George Anderson

Born: 9/26/1889 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 5/28/1962 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-05-26 | Final Game: 1918-09-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: George Jendrus Anderson

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Biography

George Anderson, born in 1889, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1914 to 1918, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Over the course of 269 games, Anderson showcased his skills as a dependable hitter, finishing his career with a batting average of .287. He accumulated 289 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 69 runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute significantly to his team’s offense. Anderson was also known for his speed on the bases, stealing 36 bases throughout his career, which highlighted his aggressive playing style and ability to impact games beyond just batting. While his career was relatively short, his performance in the league during a transformative time in baseball history solidified his place as a key figure of the era. He retired on September 2, 1918, leaving behind a legacy as a competent player who played a part in the evolution of baseball during the early years of the 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
269	1007	148	289	40	17	5	69	36	98	111	0.287	0.359	0.375	0.734	2310.3

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +13.3% above league average.

Career OBP .359 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.734 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — +12.3% above 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
1914	BRF	FL	98	364	58	115	13	3	3	24	16	31	50	0.316	.255 (+24%)	.322 (+17%)	.339 (+16%)	.661 (+16%)	1109.6
1915	BRF	FL	136	511	70	135	23	9	2	39	20	52	54	0.264	.250 (+5%)	.318 (+7%)	.332 (+7%)	.651 (+7%)	744.5
1918	STL	NL	35	132	20	39	4	5	0	6	0	15	7	0.295	.255 (+16%)	.318 (+19%)	.326 (+23%)	.645 (+21%)	456.2