Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson dies at 53

The longtime Angels outfielder was a three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:49am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting various baseball motifs and elements related to Garret Anderson's career, including a bat, a ball, and athletic movement, all rendered in a Cubist style with sharp, overlapping planes of color.The vibrant, multifaceted career of Angels legend Garret Anderson is captured in a Cubist-inspired illustration.Anaheim Today

Anaheim Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson has passed away at the age of 53. Anderson played 15 seasons with the Angels, holding the team's record for most career games played at 2,013. He was a three-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and was a key part of the Angels' 2002 World Series championship team.

Why it matters

Garret Anderson was one of the most beloved and accomplished players in Angels franchise history, known for his professionalism, class, and loyalty to the team and its fans. His passing is a significant loss for the Angels organization and the broader baseball community.

The details

Anderson was drafted by the Angels in 1990 and made his MLB debut with the team in 1994. During his 15 seasons in Anaheim, he recorded 2,368 hits, 1,292 RBIs, 489 doubles, 3,743 total bases, 796 extra-base hits, and eight grand slams. He was a key contributor to the Angels' 2002 World Series championship, coming up with clutch hits against the San Francisco Giants.

  • Anderson passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2026.
  • He was inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame in 2016.

The players

Garret Anderson

A Hall of Fame outfielder who played 15 seasons with the Anaheim Angels, holding the team's record for most career games played at 2,013. He was a three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and was a key part of the Angels' 2002 World Series championship team.

Arte Moreno

The owner of the Anaheim Angels, who expressed the organization's mourning over the loss of one of their most beloved icons in Garret Anderson.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Arte Moreno, Angels Owner

“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.”

— Arte Moreno, Angels Owner

What’s next

The Angels organization is expected to hold a memorial service and tribute to Garret Anderson in the coming days to honor his legacy and contributions to the team.

The takeaway

Garret Anderson's passing is a significant loss for the Angels franchise and the broader baseball community. He was a beloved player known for his professionalism, class, and loyalty, and his contributions to the team's success, including the 2002 World Series championship, will never be forgotten by Angels fans.