Harry Anderson

Born: 9/10/1931 in North East, MD, USA

Died: 6/11/1998 in Greenville, DE, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-04-18 | Final Game: 1961-05-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Harry Walter Anderson

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Biography

Harry Anderson was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who made notable contributions to the game during his career from 1957 to 1961. Primarily serving as a position player, Anderson played in a total of 484 games, amassing 419 hits and achieving a batting average of .264. His offensive prowess was highlighted by 60 home runs and 242 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. Although he recorded only 3 stolen bases throughout his career, his power-hitting capabilities defined his playing style during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more offensive era. Anderson's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in Major League Baseball, as the game began to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies following the post-war era. His contributions on the field placed him among the players who helped shape the evolving landscape of the sport in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Though he may not have been a household name, Anderson's achievements reflected the competitive spirit of the time and left an indelible mark on the teams he played for. He retired on May 5, 1961, leaving behind a legacy characterized by his consistent performance and impactful presence in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
484	1586	199	419	82	16	60	242	3	159	291	0.264	0.334	0.450	0.784	2842.4

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .450 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.784 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — +9.2% 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
1957	PHI	NL	118	400	53	107	15	4	17	61	2	36	61	0.268	.257 (+4%)	.323 (+3%)	.391 (+16%)	.715 (+10%)	696.9
1958	PHI	NL	140	515	80	155	34	6	23	97	0	59	95	0.301	.257 (+17%)	.324 (+15%)	.394 (+33%)	.719 (+25%)	2527.7
1959	PHI	NL	142	508	50	122	28	6	14	63	1	43	95	0.240	.256 (-6%)	.323 (-6%)	.392 (+2%)	.715 (-1%)	-255.2
1960	PHI	NL	38	93	10	23	2	0	5	12	0	10	19	0.247	.255 (-3%)	.323 (+3%)	.387 (+11%)	.711 (+7%)	133.9
1960	CIN	NL	42	66	6	11	3	0	1	9	0	11	20	0.167	.255 (-35%)	.323 (-13%)	.387 (-34%)	.711 (-24%)	133.9
1961	CIN	NL	4	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	76	70	571	42	11	48
OF	353	339	680	27	13	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	PHI	OF	109	104	213	5	3	1
1958	PHI	1B	49	47	397	29	9	39
1958	PHI	OF	87	82	155	4	4	1
1959	PHI	OF	137	136	283	17	6	4
1960	PHI	1B	12	11	81	6	1	3
1960	PHI	OF	16	14	25	1	0	0
1960	CIN	1B	15	12	93	7	1	6
1960	CIN	OF	4	3	4	0	0	0