Drew Anderson (pitcher)

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2+13 innings and allowed 6 earned runs. [7] Pitching for Reading and the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, he was 9–4 with a 3.46 ERA in 22 starts. [3]

In 2018 with the Phillies, he was 0–1 with a 4.97 ERA, and 11 strikeouts in 12+23 innings pitched. [7] Pitching for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs he was 9–4 with a 3.87 ERA in 19 starts. [3]

Anderson had a strong spring training with the Phillies in 2019, pitching to a 0.71 ERA in four starts. However, he did not make the team's Opening Day roster, and then struggled in Triple–A with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs before being designated for assignment on September 1 and released the following day. With Lehigh Valley in 2019 he was 0–6 with a 5.77 ERA in 11 starts (48+13 innings), and he pitched six innings with the Phillies in which he gave up five runs. [8]

Chicago White Sox

On January 21, 2020, Anderson signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox. On August 8, his contract was purchased and he was called up to the major leagues. [9] He made his team debut that same day, allowing four runs over 1.1 innings pitched in relief. Anderson was designated for assignment on August 9. Anderson was released by the White Sox on September 3. [10]

Texas Rangers

On January 5, 2021, Anderson signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization. [11] On July 30, Texas selected Anderson's contract and promoted him to the active roster. [12] Anderson made 9 appearances for Texas in 2021, going 1–1 with a 3.27 ERA and 9 strikeouts. On October 30, Anderson was released by the Rangers so he could pursue an opportunity in Asia. [13]

Hiroshima Toyo Carp

On November 3, 2021, Anderson signed a $700K contract with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball. [14]

In 21 appearances for the Carp in 2023, Anderson recorded a 2.20 ERA with 39 strikeouts across 45.0 innings pitched. On November 30, Hiroshima announced that Anderson would not be brought back in 2024, making him a free agent. [15]

Detroit Tigers

On January 24, 2024, Anderson signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers. [16] In 9 appearances for the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens, he recorded a 3.86 ERA with 16 strikeouts and one save across 14 innings pitched. On April 26, Anderson was released by the Tigers organization, permitting him to sign overseas. [17]

SSG Landers

On April 27, 2024, Anderson signed with the SSG Landers of the KBO League. [18] In 24 starts, he registered a 11-3 record with a 3.89 ERA and 158 strikeouts over 115+23 innings. He also became the fastest KBO pitcher to reach 100 strikeouts in a season.

On November 17, 2024, Anderson re-signed with SSG on a one-year, $1.2 million deal. [19]

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Drew Anderson
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Anderson with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2018
SSG Landers – No. 33
Pitcher
Born: (1994-03-22) March 22, 1994 (age 30)
Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: August 1, 2017, for the Philadelphia Phillies
NPB: May 17, 2022, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp
KBO: May 10, 2024, for the SSG Landers