Dwain Anderson, baseball player, 1971-1974

Dwain Anderson

Born: 11/23/1947 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 9/4/2019 in Pleasant Hill, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-09-03 | Final Game: 1974-05-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Dwain Cleaven Anderson

Biography

Dwain Anderson, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1971 until his retirement in 1974. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 149 games, where he accumulated 62 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 14 runs, finishing with a batting average of .203. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he also recorded 2 stolen bases during his time in Major League Baseball. Anderson's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was evolving with players beginning to showcase greater athleticism and power. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a role player provided teams with depth and versatility. Following his retirement on May 28, 1974, Anderson remained a part of baseball history, representing a generation of players navigating the competitive landscape of the early 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
149 306 33 62 6 2 1 14 2 32 70 0.203 0.282 0.245 0.527 -962.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 3 11 5 2 1
3B 21 15 10 33 4 3
OF 2 2 2 0 0 0
SS 96 51 115 182 19 33

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 7
Third Base 22
Shortstop 96
Center Field 2