Former Angels Outfielder Garret Anderson Dies at 53 After Medical Emergency
Garret Anderson, a three-time All-Star and Angels Hall of Famer, died on Thursday after a medical emergency at his home in Newport Beach, California. He spent most of his 17-year MLB career with the Angels, collecting 2,368 hits and helping the team win the 2002 World Series. The Angels announced his passing on Friday.
abcnews.go.comGarret Anderson's Death
Garret Anderson died on Thursday after a medical emergency at his home in Newport Beach, California.
He was 53 years old at the time of his death. Anderson was an outfielder and former fourth-round pick. The Angels announced the passing of Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson in an X post on Friday.
MLB Career Highlights
Anderson spent the bulk of his MLB career with the Angels and became the Angels' all-time hits leader.
He collected 2,368 hits while with the Los Angeles Angels. Anderson helped the Angels win the World Series in 2002. Anderson was a three-time All-Star. 785 OPS. Anderson was inducted into the Angels’ Hall of Fame in 2016.
Later Career Moves
Anderson left the Angels for the Braves in 2009.
He joined the Dodgers in 2010.
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Garret Anderson died after a medical emergency at his home in Newport Beach, California.
1 sourceTMZ - 2026-04-17
The Angels announced the passing of Garret Anderson in an X post.
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Garret Anderson was inducted into the Angels’ Hall of Fame.
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Garret Anderson joined the Dodgers.
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Garret Anderson left the Angels for the Braves.
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Garret Anderson helped the Angels win the World Series.
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Potential Impact
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Tributes from Angels organization highlight lasting fan legacy.
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Hall of Fame induction in 2016 cements historical status with Angels.
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Career moves to Braves and Dodgers mark end of Angels tenure.
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All-Star recognition underscores peak performance in MLB.
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MLB community notes contributions to 2002 World Series victory.
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Garret Anderson, a three-time All-Star and Angels Hall of Famer, died on Thursday following a medical emergency at his home. He spent 15 of his 17 MLB seasons with the Angels, where he became the franchise's all-time hits leader. Anderson helped the team win the 2002 World Series…