Ferrell Anderson
Born: 1/9/1918 in Maple City, KS, USA
Died: 3/12/1978 in Joplin, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1946-04-16 | Final Game: 1953-09-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Ferrell Jack Anderson
Biography
Ferrell Anderson was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1946 to 1953. Born in 1918, Anderson played primarily as a position player during a pivotal time in baseball history, shortly after World War II and during the early years of the modern game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 97 games, showcasing his abilities at the plate with a batting average of .261. He recorded 61 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 15 runs, while also contributing with 1 stolen base.
Anderson's playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball in the late 1940s, a period characterized by a mixture of pre-war fundamentals and the evolving strategies of the post-war era. While he may not have achieved the widespread fame of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams during his tenure remain a testament to the depth of talent in the league at that time. His career, though relatively brief, was part of an important chapter in baseball history as the sport began to embrace a broader audience and integrate new styles of play.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 234 | 20 | 61 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 25 | 0.261 | 0.324 | 0.338 | 0.662 | -76.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | BRO | NL | 79 | 199 | 19 | 51 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 21 | 0.256 | -76.8 |
| 1953 | STL | NL | 18 | 35 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 82 | 0 | 290 | 39 | 11 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | BRO | C | 70 | 0 | 258 | 35 | 11 | 5 |
| 1953 | SLN | C | 12 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 82 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Lawrence | KS | 1937, 1938 |