Former Dodgers Outfielder Garret Anderson Dies at 53

How good was Garret Anderson for the Angels?

While his tenure with the Dodgers wasn’t a success, Anderson was hugely impactful as a member of the Angels. He was a three-time All-Star and was a key member of the 2002 World Series champion Angels team. That season, Anderson finished fourth in MVP voting while hitting .306 with 29 home runs and 123 RBIs. Perhaps his most impactful hit, though, was a three-run double in Game 7, a moment that would turn out to clinch the World Series for the Angels. He also won Silver Slugger awards in 2002 and 2003. In 2002, he led MLB in doubles with 56, and in 2003, he led the AL in doubles with 49. Bob Nightengale of USA Today further expounded upon Anderson’s impact on the Angels franchise and on baseball. “He holds franchise record for games played (2,013), hits (2,368), runs scored (1,024), RBI (1,292), and total bases (3,743),” Nightengale wrote. “He ranked second behind only Hall of Famer Derek Jeter for the most hits from 1997-2003.” He was inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame in 2016.