Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Angels players: who played for both
Who played for both the Diamondbacks and Angels?
75 players played for both the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Angels between 1998 and 2025, including Justin Upton, Kole Calhoun, Troy Glaus and Steve Finley. 42 of them played for the Diamondbacks first and 31 for the Angels first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Brian Anderson is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Angels first, then the Diamondbacks from 1998.
- Kevin Newman is the most recent: Diamondbacks first, then the Angels from 2025.
- Justin Upton played the most games across the two: 731 for the Diamondbacks and 366 for the Angels.
- 8 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Jeff DaVanon.
- Most common positions on this list: P (40), OF (15), 3B (6), SS (5).
How many can you name?
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All 75 players, most games for the two first
| Player | Pos | Diamondbacks | Angels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Upton | OF | 2007–2012 (731 g) | 2017–2021 (366 g) |
| Kole Calhoun | OF | 2020–2021 (105 g) | 2012–2019 (966 g) |
| Troy Glaus | 3B | 2005 (149 g) | 1998–2004 (827 g) |
| Steve Finley | OF | 1999–2004 (849 g) | 2005 (112 g) |
| Chris Young | OF | 2006–2012 (885 g) | 2018 (56 g) |
| Devon White | OF | 1998 (146 g) | 1985–1990 (612 g) |
| Jake Lamb | 3B | 2014–2020 (596 g) | 2023 (19 g) |
| Mark Trumbo | OF | 2014–2015 (134 g) | 2010–2013 (460 g) |
| David Eckstein | SS | 2008 (18 g) | 2001–2004 (567 g) |
| Jeff Mathis | C | 2017–2018 (129 g) | 2005–2011 (426 g) |
| Brandon Drury | 2B | 2015–2017 (289 g) | 2023–2024 (222 g) |
| Alberto Callaspo | 3B | 2006–2007 (79 g) | 2010–2013 (423 g) |
| Jeff DaVanon | OF | 2006–2007 (100 g) | 1999, 2001–2005 (402 g) |
| Chris Iannetta | C | 2017 (89 g) | 2012–2015 (394 g) |
| Damion Easley | 2B | 2006 (90 g) | 1992–1996 (350 g) |
| Eduardo Escobar | 3B | 2018–2021 (364 g) | 2023 (60 g) |
| Cliff Pennington | SS | 2013–2015 (236 g) | 2016–2017 (161 g) |
| Andrew Chafin | P | 2014–2020, 2023 (380 g) | 2025 (16 g) |
| Jorge Fabregas | C | 1998 (50 g) | 1994–1997, 2001–2002 (315 g) |
| David Hernandez | P | 2011–2013, 2015, 2017 (274 g) | 2017 (38 g) |
| Shea Hillenbrand | 3B | 2003–2004 (233 g) | 2007 (53 g) |
| Philip Gosselin | 2B | 2015–2016 (146 g) | 2021–2022 (126 g) |
| Archie Bradley | P | 2015–2020 (249 g) | 2022 (21 g) |
| Collin Cowgill | OF | 2011 (36 g) | 2013–2015 (211 g) |
| Noe Ramirez | P | 2021–2022 (91 g) | 2017–2021 (153 g) |
| Fernando Salas | P | 2018 (41 g) | 2014–2017 (200 g) |
| Randal Grichuk | OF | 2024–2025 (176 g) | 2023 (54 g) |
| Scott Schoeneweis | P | 2009 (45 g) | 1999–2003 (183 g) |
| Brian Anderson | P | 1998–2002 (175 g) | 1993–1995 (40 g) |
| Jose Guillen | OF | 2002 (54 g) | 2004 (148 g) |
| Bobby Wilson | C | 2014 (2 g) | 2008–2012 (191 g) |
| John McDonald | SS | 2011–2012 (89 g) | 2014 (95 g) |
| Joe Saunders | P | 2010–2012 (67 g) | 2005–2010 (115 g) |
| Dan Haren | P | 2008–2010 (94 g) | 2010–2012 (80 g) |
| Fernando Rodney | P | 2017 (61 g) | 2010–2011 (111 g) |
| J. C. Gutierrez | P | 2009–2011 (143 g) | 2013 (28 g) |
