The Emergence of Bryce Teodosio: Angels’ Hidden Gem in Center Field
September 28, 2025 - Written by Jas Singh
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With the departure of Mickey Moniak in the offseason and Mike Trout’s health in question, the gaping hole in center was clear. The Angels did create a short-term fix by sending Jo Adell out there; however, it is difficult to keep him there, as right field is where he won his gold glove. What no one expected was the emergence of Bryce Teodosio, an undrafted free agent in 2021. He debuted in September of last year but really didn’t get the opportunity to show the organization what he was capable of. Now after being called up a couple days into August after a hot start in Triple-A Salt Lake, Teodosio has really made a name for himself. This team has struggled with several issues throughout the year. However, what particularly stood out to me was the lack of hustle this team displayed at certain moments. Teodosio provided speed and grit on the base paths, which had been absent all year except for Neto. His 98-grade speed, along with his ability to make some incredible plays in the outfield, has been sensational for a struggling defensive ballclub.
We are so used to seeing 27 in center make those leaping grabs, climbing the wall right below the California Spectacular, that seeing Tedosio gave me some flashbacks at times. His ability to cover loads of a huge outfield in Angel Stadium, combined with his speed has made him such a valuable asset defensively. It's not only about speed; it's also about reading the ball off the bat, taking the right paths, and getting leaps. These instincts let you take fewer steps, which may make a big difference in making tough plays. In big moments, he seems willing to go all out—no hesitation. That confidence helps him commit to plays rather than giving up on them. Almost all Angels fans likely tuned into the Dodgers series and must have seen Teodosio completely rob Andy Pages of a likely game-tying home run. A quick YouTube search shows there are not just a couple of highlights but several notable performances in only a month and a half of action. He still needs more games to truly evaluate his defensive metrics, but in 127 innings, he has only made one error, indicating a near-perfect slate since taking over.
Offensively there is still work to be done, but again the hustle and poise is there. Teodosio doesn’t have the power or contact of most centerfielders in today’s game, but man, can this guy turn a slow roller from a single to a double in one blink. While only hitting .211 with 1 home run and a .568 OPS, the bat still needs time to fully develop at the major league level. The bat speed according to Statcast is solid, as well as his discipline in the box. However, the contact remains an obvious issue along with strikeouts against righties. But against southpaws, Bryce is almost automatic. Even with the concern surrounding his power, in one month alone, the strides he has made are unbelievable. My favorite highlight from Teodosio offensively was his triple on September 10th against the Twins, where the team was robbed of a Neto home run and squandered Trout on third with two outs. Teodiso led off in the ninth and hit a ball that should have been a routine double, but he turned it into an effortless stand-up triple. This allowed the team to make an easy sac fly that proceeded to be the game-winning run.
Bryce Teodosio's route to the majors has been anything but normal, but that's what makes his rise intriguing. He went from not being drafted to being a highlight-reel defender and a spark plug in the Angels' lineup. His story shows that talent and hard work can create opportunities in a league with a lot of competition. Now with some games under his belt, I fully expect him to be a part of the development down in Arizona come spring and be a pivotal plug-and-play guy in 2026.
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