So was this a smart move by the LA Angels or just a move to say “Hey we did something”. My thought is that the move could pay some good dividends for the team. First and foremost it gives the Angels some versatility both in the outfield and also with their line-up. Revere is a career .285 hitter who has above-average speed. He is a prototypical lead-off hitter who can hit from both sides of the plate effectively and can steal a base.
The LA Angels used third baseman Yunel Escobar this season as their main lead-off man and he performed beautifully finishing the year with a .