Craig Anderson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1961-1964)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1961-06-23
- Last Game
- 1964-05-31
Full name: Norman Craig Anderson
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 23 | 82 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 192.3 | 226 | 109 | 21 | 81 | 94 | 5.10 | -2605.7 |
Career ERA 5.10 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons β 36.1% worse than league average.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | SLN | NL | 4 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 38.7 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 21 | 3.26 | 4.03 (+19%) | 508.0 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 3 | 17 | 50 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 131.3 | 150 | 78 | 63 | 62 | 5.35 | 3.96 (-35%) | -3456.6 |
| 1963 | NYN | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 8.68 | 3.46 (-151%) | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5.54 | 3.58 (-55%) | 343.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 7 | 23 | 82 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 192.1 | 226 | 109 | 81 | 94 | 5.10 | — | -2,606 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
Career AVG .149 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons β 41.1% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons β 47.7% below league average.
Career SLG .170 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons β 55.8% below league average.
Career OPS .337 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons β 52.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | SLN | NL | 25 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 50 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .094 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1963 | NYN | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 82 | 47 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .149 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (164 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 42 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .130 |
| Away | 40 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 42 | 98.0 | 102 | 47 | 39 | 52 | 4.32 |
| Away | 40 | 94.1 | 124 | 62 | 42 | 42 | 5.92 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-05-31 | NYN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-05-27 | NYN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-05-23 | NYN | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-05-19 | NYN | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-28 | NYN | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-18 | NYN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-05 | NYN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-30 | NYN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-26 | NYN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-09-22 | NYN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-05-31 | NYN | SFG | — | 0.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-05-27 | NYN | CHC | — | 1.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-05-23 | NYN | HOU | L | 7.0 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1964-05-19 | NYN | LAD | — | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963-09-28 | NYN | HOU | L | 5.0 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 1963-09-18 | NYN | PHI | L | 3.2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-05 | NYN | STL | — | 0.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-30 | NYN | CHC | — | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962-09-26 | NYN | ATL | — | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-22 | NYN | CHC | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 82 | 17 | 12 | 48 | 3 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | SLN | P | 25 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | NYN | P | 50 | 14 | 8 | 36 | 2 | 3 |
| 1963 | NYN | P | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | NYN | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 82 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem | PA | 1958, 1959, 1960 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Craig Anderson
- What years did Craig Anderson play?
- Craig Anderson played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1964.
- Was Craig Anderson a pitcher?
- Yes. Craig Anderson pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 94 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Craig Anderson hit?
- Craig Anderson hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.