Andy Anderson
Born: 11/13/1922 in Bremerton, WA, USA
Died: 7/18/1982 in Seattle, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-05-10 | Final Game: 1949-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs
Full name: Andy Holm Anderson
Biography
Andy Anderson was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 1940s. Born in 1922, he played primarily as a position player during his career, which spanned from 1948 to 1949. Over the course of 122 games in Major League Baseball, Anderson recorded 41 hits, including 2 home runs and 17 runs batted in, while finishing his career with a batting average of .184. He did not record any stolen bases during his time in the league.
Anderson’s playing career occurred in a transitional period for baseball, following World War II and leading into the era of integration and increased player mobility. While his individual statistics may not reflect the success of some of his contemporaries, his role in the game during this period contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Players like Anderson helped pave the way for future generations, embodying the dedication and spirit of the sport during a time of significant change.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 223 | 23 | 41 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 36 | 0.184 | 0.257 | 0.256 | 0.513 | -1226.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 51 | 87 | 13 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 0.276 | -5.0 |
| 1949 | SLA | AL | 71 | 136 | 10 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 0.125 | -1221.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 29 | 0 | 39 | 59 | 6 | 12 |
| 3B | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 54 | 0 | 68 | 90 | 9 | 26 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | SLA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | SLA | 2B | 21 | 0 | 25 | 41 | 6 | 9 |
| 1948 | SLA | SS | 10 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 5 |
| 1949 | SLA | 2B | 8 | 0 | 14 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| 1949 | SLA | 3B | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | SLA | SS | 44 | 0 | 55 | 77 | 6 | 21 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 30 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 53 |