Los Angeles Angels' Matsui of Japan grounds out while pinch hitting against the Tampa Bay Rays to end the eighth inning of their MLB game in Anaheim

 

The latest poll on GoHalos.com asks, “who do you think the most disappointing Angel has been this season?” If you haven’t noticed, the list is extremely long. This got me thinking; are all the Angels players on pace for career lows, or are we about to see something really special? Here are some numbers to look at.

 

Batting Average:

 

Erick Aybar – 2010 (.230) Career (.278)
Howie Kendrick – 2010 (.284) Career (.300)
Bobby Abreu – 2010 (.268) Career (.299)
Torii Hunter – 2010 (.281) Career (.274)
Kendry Morales – 2010 (.272) Career (.282)
Hideki Matsui – 2010 (.234) Career (.290)
Juan Rivera – 2010 (.250) Career (.283)
Mike Napoli – 2010 (.233) Career (.255)
Brandon Wood – 2010 (.171) Career (.185)

 

In case you weren’t keeping track, that’s 8 of 9 hitters underperforming. (There IS hope for Brandon Wood!)

 

I know many fans are concerned, and frankly, I have been also. But I can’t see an entire lineup hitting below their career numbers, which means this could be a great summer for the Angels. When it’s 125 degrees in Texas, the Rangers will be able to do very little to cool off those Halo bats.

 

Tell us what you think… Is this a slow start or are the Angels destined to fail?