[Pinetarpress]

John Balaz made the big leagues in my 1976 replay after injuries depleted the big league OF in Boston. Until now, he played in my game with an Angels hat. Now, the one year member of the Red Sox organization has some pics in his Boston gear.

John made his debut with the Angles in 1974 batting .238 with a HR in 42 AB. He was back in the big leagues in 1975 with the Angels batting .242 with a HR in 120 AB.

Balaz went to Boston on March 3rd 1976 when he, Dave Machemer, and Dick Sharon were traded for Dick Drago. Balaz spent all of 1976 at AAA Rhode Island batting .238 with 24 HR. He spent 1977 playing with the AAA clubs of both San Diego and Los Angeles before closing out his professional career with 3 seasons in Mexico