Garret Anderson, Angels’ World Series champ, dead at 53 in medical emergency
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Garret Anderson, a three-time All-Star and the Angels' all-time hits leader, died at age 53 after suffering a medical emergency at his Newport Beach home.
- Anderson played 15 seasons with the Angels, helping them win the 2002 World Series and finishing his career with 2,529 MLB hits and a .785 OPS.
- The Angels and owner Arte Moreno praised Anderson as a "cornerstone" of the franchise, and he was inducted into the Angels’ Hall of Fame in 2016.
- Current Angels outfielder Mike Trout honored Anderson, calling him an inspiration and extending condolences to his family.
- The Angels will wear a commemorative patch throughout the 2026 season to honor Anderson, who is survived by his wife and three children.
