Dave Anderson (infielder)
| Dave Anderson | |
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 Anderson as the third base coach for the Texas Rangers in 2010. |
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| Infielder | |
| Born: August 1, 1960 Louisville, Kentucky |
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| 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 | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .242 |
| Home runs | 19 |
| Steals | 49 |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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David Carter Anderson (born August 1, 1960, in Louisville, Kentucky) is a former shortstop/third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1983–89, 1992) and San Francisco Giants (1990–91).[1]
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[edit] Playing career
He made his major league debut on May 8, 1983, and played his final game on October 3, 1992.[1] Anderson was a member of the Dodgers team that won the 1988 World 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]
[edit] 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]
Anderson is currently the third base coach for the Texas Rangers. On September 5, 2010, Anderson was involved in a controversial play at Target Field. As the Rangers attempted a 2-out rally against the Minnesota Twins, Vladimir Guerrero hit a soft grounder up the middle. Anderson appeared to make incidental contact with Michael Young, who was attempting to retreat to the third base bag to beat a throw from Orlando Hudson. Third base umpire Alfonso Márquez called Young out for coach's interference, ending the game in a 6–5 Rangers loss.[7] Anderson and Young both claimed that they never touched each other, and argued to no avail.[8]
[edit] 1983–1988 seasons
In 1983, Dave Anderson hit .165 with 19 hits, 4 doubles, 2 triples, and 1 home run. He had 2 RBI's and 6 stolen bases. In '84, he hit .251 with 94 hits, 16 doubles, 2 triples, 3 home runs, 34 RBI's, and 15 stolen bases. In '85, he hit .199 with 44 hits, 6 doubles, 0 triples, 4 home runs, 18 RBI's, and 5 stolen bases. In '86, he hit .245 with 53 hits, 9 doubles, 0 triples, 1 home run, 15 RBI's and 5 stolen bases. In '87, he hit .234 with 62 hits, 12 doubles, 3 triples, 1 home run, 13 RBI's, and 9 stolen bases. In '88, he hit .249 with 71 hits, 10 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, 20 RBI's, and 4 stolen bases.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Dave Anderson". Baseball-Reference. http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/anderda02.shtml. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ Sullivan, T. R. (October 23, 2010). "Witness to history, Anderson returns to Classic". Texas Rangers. http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101023&content_id=15810414&vkey=news_tex&c_id=tex. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ Lopresti, Mike (October 8, 2008). "Kirk Gibson's 1988 home run still a World Series highlight". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/playoffs/2008-10-06-gibson-88homer_N.htm. 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. http://articles.latimes.com/2009/oct/26/sports/sp-crowe26. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ "Dave Anderson". University of Memphis. http://www.gotigersgo.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/anderson_dave00.html. 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. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100905&content_id=14314294&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ Wilson, Jeff (September 5, 2010). "Rangers left stranded by umpire's call". Victoria Advocate. http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2010/sep/05/bc-bba-rangers-twinsft-_-sports-750-words/?sports&mlb. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube
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- 1960 births
- Living people
- Baseball players from Kentucky
- Major League Baseball shortstops
- Major League Baseball third base coaches
- Major League Baseball third basemen
- Los Angeles Dodgers players
- San Francisco Giants players
- Vero Beach Dodgers players
- Albuquerque Dukes players
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