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34. Bob Boone

Bob Boone is far greater known for his time in Philadelphia, where he helped them win the 1980 World Series, though don't sleep on what he did with the Angels.

Boone was with California for seven seasons and only had 742 Hits with an OPS of .620.  That is poor offense, but the Angels did not acquire him for his bat.  At present, Boone’s Angels Defensive bWAR of 14.7 is the highest in franchise history and is higher than what he did in Philadelphia.  An All-Star in 1983, Boone led all American League Catchers in Total Zone Runs five times, Putouts five times, and Caught Stealing Percentage twice.  He never finished less than fifth in Caught Stealing Percentage with California, and he added four Gold Gloves in his trophy case.

Playing with the Angels until he was 40, he left for Kansas City as a Free Agent, playing two more years before retiring.  

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