Players who played for the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels
116 players
116 players have played for both the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Angels. Rick Miller spent the most seasons with the two: 12 with the Boston Red Sox and 3 with the Los Angeles Angels. On a roster now: Patrick Sandoval, Kenley Jansen, Jahmai Jones, Michael Fulmer, and Ryan Watson. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | BOS | LAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Miller | DH | 1971–1985 · 12 seasons | 1978–1980 · 3 seasons |
| John Lackey | SP | 2010–2014 · 4 seasons | 2002–2009 · 8 seasons |
| Rick Burleson | 2B | 1974–1980 · 7 seasons | 1981–1986 · 5 seasons |
| Jim Piersall | — | 1950–1958 · 8 seasons | 1964–1967 · 4 seasons |
| Frank Malzone | — | 1955–1965 · 11 seasons | 1966 · 1 season |
| Fred Lynn | LF | 1974–1980 · 7 seasons | 1981–1984 · 4 seasons |
| Mo Vaughn | 1B | 1991–1998 · 8 seasons | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons |
| Jerry Remy | 2B | 1978–1984 · 7 seasons | 1975–1977 · 3 seasons |
| Garrett Richards | RP | 2021 · 1 season | 2011–2018 · 8 seasons |
| Juan Beniquez | LF | 1971–1975 · 4 seasons | 1981–1985 · 5 seasons |
| Luis Tiant | SP | 1971–1978 · 8 seasons | 1982 · 1 season |
| Frank Tanana | SP | 1981 · 1 season | 1973–1980 · 8 seasons |
| Tom Satriano | — | 1970 · 1 season | 1961–1968 · 8 seasons |
| Junichi Tazawa | RP | 2009–2016 · 7 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| Mike Anthony Napoli | 1B | 2013–2015 · 3 seasons | 2006–2010 · 5 seasons |
| Aaron Sele | RP | 1993–1997 · 5 seasons | 2002–2004 · 3 seasons |
| Mark Clear | RP | 1981–1985 · 5 seasons | 1979–1990 · 3 seasons |
| Glenn Hoffman | SS | 1980–1986 · 7 seasons | 1989 · 1 season |
| Doug Griffin | — | 1971–1977 · 7 seasons | 1970 · 1 season |
| Tony Conigliaro | — | 1964–1975 · 7 seasons | 1971 · 1 season |
| Patrick Sandoval | SP | 2026 · 1 season | 2019–2024 · 6 seasons |
| Rich Hill | SP | 2010–2024 · 6 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Ryan Brasier | RP | 2018–2023 · 6 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Noe Ramirez | RP | 2015–2017 · 3 seasons | 2017–2020 · 4 seasons |
| Mike Holtz | RP | 2006 · 1 season | 1996–2001 · 6 seasons |
| Lou Merloni | 2B | 1998–2003 · 6 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Tony Armas | RF | 1983–1986 · 4 seasons | 1987–1989 · 3 seasons |
| Don Baylor | DH | 1986 · 1 season | 1977–1982 · 6 seasons |
| Don Aase | RP | 1977 · 1 season | 1978–1984 · 6 seasons |
| Butch Hobson | DH | 1975–1980 · 6 seasons | 1981 · 1 season |
| Daniel Nava | RF | 2010–2015 · 5 seasons | 2016 · 1 season |
| Casey Kotchman | 1B | 2009 · 1 season | 2004–2008 · 5 seasons |
| Brendan Donnelly | RP | 2007 · 1 season | 2002–2006 · 5 seasons |
| John Dopson | RP | 1989–1993 · 5 seasons | 1994 · 1 season |
| Bruce Kison | RP | 1985 · 1 season | 1980–1984 · 5 seasons |
| John Curtis | RP | 1970–1973 · 4 seasons | 1983–1984 · 2 seasons |
| Tom Burgmeier | RP | 1978–1982 · 5 seasons | 1968 · 1 season |
| Dick Drago | RP | 1974–1980 · 5 seasons | 1976 · 1 season |
| Joe Lahoud | — | 1968–1971 · 4 seasons | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons |
| George Thomas | — | 1966–1970 · 5 seasons | 1962 · 1 season |
| Scott Schoeneweis | RP | 2010 · 1 season | 1999–2002 · 4 seasons |
| Bartolo Colon | SP | 2008 · 1 season | 2004–2007 · 4 seasons |
| J.T. Snow | 1B | 2006 · 1 season | 1993–1996 · 4 seasons |
| Shawn Wooten | C | 2005 · 1 season | 2000–2003 · 4 seasons |
| Chico Walker | 2B | 1980–1984 · 4 seasons | 1988 · 1 season |
| Carney Lansford | 3B | 1981–1982 · 2 seasons | 1978–1980 · 3 seasons |
| Joe Rudi | 1B | 1981 · 1 season | 1977–1980 · 4 seasons |
| Ken Brett | RP | 1967–1971 · 4 seasons | 1978 · 1 season |
| Ken Tatum | P | 1971–1973 · 3 seasons | 1969–1970 · 2 seasons |
| Jerry Moses | — | 1965–1970 · 4 seasons | 1971 · 1 season |
| Drew Pomeranz | RP | 2016–2018 · 3 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Luis Garcia | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2019–2025 · 3 seasons |
| Hansel Robles | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2018–2020 · 3 seasons |
| Andrew Bailey | P | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons |
| Shane Victorino | RF | 2013–2015 · 3 seasons | 2015 · 1 season |
| Darren Oliver | RP | 2002 · 1 season | 2007–2009 · 3 seasons |
