Bryan Anderson, baseball player, 2010-2015

Bryan Anderson

Born: 12/16/1986 in Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-04-15 | Final Game: 2015-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Bryan Douglas Anderson

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Biography

Bryan Anderson was a professional baseball player born in 1986, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2015. Known for his versatility on the field, Anderson appeared in 40 games during his career, primarily serving as a catcher. His playing style was characterized by a solid defensive presence, though his offensive contributions were modest, as he finished his career with a batting average of .221. Over those years, he recorded 15 hits and drove in 7 runs, while also showcasing his speed with 1 stolen base. Anderson's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by heightened offensive production and evolving player roles. While he did not achieve significant individual accolades, his journey through the majors reflected the challenges faced by players in a highly competitive environment. He retired on October 4, 2015, leaving behind a legacy as a player who contributed to his teams in various capacities, even if not always in the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 68 4 15 4 0 0 7 1 4 19 0.221 0.276 0.279 0.556 0.0

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 22.6% 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
2010 STL NL 15 32 1 9 2 0 0 4 0 1 7 0.281 — — — — 0.0
2012 STL NL 10 12 2 3 1 0 0 0 1 1 6 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2013 CHW AL 10 18 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.056 — — — — 0.0
2014 OAK AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 OAK AL 4 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 5 1 1 1
C 23 15 108 8 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 SLN C 8 6 40 4 1 0
2012 SLN 1B 1 1 5 1 1 1
2012 SLN C 2 1 9 0 0 0
2013 CHA C 10 6 49 2 1 0
2015 OAK C 3 2 10 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 23
First Base 1