Tyler Anderson's parents are Lee and Lisa Anderson.[1][2][3] As a child,he played the violin.[1][2] After graduating from Plant High School in Tampa,Florida,Anderson enrolled at Harvard University where he played college baseball for the Harvard Crimson. As a senior at Harvard he pitched to a 0–4 record with a 4.08 ERA in 13 games (six starts).[4] He studied biomedical engineering before switching majors to history of science.[2]
After signing,Anderson was assigned to the Bristol Pirates where he was 4–0 with a 2.38 ERA in 12 relief appearances. At the end of the season,he was promoted and pitched six relief innings for the West Virginia Black Bears in which he was 1–0 with a 4.50 ERA. In 2016,he pitched for the West Virginia Power and the Bradenton Marauders where he posted a combined 3–3 record and 3.58 ERA in 36 games pitched between both clubs. Anderson moved into the starting rotation for the Altoona Curve in 2017,going 10–8 with a 3.38 ERA in 30 games (19 starts).[6] He began 2018 with the Indianapolis Indians.
Anderson was called up to the major leagues by the Pirates on June 27,2018.[7] In 24 relief appearances for Indianapolis prior to his promotion he was 1–1 with a 2.34 ERA.[8]
Oakland Athletics
On November 20,2018,Anderson was traded to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for a player to be named later,[9] pitcher Wilkin Ramos.[10] Anderson spent the majority of the 2019 season with the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators. On September 1,2019,Anderson was designated for assignment after recording an 0–3 record and 6.04 ERA in 5 major league games.[11]
Sioux Falls Canaries
On August 26,2020,Anderson signed with the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association. Anderson recorded a 1–2 record and 10.64 ERA in 4 appearances with the Canaries.
Oakland Athletics (second stint)
After the conclusion of the season on September 18,2020,Anderson was returned to the Athletics organization. He began the 2021 season with Triple-A Las Vegas,pitching to a 3–0 record and 3.60 ERA in 12 appearances before being released on June 17,2021.[12]
Pittsburgh Pirates (second stint)
On July 5,2021,Anderson signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.[13] On September 30,Anderson was selected to the 40-man roster.[14] Anderson made a single appearance for the Pirates,yielding two earned runs in five innings,and recording one strikeout.[15] Anderson was released following the season on November 16.[16]
Toros de Tijuana
On February 23,2022,Anderson signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.[17] In 9 starts,he posted a 2–5 record with a 3.78 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 47+2⁄3 innings. Anderson was waived on June 20, 2022.[6]
Bravos de León
On June 21, 2022, Anderson was claimed off waivers by the Bravos de León of the Mexican League.[6] He did not appear in a game with León.
Anderson pitched in 16 games (9 starts) for the Guardians in 2023, recording a 3.38 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 61+1⁄3 innings of work. On August 16, 2023, Anderson requested and was granted his release.[19]
Sultanes de Monterrey
On March 1, 2024, Anderson signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.[20] In 18 starts for Monterrey, ge posted a 6–4 record and 5.58 ERA with 63 strikeouts across 90+1⁄3 innings pitched. He became a free agent following the season.
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