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2025 Los Angeles Angels – End of Season Report

Record: 64–98 (.395)
AL West Finish: 5th place
AL Wild Card Standing: 11th
Pythagorean Record: 69–93 (.426)
Runs Scored: 690 (8th in AL)
Runs Allowed: 815 (14th in AL)

The 2025 season concludes with the Angels once again outside the postseason picture, finishing with 64 wins and firmly in the midst of a multi-year rebuild. Despite sweeping changes to the roster, multiple promotions from the minors, and strong individual performances from key players, Los Angeles never mounted a meaningful run in the AL West race.

This season was defined by offensive inconsistency, rotation instability, and a bullpen that improved but was still overworked. Even so, several important building blocks emerged, giving the front office legitimate optimism entering 2026.

OFFENSE – Mixed Production With Clear Bright Spots
Team Rankings – AL

AVG: .227 (14th)

OBP: .302 (13th)

SLG: .392 (11th)

OPS: .694 (13th)

WAR: 11.9 (14th)

Home Runs: 205 (4th)

Stolen Bases: 149 (4th)

The offense remained volatile, producing good power totals but ranking near the bottom of the American League in on-base skills and overall efficiency. Strikeouts were high, and the club often struggled to string together quality plate appearances.

Individual Standouts

Mike Trout – .311/.392/.754, 37 HR, 69 RBI, 5.7 WAR
Trout returned to MVP-caliber production. He was one of MLB’s most dangerous hitters again and served as the lone stabilizing force in the middle of the order.

Logan O’Hoppe – .243/.285/.469, 17 HR, 65 RBI
A step forward in power and durability. His bat remained streaky, but at 25 years old he still projects as a long-term core catcher.

Nolan Schanuel – .239/.340/.353, 13 HR, 67 RBI
Showed growth in discipline and plate coverage. Not a finished product, but trending the right direction.

Luis Rengifo – .249/.298/.409, 20 HR, 58 RBI, 16 SB
Sneaky value player and one of the better Angels in both WAR and versatility.

Zach Neto – .209/.293/.416, 21 HR, 58 RBI
Power jumped significantly, but strikeouts ballooned. Remains a strong defender and long-term shortstop.

Underperformance

Jo Adell, Christopher Morel, and several bench bats struggled. Depth remained thin, especially after mid-season injuries and roster churn.

PITCHING – Rotation Woes and Bullpen Bright Spots
Team Pitching – AL Ranks

ERA: 4.80 (14th)

Starters ERA: 5.06 (15th)

Bullpen ERA: 4.46 (14th)

Runs Allowed: 815 (14th)

Opponents AVG: .264 (15th)

Home Runs Allowed: 230 (15th)

The Angels’ biggest weakness was once again the starting rotation. Injuries, regression, and lack of stability forced constant reliance on Triple-A arms.

Starting Rotation Summary

Tyler Anderson – 10–12, 5.41 ERA, 161.1 IP
Ate innings, but struggled with consistency.

Jack Kochanowicz – 9–20, 5.98 ERA
Full rookie workload: flashes of promise mixed with command issues and home-run troubles. Still a long-term piece.

Sam Aldegheri – 3–6, 6.35 ERA (56.2 IP)
Raw but intriguing; needs refinement.

Sam Bachman – 1–2, 6.63 ERA
Missed time and never settled in.

Kohl Franklin – 3.00 ERA in relief
Strong debut in a small sample; possible rotation or multi-inning role in 2026.

Bullpen Highlights

Ben Joyce – 2.73 ERA, 73 K, 9 SV
Emerged as a legitimate closer option with electrifying velocity.

Angel Perdomo – 4.66 ERA, 13 HLD
Useful high-leverage left-hander.

Angel Felipe – 2.77 ERA
Best pure results among the relievers; breakout candidate.

Hans Crouse & Chase Silseth both provided quality innings when available.

The bullpen isn't finished, but it’s far closer to being a competitive unit than the rotation.

DEFENSE & BASERUNNING

Defensive Efficiency: .672 (15th)

Zone Rating: –34.2 (15th)

Defense was a major issue across multiple positions, especially in the outfield corners and third base. Improved glove-first depth will be essential.

Baserunning (Team): +4.9 (2nd in AL)
One of the few clear team strengths. Smart and aggressive.

MINOR LEAGUE SYSTEM – Reasons for Optimism
Inland Empire 66ers: 107–25, CAL League Champions Appearance

A dominant season from the organization's future core.

Key performers:

Adrian Plascencia – CAL Playoffs MVP

Sonny DiChiara, Jackson Chirello, Luis Rodriguez, Caleb Pendelton provided major offensive production.

Young arms like Najer Victor, Max Gieg, Yendy Gomez flashed real upside.

ACL & DSL Clubs

Developmentally focused seasons with notable progress across the lower levels.

Top Prospects on the Rise

George Klassen (AA) – Elite strikeout stuff.

Christian Moore (AA) – High-ceiling power bat.

Dylan Jordan (ACL) – Strong rookie-year pitching foundation.

Juswa Lugo (DSL) – Advanced plate approach for his age.

The farm system is trending upward after years of stagnation.

TRANSACTIONS – Season Overview

Notable 2025 transactions included:

Several MLB promotions (Gustavo Campero, Chuckie Robinson, Angel Felipe, others).

Moves to replenish pitching depth.

Ryan Johnson's season-ending IL stint.

Failure to sign 12th-round pick Anthony Frobose.

Minor trade and roster churn as the year closed.

The front office clearly pivoted to long-term evaluation over short-term results.

OVERALL ORGANIZATIONAL OUTLOOK

The 64–98 record is disappointing, but the context suggests meaningful progress under the surface. The Angels now have:

✔ A healthy superstar in Trout playing at an elite level
✔ A rising core of young MLB contributors (O’Hoppe, Schanuel, Neto, Rengifo)
✔ The best farm performance in the organization in over a decade
✔ Several promising young pitchers close to MLB readiness

The 2026 roster still needs substantial rotation help, improved defense, and more OBP-focused hitters—but the foundation is clearer than in recent seasons.

Closing Summary

The 2025 Angels season was not successful in the standings, but it represented a turning point: a difficult but necessary transitional year that gave young players extended MLB time, showcased strong minor-league development, and positioned the organization for a smarter, deeper rebuild moving forward.

If Los Angeles can add real starting pitching, improve defensive efficiency, and continue developing the next generation of prospects, the club could take a meaningful step forward as early as next season.