Alf Anderson

Born: 1/28/1914 in Gainesville, GA, USA

Died: 6/23/1985 in Albany, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-04-20 | Final Game: 1946-04-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Alfred Walton Anderson

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Biography

Alf Anderson, born in 1914, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1941 to 1946. Primarily serving as a position player, Anderson played a total of 126 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He accumulated 93 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate, and finished his career with a batting average of .238. While power hitting was not his forte, he managed to hit 1 home run and drove in 17 runs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts. Additionally, he displayed some speed on the bases, stealing 6 bases throughout his career. Anderson's playing days fell within a transformative era for baseball, just before the post-war boom that would reshape the game in the late 1940s and 1950s. His contributions, although modest in terms of statistics, reflected the dedication and resilience of players during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly. Despite not achieving superstar status, Anderson's role as a reliable position player during his tenure highlights the importance of all players in the fabric of baseball history. He retired on April 21, 1946, leaving behind a legacy that aligns with the many unsung heroes of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
126	390	56	93	11	3	1	17	6	33	49	0.238	0.300	0.290	0.589	-991.0

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.589 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1941	PIT	NL	70	223	32	48	7	2	1	10	2	14	30	0.215	.262 (-18%)	.332 (-20%)	.373 (-25%)	.705 (-23%)	-940.5
1942	PIT	NL	54	166	24	45	4	1	0	7	4	18	19	0.271	.253 (+7%)	.323 (+6%)	.349 (-12%)	.672 (-3%)	-50.5
1946	PIT	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0