Garret Anderson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1994-2010)
Garret Anderson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 2010 for 5 teams, including the California Angels, a span of 17 seasons. In 2,228 career games, he hit .293 with 2,529 hits, 287 home runs, and 1,365 RBI. Garret Anderson was a 3-time All-Star, an All-Star Game MVP, and a 2-time Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,973.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1994-07-27
- Last Game
- 2010-08-06
- Awards
- 3× All-Star · All-Star Game MVP · 2× Silver Slugger
Full name: Garret Joseph Anderson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,228 | 8,640 | 1,084 | 2,529 | 522 | 36 | 287 | 1,365 | 80 | 429 | 1,224 | .293 | .324 | .461 | .785 | 3,973 |
Career AVG .293 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .461 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.
Career OPS .785 vs. league average .758 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | CAL | AL | 5 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .385 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CAL | AL | 106 | 374 | 50 | 120 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 69 | 6 | 19 | 65 | .321 | .266 (+20%) | .337 (+4%) | .417 (+21%) | .755 (+14%) | 887.9 |
| 1996 | CAL | AL | 150 | 607 | 79 | 173 | 33 | 2 | 12 | 72 | 7 | 27 | 84 | .285 | .269 (+6%) | .340 (-8%) | .426 (-5%) | .767 (-6%) | -727.7 |
| 1997 | ANA | AL | 154 | 624 | 76 | 189 | 36 | 3 | 8 | 92 | 10 | 30 | 70 | .303 | .266 (+14%) | .336 (-1%) | .419 (-3%) | .756 (-2%) | -253.2 |
| 1998 | ANA | AL | 156 | 622 | 62 | 183 | 41 | 7 | 15 | 79 | 8 | 29 | 80 | .294 | .266 (+11%) | .335 (-3%) | .420 (+8%) | .755 (+3%) | 221.8 |
| 1999 | ANA | AL | 157 | 620 | 88 | 188 | 36 | 2 | 21 | 80 | 3 | 34 | 81 | .303 | .271 (+12%) | .344 (-2%) | .433 (+8%) | .778 (+4%) | 296.0 |
| 2000 | ANA | AL | 159 | 647 | 92 | 185 | 40 | 3 | 35 | 117 | 7 | 24 | 87 | .286 | .270 (+6%) | .344 (-11%) | .437 (+19%) | .782 (+6%) | 406.8 |
| 2001 | ANA | AL | 161 | 672 | 83 | 194 | 39 | 2 | 28 | 123 | 13 | 27 | 100 | .289 | .263 (+9%) | .332 (-6%) | .426 (+12%) | .758 (+4%) | 374.9 |
| 2002 | ANA | AL | 158 | 638 | 93 | 195 | 56 | 3 | 29 | 123 | 6 | 30 | 80 | .306 | .261 (+17%) | .331 (avg) | .416 (+29%) | .747 (+16%) | 1809.7 |
| 2003 | ANA | AL | 159 | 638 | 80 | 201 | 49 | 4 | 29 | 116 | 6 | 31 | 83 | .315 | .264 (+19%) | .332 (+4%) | .422 (+28%) | .754 (+17%) | 2073.3 |
| 2004 | ANA | AL | 112 | 442 | 57 | 133 | 20 | 1 | 14 | 75 | 2 | 29 | 75 | .301 | .266 (+13%) | .335 (+2%) | .427 (+4%) | .762 (+3%) | 278.5 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 142 | 575 | 68 | 163 | 34 | 1 | 17 | 96 | 1 | 23 | 84 | .283 | .264 (+7%) | .330 (-7%) | .418 (+4%) | .749 (-1%) | -216.4 |
| 2006 | LAA | AL | 141 | 543 | 63 | 152 | 28 | 2 | 17 | 85 | 1 | 38 | 95 | .280 | .269 (+4%) | .336 (-4%) | .431 (avg) | .768 (-2%) | -236.2 |
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 108 | 417 | 67 | 124 | 31 | 1 | 16 | 80 | 1 | 27 | 54 | .297 | .268 (+11%) | .335 (avg) | .422 (+16%) | .758 (+9%) | 602.1 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 145 | 557 | 66 | 163 | 27 | 3 | 15 | 84 | 7 | 29 | 77 | .293 | .263 (+11%) | .333 (-2%) | .416 (+4%) | .749 (+1%) | -2.6 |
| 2009 | ATL | NL | 135 | 496 | 52 | 133 | 27 | 0 | 13 | 61 | 1 | 27 | 73 | .268 | .262 (+2%) | .332 (-9%) | .417 (-4%) | .750 (-6%) | -626.8 |
| 2010 | LAN | NL | 80 | 155 | 8 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 34 | .181 | .257 (-30%) | .325 (-37%) | .402 (-33%) | .728 (-35%) | -914.7 |
| Career · 17 seasons | 2,228 | 8,640 | 1,084 | 2,529 | 522 | 36 | 287 | 1,365 | 80 | 429 | 1,224 | .293 | — | — | — | — | 3,973 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .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 | .158 |
| 2007 | ALDS1 | LAA | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .222 |
| 2005 | ALCS | LAA | 5 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | .176 |
| 2005 | ALDS2 | LAA | 5 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .263 |
| 2004 | ALDS1 | ANA | 3 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .154 |
| 2002 | ALCS | ANA | 5 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .250 |
| 2002 | ALDS1 | ANA | 4 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | .389 |
| 2002 | WS | ANA | 7 | 32 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | .281 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (2227 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1124 | 4274 | 548 | 1251 | 136 | 657 | .293 |
