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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | OAK | AL | 16 | 37 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0.270 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | OAK | AL | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | STL | NL | 57 | 135 | 12 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | SDP | NL | 53 | 107 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 29 | 0.121 | -901.5 |
| 1973 | STL | NL | 18 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.118 | -901.5 |
| 1974 | CLE | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | OAK | 2B | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | OAK | SS | 10 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 4 |
| 1972 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | OAK | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | SLN | 3B | 13 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
| 1972 | SLN | SS | 43 | 23 | 59 | 80 | 7 | 14 |
| 1973 | SDN | 3B | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | SDN | SS | 39 | 22 | 42 | 81 | 9 | 15 |
| 1973 | SLN | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | SLN | OF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 22 |
| Shortstop | 96 |
| Center Field | 2 |