Former BayBears infielder Luis Rengifo recalled by Angels
MOBILE, Ala. (April 25, 2019) - The Los Angeles Angels announced Thursday that they have recalled former Mobile BayBears infielder Luis Rengifo from Triple-A Salt Lake. Rengifo is scheduled to bat ninth and play second base in his Major League debut Thursday night at Angel Stadium against the New York
MOBILE, Ala. (April 25, 2019) - The Los Angeles Angels announced Thursday that they have recalled former Mobile BayBears infielder
Rengifo, 22, played in 40 games for the BayBears last season and was named the Southern League Player of the Month last June. He posted a .305 batting average with a .420 on-base percentage, drove in 21 runs, had 17 extra-base hits, and stole 13 bases for Mobile. Rengifo slashed .299/.399/.452 across three levels last year, and he was named an MiLB.com Angels Organization All-Star.
The Angels added Rengifo to the 40-man roster on November 20, along with former BayBears left-handed pitcher
Rengifo was acquired by the Angels on March 20, 2018 as the player to be named later in a trade that sent first baseman
Rengifo is set to become the 13th player to make his Major League debut with the Angels after spending time with the BayBears over the past two seasons. He will be the ninth player from the 2018 BayBears team to appear in a Major League game.
The BayBears begin a five-game home series against the Mississippi Braves Thursday at 6:35 p.m. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (subscription required, promo code: BAYBEARS) and heard on MobileBayBears.com, the TuneIn app, and the MiLB First Pitch app, with the Countdown to First Pitch starting at 6:15 p.m.
The BayBears host a total of 70 home dates through Labor Day, September 2. The new BayBears Pass is available, featuring a general admission ticket to every BayBears game at Hank Aaron Stadium for only $19.97 per month. Season ticket packages and partial plans are also available, featuring a 7-game plan and a 12-game option to guarantee bobbleheads and receive tickets to select fireworks nights. Individual game tickets can be purchased online at MobileBayBears.com or by calling 251-572-BEAR (2327).
About the Mobile BayBears
The Mobile BayBears are the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels and play their games at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The BayBears were founded in 1997 and have won four Southern League titles in 1998, 2004, 2011, and 2012. Additionally, the 1998 and 2011 championship squads were named Minor League Team of the Year by Baseball America. More than 175 former BayBears have reached the Major League level, including All-Stars Max Scherzer, Paul Goldschmidt, Jake Peavy,
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