resurgence in the second half of the 2007 season, a relief to Angels fans who may have wondered if Anderson's career was near its end after a mediocre, injury-plagued first half. Instead, Anderson has led the majors in RBIs in the latter part of 2007. On September 7, Anderson drove in a run on an RBI single, to set a franchise record for most consecutive games with an RBI with 11. The streak lasted for 12 games, during which time he drove in 22 runs. On October 28, 2008, the Angels announced they would decline their $14 million option on Anderson's contract and exercised a $3 million buyout. Atlanta Braves On February 24, 2009, Anderson agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves for $2.5 million. On April 5, 2009, in the Braves' first game of the season, Anderson collected the 2,369th hit of his career, and the first he had with any franchise besides the Angels. On July 2, 2009, Anderson hit the first career pinch-hit home run of his career. On October 1, 2009, Anderson became the 89th player to reach 2,500 base hits, getting a single off of Washington Nationals pitcher Garrett Mock. Los Angeles Dodgers On March 3, 2010, Anderson agreed to a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He made the 25-man opening day roster as a reserve outfielder. In his first at bat with the Dodgers, he hit a pinch-hit single off Brendan Donnelly, his former Angels teammate. His first home run with the Dodgers came on April 22, when he hit a pinch-hit 2-run homer against the Cincinnati Reds. Anderson was designated for assignment August 8, 2010 after hitting only .181 in 155 at bats, and was granted his release on August 10. Retirement On March 1, 2011, Anderson announced his retirement in a statement issued by the Angels. As of 2012, Anderson is an Angels pregame and postgame reporter during home games and some road games on Fox Sports West, along with former teammate Tim Salmon. He appeared on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 2016 election and earned one vote. In 2016, Anderson was inducted into the Angels' Hall of Fame. Career Statistics In the postseason, in 5 American League Division Series, 2 American League Championship Series and 1 World Series covering 36 games from 2002 to 2008, Anderson batted .245 (36-for-147) with