Angels legend Troy Percival speaks out amid trans athlete crisis, endorses Chad Bianco
Troy Percival, a former California Angels player, has publicly endorsed Sheriff Chad Bianco for the upcoming gubernatorial race. His endorsement is linked to his criticism of California's progressive policies, particularly regarding transgender athletes in women's sports. Percival emphasizes the need for fair competition and leadership that respects the Constitution.
- ▪Troy Percival endorsed Sheriff Chad Bianco in the 2026 gubernatorial race.
- ▪Percival criticized California's progressive leadership and policies on transgender athletes.
- ▪He expressed concern over fairness in women's sports and the need for strong leadership.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 05:53:46 -0400 |
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California Angels legend Troy Percival speaks out amid trans athlete crisis, endorses Chad Bianco The 2002 World Series champion closer tied his endorsement to criticism of California's progressive leadership By Alejandro Avila , Jackson Thompson OutKick Published May 21, 2026 5:53am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trans athlete dominates at California girls' track meet NCAA Women's soccer player Sophia Lorey describes the 'heartbreaking' impact of a transgender athlete's victory in girls' track and field events at a California meet.
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