Major League Baseball starting pitcher Jon Garland currently plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Garland was originally drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 1997 MLB Draft. He was immediately placed with the Cubs minor league affiliates.

Garland was traded the following year, to the Chicago White Sox on July 29, 1998. On July 4, 2000, Garland was called up to make his MLB debut with the White Sox. He played a total of 13 games that season, finishing with a 6.46 ERA in 69.7 innings pitched. He continued to split his time between the White Sox and their minor league teams, averaging 30-35 games with the White Sox each season.

In 2005, Garland made his first post season appearance, when the White Sox won the World Series over the Houston Astros. He was also selected for the MLB All-Star Game, although did not play.

Garland was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on November 19, 2007. He is expected to see more playing time with the Angels in 2008 after a strong start to the season. Fast Facts:

1. Full Name: Jon Steven Garland
2. Born: September 27, 1979
3. Birthplace: Valencia, CA
4. Bats: Right
5. Throws: Right
6. Height: 6-6
7. Weight: 215 lbs.
8. Appeared in an episode of the The Bernie Mac Show