| Orlando Cabrera | SS | 2004 · 1 season | 2005–2007 · 3 seasons |
| Shea Hillenbrand | 3B | 2001–2003 · 3 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Curtis Pride | DH | 2000 · 1 season | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons |
| Dante Bichette | DH | 2001 · 1 season | 1988–1990 · 3 seasons |
| Spike Owen | 3B | 1987–1988 · 2 seasons | 1994–1995 · 2 seasons |
| Steve Renko | SP | 1979–1980 · 2 seasons | 1981–1982 · 2 seasons |
| Mario Guerrero | SS | 1973–1974 · 2 seasons | 1976–1977 · 2 seasons |
| Bob Heffner | P | 1963–1965 · 3 seasons | 1968 · 1 season |
| Dan Osinski | P | 1966–1967 · 2 seasons | 1963–1964 · 2 seasons |
| Ed Sadowski | — | 1960 · 1 season | 1961–1963 · 3 seasons |
| Jack Spring | P | 1957 · 1 season | 1961–1963 · 3 seasons |
| Ted Bowsfield | P | 1958–1959 · 2 seasons | 1961–1962 · 2 seasons |
| Faye Throneberry | — | 1952–1956 · 3 seasons | 1961 · 1 season |
| Yoan Moncada | 3B | 2016 · 1 season | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Kenley Jansen | RP | 2023–2024 · 2 seasons | 2025 · 1 season |
| Cesar Puello | RF | 2020 · 1 season | 2017–2019 · 2 seasons |
| Chris Young | CF | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| Sean O'Sullivan | SP | 2016 · 1 season | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons |
| David Murphy | RF | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons | 2015 · 1 season |
| Luis Jimenez | 3B | 2015 · 1 season | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| David Pauley | RP | 2006–2008 · 2 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Gil Velazquez | SS | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Joel Pineiro | SP | 2007 · 1 season | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons |
| Paul Byrd | SP | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Gary Gaetti | DH | 2000 · 1 season | 1991–1992 · 2 seasons |
| Lee Smith | RP | 1988–1989 · 2 seasons | 1995 · 1 season |
| Tom Brunansky | RF | 1991–1992 · 2 seasons | 1981 · 1 season |
| Jim Dorsey | SP | 1984–1985 · 2 seasons | 1980 · 1 season |
| Mike Easler | DH | 1984–1985 · 2 seasons | 1976 · 1 season |
| Denny Doyle | — | 1976–1977 · 2 seasons | 1974 · 1 season |
| Marty Pattin | RP | 1972–1973 · 2 seasons | 1968 · 1 season |
| Dick Stuart | — | 1963–1964 · 2 seasons | 1969 · 1 season |
| Dennis Bennett | P | 1965–1966 · 2 seasons | 1968 · 1 season |
| Bob Duliba | P | 1965 · 1 season | 1963–1964 · 2 seasons |
| Lee Thomas | — | 1965 · 1 season | 1962–1963 · 2 seasons |
| Jahmai Jones | DH | 2026 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Michael Fulmer | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Ryan Watson | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Tyler Heineman | C | 2024 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Vaughn Grissom | 1B | 2024 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Lucas Giolito | SP | 2025 · 1 season | 2023 · 1 season |
| Kevin Pillar | CF | 2020 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Hunter Renfroe | RF | 2021 · 1 season | 2023 · 1 season |
| Kyle Barraclough | RP | 2023 · 1 season | 2022 · 1 season |
| Jhoulys Chacin | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2016 · 1 season |
| Brandon Phillips | 2B | 2018 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Ian Kinsler | 2B | 2018 · 1 season | 2018 · 1 season |
| John McDonald | 3B | 2013 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Robert Coello | RP | 2010 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| J.C. Romero | RP | 2007 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Matt Perisho | RP | 2005 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Craig Grebeck | SS | 2001 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Pat Rapp | SP | 1999 · 1 season | 2001 · 1 season |
| Andy Sheets | 2B | 2000 · 1 season | 1999 · 1 season |
| Luis Alicea | 2B | 1995 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Todd Frohwirth | RP | 1994 · 1 season | 1996 · 1 season |
| Mike O'Berry | C | 1979 · 1 season | 1983 · 1 season |
| Skip Lockwood | RP | 1980 · 1 season | 1974 · 1 season |
| Syd O'brien | — | 1969 · 1 season | 1971 · 1 season |
| Norm Siebern | — | 1968 · 1 season | 1966 · 1 season |
Regular season, under every name each club has played as. A season split by a trade counts for both clubs where the game logs reach it (NBA from 1993-94, NFL 1994, NHL 1996, MLB 2001). Longest stay with the two first.