Garret Anderson, the multitalented outfielder who grew to become the Los Angeles Angels’ profession hits chief and led the group to its solely World Collection title, has died. He was 53.
The Angels posted about Anderson’s demise Friday morning on X, with out instantly disclosing the trigger or location.
Anderson reached the majors with the then-California Angels in 1994 and performed for the membership till 2008, primarily as a left fielder. He was a fixture within the coronary heart of their batting order for his whole tenure, turning into the franchise’s profession chief in video games performed (2,013), hits (2,368), RBIs (1,292), whole bases (3,743), extra-base hits (796), doubles (489) and grand slams (8).
“The Angels group is mourning the lack of one in every of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” Angels proprietor Arte Moreno stated in an announcement. “Garret was a cornerstone of our group all through his 15 seasons, and his stoic presence within the outfield and our clubhouse elevated the Angels into an period of continued success, highlighted by the 2002 World Collection championship. Garret will endlessly maintain a particular place within the hearts of Angels followers for his professionalism, class and loyalty all through his profession and past. His admiration and respect for the sport was immeasurable.”
Anderson retired from the league in 2011 after 17 seasons. Anderson was an All-Star in 2002, 2003 and 2005.
The Angels will put on a memorial patch this season bearing Anderson’s initials, the group introduced. They’ll maintain a second of silence on Friday earlier than the Angels host the San Diego Padres.
