Dean Anna

Born: 11/24/1986 in Mokena, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-04-04 | Final Game: 2015-04-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Dean William Anna

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Biography

Dean Anna was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) for a brief period from 2014 to 2015. Born in 1986, Anna made his MLB debut on April 4, 2014, showcasing his talents with the New York Yankees. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 13 games, where he recorded a total of 3 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 3 runs, finishing with a batting average of .130. Despite the limited opportunities at the major league level, Anna's journey to the big leagues reflects the determination and resilience often seen in players striving to make their mark. Anna's career unfolded during a time when the game was witnessing a mixture of traditional values and the increasing emphasis on analytics. His playing style was characterized by versatility, allowing him to adapt to various positions on the diamond. Although his stint in the majors was short-lived, Dean Anna remains a notable figure in the baseball community, representing the many players who navigate the challenges of professional baseball, aspiring to leave their legacy despite the odds.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	23	3	3	1	0	1	3	0	2	6	0.130	0.192	0.304	0.497	0.0

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 48.4% below league average.

Career OBP .192 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.497 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 30.1% 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
2014	NYY	AL	12	22	3	3	1	0	1	3	0	2	6	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	STL	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	3	2	0	0	0	18.00	0

Career ERA 18.00 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — 381.1% 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
2014	NYY	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	3	2	0	0	18.00	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	2	1	5	0	0
P	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	9	5	4	14	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2014	NYA	2B	3	2	1	5	0	0
2014	NYA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2014	NYA	SS	9	5	4	14	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Second Base	3
Shortstop	9