Former Angels, Dodgers Outfielder, World Series Champion, Dies at 53
Summary
Garret Anderson, a former professional baseball player who played mostly for the Angels and was part of their 2002 World Series-winning team, has died at the age of 53. He was known for his consistent performance and holds many franchise records for the Angels.Key Facts
- Garret Anderson played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), 15 of them with the Angels.
- He helped the Angels win their only World Series championship in 2002.
- Anderson holds several Angels franchise records, including most games played (2,013), hits (2,368), and RBIs (1,292).
- He was selected for three All-Star teams and won two Silver Slugger Awards.
- Anderson was known for his reliability, playing at least 140 games in 11 seasons.
- After leaving the Angels, he played for the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers before retiring.
- The Angels will wear a memorial patch on their jerseys for the rest of the 2026 season in his honor.
- Anderson is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son.
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