Lars Anderson
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2012)
Lars Anderson was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2012 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 30 career games, he hit .167 with 8 hits and 4 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-09-06
- Last Game
- 2012-05-01
Full name: Lars Eric Anderson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 48 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 14 | .167 | .268 | .188 | .455 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.
Career OBP .268 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.
Career SLG .188 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.
Career OPS .455 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 37.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 18 | 35 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 8 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | BOS | AL | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 30 | 48 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 14 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (30 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | .190 |
| Away | 15 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .148 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-01 | BOS | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012-04-30 | BOS | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-04-29 | BOS | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-04-27 | BOS | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-04-26 | BOS | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-04-24 | BOS | MIN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-25 | BOS | NYY | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-24 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-19 | BOS | BAL | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-15 | BOS | TBR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 26 |
| Left Field | 4 |
Lars Anderson: the record in brief
Lars Anderson played a first major league game on September 6, 2010 and a last one on May 1, 2012. Every season row on the page belongs to the Boston Red Sox, from 2010 through 2012. At 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Anderson is listed as a first baseman. The bio says Anderson both batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is September 25, 1987, in Oakland, CA, USA. Lars Anderson was the playing name; the full given name is Lars Eric.
Anderson's career batting table shows 30 games, 48 at bats and 8 hits, a .167 average, along with 4 runs batted in. Anderson's career OPS of .455 combines a .268 on-base mark with .188 slugging. The league as a whole hit .256 across Anderson's seasons, which puts the .167 career mark 34.8% below average. By OPS the gap is 37.1% below league average (.455 against .724). Anderson collected a career-high 7 hits in 2010.
By games played in the field, first base leads with 26, followed by left field (4). Fielding at first base produced 112 putouts and 12 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lars Anderson
- What years did Lars Anderson play?
- Lars Anderson played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2012.
- Was Lars Anderson a pitcher?
- No. Lars Anderson was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Lars Anderson hit?
- Lars Anderson hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Lars Anderson play for?
- Lars Anderson played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (2010–2012).
- What were Lars Anderson's career stats?
- In 30 games, Lars Anderson had 8 hits, 4 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Lars Anderson play?
- Lars Anderson played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lars Anderson and how much did he weigh?
- Lars Anderson was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Lars Anderson's career batting average?
- Lars Anderson batted .167 over his career, with 8 hits in 48 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lars Anderson have?
- Lars Anderson drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Lars Anderson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lars Anderson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.