Scott Anderson, baseball player, 1987-1995

Scott Anderson

Born: 8/1/1962 in Corvallis, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-04-08 | Final Game: 1995-08-26

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

Full name: Scott Richard Anderson

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Biography

Scott Anderson, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1987 to 1995. Known for his versatility on the mound, Anderson made a mark in the Major Leagues during a time when the game was transitioning towards a more power-driven style, influenced by the offensive explosion of the late 1980s and early 1990s. His career record stands at 1-2, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.43 over his time in the league, which reflects the challenges many pitchers faced during this era characterized by high batting averages and home run totals. Throughout his career, Anderson struck out a total of 28 batters, showcasing his ability to generate swings and misses despite not being a dominant strikeout pitcher. While he did not achieve save opportunities, his contributions to his teams were significant in various roles, indicating his adaptability as a pitcher. Although his career statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Anderson's journey through Major League Baseball highlights the perseverance required to compete at the highest level, a testament to the dedication of players in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 2 18 7 0 0 0 54.7 58 33 4 21 28 5.43 0

Career ERA 5.43 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — 29.4% 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
1987 TEX AL 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 11.3 17 12 8 6 9.53 4.29 (-122%) 28.1
1990 WSN NL 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 18.0 12 6 5 16 3.00 3.86 (+22%) -
1995 KCR AL 1 0 6 4 0 0 0 25.3 29 15 8 6 5.33 4.45 (-20%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1987 TEX AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 WSN NL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 KCR AL 6 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 18 7 4 8 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 TEX P 8 0 2 3 0 1
1990 MON P 4 3 0 2 0 0
1995 KCA P 6 4 2 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 18

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oregon State University Corvallis OR 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984