Didn't see this anywhere and thought it might merit a mention. Fregosi passed away last night at age 71 after a series of strokes. A six-time All Star and one-time Gold Glover, he was originally signed as an amateur free agent by the Red Sox in 1960 and they lost him to the Angels in the later expansion draft of that year.
As one of the AL's better shortstops of the sixties (if not the best), it's interesting to consider what uptick he might have given the 60's teams had he stayed. Was the centerpiece of the famous Nolan Ryan trade that gave a kickstart to the 70's Angels teams, so he had an impact on the franchise for 2 decades.
Came from Tom Brady's and Barry Bond's alma mater Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo.
As one of the AL's better shortstops of the sixties (if not the best), it's interesting to consider what uptick he might have given the 60's teams had he stayed. Was the centerpiece of the famous Nolan Ryan trade that gave a kickstart to the 70's Angels teams, so he had an impact on the franchise for 2 decades.
Came from Tom Brady's and Barry Bond's alma mater Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo.