Jim Anderson
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1984)
Jim Anderson was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1984 for the California Angels, the Seattle Mariners, and the Texas Rangers, a span of 7 seasons. In 419 career games, he hit .218 with 211 hits, 13 home runs, and 86 RBI.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-07-02
- Last Game
- 1984-09-26
Full name: James Lea Anderson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 419 | 970 | 107 | 211 | 35 | 2 | 13 | 86 | 9 | 81 | 130 | .218 | .280 | .298 | .578 | -2,832 |
Career AVG .218 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career SLG .298 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.
Career OPS .578 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 18.7% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | CAL | AL | 48 | 108 | 6 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 16 | .194 | .257 (-25%) | .323 (-18%) | .378 (-32%) | .702 (-25%) | -422.3 |
| 1979 | CAL | AL | 96 | 234 | 33 | 58 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 17 | 31 | .248 | .265 (-7%) | .329 (-10%) | .397 (-12%) | .727 (-11%) | -436.2 |
| 1980 | SEA | AL | 116 | 317 | 46 | 72 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 2 | 27 | 39 | .227 | .264 (-14%) | .326 (-10%) | .387 (-16%) | .714 (-14%) | -648.3 |
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 70 | 162 | 12 | 33 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 3 | 17 | 29 | .204 | .255 (-20%) | .320 (-11%) | .368 (-23%) | .688 (-18%) | -409.4 |
| 1983 | TEX | AL | 50 | 102 | 8 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 8 | .216 | .260 (-17%) | .324 (-22%) | .389 (-37%) | .714 (-30%) | -482.3 |
| 1984 | TEX | AL | 39 | 47 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .106 | — | — | — | — | -433.5 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 419 | 970 | 107 | 211 | 35 | 2 | 13 | 86 | 9 | 81 | 130 | .218 | — | — | — | — | -2,832 | ||
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 (419 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 217 | 511 | 64 | 116 | 9 | 53 | .227 |
| Away | 202 | 459 | 43 | 95 | 4 | 33 | .207 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-09-26 | TEX | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-25 | TEX | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-23 | TEX | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-22 | TEX | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-18 | TEX | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-13 | TEX | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-11 | TEX | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-09-04 | TEX | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-07-16 | TEX | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-07-15 | TEX | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 27 | 12 | 32 | 51 | 2 | 8 |
| 3B | 54 | 39 | 37 | 81 | 10 | 8 |
| C | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 320 | 226 | 425 | 770 | 56 | 165 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | CAL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | CAL | SS | 47 | 34 | 72 | 99 | 8 | 21 |
| 1979 | CAL | 2B | 6 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1979 | CAL | 3B | 10 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | CAL | C | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | CAL | SS | 82 | 63 | 126 | 189 | 17 | 42 |
| 1980 | SEA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | SEA | 3B | 33 | 32 | 31 | 65 | 10 | 7 |
| 1980 | SEA | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | SEA | SS | 65 | 52 | 87 | 188 | 12 | 38 |
| 1981 | SEA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | SEA | SS | 68 | 52 | 88 | 181 | 15 | 44 |
| 1983 | TEX | 2B | 17 | 11 | 26 | 41 | 2 | 6 |
| 1983 | TEX | 3B | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | TEX | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | TEX | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | TEX | SS | 27 | 11 | 17 | 60 | 3 | 7 |
| 1984 | TEX | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | TEX | 3B | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | TEX | SS | 31 | 14 | 35 | 53 | 1 | 13 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |
| Second Base | 27 |
| Third Base | 56 |
| Shortstop | 320 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
Jim Anderson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jim Anderson debuted on July 2, 1978 and played a final game on September 26, 1984. Club by club, the record runs the California Angels (1978 through 1979), the Seattle Mariners (1980 to 1981), and the Texas Rangers (1983 through 1984). Anderson, born on February 23, 1957, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, is listed as a shortstop and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 170 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. On the record, Jim Anderson was born James Lea Anderson.
The batting record for Anderson: 419 games, 211 hits in 970 at bats, and a .218 average; the totals also include 13 homers and 86 RBI. Reaching base at a .280 clip and slugging .298, Anderson finished with a .578 OPS. The league as a whole hit .261 across Anderson's seasons, which puts the .218 career mark 16.7% below average. In OPS terms, Anderson's .578 stands 18.7% below the league's .710. The highest hit total in a season was 72, in 1980. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .248 in 1979, did not top the league's .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Anderson
- What years did Jim Anderson play?
- Jim Anderson played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1984.
- Was Jim Anderson a pitcher?
- No. Jim Anderson was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jim Anderson hit?
- Jim Anderson hit 13 career home runs with 211 hits.
- What teams did Jim Anderson play for?
- Jim Anderson played for 3 teams: the California Angels (1978–1979), the Seattle Mariners (1980–1981), and the Texas Rangers (1983–1984).
- What were Jim Anderson's career stats?
- In 419 games, Jim Anderson had 211 hits, 13 home runs, 86 RBI, 107 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .218 batting average.
- What position did Jim Anderson play?
- Jim Anderson played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Anderson and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Anderson was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jim Anderson hit each season?
- Jim Anderson's home runs by season: 0 in 1978, 3 in 1979, 8 in 1980, 2 in 1981, 0 in 1983, and 0 in 1984. His most in one season was 8, in 1980.
- What was Jim Anderson's career batting average?
- Jim Anderson batted .218 over his career, with 211 hits in 970 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Anderson have?
- Jim Anderson drove in 86 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Anderson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Anderson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.