1 of 5 | All-Star outfielder Garret Anderson was a member of the Los Angeles Angels’ lone World Series-winning team in 2002. File Photo by Jon Soohoo/UPI | License Photo
Former MLB All-Star Garret Anderson has died, the Los Angeles Angels announced Friday. He was 53.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department told UPI that Anderson, who lived in Newport Beach, Calif., died Thursday, but did not disclose a cause of death.
Anderson, who spent 15 of his 17 seasons with the Angels, is the franchise’s all-time leader in games played, hits, singles, doubles, extra-base hits, total bases, RBIs, at-bats, plate appearances and several other categories.
He trails only Mike Trout and Tim Salmon in home runs hit while in an Angels uniform. Anderson also was a member of the franchise’s lone World Series winning team (2002).
The Angels plan to honor Anderson by wearing memorial patches, which feature his initials, on their jerseys for the remainder of the season.
“The Angels organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” Angels owner Arte Moreno said in a statement.
“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, highlighted by the 2002 World Series championship.
Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond. His admiration and respect for the game was immeasurable. We extend our deepest condolences to Garret’s wife Teresa, daughters Brianne and Bailey, son Garret ‘Trey’ Anderson III, and his entire family.”
Anderson hit .306 with a league-high 46 doubles, 29 home runs and 123 RBIs en route to the first of three All-Star selections in 2002. The longtime Angels outfielder spent his final two seasons with the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. Anderson hit .293 with 287 home runs over his 17-year MLB career.
The Angels will host a moment of silence and play a tribute video for Anderson before they host the San Diego Padres on Friday in Anaheim, Calif. The first pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. EDT at Angel Stadium.
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