| Kevin Newman | SS | 2024 (111 g) | 2025 (57 g) |
| Jean Segura | SS | 2016 (153 g) | 2012 (1 g) |
| Russ Springer | P | 1998, 2000–2001 (96 g) | 1993–1995 (51 g) |
| Zack Greinke | P | 2016–2019 (120 g) | 2012 (13 g) |
| Trevor Cahill | P | 2012–2014 (90 g) | 2019 (38 g) |
| Jason Bulger | P | 2005 (9 g) | 2006–2011 (116 g) |
| Keynan Middleton | P | 2022 (18 g) | 2017–2020 (104 g) |
| Yusmeiro Petit | P | 2007–2009 (56 g) | 2017 (60 g) |
| Adam Eaton | OF | 2012–2013 (88 g) | 2021 (26 g) |
| Mike Fetters | P | 2002, 2004 (56 g) | 1989–1991, 1998 (58 g) |
| Jon Jay | OF | 2018, 2020 (102 g) | 2021 (5 g) |
| Tyler Skaggs | P | 2012–2013 (13 g) | 2014, 2016–2019 (83 g) |
| John Hester | C | 2009–2010 (53 g) | 2012–2013 (40 g) |
| J. C. Ramirez | P | 2015 (12 g) | 2016–2019 (77 g) |
| Matt Andriese | P | 2018–2019 (68 g) | 2020 (16 g) |
| Steve Sparks | P | 2004 (29 g) | 1998–1999 (51 g) |
| Joe Thatcher | P | 2013–2014 (59 g) | 2014 (16 g) |
| Tony Campana | OF | 2013–2014 (55 g) | 2014 (18 g) |
| Alfredo Marte | OF | 2013–2014 (66 g) | 2015 (5 g) |
| Bret Prinz | P | 2001–2003 (67 g) | 2005 (3 g) |
| Luis Guillorme | 2B | 2024 (18 g) | 2024 (51 g) |
| Russell Branyan | 3B | 2011 (31 g) | 2011 (37 g) |
| Junior Guerra | P | 2020 (25 g) | 2021 (41 g) |
| Jon Garland | P | 2009 (28 g) | 2008 (32 g) |
| Jason Grimsley | P | 2006 (19 g) | 1996 (35 g) |
| Raul Mondesi | OF | 2003 (45 g) | 2004 (8 g) |
| Chris Devenski | P | 2021–2022 (18 g) | 2023 (29 g) |
| Dominic Leone | P | 2015–2016 (28 g) | 2023 (11 g) |
| Billy Buckner | P | 2008–2010 (29 g) | 2013 (7 g) |
| Jhoulys Chacin | P | 2015 (5 g) | 2016 (29 g) |
| Barry Enright | P | 2010–2011 (26 g) | 2012–2013 (7 g) |
| John Curtiss | P | 2025 (30 g) | 2019 (1 g) |
| Ryan Buchter | P | 2021 (18 g) | 2020 (10 g) |
| Robert Ellis | P | 2001 (19 g) | 1996 (3 g) |
| Rafael Rodriguez | P | 2010 (2 g) | 2009–2010 (19 g) |
| Reyes Moronta | P | 2022 (17 g) | 2023 (2 g) |
| Troy Scribner | P | 2018 (1 g) | 2017 (10 g) |
| Cesar Valdez | P | 2010 (9 g) | 2022 (1 g) |
| Daniel Stange | P | 2010 (4 g) | 2013 (3 g) |
From the SABR Lahman Baseball Database (CC BY-SA 3.0), 1876–2025. A season counts when the player played at least one regular-season game for the franchise.Angels seasons include the California Angels (1965–1996) and Anaheim Angels (1997–2004).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Angels?
75 in the Lahman Baseball Database from 1998 to 2025, including Justin Upton, Kole Calhoun, Troy Glaus and Steve Finley. A player counts when he played at least one regular-season game for each franchise.
Who was the first player on this list to play for both?
Brian Anderson: Los Angeles Angels first, then the Arizona Diamondbacks from 1998.
Who has played for both recently?
Brandon Drury, Andrew Chafin, Randal Grichuk, Kevin Newman, Luis Guillorme and John Curtiss, with a season for one of the two in 2024 or 2025.
Does a player count if the team has moved or changed its name?
Yes. Seasons count for today's franchise, the way the Lahman database links every team-season to a franchise. Angels seasons include the California Angels (1965–1996) and Anaheim Angels (1997–2004).
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