1980 California Angels season

The 1980 California Angels season was the 20th season of the Angels franchise in the American League, the 15th in Anaheim, and their 15th season playing their home games at Anaheim Stadium.
The Angels finished sixth in the American League West with a record of 65 wins and 95 losses.

Offseason

November 16, 1979: Bruce Kison was signed as a free agent by the Angels.
December 6, 1979: The Angels traded Willie Aikens and Rance Mulliniks to the Kansas City Royals, in exchange for Al Cowens, Todd Cruz, and a player to be named later.
January 11, 1980: Kevin Romine was drafted by the Angels in the 3rd round of the 1980 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign.
March 30, 1980: Danny Boone was released by the Angels.
April 1, 1980: The Angels received Craig Eaton from the Royals, completing the trade of December 6.

May 13, 1980: Dave Skaggs was purchased by the Angels from the Baltimore Orioles.
May 27, 1980: Al Cowens was traded by the Angels to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Jason Thompson
June 3, 1980: Bill Mooneyham was drafted by the Angels in the 1st round of the secondary phase of the 1980 Major League Baseball draft.
June 12, 1980: Todd Cruz was traded by the Angels to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Randy Scarbery.
June 24, 1980: Merv Rettenmund was released by the Angels.

Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts