Residing in Grass Valley, California, Robert Fettgather has been part of the adjunct faculty at Mission College in Santa Clara for more than three decades. Over his tenure, he has imparted knowledge in various subjects, including developmental psychology and abnormal psychology. Outside the academic realm, Robert Fettgather finds pleasure in keeping up with Major League Baseball (MLB).
California boasts five professional baseball teams, surpassing any other state in the nation. Los Angeles hosts both the Angels and Dodgers, while the Oakland A’s, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants round out the lineup. And the season has just started again!
The Dodgers' history traces back to 1884, originating in Brooklyn until their move to Los Angeles in 1958. The relocation proved fortuitous, resulting in a World Series triumph in 1959, followed by additional titles in 1963 and 1965. The franchise has claimed six of its seven championships while based in LA. In contrast, the Angels have spent 63 seasons in Los Angeles, clinching their sole World Series victory in 2002 against the Giants.
Meanwhile, the Giants have seen success both in New York and California. Originating in New York, the Giants secured seven championship series out of 16 and added three World Series victories, along with three more appearances in the championship series after relocating to San Francisco.
Another transplant to California, the Oakland Athletics, originated as the Philadelphia Athletics in 1901. Despite their success in Philadelphia, the A's have thrived in California, winning three consecutive World Series titles from 1972 to 1974. Another three straight appearances in the World Series resulted in another championship in 1989. That was the championship played around the tragic Loma Prieta earthquake.
On the other hand, the Padres franchise, established in 1969, has yet to win a World Series championship. Maybe this year?
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