Josh Anderson

Born: 8/10/1982 in Somerset, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-09-02 | Final Game: 2009-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Joshua Aaron Anderson

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Biography

Josh Anderson was a professional baseball player born in 1982, whose career spanned from 2007 to 2009. Primarily known for his speed and agility on the base paths, Anderson played a total of 179 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills as a position player. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 132 hits, which included 4 home runs and 47 RBIs, contributing to a batting average of .272. His notable speed was highlighted by his impressive tally of 36 stolen bases, making him a significant threat on the bases during his time on the field. Anderson played during a period characterized by a blend of traditional baseball values and the evolving strategies of the modern game. His ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities through his speed exemplified the increasing emphasis on dynamic players who could change the course of a game with their athleticism. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Anderson's contributions reflected the importance of speed and versatility, traits that are still highly valued in the game today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
179	486	73	132	17	5	4	47	36	26	82	0.272	0.313	0.352	0.665	-1023.1

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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
2007	HOU	NL	21	67	10	24	3	0	0	11	1	5	6	0.358	.268 (+34%)	.335 (+23%)	.422 (-5%)	.758 (+8%)	119.3
2008	ATL	NL	40	136	21	40	7	1	3	12	10	8	33	0.294	.263 (+12%)	.333 (+1%)	.416 (+2%)	.749 (+2%)	43.4
2009	DET	AL	74	165	22	40	4	4	0	16	13	8	22	0.242	.262 (-8%)	.332 (-15%)	.417 (-25%)	.750 (-21%)	-648.8
2009	KCR	AL	44	118	20	28	3	0	1	8	12	5	21	0.237	.262 (-10%)	.332 (-19%)	.417 (-31%)	.750 (-26%)	-648.8