hey everybody,

    I am Chris Pettit, an outfielder in the Angels system, here to tell you a little about myself and my experiences in the Arizona Fall League as we finish up some of the last baseball of the minor league season. 

  Originally from San Dimas, California, I went to school at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles for four years and graduated with a BA degree in Sociology and a minor in Business.  I was fortunate enough to be drafted by a hometown team in the 2006 draft, and have played in Orem, Cedar Rapids, Rancho Cucamonga, and last year in Arkansas. 

  This past year didnt get off to such a good start, as I broke my foot in the outfield in the fourth inning of the first game of the year.  It took me a little over half a season to finish up my rehab, and thanks to the Angels guys Jeff Hostetter and Dave Hogarth for the great work they did in getting me back on the field.  I came back for the second half of the season, and although I didnt do well personally, the Travs won the league title, which greatly made up for it!

  As this is my second stint in the AFL, I had a good idea of what to expect out here; good pitching, good hitting, and the opportunity to meet guys from different teams and make new friendships.  As far as baseball goes, Im here to get at bats, and I am focusing on being patient and consistently making solid contact, driving the ball back up the middle. It has also been great to meet a bunch of new guys and hang out with others that I had played with before. 

  Well I’d like to thank everyone for taking their time to read this blog, and thanks to Barret for letting me jump in (although I don’t think he had a choice).  Go Angels1