Jimmy Anderson, baseball player, 1999-2004

Jimmy Anderson

Born: 1/22/1976 in Portsmouth, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-07-04 | Final Game: 2004-07-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: James Drew Anderson

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Biography

Jimmy Anderson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2004. Born in 1976, Anderson made his debut on July 4, 1999, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound during an era marked by offensive prowess. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 25-47 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.42, highlighting the challenges he faced in a league increasingly dominated by powerful hitters. Anderson struck out 241 batters over his career and recorded one save, demonstrating his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. His playing style was characterized by a focus on control and strategy, even as he navigated the complexities of a game that was evolving rapidly in the early 2000s, with an emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. Though his career statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Anderson's perseverance and dedication to the craft of pitching earned him respect among teammates and opponents alike. He retired from professional baseball on July 21, 2004, leaving behind a legacy as a determined competitor in an ever-changing sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 47 122 96 3 0 1 574.7 672 346 58 240 241 5.42 0

Career ERA 5.42 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 20.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1999 PIT NL 2 1 13 4 0 0 0 29.3 25 13 16 13 3.99 4.71 (+15%) -121.1
2000 PIT NL 5 11 27 26 1 0 0 144.0 169 84 58 73 5.25 4.77 (-10%) 450.3
2001 PIT NL 9 17 34 34 1 0 0 206.3 232 117 83 89 5.10 4.42 (-16%) -434.1
2002 PIT NL 8 13 28 25 1 0 0 140.7 167 85 63 47 5.44 4.28 (-27%) -4755.9
2003 CIN NL 1 5 8 7 0 0 0 38.7 60 38 14 13 8.84 4.40 (-101%) -1690.8
2004 CHC NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 9.7 9 5 3 3 4.66 4.46 (-4%) -
2004 BOS AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 6.0 10 4 3 3 6.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
122 170 11 23 3 0 0 6 0 8 44 0.135 0.174 0.153 0.327 -1164.3

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.

Career OBP .174 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career SLG .153 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 64.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.327 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 57.2% 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
1999 PIT NL 13 9 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2000 PIT NL 27 50 5 7 1 0 0 1 0 0 11 0.140 .270 (-48%) .344 (-59%) .437 (-63%) .782 (-62%) -551.4
2001 PIT NL 34 59 2 7 1 0 0 3 0 4 15 0.119 .263 (-55%) .332 (-47%) .426 (-68%) .758 (-59%) -612.9
2002 PIT NL 28 42 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 2 12 0.119 — — — — 0.0
2003 CIN NL 8 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.111 — — — — 0.0
2004 CHC NL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 BOS AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 122 96 24 118 5 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 PIT P 13 4 1 5 0 2
2000 PIT P 27 26 5 31 1 2
2001 PIT P 34 34 8 37 3 0
2002 PIT P 28 25 6 34 1 4
2003 CIN P 8 7 0 10 0 0
2004 CHN P 7 0 3 1 0 0
2004 BOS P 5 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 122

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 CIN NL $600,000
2002 PIT NL $305,000
2001 PIT NL $285,000
2000 PIT NL $215,000
1999 PIT NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $1,605,000