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A hustling, sure-handed second baseman, Wilfong started for the Twins from 1979 to 1981, and in 1980 set an AL record for his position with a .995 fielding percentage. He was traded to the Angels with Doug Corbett for Tom Brunansky in May 1982, and remained with the Angels through 1986, usually sharing second base duties with Bobby Grich. An adept bunter and contact hitter, Wilfong's .313 batting average, 9 HR, and 59 RBI in his first season as a regular (1979) all remained career highs. (SCL)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » August 21, 1980: Rob Wilfong's 1st inning single is the only hit off Jack Morris. The Tiger ace beats the Twins, 4–2. » May 11, 1982: The Twins trade ace reliever Doug Corbett and 2B Rob Wilfong to California for minor leaguers Tom Brunansky and Mike Walters and cash. » May 12, 1984: The visiting Angels and Tommy John stop the Tigers (26–5), 4–2. John goes nine innings scattering eight hits to beat Juan Berenguer. Rob Wilfong and Reggie Jackson belt homers with Reggie's going over the RF roof.