"Los Angeles took Fletcher in the sixth round of the 2015 draft. The 5'9″ infielder posted strong batted-ball skills at each level of the minors, reaching Triple-A in 2017. Fletcher put up a healthy 143 wRC+ over 58 games with Triple-A Salt Lake in 2018, earning a callup to the big-league club. Los Angeles had Andrelton Simmons penciled in at shortstop, but an Ian Kinsler trade opened up regular playing time at second base."
"Following the extension, Fletcher took over as the Angels' full-time second baseman. He played a career-high 157 games in 2021. Fletcher earned strong defensive marks (9 DRS, 8 Outs Above Average) in 1,212 innings at second base. He also swiped 15 bags, after coming into the season with just 13 career steals. Fletcher's production at the plate, however, trailed off considerably. He scuffled to a 69 wRC+ over 665 plate appearances."
David Fletcher is retiring after seven Major League seasons, primarily with the Los Angeles Angels. Los Angeles selected Fletcher in the sixth round of the 2015 draft. He reached Triple-A in 2017 and posted a 143 wRC+ in 58 games for Triple-A Salt Lake in 2018, earning a big-league callup. Fletcher slashed .319/.376/.425 across 49 games in the shortened 2020 season and signed a five-year, $26 million extension before 2021. He became the Angels' full-time second baseman in 2021, posting strong defensive numbers but a 69 wRC+ offensively. Hip and hand injuries limited him to 61 games in 2022, and he played 33 games for the Angels in 2023 after a Triple-A demotion.
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