Random Angels Debut - Omar Olivares

Omar Olivares signed as a free agent with the Angels on December 11, 1997 after being granted free agency by the Mariners.

On Friday April 3, 1998, at home against the Cleveland Indians, he relieved starter Jack McDowell in the top of the 8th trailing 1-5 and on his first pitch got David Justice to fly out to centerfield. He ended the night giving up 1 run on 2 hits while striking out 2 in 2 innings of work.

And that's how Omar Olivares made his Angels debut.

Random Angels Debut - Mel Nelson

Nelson was purchased by the Los Angeles Angels from the St. Louis Cardinals on October 15, 1962.

On Thursday April 11, 1963, he entered a 1-3 home game against the White Sox in the top of the 7th in relief of starter Bo Belinsky and walked the first batter he faced J.C Martin.

He went on to pitch 3 innings, giving up one hit, walking two and striking out three in the loss.

And that was how Mel Nelson made his Angels debut.

Random Angels Debut - Bill Buckner

 

Buckner signed as a Free Agent with the California Angels on July 28, 1987 after being released by the Boston Red Sox.

He started at first base that same night in the bottom of the first against the Oakland A's when the A's leadoff batter Luis Polonia hit a single to right field.

He ended the night 3 for 5, with 2 RBI and a run scored in the 9-2 win.

And that was how Bill Buckner made his Angels debut.