Timothy James Salmon (Mr. Angel or Kingfish)

Position: Rightfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 200 lb.

Born: August 24, 1968 in Long Beach, CA
High School: Greenway HS (Phoenix, AZ)
School: Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ)
Drafted by the California Angels in the 3rd round of the 1989 amateur draft.
Signed June 10, 1989. (All Transactions)
Debut: August 21, 1992 (Age 23)   vs. NYY 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Team: Angels 1992-2006
Agents: Ted Updike [*]
Final Game: October 1, 2006 (Age 38)   vs. OAK 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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