Garret Anderson, the hero of Recreation 7 of the 2002 World Collection and the all-time hits chief amongst different offensive classes for the Angels’ franchise, died on Thursday. He was 53.
Anderson’s spouse, Teresa, advised ESPN that her husband died of a coronary heart assault. TMZ reported Anderson died following a medical emergency at his dwelling in Newport Seaside, Calif.
“The Angels Group is mourning the lack of one among our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” Angels proprietor Arte Moreno mentioned 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.”
We’re deeply saddened to announce the passing of Angels Corridor of Famer Garret Anderson.
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.
We lengthen our heartfelt condolences to… pic.twitter.com/RyF5qa7OPE
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) April 17, 2026
Anderson ripped a bases-clearing double within the backside of the third inning, which proved to be the decisive hit to elevate the then-Anaheim Angels to a 4-1 victory over Barry Bonds and the San Francisco Giants in Recreation 7 of the 2002 World Collection. It stays the one World Collection look for the franchise.
“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,” Moreno mentioned. “His admiration and respect for the sport was immeasurable.”
Anderson stays atop the franchise all-time record in hits (2,368), complete bases (3,743), extra-base hits (796), doubles (489), RBIs (1,292) and video games performed (2,013). He batted .296 with 272 homers with the Angels after being chosen by the membership within the fourth spherical of the 1990 MLB Draft out of John F. Kennedy Excessive Faculty in Granada Hills, Calif.
“Garret Anderson was an enormous a part of Angels historical past and impressed so many people who put on this uniform,” Angels star Mike Trout wrote on X. “Protecting his household in my ideas and prayers”
Solely Trout, with the franchise since 2011, has worn an Angels uniform longer than Anderson.
Anderson was inducted into the Angels’ Corridor of Fame on Aug. 20, 2016. The workforce plans to honor Anderson for the rest of the season by the gamers sporting a memorial patch on their jerseys.
Here is the patch the #Angels will put on the remainder of the season to honor Garret Anderson pic.twitter.com/9L6S0ZlJrU
— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) April 17, 2026
Previous to Friday’s recreation towards the visiting San Diego Padres, the Angels held a second of silence and ran a particular tribute video to honor Anderson.
“We lengthen our deepest condolences to Garret’s spouse Teresa, daughters Brianne and Bailey, son Garret ‘Trey’ Anderson III, and his complete household,” Moreno mentioned.
A two-time Silver Slugger recipient and three-time All-Star, he grew to become a full-time participant in Anaheim in 1995 and stayed 14 seasons. Anderson completed his profession by spending one season with each the Atlanta Braves (2009) and Los Angeles Dodgers (2010).
Anderson’s No. 16 shouldn’t be but retired by the Angels.
The Angels have retired the numbers of Jim Fregosi (No. 11), Gene Autry (No. 26), Rod Carew (No. 29), Nolan Ryan (No. 30) and Jimmie Reese (No. 50) along with Jackie Robinson’s No. 42.
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