Garret Anderson, a three-time All-Star who spent the bulk of his MLB career with the Angels and became their all-time hits leader, died Thursday after a medical emergency at his home in Newport Beach, Calif., according to TMZ.
He was 53 years old.
Anderson helped the Angels win the World Series in 2022, and by the time he left for the Braves in 2009 followed by the Dodgers in 2010, he’d collected 2,368 hits while with Los Angeles.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson,” the Angels wrote in an X post Friday. “Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Anderson family.”
Anderson was inducted into the Angels’ Hall of Fame in 2016, and the outfielder and former fourth-round pick finished his 17-year MLB career with 2,529 hits and a .785 OPS.