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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | LAA | AL | 5 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.385 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | LAA | AL | 106 | 374 | 50 | 120 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 69 | 6 | 19 | 65 | 0.321 | 887.9 |
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 150 | 607 | 79 | 173 | 33 | 2 | 12 | 72 | 7 | 27 | 84 | 0.285 | -929.9 |
| 1997 | LAA | AL | 154 | 624 | 76 | 189 | 36 | 3 | 8 | 92 | 10 | 30 | 70 | 0.303 | -325.4 |
| 1998 | LAA | AL | 156 | 622 | 62 | 183 | 41 | 7 | 15 | 79 | 8 | 29 | 80 | 0.294 | 221.8 |
| 1999 | LAA | AL | 157 | 620 | 88 | 188 | 36 | 2 | 21 | 80 | 3 | 34 | 81 | 0.303 | 296.0 |
| 2000 | LAA | AL | 159 | 647 | 92 | 185 | 40 | 3 | 35 | 117 | 7 | 24 | 87 | 0.286 | 406.8 |
| 2001 | LAA | AL | 161 | 672 | 83 | 194 | 39 | 2 | 28 | 123 | 13 | 27 | 100 | 0.289 | 374.9 |
| 2002 | LAA | AL | 158 | 638 | 93 | 195 | 56 | 3 | 29 | 123 | 6 | 30 | 80 | 0.306 | 1809.7 |
| 2003 | LAA | AL | 159 | 638 | 80 | 201 | 49 | 4 | 29 | 116 | 6 | 31 | 83 | 0.315 | 2073.3 |
| 2004 | LAA | AL | 112 | 442 | 57 | 133 | 20 | 1 | 14 | 75 | 2 | 29 | 75 | 0.301 | 278.5 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 142 | 575 | 68 | 163 | 34 | 1 | 17 | 96 | 1 | 23 | 84 | 0.283 | -273.3 |
| 2006 | LAA | AL | 141 | 543 | 63 | 152 | 28 | 2 | 17 | 85 | 1 | 38 | 95 | 0.280 | -297.9 |
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 108 | 417 | 67 | 124 | 31 | 1 | 16 | 80 | 1 | 27 | 54 | 0.297 | 602.1 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 145 | 557 | 66 | 163 | 27 | 3 | 15 | 84 | 7 | 29 | 77 | 0.293 | -3.3 |
| 2009 | ATL | NL | 135 | 496 | 52 | 133 | 27 | 0 | 13 | 61 | 1 | 27 | 73 | 0.268 | -783.5 |
| 2010 | LAD | NL | 80 | 155 | 8 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 34 | 0.181 | -1050.2 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | CAL | OF | 4 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CAL | OF | 100 | 93 | 213 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | CAL | OF | 146 | 146 | 316 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| 1997 | ANA | OF | 148 | 148 | 343 | 14 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | ANA | OF | 155 | 151 | 326 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| 1999 | ANA | OF | 153 | 152 | 406 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | ANA | OF | 148 | 147 | 380 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | ANA | OF | 149 | 149 | 313 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | ANA | OF | 147 | 147 | 302 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | ANA | OF | 144 | 144 | 326 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | ANA | OF | 94 | 92 | 211 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | LAA | OF | 106 | 106 | 201 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 | LAA | OF | 94 | 94 | 192 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | LAA | OF | 85 | 85 | 143 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | LAA | OF | 82 | 80 | 144 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | ATL | OF | 124 | 123 | 193 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | LAN | OF | 34 | 25 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1387 |
| Center Field | 404 |
| Right Field | 162 |
| Designated Hitter | 237 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | All-Star Game MVP | |
| 2003 | Player of the Week | Week of 2003-07-12 |
| 2003 | Player of the Week | Week of 2003-06-07 |
| 2003 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 2003 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 2002 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 2002 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1995 | Player of the Month | July |
| 1995 | TSN Rookie Player of the Year |
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 |