Jim Anderson

Born: 2/23/1957 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-07-02 | Final Game: 1984-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Lea Anderson

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Biography

Jim Anderson was a professional baseball player born in 1957, who played as a position player from 1978 until his retirement on September 26, 1984. Over his six-season career, Anderson appeared in 419 games, showcasing his versatility and resilience in a competitive era of Major League Baseball. Though his batting average stood at .218, he contributed 211 hits and recorded 13 home runs, along with 86 RBIs. Anderson also demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 9 stolen bases, reflecting his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Anderson's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by shifts in player dynamics and strategies. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his persistence and contributions as a role player were significant within his teams. As the game evolved through the early 1980s, Anderson's experience and skills would have provided valuable depth and support to his teammates, making him a respected figure in the clubhouse and on the field. His journey through the Major Leagues remains a testament to the hard work and dedication required to compete at the highest levels of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
419	970	107	211	35	2	13	86	9	81	130	0.218	0.280	0.298	0.578	-3215.4

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.578 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 18.7% 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
1978	LAA	AL	48	108	6	21	7	0	0	7	0	11	16	0.194	.257 (-25%)	.323 (-18%)	.378 (-32%)	.702 (-25%)	-459.9
1979	LAA	AL	96	234	33	58	13	1	3	23	3	17	31	0.248	.265 (-7%)	.329 (-10%)	.397 (-12%)	.727 (-11%)	-513.8
1980	SEA	AL	116	317	46	72	7	0	8	30	2	27	39	0.227	.264 (-14%)	.326 (-10%)	.387 (-16%)	.714 (-14%)	-787.5
1981	SEA	AL	70	162	12	33	7	0	2	19	3	17	29	0.204	.255 (-20%)	.320 (-11%)	.368 (-23%)	.688 (-18%)	-462.5
1983	TEX	AL	50	102	8	22	1	1	0	6	1	5	8	0.216	.260 (-17%)	.324 (-22%)	.389 (-37%)	.714 (-30%)	-527.0
1984	TEX	AL	39	47	2	5	0	0	0	1	0	4	7	0.106	—	—	—	—	-464.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.091

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1979	ALCS	CAL	4	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.091

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	27	12	32	51	2	8
3B	54	39	37	81	10	8
C	5	1	8	1	0	0
OF	3	1	2	0	0	0
SS	320	226	425	770	56	165

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	CAL	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1978	CAL	SS	47	34	72	99	8	21
1979	CAL	2B	6	1	5	8	0	2
1979	CAL	3B	10	5	4	8	0	0
1979	CAL	C	3	1	6	0	0	0
1979	CAL	SS	82	63	126	189	17	42
1980	SEA	2B	2	0	1	1	0	0
1980	SEA	3B	33	32	31	65	10	7
1980	SEA	C	1	0	1	1	0	0
1980	SEA	SS	65	52	87	188	12	38
1981	SEA	3B	2	0	0	3	0	1
1981	SEA	SS	68	52	88	181	15	44
1983	TEX	2B	17	11	26	41	2	6
1983	TEX	3B	3	2	0	1	0	0
1983	TEX	C	1	0	1	0	0	0
1983	TEX	OF	3	1	2	0	0	0
1983	TEX	SS	27	11	17	60	3	7
1984	TEX	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1984	TEX	3B	6	0	2	4	0	0
1984	TEX	SS	31	14	35	53	1	13