Bob Anderson

Born: 9/29/1935 in East Chicago, IN, USA

Died: 3/12/2015 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-07-31 | Final Game: 1963-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Robert Carl Anderson

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Biography

Bob Anderson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1957 to 1963. Born in 1935, Anderson made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was transitioning into the modern era, characterized by an increase in offensive production and the emergence of powerful hitters. Over his six-season career, he compiled a record of 36 wins and 46 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.26. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 502 strikeouts, showcasing his skill on the mound and ability to navigate challenging lineups. Anderson also contributed to his teams with a total of 13 saves, demonstrating his versatility as a pitcher who could close out games when needed. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, his performance in the late 1950s and early 1960s helped to solidify his reputation as a reliable pitcher during a competitive era in baseball history. His career ultimately came to a close in September 1963, leaving behind a legacy as a determined athlete who played a significant role in the games he participated in.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
36	46	246	93	15	1	13	840.7	858	398	80	319	502	4.26	0

Career ERA 4.26 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — 11.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1957	CHC	NL	0	1	8	0	0	0	0	16.3	20	14	8	7	7.71	3.83 (-101%)	-
1958	CHC	NL	3	3	17	8	2	0	0	65.7	61	29	29	51	3.97	3.86 (-3%)	-
1959	CHC	NL	12	13	37	36	7	1	0	235.3	245	108	77	113	4.13	3.90 (-6%)	-
1960	CHC	NL	9	11	38	30	5	0	1	203.7	201	93	68	115	4.11	3.82 (-8%)	-
1961	CHC	NL	7	10	57	12	1	0	8	152.0	162	72	56	96	4.26	4.03 (-6%)	-
1962	CHC	NL	2	7	57	4	0	0	4	107.7	111	60	60	82	5.02	3.96 (-27%)	-
1963	DET	AL	3	1	32	3	0	0	0	60.0	58	22	21	38	3.30	3.46 (+5%)	-283.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
247	246	18	33	2	1	2	12	0	10	107	0.134	0.174	0.175	0.349	-1501.5

Career AVG .134 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career OBP .174 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 55.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.349 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1957	CHC	NL	8	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	CHC	NL	17	17	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	CHC	NL	37	80	6	6	1	0	0	3	3	34	0.075	.256 (-71%)	.323 (-63%)	.392 (-78%)	.715 (-71%)	-962.5
1960	CHC	NL	39	71	4	12	0	0	0	1	4	26	0.169	.255 (-34%)	.323 (-32%)	.387 (-56%)	.711 (-45%)	-539.0
1961	CHC	NL	57	42	5	6	0	0	2	5	1	22	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	CHC	NL	57	23	1	3	0	1	0	1	2	10	0.130	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	DET	AL	32	9	1	4	1	0	0	2	0	3	0.444	—	—	—	—	0.0