After 17 seasons in the game, Garret Anderson is hanging up his glove. Funny, we totally thought he retired already.The 38-year-old left fielder broke into the majors back in 1994 and ended up compiling more than 2,500 hits, 287 home runs, and a career batting average of .293. He also enjoyed a World Series title with the Los Angeles Angels in 2002 and three All-Star selections.
Anderson spent his first 15 big league seasons with the Halos before joining the Atlanta Braves in 2009 and the cross-town Dodgers last season, in which he batted .181 with two homers and 12 RBI in 80 games.
Yep... it was time to call it quits. The old schooler had this to say Tuesday in a team press release:
"It is with mixed emotions that I have decided to retire from baseball. It was truly a privilege to play this wonderful game and for that I want to thank several individuals."
Happy trails, Gary.
[Big League Stew]
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