Kent Anderson, baseball player, 1989-1990

Kent Anderson

Born: 8/12/1963 in Florence, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-04-15 | Final Game: 1990-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Kent McKay Anderson

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Biography

Kent Anderson, born in 1963, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career spanning from 1989 to 1990. He played in a total of 135 games, where he recorded 95 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .260. Anderson showcased his versatility on the field, though he was known primarily for his offensive contributions, hitting one home run and driving in 22 runs over his short tenure in the league. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases with a total of one stolen base. Anderson's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, characterized by changes in playing styles and the gradual evolution of the game in the late 1980s. Although his time in the majors was limited, Anderson's contributions were reflective of the era's competitive landscape, where players often transitioned between batting prowess and defensive responsibilities. His journey through the big leagues remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
135 366 43 95 12 2 1 22 1 30 61 0.260 0.318 0.311 0.630 -608.7

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .311 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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
1989 LAA AL 86 223 27 51 6 1 0 17 1 17 42 0.229 .254 (-10%) .319 (-11%) .375 (-29%) .694 (-21%) -799.5
1990 LAA AL 49 143 16 44 6 1 1 5 0 13 19 0.308 .257 (+19%) .324 (+14%) .385 (avg) .710 (+6%) 190.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 12 6 13 18 1 4
3B 21 17 14 50 4 5
OF 2 1 1 0 0 0
SS 98 93 149 294 14 73

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 CAL 2B 7 3 3 7 0 2
1989 CAL 3B 5 3 2 11 1 2
1989 CAL OF 2 1 1 0 0 0
1989 CAL SS 70 65 96 215 9 52
1990 CAL 2B 5 3 10 11 1 2
1990 CAL 3B 16 14 12 39 3 3
1990 CAL SS 28 28 53 79 5 21

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 12
Third Base 21
Shortstop 98
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 CAL AL $105,000
1989 CAL AL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $173,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of South Carolina Columbia SC 1982, 1983, 1984