Andy Anderson

Born: 11/13/1922 in Bremerton, WA, USA

Died: 7/18/1982 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-05-10 | Final Game: 1949-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Andy Holm Anderson

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Biography

Andy Anderson was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 1940s. Born in 1922, he played primarily as a position player during his career, which spanned from 1948 to 1949. Over the course of 122 games in Major League Baseball, Anderson recorded 41 hits, including 2 home runs and 17 runs batted in, while finishing his career with a batting average of .184. He did not record any stolen bases during his time in the league. Anderson’s playing career occurred in a transitional period for baseball, following World War II and leading into the era of integration and increased player mobility. While his individual statistics may not reflect the success of some of his contemporaries, his role in the game during this period contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Players like Anderson helped pave the way for future generations, embodying the dedication and spirit of the sport during a time of significant change.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	4.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1951	4.0	4.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
122	223	23	41	8	1	2	17	0	22	36	0.184	0.257	0.256	0.513	-1217.4

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 29.1% 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
1948	SLA	AL	51	87	13	24	5	1	1	12	0	8	15	0.276	.263 (+5%)	.340 (-1%)	.379 (+3%)	.719 (+1%)	3.8
1949	SLA	AL	71	136	10	17	3	0	1	5	0	14	21	0.125	.262 (-52%)	.343 (-40%)	.384 (-56%)	.727 (-48%)	-1221.2