Garret Anderson, baseball player, 287 home runs, 1994-2010

Garret Anderson

Born: 6/30/1972 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-07-27 | Final Game: 2010-08-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Garret Joseph Anderson

Biography

Garret Anderson was a prominent Major League Baseball player who enjoyed a successful career spanning from 1994 to 2010. Born in 1972, Anderson became known for his powerful hitting and consistent offensive production, amassing a total of 2,529 hits over the course of 2,228 games. His impressive career batting average of .293, coupled with 287 home runs and 1,365 RBIs, solidified his status as one of the premier position players of his era. Anderson was particularly noted for his ability to drive in runs, showcasing a blend of power and contact hitting that made him a valuable asset to his teams. Throughout his career, Anderson was selected to the All-Star Game three times, highlighting his status among the elite players in baseball during the late 1990s and early 2000s. His playing style was characterized by a patient approach at the plate and a strong presence in the outfield, contributing to his teams' successes, including winning the 2002 World Series with the Anaheim Angels. With 80 stolen bases, he also demonstrated speed on the base paths, enhancing his overall versatility as a player. Anderson's legacy in the game is marked by his consistent performance and his contributions to the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impact on the landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2228 8640 1084 2529 522 36 287 1365 80 429 1224 0.293 0.324 0.461 0.785 3287.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
36 147 17 36 5 1 5 22 5 20 0.245

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2008 ALDS1 LAA 4 19 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.158
2007 ALDS1 LAA 3 9 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 2 0.222
2005 ALCS LAA 5 17 2 3 0 0 1 2 1 5 0.176
2005 ALDS2 LAA 5 19 2 5 0 1 2 7 0 0 0.263
2004 ALDS1 ANA 3 13 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.154
2002 ALCS ANA 5 20 3 5 1 0 1 3 1 0 0.250
2002 ALDS1 ANA 4 18 5 7 2 0 1 4 1 3 0.389
2002 WS ANA 7 32 3 9 1 0 0 6 0 3 0.281

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1913 1885 4057 109 48 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1387
Center Field 404
Right Field 162
Designated Hitter 237

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 LAN NL $550,000
2009 ATL NL $2,500,000
2008 LAA AL $12,600,000
2007 LAA AL $11,600,000
2006 LAA AL $10,600,000
2005 LAA AL $9,600,000
2004 ANA AL $6,200,000
2003 ANA AL $5,350,000
2002 ANA AL $5,000,000
2001 ANA AL $4,500,000
2000 ANA AL $3,250,000
1999 ANA AL $2,200,000
1998 ANA AL $1,500,000
1997 ANA AL $600,000
1996 CAL AL $250,000
1995 CAL AL $114,000
1994 CAL AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $76,523,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2003 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 35.0 392 0
2002 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 184.0 392 0
2001 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 2.0 392 0
1995 Rookie of the Year AL 2nd 99.0 140 13