19 Facts About Garret Anderson

Garret Joseph Anderson was born on June 30,1972 and is an American former professional baseball left fielder.

Garret Anderson holds Angels franchise records for career games played, at bats, hits, runs scored, runs batted in, total bases, extra base hits, singles, doubles, grand slams, RBI in a single game and consecutive games with an RBI, as well as home runs by a left-handed hitter.

Garret Anderson attended Kennedy High School in Granada Hills, California.

Garret Anderson had two hits in four at bats in that game, recording his first career hit on a single to right field off of Oakland Athletics pitcher Ron Darling in the bottom of the third inning.

Garret Anderson appeared in only five games with the Angels in 1994, getting five hits in 13 at bats.

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Garret Anderson became only the second player to conclude a 30-homer season with more homers than walks, joining Ivan Rodriguez ; the dubious feat has since been duplicated by Alfonso Soriano, Javy Lopez, Jose Guillen, Joe Crede and Ryan Braun.

Garret Anderson had a similarly strong performance in 2003, and was named an American League All-Star.

In 2002 and 2003, Garret Anderson tied for the American League lead in doubles with Nomar Garciaparra and Vernon Wells, respectively.

Garret Anderson began experiencing chronic ailments in 2004 that limited his playing time and production, including an arthritic condition and plantar fasciitis in his feet.

Garret Anderson became the 13th player in Major League history to have 10 RBIs in a game.

Garret Anderson now holds the team record for grand slams with eight and RBIs in a game with ten.

On February 24,2009, Garret Anderson agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves for $2.

On July 2,2009, Garret Anderson hit the first career pinch-hit home run of his career.

On October 1,2009, Anderson became the 89th player to reach 2,500 base hits, getting a single off of Washington Nationals pitcher Garrett Mock.

On March 3,2010, Garret Anderson agreed to a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Garret Anderson made the 25-man opening day roster as a reserve outfielder.

Garret Anderson was designated for assignment August 8,2010 after hitting only.

On March 1,2011, Garret Anderson announced his retirement in a statement issued by the Angels.

Garret Anderson appeared on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 2016 election and earned one vote.