walbert Ureña
Los Angeles Angels – No. 57
Pitcher
Born: (2004-01-25) January 25, 2004 (age 22)
Mao, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Walbert Jhoel Ureña (born January 25, 2004) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Ureña signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent in March 2021. The Angels added him to their 40-man roster after the 2025 season.[48]

Najer Victor

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Najer Victor
Los Angeles Angels
Pitcher
Born: (2001-11-28) November 28, 2001 (age 24)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Najer Victor (born November 28, 2001) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was named to the Great Britain national baseball team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Victor grew up in Saint Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He attended and played baseball at East Ridge High School in Clermont, Florida.

Victor committed to Florida Gulf Coast University for college baseball in 2020. In 2022, Victor pitched in 10 games, with a 4-0 record and a 2.89 ERA. He transferred to the University of Central Florida for the 2023 season.

Victor was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 14th round of the 2024 MLB draft.[160]

Victor played for the Great Britain national baseball team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. In a game against the United States national baseball team, Victor struck out former MVPs Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper, along with USA starters Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony.[161]

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  • -- Efrain Contreras
  • 49 Carlos Espinoza
  • 44 Max Gieg
  • 48 Houston Harding
  • 32 Nick Jones
  • 29 Keythal Key
  • -- Lucas Knowles
  • 21 Camden Minacci
  • 27 Luke Murphy
  •  7 Bryce Osmond
  • 49 Roman Phansalkar

Catchers

  •  3 Josh Crouch
  • -- J.J. D'Orazio

Infielders

  • 25 Sam Brown
  • -- Rubel Cespedes
  • 20 Matt Coutney
  • 16 Mitchell Daly
  •  9 Mac McCroskey
  • 10 David Mershon
  • 36 Ryan Nicholson
  • -- Luke Ritter
  •  2 Arol Vera

Outfielders

  •  1 David Calabrese
  • -- Elijah Dunham
  • 30 Joe Redfield

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  • -- Daren Brown (coach)
  • -- Doug Henry (pitching)
  • -- Jobel Jiménez (hitting)
  • -- Tim Leveque ( pitching)

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  • 10 Chris Cortez
  • 16 Ryan Costeiu
  • 30 Austin Gordon
  • 49 Bridger Holmes
  • -- Alex Martinez
  • -- Nicolo Pinazzi
  • 20 Kyle Roche
  •  6 Angelo Smith
  • 15 Francis Texido
  • 24 Sam Tookoian
  • 29 Yeferson Vargas

Catchers

  • 12 Peter Burns
  • 26 Juan Flores
  • 31 Dario Laverde
  • 32 Colin Summerhill

Infielders

  • 18 Cole Fontenelle
  •  4 Capri Ortiz
  •  2 Adrian Placencia

Outfielders

  • 19 Randy De Jesus
  • 22 Rio Foster
  •  3 Lucas Ramirez
  •  1 Anthony Scull

Manager

  • 11 Dann Bilardello

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  • -- Tony Jaramillo (hitting)
  • -- Glendon Rusch (pitching)
  • -- Brian Rupp (coach)

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  • 15 Derek Clark
  • 18 Alton Davis II
  • 26 Brandon Dufault
  • 43 Leonard Garcia
  • 23 Victor Garcia
  • 46 Will Gervase
  • 47 Trey Gregory-Alford
  • 28 Stone Hewlett
  • 36 Dylan Jordan
  • 10 Barrett Kent
  • 27 Fulton Lockhart
  • -- Jesus Martinez
  • 33 Peyton Olejnik
  • 29 Zachary Redner
  • 16 Yokelvin Reyes
  • 19 Ubaldo Soto
  • 14 Benny Thompson
  • 17 Najer Victor
  • 31 Jaren Warwick

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  • 44 Caleb Bartolero
  •  7 Kevin Bruggeman
  • -- Kaden Hopson
  • 13 Jonathan Linares
  •  6 Marlon Quintero
  • 24 Alberto Rios
  • 34 Eliezer Rivero

