MLB fans unimpressed with Los Angeles Angels standout spring training with many still doubting team's chances

The Los Angeles Angels have surprised a few people after finishing in first place in the Cactus League. The club finished with a .621 winning percentage (18-11). They scored an impressive 171 runs and allowed just 139 over 29 games.

After years of disappointment, Angels fans finally have something to cheer about. It has been eight long years since the organization qualified for the postseason. That year, they were swept by the Kansas City Royals in the American League Division Series.

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The fact that the team finished with a winning record despite Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout were at the World Baseball Classic is noteworthy. The two former MVPs missed a significant portion of spring training. It shows that there is plenty of talent on this roster and provides some hope for the upcoming season.

MLB fans online were unimpressed by the Angels' latest feat, with most fans downplaying the achievement as insignificant.

It is clear that the frustration around this organization has reached a tipping point. Many called for the players to perform at a high level in the regular season, not in spring training. Others roasted the organization for celebrating such an unimportant honor.

One fan was particularly frustrated that a player of Shohei Ohtani's caliber was wasting his talent with the Angels.

The Los Angeles Angels will hope to challenge for a playoff spot after investing heavily in the roster

Pitcher Tucker Davidson of the Los Angeles Angels pitches against the Kansas City Royals during a spring training game at Surprise Stadium

The Los Angeles Angels can focus on the positives after a promising 2023 spring training camp.

Hunter Renfroe and Brandon Drury, both picked up during the offseason, impressed. Renfroe finished with a .289 batting average and a .960 OPS. Drury recorded two home runs, eight RBIs and 13 hits over 47 at-bats.

On the pitching front, former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Anderson finished with an impressive 2-0 record and a 1.35 ERA over 13.1 innings.

Despite the fact that the organization has two of the best players in MLB, they are perennial underachievers. A strong record in spring training is a step in the right direction. Los Angeles Angels fans will be hoping that this is a turning point for a franchise that has experienced nothing but frustration and heartbreak for close to a decade.