Andy Anderson, baseball player, 1948-1949

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 30
Third Base 8
Shortstop 53