Walter Anderson

Born: 9/25/1897 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Died: 1/6/1990 in Battle Creek, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-05-14 | Final Game: 1919-05-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Walter Carl Anderson

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Biography

Walter Anderson, born in 1897, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would follow. His career spanned from 1917 to May 14, 1919, during which he made a notable impact despite a brief tenure in Major League Baseball. Anderson's playing style was marked by his ability to keep runs at bay, reflected in his career earned run average (ERA) of 3.25, which indicated a solid level of effectiveness on the mound. During his time in the league, Anderson compiled a win-loss record of 1-0 and recorded a total of 20 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to retire batters effectively. While he did not achieve any saves during his career, his contributions on the field were significant for the teams he represented. Though his playing days were limited, Walter Anderson's role as a pitcher during an evolving era of baseball remains a part of the sport's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	17	2	0	0	0	52.7	45	19	0	29	20	3.25	0

Career ERA 3.25 vs. league average 2.88 across their career seasons — 12.9% 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
1917	PHA	AL	0	0	14	2	0	0	0	38.7	32	13	21	10	3.03	2.69 (-13%)	-761.8
1919	PHA	AL	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	14.0	13	6	8	10	3.86	3.09 (-25%)	27.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	11	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.273	0.333	0.273	0.606	0.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 7.1% 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
1917	PHA	AL	14	7	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	PHA	AL	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	17	0	4	13	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1917	PHA	P	14	0	4	9	1	0
1919	PHA	P	3	0	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Western Michigan University	Kalamazoo	MI	1916