California Angels (1965–1996)

32 seasons from 1965 to 1996

The California Angels played from 1965 to 1996, a total of 32 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 2,440-2,616 (.483). They have not won a World Series.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
L (Losses):
Games charged to the pitcher of record when the opposing team took a lead it never surrendered.
Win% (Winning Percentage):
Wins divided by games decided.

Data updated

32 seasons

California Angels (1965–1996)
Year League W L Win% Finish Playoffs
1996 AL 70 91 .435 4 -
1995 AL 78 67 .538 2 -
1994 AL 47 68 .409 4 -
1993 AL 71 91 .438 5 -
1992 AL 72 90 .444 5 -
1991 AL 81 81 .500 7 -
1990 AL 80 82 .494 4 -
1989 AL 91 71 .562 3 -
1988 AL 75 87 .463 4 -
1987 AL 75 87 .463 6 -
1986 AL 92 70 .568 1 Division
1985 AL 90 72 .556 2 -
1984 AL 81 81 .500 2 -
1983 AL 70 92 .432 5 -
1982 AL 93 69 .574 1 Division
1981 AL 51 59 .464 5 -
1980 AL 65 95 .406 6 -
1979 AL 88 74 .543 1 Division
1978 AL 87 75 .537 2 -
1977 AL 74 88 .457 5 -
1976 AL 76 86 .469 4 -
1975 AL 72 89 .447 6 -
1974 AL 68 94 .420 6 -
1973 AL 79 83 .488 4 -
1972 AL 75 80 .484 5 -
1971 AL 76 86 .469 4 -
1970 AL 86 76 .531 3 -
1969 AL 71 91 .438 3 -
1968 AL 67 95 .414 8 -
1967 AL 84 77 .522 5 -
1966 AL 80 82 .494 6 -
1965 AL 75 87 .463 7 -

California Angels: the seasons in brief

The table below lists all 32 seasons filed under the CAL team code, from 1965 to 1996. The table opens with 1965 (75-87, 7th) and closes with 1996 (70-91, 4th). For 1993, the table shows 71 wins and 91 losses, 5th in the American League. In 1994 the California Angels went 47-68 (.409), 4th in the American League. 1995 brought a 78-67 record, 2nd in the American League. The League column reads AL, the American League, throughout.

The strongest season by Win% was 1982: 93-69, .574. The poorest record under CAL came in 1980: 65-95. The California Angels won their division in 1979, 1982, and 1986. The club finished second in 1978, 1984, 1985, and 1995. Every season from 1971 to 1977 ended with more losses than wins. For the full franchise record across names and cities, see Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Every row links to a team-season page with the roster and team leaders, 1996 being the latest.

California Angels: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the all-time record of the California Angels?
2,440-2,616 across 32 seasons, .483.
How many World Series have the California Angels won?
None on record under this team code.
What seasons did the California Angels play?
From 1965 to 1996.