Garret Anderson

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Garret Anderson

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim — No. 16
Left Field
Bats: Left	Throws: Left
Major League Baseball debut
July 27, 1994 for the California Angels
Selected MLB statistics (through October 1, 2006)
AVG	.297
HR	241
RBI's	1128
OPS	.797
Awards
2002, 2003, and 2005 All-Star 2003 All-Star Game MVP 2003 Home Run Derby Champion 2002 and 2003 AL Silver Slugger (OF)

Garret Joseph Anderson (born June 30, 1972 in Los Angeles, California) is a Major League Baseball left fielder who has played his entire career for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He is the franchise leader in games played, at-bats, hits, total bases, singles, doubles, extra-base hits, and RBI.

Contents 1 High school career 2 Career with the Angels 3 Current Contract 4 Highlights 5 External links

[edit] High school career

Garret Anderson attended Kennedy High School in Granada Hills, California. While there, he was a three sport star in baseball, football, and basketball. In baseball, he won two All-Los Angeles City honors and two All-League Honors, and as a junior, helped his team win the Los Angeles City Championship. In basketball, as a senior, he won All-Los Angeles City honors and All-League honors.

[edit] Career with the Angels

Since signing with the California Angels in 1994, Garret Anderson has emerged as one of the greatest players in the franchise's history. Afer finishing second in the Rookie of the Year voting in 1995 to Marty Cordova of the Minnesota Twins, Anderson became a mainstay in the Angels' lineup. Over the next 8 seasons, he accumulated at least 600 at bats every year, breaking 90 RBIs and 20 Home Runs 5 times while compiling a batting average near .300. In 2002, when the Angels won their first World Series championship, Garret finished 4th in the MVP voting after compiling a .306 average with 29 home runs and 123 runs batted in. After a similarly strong performance in 2003, Anderson's career has taken a down turn in production. Starting with 2004, he has experienced chronic ailments, including an arthritic condition and plantar fasciitis in his feet. In 2005, he began to see more regular time as a designated hitter to ease the wear and tear off of his body. Anderson's production in 2006 was roughly on par with his 2005 production, with both seasons seeing him hit 17 home runs and drive in at least 85 runs. Despite his continued ability to drive in runs, Anderson is now statistically considered a slightly better than average hitter.

[edit] Current Contract

4 years, $48 million (2005-2008), plus $14 million 2009 club option

• $3 million signing bonus
• 2005: $9 million
• 2006: $10 million
• 2007: $11 million
• 2008: $12 million
• 2009: $14 million club option ($3 million club option)
• Signed as an extension to 4 year, $20 million contract that was set to expire after 2004 season

[edit] Highlights

• Three-time All-Star (2002-03, 2005)
• All-Star Game MVP (2003)
• The Sporting News Rookie of the Year (1995)
• Twice Silver Slugger Award (2002-03)
• Home Run Derby winner (2003)
• Top 10 MVP (2002, 4th)
• Twice led American League in doubles (2002-03)
• Set a club-record 1,043 RBI, breaking the old mark set by Tim Salmon (2005)
• Collected his 2,000th career hit on July 1, 2006.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Coaching Staff	Manager: Mike Scioscia • Bench: Ron Roenicke • Pitching: Mike Butcher • Hitting: Mickey Hatcher • Bullpen: Orlando Mercado • First Base: Alfredo Griffin • Third Base: Dino Ebel
Rotation	John Lackey • Ervin Santana • Joe Saunders • Kelvim Escobar • Jered Weaver
Bullpen	Héctor Carrasco • Greg Jones • Darren Oliver • Francisco Rodríguez • Scot Shields • Justin Speier
Catchers	Jeff Mathis • José Molina • Mike Napoli
Infielders	Orlando Cabrera • Chone Figgins • Shea Hillenbrand • Maicer Izturis • Howie Kendrick • Casey Kotchman
Outfielders	Robb Quinlan • Garret Anderson • Tommy Murphy • Vladimir Guerrero • Gary Matthews, Jr. • Reggie Willits
Disabled List:	Bartolo Colón • Juan Rivera

[edit] External links

• Garret Anderson at ESPN.com
• Baseball-Reference.com - career statistics and analysis

Preceded by Edgar Martinez	American League Player of the Month July, 1995	Succeeded by Albert Belle
Preceded by Cal Ripken, Jr.	Major League Baseball All-Star Game Most Valuable Player 2003	Succeeded by Alfonso Soriano
Preceded by Jason Giambi	Home Run Derby Champion 2003	Succeeded by Miguel Tejada