Harry Anderson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1957-1961)
Harry Anderson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1961 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 5 seasons. In 484 career games, he hit .264 with 419 hits, 60 home runs, and 242 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,917.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- Died
- 6/11/1998 in Greenville, DE, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1957-04-18
- Last Game
- 1961-05-05
Full name: Harry Walter Anderson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 484 | 1,586 | 199 | 419 | 82 | 16 | 60 | 242 | 3 | 159 | 291 | .264 | .334 | .450 | .784 | 2,917 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .334 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .450 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.
Career OPS .784 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — +9.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 118 | 400 | 53 | 107 | 15 | 4 | 17 | 61 | 2 | 36 | 61 | .268 | .257 (+4%) | .323 (+3%) | .391 (+16%) | .715 (+10%) | 696.9 |
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 140 | 515 | 80 | 155 | 34 | 6 | 23 | 97 | 0 | 59 | 95 | .301 | .257 (+17%) | .324 (+15%) | .394 (+33%) | .719 (+25%) | 2527.7 |
| 1959 | PHI | NL | 142 | 508 | 50 | 122 | 28 | 6 | 14 | 63 | 1 | 43 | 95 | .240 | .256 (-6%) | .323 (-6%) | .392 (+2%) | .715 (-1%) | -199.9 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 38 | 93 | 10 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 19 | .247 | .255 (-3%) | .323 (+3%) | .387 (+11%) | .711 (+7%) | 133.9 |
| 1960 | CIN | NL | 42 | 66 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 20 | .167 | .255 (-35%) | .323 (-13%) | .387 (-34%) | .711 (-24%) | 133.9 |
| 1961 | CIN | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 484 | 1,586 | 199 | 419 | 82 | 16 | 60 | 242 | 3 | 159 | 291 | .264 | — | — | — | — | 3,292 | ||
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 (484 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 245 | 795 | 94 | 209 | 25 | 115 | .263 |
| Away | 239 | 791 | 105 | 210 | 35 | 127 | .265 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-05-05 | CIN | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-04-30 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961-04-29 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-04-27 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-10-01 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960-09-25 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960-09-11 | CIN | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-09-03 | CIN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960-09-01 | CIN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960-08-26 | CIN | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 76 |
| Left Field | 351 |
| Right Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester | PA | 1951, 1952 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 18th | 5.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1957 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 25th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Harry Anderson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Harry Anderson: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 18, 1957 and the final game on May 5, 1961, Harry Anderson built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (1957 through 1960) and the Cincinnati Reds (1960 to 1961). Anderson, an outfielder by primary position, hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'3" and 205 pounds. Anderson was born on September 10, 1931, in North East, MD, USA. Anderson died on June 11, 1998, in Greenville, DE, USA. The given name on file is Harry Walter Anderson.
Anderson collected 419 hits in 1,586 at bats across 484 games, good for a .264 batting average, along with 60 home runs and 242 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .334 and .450 give Anderson a career OPS of .784. The .264 career average is close to the .257 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Anderson's .784 stands 9.2% above the league's .718. No season beat the 23 home runs Anderson hit in 1958.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Anderson
- What years did Harry Anderson play?
- Harry Anderson played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1961.
- Was Harry Anderson a pitcher?
- No. Harry Anderson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Harry Anderson hit?
- Harry Anderson hit 60 career home runs with 419 hits.
- What teams did Harry Anderson play for?
- Harry Anderson played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1957–1960) and the Cincinnati Reds (1960–1961).
- What were Harry Anderson's career stats?
- In 484 games, Harry Anderson had 419 hits, 60 home runs, 242 RBI, 199 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .264 batting average.
- What position did Harry Anderson play?
- Harry Anderson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Anderson and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Anderson was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Harry Anderson hit each season?
- Harry Anderson's home runs by season: 17 in 1957, 23 in 1958, 14 in 1959, 6 in 1960, and 0 in 1961. His most in one season was 23, in 1958.
- What was Harry Anderson's career batting average?
- Harry Anderson batted .264 over his career, with 419 hits in 1,586 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Anderson have?
- Harry Anderson drove in 242 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Anderson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Anderson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.