Brian Anderson (third baseman)
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Brian Wade Anderson (born May 19, 1993) is an American professional baseball third baseman and right fielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Miami Marlins and Milwaukee Brewers. He made his MLB debut in 2017 with the Marlins. Anderson played college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Amateur career
Anderson attended
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Anderson contributed as a freshman during the
In 2013, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4]
During Anderson's junior season at Arkansas, the 2014 Razorbacks finished 40–25 and were eliminated in the NCAA tournament Regionals. Anderson hit .328 and played third base and right field.[5]
Professional career
Miami Marlins
Minor leagues
After his junior year, the
In 2015, Anderson played for the
In 2016, Anderson played for both Jupiter and the
In 2017, Anderson spent the season with both Jacksonville and the
Major Leagues
On September 1, 2017, the Marlins promoted Anderson to MLB from New Orleans, and he made his MLB debut that day.[13]
In 2018, Anderson started the season with the Marlins at third base.
In 2019, During his second full MLB season, Anderson set career highs in home runs (20), runs batted in (66) and OPS (.811).[12] He also performed well defensively, totaling nine outfield assists in only 55 appearances in right field. On August 23, he fractured his left fifth metacarpal in his left hand when he was hit by a pitch during the bottom of the third inning.[17] The injury did not require surgery, but ended his season prematurely.
On August 5, 2020, Anderson started at first base for the first time in his MLB career.[18] He led NL third basemen that year in errors, with nine.[19] On offense, Anderson slashed .255/.345/.465 with 11 home runs and 38 RBI in 200 at-bats.[20]
On June 14, 2021, Anderson was placed on the 60-day injured list with a left shoulder subluxation.[21] On September 10, Anderson underwent season-ending shoulder surgery.[22]
On March 22, 2022, Anderson signed a $4.475 million contract with the Marlins, avoiding salary arbitration.[23] Anderson appeared in 98 games for Miami in 2022, slashing .222/.311/.346 with 8 home runs and 28 RBI. On November 18, he was non-tendered and became a free agent.
Milwaukee Brewers
On January 23, 2023, Anderson signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.[24] In 96 games for Milwaukee, he hit .226/.310/.368 with 9 home runs and 40 RBI. On September 28, Anderson was designated for assignment following Garrett Mitchell's activation from the injured list.[25] On October 2, Anderson was released by the Brewers organization after clearing waivers.[26]
Seattle Mariners
On February 23, 2024, Anderson signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[27] He was released by the Mariners organization on March 24.[28] On March 28, Anderson re–signed with the Mariners on a new minor league contract.[29] In 42 games for the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers, he batted .270/.358/.439 with six home runs and 28 RBI. Anderson triggered the opt–out clause in his contract and was released by the Mariners organization on June 1.[30]
Atlanta Braves
On June 4, 2024, Anderson signed a major league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[31]
References
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- ^ "WholeHogSports - Freshman filling in nicely for Hogs". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ISSN 1060-4332. Retrieved January 31, 2021 – via NewsBank.
- ^ "#24 Brian Anderson - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ ISSN 1060-4332. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ ANDRES, FOCIL (July 23, 2014). "Anderson Selected by Miami Marlins in 2014 MLB Draft". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "BRIAN ANDERSON". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Brian Anderson Made Strides For Marlins - BaseballAmerica.com". September 9, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Marlins reward Luis Castillo, Brian Anderson". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Arizona Fall League Mesa notebook: Miami Marlins prospect Brian Anderson stays hot in the desert - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Marlins' AFL report on prospect Brian Anderson". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ a b "Brian Anderson Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
- ^ Spencer, Clark (September 1, 2017). "Marlins need some call-up magic from Brian Anderson". Miami Herald. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ Hennessy, Patrick (March 16, 2018). "Brian Anderson: Marlin on the Rise". fishstripes.com. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ "Another solid start for Red Sox as Johnson beats Marlins". ESPN. Associated Press. April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ^ "2018 Miami Marlins Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
- ^ Sussman, Ely (August 24, 2019). "Marlins injury updates: Brian Anderson's hand; Miguel Rojas, César Puello on rehab; Jesús Sánchez". Fish Stripes. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
- ^ Joe Frisaro (August 5, 2020). "Marlins' makeshift staff completes DH sweep". MLB.com. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- ^ "2020 National League Third Base". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "2020 Marlins Season Review: Brian Anderson". November 4, 2020.
- ^ "Marlins Move Brian Anderson to 60-Day IL, Select Luis Madero".
- ^ McPherson, Jordan (September 10, 2021). "Miami Marlins' Brian Anderson's season ends as he heads for shoulder surgery". Miami Herald. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ "Arbitration Tracker For 2022". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- ^ "Anderson finalizes Brewers deal, eager for 'fun baseball'". MLB.com.
- ^ "Brewers reinstate OF Mitchell, DFA Brian Anderson". ballysports.com. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ "Brian Anderson: Released by Milwaukee". cbssports.com. October 2, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ "Mariners To Sign Brian Anderson, Trevor Kelley To Minor League Deals". MLB Trade Rumors. February 23, 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Brian Anderson: Cut by M's". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Mariners' Brian Anderson: Rejoins Seattle". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "Brian Anderson, Michael Chavis Opt Out Of Minors Deals With Mariners". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
External links
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- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet