STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF ANGELS HALL OF FAMER GARRET ANDERSON
ANAHEIM – The Angels released the following statement on the passing of Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson.
“The Angels Organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” said Angels Owner Arte Moreno. “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 was originally drafted by the Angels in the fourth round of the 1990 Draft out of John F. Kennedy High School in Granda Hills, CA. Anderson would make his Major League debut on July 27, 1994 vs. Oakland before going on to become one of the most productive players in franchise history. He spent 15 of his 17 Major League seasons playing for the Angels and was inducted into the Club’s Hall of Fame on August 20, 2016.
A two-time Silver Slugger recipient, three-time All-Star and four-time Angels Team MVP, “GA” remains atop the franchise all-time list in several offensive categories including games (2,013), at-bats (7,989), hits (2,368), total bases (3,743), extra-base hits (796), doubles (489) and RBI (1,292). He also ranks second in runs scored (1,024) and third in home runs (287). Known for his reliability over the course of his career, Anderson had a stretch of eight consecutive seasons appearing in at least 150 games for the Angels and played in at least 140 games in 11 of his 17 Major League seasons.
Shortly following his distinguished 17-year playing career, Anderson joined the Angels broadcasting team as a television analyst. The franchise hall of famer provided Angels fans with a unique insight that only the quiet superstar could provide.
A key piece in the Club’s 2002 title run, Angels fans will long remember his bases-clearing, three-run double in Game Seven of the 2002 World Series. Anderson completed the 2002 Postseason batting a combined .300 with four doubles, two home runs and 13 RBI.
After finishing fourth in A.L. MVP voting in 2002, he returned a year later with another solid All-Star season. During the All-Star Game in Chicago, he became the first player since Cal Ripken Jr. in 1991 to become both the Home Run Derby Champion and MVP of the All-Star Game.
The Angels have plans to honor Anderson for the remainder of the season by wearing a memorial patch on their jerseys, beginning this homestand; the patch design can be found HERE. Additionally, prior to this evening’s game, the Club will host a moment of silence before running a special tribute video to honor the franchise great.