| Away | 1103 | 4364 | 536 | 1278 | 151 | 708 | .293 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-08-06 | LAD | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-08-05 | LAD | SDP | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-08-03 | LAD | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-07-31 | LAD | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-07-29 | LAD | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-07-27 | LAD | SDP | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-07-24 | LAD | NYN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-07-22 | LAD | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-07-19 | LAD | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010-07-18 | LAD | STL | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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
Circle size = games played at each 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 2003-06-07 |
| 2003 | Player of the Week | Week of 2003-07-12 |
| 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
Garret Anderson's recorded salaries total $76,523,000 over 17 seasons, 1994 to 2010. Anderson's career, 1994 to 2010, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| 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 recorded salary | $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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Garret Anderson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Garret Anderson: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 27, 1994 and the final game on August 6, 2010, Garret Anderson built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the California Angels (1994 to 1996), the Anaheim Angels (1997 through 2004), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005 through 2008), the Atlanta Braves (2009), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2010). Anderson, born on June 30, 1972, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 6'3" and 190 pounds. The given name on file is Garret Joseph Anderson.
In 2,228 games and 8,640 at bats, Anderson batted .293 with 2,529 hits, adding 287 homers, 1,365 RBI, and 80 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .324 and the slugging percentage .461, for an OPS of .785. The league as a whole hit .266 across Anderson's seasons, which puts the .293 career mark 10.1% above average. For power, 2000 stands out: 35 home runs with the Anaheim Angels.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garret Anderson
- What years did Garret Anderson play?
- Garret Anderson played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 2010.
- Was Garret Anderson a pitcher?
- No. Garret Anderson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Garret Anderson hit?
- Garret Anderson hit 287 career home runs with 2,529 hits.
- What teams did Garret Anderson play for?
- Garret Anderson played for 3 teams: the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (1994–2008), the Atlanta Braves (2009), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2010).
- Did Garret Anderson win an MVP award?
- No. Garret Anderson did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Garret Anderson win?
- Garret Anderson won 2 Silver Slugger awards (2002 and 2003). He was selected to 3 All-Star Games.
- What were Garret Anderson's career stats?
- In 2,228 games, Garret Anderson had 2,529 hits, 287 home runs, 1,365 RBI, 1,084 runs, and 80 stolen bases, with a .293 batting average.
- How much did Garret Anderson earn in his career?
- Garret Anderson's recorded salaries total $76,523,000 over 17 seasons, 1994 to 2010. Anderson's career, 1994 to 2010, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Garret Anderson's salary?
- Garret Anderson's last recorded salary was $550,000, in 2010. His highest recorded salary was $12,600,000, in 2008, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1994. The Salary History table lists each season from 1994 to 2010.
- What position did Garret Anderson play?
- Garret Anderson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Garret Anderson and how much did he weigh?
- Garret Anderson was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Garret Anderson hit each season?
- Garret Anderson's home runs by season: 0 in 1994, 16 in 1995, 12 in 1996, 8 in 1997, 15 in 1998, 21 in 1999, 35 in 2000, 28 in 2001, 29 in 2002, 29 in 2003, 14 in 2004, 17 in 2005, 17 in 2006, 16 in 2007, 15 in 2008, 13 in 2009, and 2 in 2010. His most in one season was 35, in 2000.
- What was Garret Anderson's career batting average?
- Garret Anderson batted .293 over his career, with 2,529 hits in 8,640 at bats.
- How many RBI did Garret Anderson have?
- Garret Anderson drove in 1,365 runs in his career.