Bob Anderson
Born: 9/29/1935 in East Chicago, IN, USA
Died: 3/12/2015 in Tulsa, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-07-31 | Final Game: 1963-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Robert Carl Anderson
Biography
Bob Anderson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1957 to 1963. Born in 1935, Anderson made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was transitioning into the modern era, characterized by an increase in offensive production and the emergence of powerful hitters. Over his six-season career, he compiled a record of 36 wins and 46 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.26. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 502 strikeouts, showcasing his skill on the mound and ability to navigate challenging lineups.
Anderson also contributed to his teams with a total of 13 saves, demonstrating his versatility as a pitcher who could close out games when needed. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, his performance in the late 1950s and early 1960s helped to solidify his reputation as a reliable pitcher during a competitive era in baseball history. His career ultimately came to a close in September 1963, leaving behind a legacy as a determined athlete who played a significant role in the games he participated in.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 46 | 246 | 93 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 840.7 | 858 | 398 | 80 | 319 | 502 | 4.26 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7.71 | - |
| 1958 | CHC | NL | 3 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 65.7 | 61 | 29 | 29 | 51 | 3.97 | - |
| 1959 | CHC | NL | 12 | 13 | 37 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 235.3 | 245 | 108 | 77 | 113 | 4.13 | - |
| 1960 | CHC | NL | 9 | 11 | 38 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 203.7 | 201 | 93 | 68 | 115 | 4.11 | - |
| 1961 | CHC | NL | 7 | 10 | 57 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 152.0 | 162 | 72 | 56 | 96 | 4.26 | - |
| 1962 | CHC | NL | 2 | 7 | 57 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 107.7 | 111 | 60 | 60 | 82 | 5.02 | - |
| 1963 | DET | AL | 3 | 1 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 | 58 | 22 | 21 | 38 | 3.30 | -283.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | 246 | 18 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 107 | 0.134 | 0.174 | 0.175 | 0.349 | -1501.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CHC | NL | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | CHC | NL | 17 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | CHC | NL | 37 | 80 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 0.075 | -962.5 |
| 1960 | CHC | NL | 39 | 71 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 0.169 | -539.0 |
| 1961 | CHC | NL | 57 | 42 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | CHC | NL | 57 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | DET | AL | 32 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.444 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 246 | 93 | 46 | 165 | 13 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CHN | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | CHN | P | 17 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | CHN | P | 37 | 36 | 13 | 43 | 4 | 4 |
| 1960 | CHN | P | 38 | 30 | 10 | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| 1961 | CHN | P | 57 | 12 | 14 | 38 | 0 | 7 |
| 1962 | CHN | P | 57 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | DET | P | 32 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 246 |