Dave Anderson (infielder)
Dave Anderson | |
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Infielder | |
Born: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | August 1, 1960|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 8, 1983, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 3, 1992, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .242 |
Home runs | 19 |
Runs batted in | 143 |
Teams | |
As player
As coach | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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David Carter Anderson (born August 1, 1960) is an American former professional baseball shortstop/third baseman, who played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1983–89, 1992) and San Francisco Giants (1990–91).[1]
Playing career
Anderson made his Major League debut on May 8, 1983, and played his final game on October 3, 1992.[1] He was a member of the Dodgers team that won the 1988 World Series. In Game One of the series, he was on-deck as a decoy to pinch-hit for the pitcher before manager Tommy Lasorda brought in the injured Kirk Gibson, who went on to win the game with one of the most dramatic home runs in World Series history.[2][3][4]
Managing and coaching career
Anderson was the manager for the 1994 Jamestown Jammers of the single A short season New York–Penn League.[5] He led the team to a 42–32 record finishing in first place in the Stedler Division and losing in the playoff semi-final round to the New Jersey Cardinals.[6] He managed throughout the Tigers chain until partially into the 2000 season, when he re-signed to coach at his alma mater, the University Of Memphis.[citation needed] In 2007, he led the Texas Rangers' AA affiliate, the Frisco RoughRiders of the Texas League, to an 85–55 record, ultimately bowing out in the first round of the playoffs.[citation needed]
On the big league level, Anderson was most recently the
Anderson returning to managing in 2015, serving as the manager of the
References
- ^ a b "Dave Anderson". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ Sullivan, T. R. (October 23, 2010). "Witness to history, Anderson returns to Classic". Texas Rangers. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ Lopresti, Mike (October 8, 2008). "Kirk Gibson's 1988 home run still a World Series highlight". USA Today. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ Crowe, Jerry (October 26, 2009). "Mike Davis' walk was setup to Kirk Gibson's punch line for Dodgers". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ "Dave Anderson". University of Memphis. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ 1995 Hudson Valley Renegades Souvenir Program. Hudson Valley Renegades. 1995. p. 23.
- ^ Thesier, Kelly (September 5, 2010). "Unusual play helps Twins sweep Rangers". Major League Baseball. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ Wilson, Jeff (September 5, 2010). "Rangers left stranded by umpire's call". Victoria Advocate. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ "Rangers' Hamilton apologizes to 3rd-base coach". 2011-04-13.
- ^ Joe Trezza (November 25, 2019). "Orioles announce 2020 development staff". MLB.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Dave Anderson at Pura Pelota (Venezuelan Professional Baseball League)