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Angels HOF induction to shine spotlight on Anderson
- Updated: August 19, 2016
Garret Anderson has always found more comfort in the shadows than in the spotlight. He was a reluctant superstar during his 17 Major League seasons — his first 15 with the Angels, who will induct him into their Hall of Fame before Saturday’s game at 6:35 p.m. PT vs. the Yankees.
Anderson will become the 14th player to join the Angels Hall of Fame. He was one of the most productive hitters in franchise history, wearing the Halos’ No. 16 from 1994-2008 and quietly climbing to the top of the club’s all-time lists in games (2,013), at-bats (7,989), runs (1,024), hits (2,368), total bases (3,743), extra-base hits (796), doubles (489) and RBIs (1,292).
Anderson’s bases-clearing three-run double vs. the Giants was the decisive blow in Game 7 of the 2002 World Series.
“That’s my proudest achievement, that championship,” he said, “because I could share it. I was part of a team that put the Angels on the map.”
Anderson wrapped up his career with the Braves in 2009 and the Dodgers in ’10, with his final game coming on Aug. 6, 2010. He retired with a .293 career batting average, 287 home runs, three All-Star Game appearances (’02, ’03 and ’05), two American League Silver Slugger Awards (’02 and ’03), and a World Series ring with the Angels in ’02.
Anderson didn’t leave baseball. It told him his career was over.
“It made the decision [to retire] easy when all 30 teams didn’t call,” he said.
So Anderson gracefully “moved on,” making the announcement in a conference call, without any fanfare or a farewell tour.
“I never sought the spotlight, and I really struggle with the spotlight,” said Anderson, 44, from his home in Irvine, Calif. “But getting this [Angels Hall of Fame] honor does remind me of baseball. I’m very appreciative of the honor and thankful for the time I’ve had playing and having been an Angel.”
Anderson’s call to the Angels’ Hall came a few months ago from team president John Carpino and owner Arte Moreno. It went to his voice mail, and Anderson had to call them back to learn the news.
“The inclusion of Garret into the …
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