Brian Anderson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2009)
Brian Anderson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2009 for the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 355 career games, he hit .227 with 181 hits, 22 home runs, and 80 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-08-16
- Last Game
- 2009-10-04
Full name: Brian Nikola Anderson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | 799 | 108 | 181 | 47 | 1 | 22 | 80 | 13 | 65 | 208 | .227 | .290 | .370 | .660 | -1,593 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.
Career OBP .290 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.
Career SLG .370 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career OPS .660 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | CHA | AL | 13 | 34 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CHA | AL | 134 | 365 | 46 | 82 | 23 | 1 | 8 | 33 | 4 | 30 | 90 | .225 | .269 (-17%) | .336 (-14%) | .431 (-17%) | .768 (-16%) | -984.3 |
| 2007 | CHA | AL | 13 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CHA | AL | 109 | 181 | 24 | 42 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 5 | 10 | 45 | .232 | .263 (-12%) | .333 (-18%) | .416 (+5%) | .749 (-5%) | -217.0 |
| 2009 | CHA | AL | 65 | 185 | 25 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 20 | 49 | .238 | .262 (-9%) | .332 (-3%) | .417 (-24%) | .750 (-15%) | -391.6 |
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 21 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .294 | — | — | — | — | -391.6 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 355 | 799 | 108 | 181 | 47 | 1 | 22 | 80 | 13 | 65 | 208 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -1,984 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (354 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 179 | 384 | 53 | 90 | 15 | 52 | .234 |
| Away | 175 | 415 | 55 | 91 | 7 | 28 | .219 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-04 | BOS | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-10-03 | BOS | CLE | W | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-10-02 | BOS | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-10-01 | BOS | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-30 | BOS | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-28 | BOS | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-27 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-26 | BOS | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-25 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-24 | BOS | KCR | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 21 |
| Center Field | 303 |
| Right Field | 20 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CHA | AL | $440,000 |
| 2008 | CHA | AL | $395,000 |
| 2007 | CHA | AL | $390,000 |
| 2006 | CHA | AL | $330,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,555,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Brian Anderson: the record in brief
Brian Anderson played a first major league game on August 16, 2005 and a last one on October 4, 2009. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago White Sox (2005 to 2009) and the Boston Red Sox (2009). Anderson played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on March 11, 1982, in Tucson, AZ, USA, Anderson was listed at 220 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Brian Anderson was the playing name; the full given name is Brian Nikola.
Across 355 games at the plate, Anderson's career line reads 181 hits in 799 at bats for a .227 average, along with 22 home runs and 80 runs batted in. Anderson got on base at a .290 rate and slugged .370 (.660 OPS). Over the seasons Anderson played, league hitters batted .266; the .227 career figure is 14.7% below that. Anderson collected a career-high 82 hits in 2006. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .225 in 2006, did not top the league's .269.
The playoff batting table covers 4 games for Anderson and a .000 average. The postseason years listed are 2008 and 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Anderson
- What years did Brian Anderson play?
- Brian Anderson played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2009.
- Was Brian Anderson a pitcher?
- No. Brian Anderson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brian Anderson hit?
- Brian Anderson hit 22 career home runs with 181 hits.
- What was Brian Anderson's career batting average?
- Brian Anderson batted .227 over his career, with 181 hits in 799 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brian Anderson have?
- Brian Anderson drove in 80 runs in his career.
- Is Brian Anderson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Anderson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.