3-Time MLB All-Star Outfielder Dies at 53 After 'Medical Emergency'
Outfielder Garret Anderson, who spent 15 of his 17 MLB seasons with the Los Angeles Angels and is the franchise's all-time hit leader, has passed away at the age of 53.
The Angels announced Anderson's passing on X/Twitter Friday morning.
"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson," the team wrote. "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."
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson.
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) April 17, 2026
Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond.
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Anderson reportedly had a 'medical emergency'
According to a report from TMZ, Anderson died Thursday after suffering a medical emergency at his house in California.
"We're told the 53-year-old had a medical emergency at his home in Newport Beach, CA ... and dispatch audio details an unconscious male amid the request for service," TMZ wrote.
Anderson is survived by his wife and three children.
Local boy becomes franchise legend
Born in June 30, 1972 in the Granada Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, Anderson was drafted by the Angels in the fourth-round of the 1990 MLB Draft.
The 6-foot-3, 190-pound left-handed hitter made is big league debut in 1994, finished second in American League Rookie of the Year voting in 1995 and established himself as a regular starter in 1996. Anderson went on to make the American League All-Star team three times (2002-03, 2005) and won the Home Run Derby at the annual mid-summer showcase in 2003.
In 2002, Anderson slashed .300/.319/.443 in 16 playoff games to help the Angels win their first World Series. His bases-clearing double in the third inning of Game 7 served as the game-winning hit in the Halos' 4-1 title-clinching victory.
For his career, Anderson finished with 2,529 hits, including 2,368 as an Angel, the most in franchise history. He recorded a .293/.324/.461 slash line with 287 home runs, 1,365 RBI and 1,084 runs scored.
After playing 15 seasons with the Angels from 1994-2008, Anderson capped off his MLB career with the Atlanta Braves (2009) and Los Angeles Dodgers (2010).