Infielders

  • 21 Slate Alford
  •  8 Harold Coll
  • 15 Caleb Ketchup
  •  4 Johan Macias
  • 25 Jake Munroe
  •  2 Nick Rodriguez
  •  5 John Wimmer

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  • 45 Elmer Dessens (pitching)
  • -- Raywilly Gomez (hitting)
  • 35 Steven Hernandez (coach)
  • -- Dioner Navarro (coach)

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  • 95 Adrian Acosta
  • -- Tyler Bremner
  • -- Mikey Cascino
  • 53 Milleran Cedano
  • 83 Andres Cova
  • 74 Dioris De La Rosa
  • -- Nixon Encarnacion
  • -- C. J. Gray
  • -- Jakob Guardado
  • -- Talon Haley
  • 66 Jan Hechavarria
  • -- Luke Lacourse
  • -- Davidxon Lara
  • -- Lucas Mahlstedt
  • 86 Haminton Mendez
  • -- Xavier Mitchell
  • -- Fran Oschell III
  • -- Cole Raymond
  • -- Chase Shores
  • -- Johnny Slawinski
  • -- Nate Snead
  • 76 Marco Vega
  • -- Brayan Vergara

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Infielders

  • 65 Edgar Alfonso
  • 71 Athanael Duarte
  • -- Alec Gomez
  • 57 Joswa Lugo
  • -- Kendrey Maduro
  • 87 Anyelo Marquez
  • 35 Bryan Martinez
  • 79 Felix Morrobel
  • 85 Luis Rodriguez
  • 99 Victor Rodriguez
  • -- Kason Siguenza
  • -- Ivan Tatis
  • -- Ryland Zaborowski

Outfielders

  • 92 Balian Caraballo
  • 67 Samil Dishmey
  • -- Edwardo Espinal
  • -- TJ Ford
  • -- Aaron Graeber
  • -- Gage Harrelson
  • -- Jeffery Heard
  • -- LeTrey McCollum
  • -- Jonny McGill

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Coaches

  • -- Gil Heredia (pitching)
  • -- Ever Magallanes (coach)
  • -- Eddie Menchaca (hitting)
  • -- Trevor Nyp (performance)
  • -- Ron Villone (pitching)

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  • 61 Jhon Almonte
  • 55 Rolando Anzola
  • 43 Wilmer Berroteran
  • 35 Jhostin Betances
  • 38 Steven Cabrera
  • 60 Sebastian Caseres
  • 54 Fabian Gallardo
  • 41 Freddy Hernandez
  • 64 Juan Jordan
  • 39 Kauriel Leon
  • 32 Miguel Liendo
  • 40 Albert Morel
  • 65 Starling Reyes
  • 45 Javier Rodriguez
  • 59 Fabian Soto
  • 49 Felix Tapia

Catchers

  • 67 Jose Camacho
  • 44 Gabriel Davalillo
  • 48 Josue Demey
  • 16 Diego Rondon
  • 63 Humberto Tiberi

Infielders

  • 22 Luis Bruno
  • 25 Yojancel Cabrera
  •  8 Greylin De La Paz
  • 20 Yilver De Paula
  • -- Jeyson Horton
  • 12 Liordanys Martinez
  •  9 Cesar Paredes
  • 37 Jose Santana

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  • 33 Yelinson Betances
  • 27 Byron Castillo
  • 19 Anthony Santa Cruz De Oviedo
  • 14 Junior Suriel

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Player Development Staff

The Angels' Player Development staff consists of:[162]

  • ASSISTANT GM, PLAYER DEVELOPMENT: Joey Prebynski
  • ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PLAYER DEVELOPMENT: Tony Ferreira
  • ASSISTANT, PLAYER DEVELOPMENT: Luis Barranco
  • COORDINATOR, ARIZONA OPERATIONS: Tripp Norton
  • COORDINATOR, LATIN AMERICAN OPERATIONS: Michael Noboa
  • MANAGER, MINOR LEAGUE EQUIPMENT: Louie Raya
  • TEMPE CLUBHOUSE ASSISTANTS: Sam Carpenter, Sergio Moncada, Justin Newman Jared Phillips, Thomas Quinn & Derek Tafoya

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