Brett Anderson, baseball player, 2009-2021

Brett Anderson

Born: 2/1/1988 in Midland, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-04-10 | Final Game: 2021-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Brett Franklin Anderson

Biography

Brett Anderson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2009 to 2021. Born in 1988, Anderson made his debut during a time when the game was witnessing a shift towards an emphasis on power pitching and advanced analytics. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 67-74 and maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 4.07. His ability to induce ground balls and limit hard contact made him a valuable asset, particularly in an era where strikeouts were becoming increasingly common. Anderson recorded a total of 772 strikeouts during his time in the majors, showcasing his capacity to effectively challenge hitters. While he notched only 3 saves, his primary role as a starter allowed him to contribute significantly to his teams over multiple seasons. As a left-handed pitcher, he was known for his smooth delivery and effective use of a sinker, which helped him navigate through tough lineups. Despite facing injury challenges throughout his career, Anderson's resilience and effectiveness on the mound have left a lasting impact, particularly for teams that valued his pitching style and experience.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
67 74 222 210 3 1 3 1140.3 1217 516 115 304 772 4.07 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
222 115 4 12 3 0 0 6 0 10 62 0.104 0.176 0.130 0.306 -477.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 NLDS2 LAN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2013 ALDS2 OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2012 ALDS2 OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 1 3 2 0 9.3 10 7 3 10 6.75

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2015 NLDS2 LAN 0 1 1 1 0 3.0 7 6 0 3 18.00
2013 ALDS2 OAK 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 1 1 1 1 27.00
2012 ALDS2 OAK 1 0 1 1 0 6.0 2 0 2 6 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 222 210 19 205 9 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 222

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2009 Rookie of the Month September

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 LAN NL $15,800,000
2015 LAN NL $10,000,000
2014 COL NL $8,000,000
2013 OAK AL $5,750,000
2012 OAK AL $3,250,000
2011 OAK AL $1,250,000
2010 OAK AL $410,000
2009 OAK AL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $44,860,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2009 Rookie of the Year AL 6th 4.0 160 0