Red Anderson, baseball player, 1937-1941

Red Anderson

Born: 6/19/1912 in Lawton, IA, USA

Died: 8/7/1972 in Sioux City, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-19 | Final Game: 1941-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Arnold Revola Anderson

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Biography

Red Anderson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1937 to 1941. Born in 1912, Anderson's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, marked by the burgeoning popularity of the game and the increasing professionalism of the sport. He made his debut in the late 1930s, a time when players relied heavily on their skills and strategy to navigate the challenges of the game. Over the course of his career, Anderson compiled a record of 5-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.35. He struck out a total of 40 batters, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the fierce competition of the era. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound were vital to his team's efforts during his playing years. Red Anderson's legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the dedication and perseverance of players from that generation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 8 36 9 3 0 0 136.7 150 66 7 69 40 4.35 0

Career ERA 4.35 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — near 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
1937 WSN AL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 10.7 11 8 11 3 6.75 4.34 (-56%) -
1940 WSN AL 1 1 2 2 2 0 0 14.0 12 6 5 3 3.86 4.21 (+8%) -
1941 WSN AL 4 6 32 6 1 0 0 112.0 127 52 53 34 4.18 3.94 (-6%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 39 1 11 0 1 0 1 0 2 12 0.282 0.317 0.333 0.650 0.0

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 10.1% 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
1937 WSN AL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1940 WSN AL 2 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.600 — — — — 0.0
1941 WSN AL 32 31 1 8 0 1 0 1 0 2 10 0.258 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 36 0 3 24 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 WS1 P 2 0 0 3 1 0
1940 WS1 P 2 0 0 3 0 1
1941 WS1 P 32 0 3 18 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 36