Angels Debut #107 Jim McGlothlin

James Milton McGlothlin (Red)
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 185 lb.
Born: October 6, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA
MLB Debut: September 20, 1965 California Angels
Final MLB Game: September 28, 1973 Chicago White Sox
Died: December 23, 1975 in Union, KY (Aged 32)
Years with the Angels: 1965-1969

ANGELS TRANSACTIONS:
Before 1962 Season: Signed by the Los Angeles Angels as an amateur free agent.
November 25, 1969: Traded by the California Angels with Pedro Borbon and Vern Geishert to the Cincinnati Reds for Alex Johnson and Chico Ruiz.

ANGELS DEBUT:
As the Angels starting pitcher the first batter he faced was Luis Aparicio who flied out to right. He went 5 innings giving up 4 runs on 8 hits with 3 strikeouts ending up with the loss in a 4-2 victory for the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, September 20, 1965 (D) at Chavez Ravine.

ANGELS RECORD:
In 133 games (110 starts) he won 33 and lost 43, had 7 shutouts and 22 complete games with a 3.37 ERA.
Led the AL in shutouts (6) in 1967.
AL All-Star in 1967

Best Angels Performance:
Threw a complete game 2-hitter against the Washington Senators on Sunday, May 7, 1967 (D) at Anaheim Stadium.

OTHER INTERESTING FACTS:
- Also played for the Reds (70-73); White Sox (73).
- Had 4 games with 10 or more strikeouts.
- Loved to face Frank Howard who hit .154, 24AB, 10K against him.
- Died of Leukemia at age 32 in 1975.