In 70 games for the LA Angels this year, Bandy capitalized on his opportunities. He hit .234 with eight long balls, 23 runs scored, and 25 RBI’s. These numbers came in only 209 at bats, a solid rate for a player who had previously only played two major league games. However, he was not the most consistent player. While Bandy’s home runs went up by the month, his average continued to slip throughout the season. Part of this decline may have been fatigue.
Over the first half of the season, Bandy was a solid option at the plate, as he hit .