Varney Anderson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1889-1896)
Varney Anderson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1896 for the Indianapolis Hoosiers and the Washington Nationals, a span of 8 seasons. Across 35 career appearances, he went 9-20 with a 6.16 ERA and 41 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 11/5/1941 in Rockford, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1889-08-01
- Last Game
- 1896-05-06
Full name: Warner Samuel Anderson
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | IN3 | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 4.50 | 3.93 (-14%) | -471.9 |
| 1894 | WAS | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 7.07 | 5.33 (-33%) | 154.5 |
| 1895 | WAS | NL | 9 | 16 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 204.2 | 288 | 134 | 97 | 35 | 5.89 | 4.77 (-23%) | -4405.0 |
| 1896 | WAS | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 13.00 | 4.36 (-198%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 9 | 20 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 239.2 | 339 | 164 | 115 | 41 | 6.16 | — | -4,722 | ||
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.
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 | .298 | .360 | .377 | .737 | -57 |
Career AVG .298 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .360 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .377 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .737 vs. league average .748 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | IN3 | NL | 2 | 5 | 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 | .429 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1895 | WAS | NL | 36 | 97 | 22 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 9 | .289 | .296 (-3%) | .361 (avg) | .399 (-7%) | .761 (-4%) | -57.2 |
| 1896 | WAS | NL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .600 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 42 | 114 | 25 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 12 | .298 | — | — | — | — | -57 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Varney Anderson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Varney Anderson debuted on August 1, 1889 and played a final game on May 6, 1896. By club, Anderson's seasons break down as the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1889) and the Washington Senators (1894 through 1896). Anderson is listed as a pitcher at 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds. Anderson batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is June 18, 1866, in Geneva, IL, USA. Anderson's death is recorded on November 5, 1941, in Rockford, IL, USA. The bio lists the given name Warner Samuel.
Anderson pitched in 35 games, starting 30, and finished with a 9-20 record and 6.16 ERA. The totals include 41 strikeouts and 22 complete games. The league ERA over Anderson's seasons was 4.54, so the 6.16 figure ran 35.6% worse than average. Anderson won 9 games in 1895, the most of any season listed. In 1895, one of the busiest seasons, Anderson posted a 5.89 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.77.
Frequently Asked Questions about Varney Anderson
- What years did Varney Anderson play?
- Varney Anderson played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1896.
- Was Varney Anderson a pitcher?
- Yes. Varney Anderson pitched in the major leagues, recording 9 wins and 41 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Varney Anderson hit?
- Varney Anderson hit 0 career home runs with 34 hits.
- What teams did Varney Anderson play for?
- Varney Anderson played for 2 teams: the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1889) and the Washington Senators (1894–1896).
- What were Varney Anderson's career stats?
- In 35 games, Varney Anderson went 9-20 with a 6.16 ERA, 41 strikeouts, and 239.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Varney Anderson play?
- Varney Anderson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Varney Anderson and how much did he weigh?
- Varney Anderson was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Varney Anderson's career ERA?
- Varney Anderson finished with a 6.16 career ERA, going 9-20 with 41 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Varney Anderson have?
- Varney Anderson recorded 41 career strikeouts.
- Is Varney Anderson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Varney Anderson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.