The Worst Los Angeles Angels Lineup Of All-Time

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Dave Parker

Designated Hitter

Dave Parker had a great career hitting but in 1991 he was anything but great. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports /

1991 Season .232 BA 11 HR 56 RBI 91 Strikeouts

Dave Parker had many great years while playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds. Unfortunately when the Angels traded for the then 40-year old slugger he was way past his prime. What made matters worse is that the logic behind the trade was that Angels needed one more big left-handed power bat to push them over the hump. The Angels proved that to be untrue as they finished in last place 14 games out behind the Minnesota Twins.

What was even worse is that Angels traded a talented young outfielder to Milwaukee named Dante Bichette who would go one to a very productive 15-year career in places other than Anaheim. Parker just could never get it goin in 1991 and he looked very old and very slow much of the season.

Parker hit .232 with 11 home runs and 56 RBI’s with a OBP of .279 and a slugging percentage of .358 both of which were career lows. His 91 Strikeouts were not great either in 466 at bats.

A far cry from his career numbers of .290 average and 339 home runs and 1493 RBI’s. Parker was actually traded to Toronto for the Blue Jays run for the division title and hit .333 in 13 games to close out the season.

Parker was a great player when he was in his prime, but unfortunately 1991 was not that time of his career.

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Parker was like many players on this list who were well past their prime. Some players on this list never had a prime. Hopefully you like my trip through bad Angels seasons in the club’s 55 year history. You may agree with me or disagree, feel free to comment on players I may have left off this list or if you don’t think a player should be on this list. Enjoy!!!