Varney Anderson, baseball player, 1889-1896

Varney Anderson

Born: 6/18/1866 in Geneva, IL, USA

Died: 11/5/1941 in Rockford, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-08-01 | Final Game: 1896-05-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Warner Samuel Anderson

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Biography

Varney Anderson, born in 1866, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern game. His career spanned from 1889 to 1896, during which he appeared in Major League Baseball, contributing to the sport during its formative years. Anderson's pitching record stood at 9 wins and 20 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.16. Over his time on the mound, he recorded a total of 41 strikeouts, though he did not register any saves. Anderson's playing style was indicative of his era, where pitchers often faced a grueling schedule and the game was evolving in terms of strategy and athleticism. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of other contemporary pitchers, his participation in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His career ended in the mid-1890s, a pivotal period when baseball began to draw larger crowds and solidify its status as America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 20 35 30 22 0 0 239.7 339 164 13 115 41 6.16 0

Career ERA 6.16 vs. league average 4.54 across their career seasons — 35.6% 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
1889 IN3 NL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 12.0 13 6 9 3 4.50 3.93 (-14%) -473.3
1894 WAS NL 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 14.0 15 11 6 3 7.07 5.33 (-33%) 154.5
1895 WAS NL 9 16 29 25 18 0 0 204.7 288 134 97 35 5.89 4.77 (-23%) -4619.6
1896 WAS NL 0 1 2 2 1 0 0 9.0 23 13 3 0 13.00 4.36 (-198%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 114 25 34 3 3 0 18 0 10 12 0.298 0.360 0.377 0.737 -61.6

Career AVG .298 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .377 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — near 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
1889 IN3 NL 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1894 WAS NL 2 7 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1895 WAS NL 36 97 22 28 2 3 0 16 0 10 9 0.289 .296 (-3%) .361 (avg) .399 (-7%) .761 (-4%) -61.6
1896 WAS NL 2 5 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.600 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 0 0 2 0
P 35 0 11 54 10 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1889 IN3 P 2 0 0 3 1 0
1894 WAS P 2 0 1 2 1 0
1895 WAS OF 2 0 0 0 2 0
1895 WAS P 29 0 10 49 7 4
1896 WAS P 2 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 35
Left Field 1
Right Field 1