Garret Anderson, long time major league outfielder who spent most of his career with the Anaheim Angels, has passed away, the team announced this morning. Anderson was 53.
Anderson was originally a fourth round pick of the Angels in 1990, and during his career he was a member of the California Angels, the Anaheim Angels, and the Los Angeles Angels. He finished second in the Rookie of the Year voting in 1990, finishing just 6 points behind Marty Cordova, and finished fourth in the Most Valuable Player
voting in 2002.
Anderson was a three time All Star and two time Silver Slugger winner. 15 of his 17 seasons in the majors were with the Angels. He finished his career with the Braves in 2009 and the Dodgers in 2010.
Anderson was a hit machine, and his contact ability combined with his durability had him seen as a potential 3000 hit guy. He ended his career with 2529 hits, 287 home runs, and a .293/.324/.461 slash line.
The Angels will be wearing a memorial patch in his honor for the remainder of the 2026 season.
