Grant Anderson (baseball)

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62+2⁄3 innings as a sophomore. [3] As a junior, Anderson pitched to a 4–7 record with a 3.86 ERA and 72 strikeouts over 81+2⁄3innings pitched. [3]

Professional career

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners selected Anderson in the 21st round of the 2018 MLB draft. [4] Anderson split his professional debut season of 2018 between the rookie-level Arizona League Mariners, Low-A Everett AquaSox, and Single-A Clinton LumberKings, going a combined 2–1 with a 1.38 ERA and 13 strikeouts over 13 innings. [5]

Texas Rangers

On April 1, 2019, Anderson was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Connor Sadzeck. [6] He spent the 2019 season with the Hickory Crawdads of the Single-A South Atlantic League, going 7–4 with a 3.22 ERA and 50 strikeouts over 64+1⁄3 innings. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [7]

Anderson split the 2021 season between Hickory (reclassified to the High-A East) and the Frisco RoughRiders of the Double-A Central, going a combined 2–4 with a 5.76 ERA and 61 strikeouts over 54+1⁄3 innings. His 2022 campaign was split between Frisco and the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, with whom he posted a 5–0 combined record with a 3.48 ERA and 91 strikeouts over 67+1⁄3 innings. [8] During the 2022 offseason, he played in the Puerto Rican Winter League for the Cangrejeros de Santurce, posting a 1–2 record with a 0.47 ERA and 24 strikeouts over 19 innings. [9] Anderson opened the 2023 season moving between Frisco and Round Rock. [10]

On May 29, 2023, Texas selected Anderson's contract and promoted him to the major leagues for the first time. In his major league debut on May 30, Anderson performed in a relief role, striking out the first four batters he faced. Anderson completed 22⁄3 innings, striking out seven before giving up a single to Miguel Cabrera, and recorded the win. [11] In 26 relief outings during his rookie campaign, he logged a 5.05 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 35+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Anderson was optioned to Triple–A Round Rock to begin the 2024 season, [12] but was recalled on April 7 to replace an injured Josh Sborz. [13] He was optioned back to Round Rock on June 12 to make room for Brock Burke, [14] and recalled again on July 4. [15] In 23 games for Texas in 2024, Anderson struggled to an 8.10 ERA with 29 strikeouts across 26+2⁄3 innings pitched. Anderson was designated for assignment following the signing of Joc Pederson on December 30. [16]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Grant Anderson - 2018 - Baseball". McNeese State University Athletics. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  3. 1 2 Wade, Van (June 7, 2018). "WO-S, McNeese standout Anderson drafted by Mariners". The Orange Leader . Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  4. ↑ Faye, Matt (June 7, 2018). "Watch: WO-S grad gets drafted by Seattle Mariners". The Beaumont Enterprise . Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  5. ↑ Divish, Ryan (April 1, 2019). "Mariners acquire reliever Connor Sadzeck in trade with Texas Rangers". The Seattle Times . Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  6. ↑ Johns, Greg (April 1, 2019). "Mariners net RHP Sadzeck from Rangers". MLB.com . Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  7. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  8. ↑ Pontes, Geoff (December 9, 2022). "Building The Perfect Rule 5 Team". Baseball America . Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  9. ↑ Weaver, Levi (January 6, 2023). "Rangers on the road: How Texas prospects are faring in the winter leagues". The Athletic . Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Round Rock RHP Grant Anderson Promoted to Texas". MiLB.com. May 29, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  11. ↑ Franco, Anthony (May 29, 2023). "Rangers Select Grant Anderson, Designate Ricky Vanasco". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Rangers' Grant Anderson: Misses Opening Day roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Rangers place RHP Josh Sborz on 15-day injured list, recall RHP Grant Anderson from Triple-A Round Rock". MLB.com. Arlington, Texas. April 7, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  14. ↑ Morris, Adam J. (June 12, 2024). "Burke activated, Anderson optioned". SBNation. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Rangers' Grant Anderson: Recalled from Triple-A". CBS Sports. July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Rangers Designate Grant Anderson For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
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Grant Anderson
Texas Rangers
Pitcher
Born: (1997-06-21) June 21, 1997 (age 27)
Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 30, 2023, for the Texas Rangers