John Anderson
Born: 11/23/1929 in St. Paul, MN, USA
Died: 12/20/1998 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1958-08-17 | Final Game: 1962-06-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: John Charles Anderson
Biography
John Anderson was a professional baseball player born in 1929, who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1962. Primarily serving as a position player, Anderson's career, while brief, unfolded during a transformative period in the sport as it transitioned from the tail end of the deadball era into a time of greater offensive focus. Despite his limited playing time, appearing in 24 games, Anderson's journey through the majors is a testament to the dedication and challenges faced by athletes in that era.
Over the course of his career, Anderson did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a career batting average of 0.0. While his statistical contributions may not reflect the typical accomplishments associated with major league players, his presence on a major league roster signifies the competitive nature of baseball during the late 1950s and early 1960s, a time when many players fought for their place in the game amidst evolving strategies and player dynamics. Anderson's story is a reminder of the countless individuals who aspired to play at the highest level, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44.7 | 64 | 32 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 6.45 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 7.88 | -999.4 |
| 1960 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 5.09 | 342.2 |
| 1962 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1.42 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.167 | 0.000 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | BAL | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | HOU | NL | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | STL | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 24 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PHI | P | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | BAL | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | HOU | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | SLN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |