Perci Time

Closer Troy Percival holds the team mark with 316 career saves in 10 seasons while with the Halos, converting more than 86% of his save opportunities. He came up with the Angels in 1995 and became the regular closer in 1996 replacing another great closer Lee Smith. Percival would have 36 saves that season. What not many people know is he was drafted by the Angels in 1990 as a catcher. The switch from behind the plate to the mound came when coaches started noticing he threw the ball harder back to the mound then it was coming in. Perci was a four time All-Star and a World Series champion.