LA Angels mourn death of Hall of Famer Garret Anderson

An angel in the outfield, indeed.

The Los Angeles Angels and Major League Baseball are mourning the death of “power-hitting” outfielder and Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson.

The club announced Friday that Anderson had died at the age of 53.

“Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond,” a social media tribute from the Angels read.

The Angels said Anderson’s influence on the game will never be forgotten.

“The Angels Organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” said Angels Owner Arte Moreno. “Garret was a cornerstone of our organization throughout his 15 seasons and his stoic presence in the outfield and our clubhouse elevated the Angels into an era of continued success, highlighted by the 2002 World Series Championship.