John Cangelosi reflects on his Astros career and stolen base techniques

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John Cangelosi reflects on his Astros career and stolen base techniques
Summary

John Cangelosi, the 34th entry in the Astros Legends Series, shared insights on his baseball career with the Houston Astros. He was known as a 'spark plug' in the lineup, notching 38 stolen bases in 198 games with the team. Originally drafted by the White Sox, Cangelosi reflected on the changes in base stealing strategies due to new rules and how he thrived on the turf in Houston. He expressed his desire to remain with the team despite negotiating difficulties with General Manager Gerry Hunsicker. The piece delves into Cangelosi's relationships with teammates, particularly with Craig Biggio, and his performance during the mid-1990s. This series continues to highlight the contributions of former Astros players.

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  • •Cangelosi stole 38 bases in 198 games with the Astros.
  • •He was originally drafted by the White Sox.
  • •Cangelosi emphasized the impact of new base stealing rules.
  • •He had a notable performance in the mid-1990s.
  • •Cangelosi valued his relationship with teammate Craig Biggio.
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John Cangelosi was the proverbial “spark plug” when inserted into the lineup, often igniting the basepaths a blaze. Originally drafted by the White Sox, he’d notch 50 stolen bases during the 1986 season. That speed would continue to be on display a decade later when he’d land in Houston. In 198 games with […]

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