Craig Anderson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1961-1964)
Craig Anderson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1964 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets, a span of 4 seasons. Across 82 career appearances, he went 7-23 with a 5.10 ERA and 94 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- 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
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 | 38.2 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 21 | 3.26 | 4.03 (+19%) | 508.0 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 3 | 17 | 50 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 131.1 | 150 | 78 | 63 | 62 | 5.35 | 3.96 (-35%) | -3456.6 |
| 1963 | NYN | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 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
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 47 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .149 | .167 | .170 | .337 | 0 |
Career AVG .149 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.
Career SLG .170 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 55.8% below league average.
Career OPS .337 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 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 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 50 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .094 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | NYN | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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
Season-by-Season Fielding
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 |
Craig Anderson: the record in brief
June 23, 1961 and May 31, 1964 bracket Craig Anderson's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the St. Louis Cardinals (1961) and the New York Mets (1962 to 1964). At 6'2" and 205 pounds, Anderson is listed as a pitcher. Anderson threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is July 1, 1938, in Washington, DC, USA. On the record, Craig Anderson was born Norman Craig Anderson.
Anderson pitched in 82 games, starting 17, and finished with a 7-23 record and 5.10 ERA. Anderson had 94 strikeouts. Against a 3.75 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.10 mark was 36.1% worse. 1962 produced Anderson's most strikeouts, 62. 1962 was Anderson's sharpest full season, a 5.35 ERA against the league's 3.96.
Every defensive appearance on record for Anderson, 82 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 3 errors alongside 12 putouts and 48 assists.
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.
- What was Craig Anderson's career batting average?
- Craig Anderson batted .149 over his career, with 7 hits in 47 at bats.
- What was Craig Anderson's career ERA?
- Craig Anderson finished with a 5.10 career ERA, going 7-23 with 94 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Craig Anderson have?
- Craig Anderson recorded 94 career strikeouts.