Red Anderson
Born: 6/19/1912 in Lawton, IA, USA
Died: 8/7/1972 in Sioux City, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-09-19 | Final Game: 1941-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Arnold Revola Anderson
Biography
Red Anderson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1937 to 1941. Born in 1912, Anderson's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, marked by the burgeoning popularity of the game and the increasing professionalism of the sport. He made his debut in the late 1930s, a time when players relied heavily on their skills and strategy to navigate the challenges of the game.
Over the course of his career, Anderson compiled a record of 5-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.35. He struck out a total of 40 batters, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the fierce competition of the era. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound were vital to his team's efforts during his playing years. Red Anderson's legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the dedication and perseverance of players from that generation.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | 36 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 136.7 | 150 | 66 | 7 | 69 | 40 | 4.35 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | WSN | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 6.75 | - |
| 1940 | WSN | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3.86 | - |
| 1941 | WSN | AL | 4 | 6 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 112.0 | 127 | 52 | 53 | 34 | 4.18 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 39 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.282 | 0.317 | 0.333 | 0.650 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | WSN | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | WSN | AL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.600 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | WSN | AL | 32 | 31 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.258 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 36 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | WS1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940 | WS1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941 | WS1 | P | 32 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 36 |