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Mike Napoli #44 | Catcher | Los Angeles Angels
Height: 6-0    Weight: 205    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Oct 31, 1981, Hollywood, FL
Contract: Signed through 2008
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October 5, 2008
Mike Napoli took Josh Beckett deep twice on Sunday night as the big bat in the Angels 5-4, 12 inning victory over the Red Sox. On the night, he went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and three RBI.
September 28, 2008
Mike Napoli was 3-for-3 with four RBI and a home run in Sunday's 7-0 win over Texas.
September 25, 2008
Los Angeles catcher Mike Napoli had three hits for the second straight game on Wednesday. He has 13 hits in his last 20 at-bats.
September 19, 2008
Catcher Mike Napoli missed the cycle on Friday by a mere single in the Angels' 15-13 win. Yes, Napoli hit a triple. He also hit his 18th home run in just his 72nd game of the season.
September 18, 2008
Angels catcher Mike Napoli hit his 17th home run of the year in the Angels' 6-4 win over the A's.
September 12, 2008
Mike Napoli continues to hit the ball hard when he hits the ball at all. On Friday, the backup catcher hit his 16th home run of the season in the ninth inning and added another hit to finish the night with four RBI. The Angels followed Napoli's blast to a 5-3 victory.
August 28, 2008
It was an interesting night for Angels catcher Mike Napoli, going 0-for-1 at the plate but grinding with three walks, adding two runs scored to the stat line.
August 8, 2008
Mike Napoli was activated from the DL on Friday night and he will be in the starting lineup on Saturday, according to the Orange County Register.
August 6, 2008
Mike Napoli is expected to be activated from the DL Friday prior to the Angels contest against the Yankees, according to Angels.com. He has been recovering from irritation in his right shoulder.
August 1, 2008
Angels catcher Mike Napoli is set to begin a rehab assignment tonight in Class-A that will last roughly five or six games, according to the L.A. Times.
July 28, 2008
MLB.com reports that Angels catcher Mike Napoli went through what Angels manager Mike Scioscia described as a "full workout" on Monday afternoon at Fenway Park, putting him on schedule for a return to game action this weekend - most likely with Class A Rancho Cucamonga in the California League.
July 23, 2008
Mike Napoli (shoulder) will join the Angels on Friday though he is still a ways away from returning to the lineup, according to MLB.com. Napoli has been throwing since Monday, playing catch at 90 feet, but the team has still not commented as to when he will be back behind the plate.
July 19, 2008
Mike Napoli on the disabled list because of an irritated right shoulder, took early batting practice, soft toss and hit off a tee Friday, according to the LA Times. The catcher hopes to begin throwing in the next few days.
July 18, 2008
Mike Napoli was hopeful to resume swinging a bat and throwing on Thursday, but his ailing right shoulder needs more time to return to full strength, according to the LA Times.
July 8, 2008
Mike Napoli underwent an MRI on Monday which confirmed he is suffering from shoulder irritation, according to the OC Register. Skipper Mike Sciosca said, "It’s more of a relief than anything. There’s a lot of things that can happen with a shoulder and that’s an area you need to do a lot of things. We’re relieved. Once the inflammation comes out of there and he gets some strength back in that shoulder, he should be able to get back with us and we’re going to need him."
July 7, 2008
As expected, Mike Napoli has been placed on the 15-day DL due to right shoulder inflammation, according to the LA Times. Ryan Budde has been recalled from Triple-A to fill his spot on the roster. The pain in Napoli's shoulder became unbearable and he said, "Something doesn't feel right in there. I've had good days and bad days. Some days, it hurts every time I throw back to the pitcher."
July 6, 2008
MLB.com reports that the Angels expect to place Mike Napoli on the 15-day disabled list after an MRI on Monday.
June 24, 2008
Mike Napoli hit his first home run of the month Tuesday night against the Nationals. He also addedd three RBI.
June 22, 2008
The Angels welcome catcher Mike Napoli back to the starting lineup today as they face Philadelphia, according to MLB.com.
May 19, 2008
Mike Napoli's power has never been questioned, but his production in April and May far exceed his career peripherals. With two more long bombs on Sunday, Napoli now has 10 on the season. More amazing is his HR Rate of 8.3.
May 18, 2008
Mike Napoli went deep twice for the Angels on Sunday as he pushed five runners across the plate for the Angels.
May 14, 2008
The Angels were working hard to produce and grind out runs this evening, struggling to keep up with the Chicago starter John Danks, but the stolen bases (three total) and gifts from bad relief pitching served the opportunity needed to take the 2-0 win. The primary source of offense came from one of three players. Catcher Mike Napoli went 1-for-3 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one runner left onboard.
May 7, 2008
Mike Napoli connected for his eighth home run of the season on Wednesday night for the Angels. The three hits he had on the might pushed his average to .273.
May 6, 2008
Mike Napoli holds the highest home run ratio in the league right now with seven homers over 62 at-bats, according to MLB.com.
May 2, 2008
Mike Napoli had two hits, two runs and two RBI on Thursday night for the Angels. One of the two hits was his seventh home run of the season.
April 14, 2008
Mike Napoli socked his fourth homer of the young season on Monday. The backstop was appearing in only his ninth game, and he is also up to 10 RBI.
April 9, 2008
Mike Napoli hit his first career grand slam leading a parade of long balls by LA as the Angels defeated the Cleveland Indians 9-5 on Wednesday. It might have been Napoli's first career granny, but it was his third bomb of the season.