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Drew Anderson (pitcher)

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Drew Anderson
Anderson in 2018
Philadelphia Phillies – No. 63
Pitcher
Born: (1994-03-22) March 22, 1994 (age 30)
Reno, Nevada
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 1, 2017, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
(through 2018 season)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average7.80
Strikeouts13
Teams

Andrew James Anderson (born March 22, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Anderson attended Galena High School in Reno, Nevada and was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 21st round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft.[1] He missed the 2015 season recovering from Tommy John Surgery. The Phillies added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.[2]

Anderson received his MLB call-up on August 1, 2017, to fill the open roster spot after the Phillies traded away Joaquín Benoit.[3] After making his debut on August 1,[3] he was optioned back to the AA Reading Fightin Phils the next day.[4]

References

  1. ^ "High school baseball: Galena pitcher Drew Anderson leaning toward signing with Phillies". June 12, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  2. ^ "Phillies add 11 players in 40-man roster overhaul". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Zolecki, Todd (August 2, 2017). "Anderson gets surprise callup, makes debut: Righty optioned back to Minors after 7-1 loss to Angels". phillies.mlb.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  4. ^ "Transactions: Phillies Roster & Staff". phillies.mlb.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved August 2, 2017.