Varney Anderson
Born: 6/18/1866 in Geneva, IL, USA
Died: 11/5/1941 in Rockford, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1889-08-01 | Final Game: 1896-05-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Warner Samuel Anderson
Biography
Varney Anderson, born in 1866, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern game. His career spanned from 1889 to 1896, during which he appeared in Major League Baseball, contributing to the sport during its formative years. Anderson's pitching record stood at 9 wins and 20 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.16. Over his time on the mound, he recorded a total of 41 strikeouts, though he did not register any saves.
Anderson's playing style was indicative of his era, where pitchers often faced a grueling schedule and the game was evolving in terms of strategy and athleticism. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of other contemporary pitchers, his participation in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His career ended in the mid-1890s, a pivotal period when baseball began to draw larger crowds and solidify its status as America's pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 20 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 239.7 | 339 | 164 | 13 | 115 | 41 | 6.16 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | IN3 | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 4.50 | -473.3 |
| 1894 | WAS | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 7.07 | 154.8 |
| 1895 | WAS | NL | 9 | 16 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 204.7 | 288 | 134 | 97 | 35 | 5.89 | -4619.6 |
| 1896 | WAS | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 13.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 114 | 25 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 0.298 | 0.360 | 0.377 | 0.737 | -61.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | IN3 | NL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1894 | WAS | NL | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 1895 | WAS | NL | 36 | 97 | 22 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0.289 | -61.6 |
| 1896 | WAS | NL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.600 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 35 | 0 | 11 | 54 | 10 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | IN3 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1894 | WAS | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1895 | WAS | P | 29 | 0 | 10 | 49 | 7 | 4 |
| 1895 | WAS | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1896 | WAS | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |