John Cangelosi
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John Anthony Cangelosi
- Bats Both, Throws Left
- Height 5' 8", Weight 160 lb.
- School Miami Dade Community College North
- Debut June 3, 1985
- Final Game September 22, 1999
- Born March 10, 1963 in Brooklyn, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
John Cangelosi was the quintessential 5th outfielder during his 13-year major league career. He had one stint as an everyday player in 1986 with the Chicago White Sox. In that season he hit .235 with only 2 home runs and an impressive 50 stolen bases in 438 at bats. The 50 stolen bases were good enough for second in the American League behind Rickey Henderson's 87.
He was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jim Winn before the 1987 season and played with that team for 4 years.
He was out of the major leagues during the 1991 season, but returned with the Texas Rangers in 1992. He had two decent years with the Houston Astros in 1995 and 1996 then played on the World Champion Florida Marlins in 1997. He took part in 7 postseason games that year, getting 2 hits in 9 at bats.
Cangelosi pitched in three games in his career at the end of blowouts, and did not surrender a run and only 1 hit in 4 innings.
At 5' 8", Cangelosi was a very short player. Doug Dascenzo cited Cangelosi as an inspiration for him and had a very similar, although shorter career, even pitching in 4 games without giving up a run.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 50 Stolen Bases Seasons: 1 (1986)
- Won a World Series with the Florida Marlins in 1997
