SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced today that the club has recalled right-handed pitcher Sean O’Sullivan, right-handed pitcher Rich Thompson, outfielder Reggie Willits, catcher Bobby Wilson and infielder Brandon Wood from Triple-A Salt Lake.
O'Sullivan, 21, has appeared in 14 games for the Bees in 2009, owning a 6-4 record with a 5.48 ERA and 48 strikeouts. In nine games (all starts) for the Angels this season, he owns a 3-2 record with a 6.60 ERA with 26 strikeouts. On July 28 in Sacramento, O’Sullivan pitched the first nine-inning no-hitter in Salt Lake franchise history. The El Cajon, Calif. native was originally selected by the Angels in the third round of the 2005 draft.
Thompson, 25, has appeared in 29 games for the Bees in 2009, owning a 3-1 record with a 3.12 ERA and 51 strikeouts. In 12 games for the Angels this season, he owns a 5.40 ERA in 16.2 innings of relief with 18 strikeouts. The Hornsby, Australia native signed with the Angels as a free agent on February 13, 2002.
Willits, 27, has appeared in 62 games for the Bees in 2009, hitting .261 with 10 doubles, one triple, one home run, 27 RBI and 11 stolen bases. In 34 games for the Angels this season, he has a .206 average with two doubles, six RBI and four stolen bases. The Chickasha, Okla. native was originally selected by the Angels in the seventh round of the 2003 free agent draft.
Wilson, 26, has appeared in 97 games for the Bees in 2009, hitting .271 with 19 doubles, one triple, eight home runs and 55 RBI. He has appeared in two games for the Angels this season, but has yet to make an appearance at the plate. The Dunedin, Fla. native was originally selected by the Angels in the 48th round of the 2002 free agent draft.
Wood, 24, has appeared in 99 games for the Bees in 2009, hitting .293 with 28 doubles, four triples, 22 home runs and 72 RBI. In 11 games with the Angels this season, he owns a .154 average with one home run and three RBI. The Austin, Texas native was originally selected in the first round, 23rd overall, by the Angels in the 2003 draft.
