Ian Anderson
Born: 5/2/1998 in Rexford, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 2020-08-26 | Final Game: 2022-08-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Ian Theodore Anderson
Biography
Ian Anderson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2020 to 2022. Born in 1998, Anderson made his debut with the Atlanta Braves on August 26, 2020, and quickly became known for his impressive pitching skills and competitive spirit. Over the course of his brief career, he amassed a record of 22 wins and 13 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.97. Anderson showcased his ability to dominate hitters, recording a total of 262 strikeouts during his time in the league.
Anderson's playing style was characterized by his strong fastball and sharp breaking pitches, which contributed to his effectiveness on the mound. He emerged in an era of baseball that emphasized power pitching and strikeouts, and he became a vital part of the Braves' rotation during his tenure. Despite his relatively short career, Anderson's contributions helped the Braves in their pursuit of success, and he left a lasting impact on the team and its fans before retiring from professional baseball on August 13, 2022.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 13 | 52 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 272.3 | 241 | 120 | 29 | 121 | 262 | 3.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ATL | NL | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 41 | 1.95 | 1555.3 |
| 2021 | ATL | NL | 9 | 5 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128.3 | 105 | 51 | 53 | 124 | 3.58 | 477.0 |
| 2022 | ATL | NL | 10 | 6 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111.7 | 115 | 62 | 54 | 97 | 5.00 | -803.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 37 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0.054 | 0.079 | 0.081 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ATL | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | ATL | NL | 24 | 37 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0.054 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | ATL | NL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NLDS1 | ATL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2021 | NLCS | ATL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2021 | WS | ATL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2020 | NLDS2 | ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | NLCS | ATL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | NLWC4 | ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 35.7 | 20 | 5 | 17 | 40 | 1.26 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NLCS | ATL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3.86 |
| 2021 | NLDS1 | ATL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.00 |
| 2021 | WS | ATL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 2020 | NLCS | ATL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2.57 |
| 2020 | NLDS2 | ATL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.00 |
| 2020 | NLWC4 | ATL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 52 | 52 | 18 | 27 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ATL | P | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | ATL | P | 24 | 24 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | ATL | P | 22 | 22 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 52 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 3.0 | 150 | 0 |
| 2020 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 7th | 1.0 | 150 | 0 |