Brian Anderson, baseball player, 1993-2005

Brian Anderson

Born: 4/26/1972 in Portsmouth, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-09-10 | Final Game: 2005-05-08

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Brian James Anderson

Biography

Brian Anderson, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1993 to 2005. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago White Sox and also played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays during his tenure in the league. Anderson's playing style was characterized by a blend of power and finesse, which allowed him to accumulate a career total of 723 strikeouts over his time on the mound. He concluded his career with a win-loss record of 82-83 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.74, demonstrating his ability to compete in a challenging era of baseball. Anderson's impact on the game was felt during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving in terms of pitching strategies and player development. While he recorded just one save in his career, his contributions to the teams he played for extended beyond traditional metrics, as he often provided valuable innings in both starting and relief roles. Despite retiring in 2005, Brian Anderson remains a noteworthy figure in baseball history, representing the determination and skill that defined many players of his generation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
82 83 291 245 12 4 1 1547.0 1743 814 264 337 723 4.74 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
308 255 15 35 5 3 1 10 2 7 57 0.137 0.162 0.192 0.354 -1376.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 3 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
2001 NLDS2 ARI 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2001 NLCS ARI 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2001 WS ARI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1999 NLDS2 ARI 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1997 WS CLE 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1997 ALCS CLE 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 1 11 2 1 29.7 22 8 7 17 2.43

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2001 NLCS ARI 1 0 1 0 0 3.3 4 1 1 0 2.70
2001 NLDS2 ARI 0 0 2 0 0 4.0 3 1 0 3 2.25
2001 WS ARI 0 1 1 1 0 5.3 5 2 3 1 3.38
1999 NLDS2 ARI 0 0 1 1 0 7.0 7 2 0 4 2.57
1997 ALCS CLE 1 0 3 0 0 6.3 1 1 3 7 1.42
1997 WS CLE 0 0 3 0 1 3.7 2 1 0 2 2.45

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 291 245 76 313 18 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 291
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 KCA AL $3,250,000
2004 KCA AL $3,250,000
2003 CLE AL $1,500,000
2002 ARI NL $5,375,000
2001 ARI NL $4,125,000
2000 ARI NL $2,250,000
1999 ARI NL $1,800,000
1998 ARI NL $775,000
1995 CAL AL $135,000
1994 CAL AL $120,000
1993 CAL AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $22,689,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wright State University Dayton OH 1991, 1992, 1993

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1994 Rookie of the Year AL 6th 4.0 140 0