Los Angeles Angels announce death of franchise legend Garret Anderson
Former Los Angeles Angels outfielder and 2002 World Series champion Garret Anderson has died at the age of 53, the Major League Baseball franchise has announced.
No cause of death has been disclosed for the three-time All-Star, who spent 15 of his 17 major league seasons with the California-based club.
The Angels confirmed they will honour their Hall of Fame inductee with a memorial jersey patch for the remainder of the current campaign.
A moment of silence and a video tribute are also planned prior to Friday’s home fixture.
A cornerstone of World Series success
Entering the majors in 1994, the prolific left-handed hitter quickly established himself as a vital component of the Angels’ lineup.
His crowning collective achievement came in 2002 when he helped guide the franchise to its first and only World Series title, while also finishing fourth in the American League Most Valuable Player voting.
The following year proved to be a pinnacle individually, as the California native claimed both the All-Star Game MVP award and the Home Run Derby crown.
Garret was a cornerstone of our organization throughout his 15 seasons and his stoic presence in the outfield and our clubhouse elevated the Angels into an era of continued success.
Arte Moreno, Los Angeles Angels owner
Record-breaking franchise legacy
The revered slugger departs holding numerous all-time records for the Angels organization.
- Games played: 2,013
- Total bases: 3,743
- Extra-base hits: 796
- Runs batted in (RBIs): 1,292
Across his entire professional career, the former television analyst maintained a .293 batting average, hitting 287 home runs and driving in 1,365 runs.
Following his departure from Anaheim, he concluded his playing days with brief, single-season stints at the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers.
