Josh Anderson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2009)
Josh Anderson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2009 for 4 teams, including the Houston Astros, a span of 3 seasons. In 179 career games, he hit .272 with 132 hits, 4 home runs, and 47 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-09-02
- Last Game
- 2009-10-02
Full name: Joshua Aaron Anderson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 | 486 | 73 | 132 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 47 | 36 | 26 | 82 | .272 | .313 | .352 | .665 | -904 |
Career AVG .272 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .313 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career SLG .352 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.
Career OPS .665 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 21 | 67 | 10 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 | .358 | .268 (+34%) | .335 (+23%) | .422 (-5%) | .758 (+8%) | 119.3 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | 40 | 136 | 21 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 33 | .294 | .263 (+12%) | .333 (+1%) | .416 (+2%) | .749 (+2%) | 43.4 |
| 2009 | DET | AL | 74 | 165 | 22 | 40 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 22 | .242 | .262 (-8%) | .332 (-15%) | .417 (-25%) | .750 (-21%) | -570.6 |
| 2009 | KCA | AL | 44 | 118 | 20 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 21 | .237 | .262 (-10%) | .332 (-19%) | .417 (-31%) | .750 (-26%) | -570.6 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 179 | 486 | 73 | 132 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 47 | 36 | 26 | 82 | .272 | — | — | — | — | -978 | ||
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 (179 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 88 | 244 | 37 | 70 | 0 | 23 | .287 |
| Away | 91 | 242 | 36 | 62 | 4 | 24 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-02 | KCR | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009-09-30 | KCR | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-29 | KCR | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-28 | KCR | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-27 | KCR | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-26 | KCR | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-25 | KCR | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-24 | KCR | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-23 | KCR | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-22 | KCR | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 58 |
| Center Field | 77 |
| Right Field | 31 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | DET | AL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $400,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond | KY | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Josh Anderson: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 2, 2007 and the final game on October 2, 2009, Josh Anderson built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Houston Astros (2007), the Atlanta Braves (2008), the Detroit Tigers (2009), and the Kansas City Royals (2009). At 195 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame, Anderson is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Anderson hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The recorded birth is August 10, 1982, in Somerset, KY, USA. On the record, Josh Anderson was born Joshua Aaron Anderson.
Across 179 games at the plate, Anderson's career line reads 132 hits in 486 at bats for a .272 average, along with 4 homers, 47 RBI, and 36 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .313 and the slugging percentage .352, for an OPS of .665. Against a .265 league average for those years, Anderson's .272 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .665 to a league .753, 11.6% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 40, in 2008. The Lg AVG column puts Anderson's 2008 at .294 against .263, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 12%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Josh Anderson
- What years did Josh Anderson play?
- Josh Anderson played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2009.
- Was Josh Anderson a pitcher?
- No. Josh Anderson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Josh Anderson hit?
- Josh Anderson hit 4 career home runs with 132 hits.
- What was Josh Anderson's career batting average?
- Josh Anderson batted .272 over his career, with 132 hits in 486 at bats.
- How many RBI did Josh Anderson have?
- Josh Anderson drove in 47 runs in his career.
- Is Josh Anderson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Josh Anderson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.