John Anderson, baseball player, 1958-1962

John Anderson

Born: 11/23/1929 in St. Paul, MN, USA

Died: 12/20/1998 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-08-17 | Final Game: 1962-06-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Charles Anderson

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Biography

John Anderson was a professional baseball player born in 1929, who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1962. Primarily serving as a position player, Anderson's career, while brief, unfolded during a transformative period in the sport as it transitioned from the tail end of the deadball era into a time of greater offensive focus. Despite his limited playing time, appearing in 24 games, Anderson's journey through the majors is a testament to the dedication and challenges faced by athletes in that era. Over the course of his career, Anderson did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a career batting average of 0.0. While his statistical contributions may not reflect the typical accomplishments associated with major league players, his presence on a major league roster signifies the competitive nature of baseball during the late 1950s and early 1960s, a time when many players fought for their place in the game amidst evolving strategies and player dynamics. Anderson's story is a reminder of the countless individuals who aspired to play at the highest level, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 24 1 0 0 1 44.7 64 32 6 14 19 6.45 0

Career ERA 6.45 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 66.0% 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
1958 PHI NL 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 16.0 26 14 4 9 7.88 3.86 (-104%) -999.4
1960 BAL AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.7 8 7 4 1 13.50 — 0.0
1962 STL NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 6.3 4 1 3 3 1.42 — -
1962 HOU NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 17.7 26 10 3 6 5.09 3.96 (-29%) 342.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 0.167 0.000 0.167 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 76.8% 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
1958 PHI NL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1960 BAL AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1962 STL NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1962 HOU NL 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 24 1 3 10 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1958 PHI P 5 1 0 2 0 0
1960 BAL P 4 0 2 2 0 0
1962 SLN P 5 0 0 0 0 0
1962 HOU P 10 0 1 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 24