Willie Calhoun's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

The Los Angeles Angels designated first baseman/designated hitter Willie Calhoun for assignment on Thursday. The Angels took a flier on the former Texas Rangers top prospect, but Calhoun, like many other Angels hitters this year, made a minimal impact at the plate this year, hitting .245/.315/.380 with a below-average .695 OPS, only five home runs, 20 RBI and 26 runs scored in 68 games. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter was serving as the Halos' primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching before getting the boot off the 40-man roster. Moving on from Calhoun will most likely benefit the left-handed-hitting Matt Thaiss and potentially Kevin Pillar, who could pick up more DH at-bats. If Calhoun clears waivers, which is likely, he could stick in the Angels' organization and take a demotion to the minors.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Willie Calhoun hit one of the team's three home runs in their 5-0 shutout win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday. The solo home run was Calhoun's second of the season and was his only hit of the night in four at-bats. He also struck out twice. Injuries have forced the former Texas Rangers prospect into action for the Halos this year, and although he has just two home runs, 11 RBI and 19 runs scored in 150 at-bats in his first year in Anaheim, he's hitting a solid .280 with 12 doubles. The 29-year-old former fourth-round pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2015 out of Yavapai College is making a lot of contact but isn't going to be much of an asset in the power department or for counting stats in fantasy. At best, Calhoun is an AL-only asset.