The Garret I Knew; Garret Anderson, 1972-2026
August 20, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Former Los Angeles Angels player Garret Anderson acknowledges spectators before being introduced for induction into the Angels hall of fame at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Angels announced the sudden and surprising passing of Garret Anderson at the age of 53 on the morning of Friday, April 17, 2026.
It was a fairly normal morning for most, with a slight chill surrounding the coast that would lead into a mid-70's spring day that would eventually lead into an Angels game that night; but there was nothing normal about it. Garret was gone. My dugout buddy was gone.
And there was sadness masked by what had to be a professional reaction. In this industry, you get to know people on a different level than just: they play baseball and you write about it. Writing anything about the death of Garret Anderson hurts to the core, because I originally knew Garret as the legendary Angels baseball player, because that's what I watched growing up.
Garret going out and hitting, and hitting, and hitting, and then winning, and winning, and winning. He was a legend in Angels red. No doubt about it.
Most games played in an Angels uniform, most hits, total bases, doubles, etc. , the list goes on. He is a diamond legend.
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