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    Garret Anderson
    Garret Anderson (1429577930) (cropped).jpg
    Anderson with the Angels in 2007
    Left fielder
    Born: (1972-06-30) June 30, 1972 (age 52)
    Los Angeles, California, U.S.
    Batted: Left
    Threw: Left
    MLB debut
    July 27, 1994, for the California Angels
    Last MLB appearance
    August 6, 2010, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
    Preceded by American League Player of the Month
    July, 1995
    Succeeded by