Mike Colangelo (born October 22, 1976) is an American former

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who played in parts of three seasons for the

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, and

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(MLB).

Amateur career

A native of

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, Colangelo attended

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and

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. In 1996, he played

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with the

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of the

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and was named a league all-star. He was selected by the Angels in the 21st round of the

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Professional career

Colangelo made his MLB debut in 1999 with the Angels. He was claimed off waivers by San Diego in 2000, and had his most productive major league season there in 2001, playing in 50 games for the Padres and batting .242. Prior to the 2002 season, he signed as a free agent with Oakland, and appeared in 20 games for the Athletics in what was his final major league campaign.

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1976 births Living people Albuquerque Isotopes players American expatriate baseball players in Canada Anaheim Angels players Baseball players from New Jersey Cedar Rapids Kernels players Chatham Anglers players Edmonton Trappers players Erie SeaWolves players George Mason Patriots baseball players Lake Elsinore Storm players Major League Baseball outfielders Mobile BayBears players Oakland Athletics players People from Teaneck, New Jersey Portland Beavers players Sacramento River Cats players San Diego Padres players Sportspeople from Bergen County, New Jersey Syracuse SkyChiefs players {{US-baseball-outfielder-1970s-stub