Jimmy Anderson (baseball)

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140+2⁄3 innings for the Pirates. He was let go after the season and signed with the Cincinnati Reds. He went 1–5 in 8 games for the Reds and was later designated for assignment. Instead of choosing an outright assignment to AAA, Anderson refused and became a free agent. [1] Anderson later signed a minor league deal with the Giants, for which he started 8 games, going 1–4 with a 6.44 ERA.

In 2004, Anderson signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs. Anderson pitched in 16 games at the AAA level before being called up by the Cubs. Anderson appeared in just 7 games for the Cubs, all relief appearances, and notched his first career save.

Anderson was traded to the Boston Red Sox for a minor league pitcher on July 2, 2004. [2] Despite not being on the World Series roster, he was rewarded for his contributions with a championship ring.

In 2005, Anderson pitched in the Twins, Astros, Cubs and Devil Rays minor league systems. Between all four, Anderson compiled an 8–10 record in 27 games (25 starts). He had a 3.44 ERA despite a WHIP of 1.50 due to his walks (66) and hits (150) in 144 innings.

Anderson last played in the Florida Marlins organization in 2006. [3] He was released after posting an ERA of 5.77 in 22 games. After his release, he retired from baseball.

As of 2013, he works with Bobby McKinney in Western Branch Batting and Pitching Clinic. He is also coaching a team called the Mid-Atlantic Pirates Scout team. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Jimmy Anderson opts for free agency - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN". msn.foxsports.com. Archived from the original on April 22, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Red Sox acquire Jimmy Anderson from Cubs - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN". msn.foxsports.com. Archived from the original on April 22, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Jimmy Anderson". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on August 14, 2002. Retrieved October 8, 2010.
  4. ↑ Hall, David (July 24, 2013). "Whatever happened to ... Jimmy Anderson? | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com". HamptonRoads.com. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
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Jimmy Anderson
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Anderson at As Sayliyah Army Base in 2009
Pitcher
Born: (1976-01-22) January 22, 1976 (age 48)
Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 4, 1999, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
July 21, 2004, for the Boston Red Sox