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Garret Anderson, the multitalented outfielder who became the Los Angeles Angels’ lifetime hits leader and led the organization to its sole World Series championship in 2002, died at the age of 53, the team confirmed Friday.

No cause of death was specified. Anderson, who entered the majors with the then-California Angels in 1994 after being drafted in the fourth round in 1990, spent 15 of his 17 major league seasons with the club and is a member of their hall of fame.

He placed fourth in the American League MVP vote during the 2002 championship season, was a three-time All-Star (including MVP and Home Run Derby champion in 2003), and worked as an Angels television analyst after retiring.

“The Angels organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” Angels owner Arte Moreno said in a press release.

“Garret was a cornerstone of our organization throughout his 15 seasons, and his stoic presence in the outfield and clubhouse elevated the Angels into an era of continued success, highlighted by the 2002 World Series championship.”

Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond.” His admiration and respect for the game were limitless.

Garret Anderson has set Angels franchise marks in various offensive categories, including games (2,013), at-bats (7,989), hits (2,368), total bases (3,743), extra-base hits (796), doubles (489), and RBIs (1,292).

The Angels announced that they would honour Anderson with a memorial patch on their jerseys for the rest of the season. Before Friday’s game, there will be a moment of quiet and a video tribute.

“Garret Anderson was a huge part of Angels history and inspired so many of us who wear this uniform,” Mike Trout posted on social media. “Keeping his family in my thoughts and prayers.”

Anderson has numerous franchise records, including 2,013 games played, 3,743 total bases, 796 extra-base hits, 489 doubles, 8 grand slams, and 1,292 RBIs. He also ranks second in runs scored (1,024).

Anderson’s 272 home runs with the Angels rank third in franchise history, trailing only Trout and Tim Salmon. Only Trout has more runs in Angels history than Anderson.

Anderson batted. 306 and drove in 123 runs for the then-Anaheim Angels, who won 99 games and advanced to the wild-card playoffs. The Angels stormed through the playoffs to capture the franchise’s lone championship, overcoming a 3-2 series deficit to Barry Bonds and the San Francisco Giants in the World Series.

Anderson played a big role in the Fall Classic, going 9-for-32 with six RBIs. He drove in the final three runs of the Series, including a tiebreaking three-run double in the third inning of the Angels’ 4-1 triumph over the Giants in Game 7.

His career batting average was.293 with 287 home runs and 1,365 RBIs. His last two seasons were spent with the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers, respectively.

Anderson was born in L.A. on June 30, 1972. The Angels said that Anderson is survived by his wife Teresa, children Brianne and Bailey, and son Garret “Trey” Anderson III.