Rick Anderson, baseball player, 1986-1988

Rick Anderson

Born: 11/29/1956 in Everett, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-06-09 | Final Game: 1988-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Richard Arlen Anderson

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Biography

Rick Anderson, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1986 to 1988. He played in the Major Leagues during a time when the game was experiencing a transition, with an influx of power hitters and a shift towards offense. Over his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 4-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.75, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the challenges presented by the era's offensive climate. Anderson's pitching style was characterized by a mix of control and durability, allowing him to accumulate 42 strikeouts throughout his time on the mound. He also secured 1 save, contributing to his teams' efforts in critical game situations. Though his career was relatively short, Anderson's presence in the league added depth to the pitching rotations of the teams he represented. His journey through professional baseball reflects the perseverance and dedication required to succeed in a highly competitive environment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 4 28 10 0 0 1 96.7 112 51 9 29 42 4.75 0

Career ERA 4.75 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 18.7% 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
1986 NYN NL 2 1 15 5 0 0 1 49.7 45 15 11 21 2.72 3.97 (+32%) 749.4
1987 KCR AL 0 2 6 2 0 0 0 13.0 26 20 9 12 13.85 4.29 (-222%) -
1988 KCR AL 2 1 7 3 0 0 0 34.0 41 16 9 9 4.24 3.73 (-13%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.182 0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 64.8% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 72.0% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 77.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 74.8% 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
1986 NYN NL 15 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1987 KCR AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 KCR AL 7 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 28 10 10 10 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 NYN P 15 5 8 4 0 0
1987 KCA P 6 2 1 3 0 0
1988 KCA P 7 3 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 28

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Washington Seattle WA 1978