Brian Anderson

Born: 3/11/1982 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-08-16 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Brian Nikola Anderson

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Biography

Brian Anderson, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2009. Primarily known as a position player, Anderson played a total of 355 games during his career, contributing to teams with his versatile skills on the field. He recorded 181 hits, 22 home runs, and 80 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .227. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 13 stolen bases, reflecting a dynamic aspect of his playing style. Anderson's career unfolded during a period characterized by significant changes in the game, including advancements in training and player conditioning. His ability to adapt and compete at the highest level allowed him to leave a lasting impression, even though he played in an era increasingly dominated by power hitters. While not achieving the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, Anderson's contributions to his teams were valuable, and he remains a part of the fabric of the game’s history during the mid-2000s. After concluding his professional playing career in 2009, he transitioned from the diamond, leaving behind a legacy of perseverance and dedication to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
355	799	108	181	47	1	22	80	13	65	208	0.227	0.290	0.370	0.660	-1928.0

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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
2005	CHW	AL	13	34	3	6	1	0	2	3	1	0	12	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	CHW	AL	134	365	46	82	23	1	8	33	4	30	90	0.225	.269 (-17%)	.336 (-14%)	.431 (-17%)	.768 (-16%)	-1228.6
2007	CHW	AL	13	17	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	2	7	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	CHW	AL	109	181	24	42	13	0	8	26	5	10	45	0.232	.263 (-12%)	.333 (-18%)	.416 (+5%)	.749 (-5%)	-260.8
2009	CHW	AL	65	185	25	44	9	0	2	13	3	20	49	0.238	.262 (-9%)	.332 (-3%)	.417 (-24%)	.750 (-15%)	-438.7
2009	BOS	AL	21	17	7	5	0	0	2	5	0	3	5	0.294	—	—	—	—	-438.7