| Tyler Anderson | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Anderson with theColorado Rockies in 2018 | |
| Los Angeles Angels – No. 31 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1989-12-30)December 30, 1989 (age 35) Las Vegas,Nevada, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 12, 2016, for the Colorado Rockies | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 60–64 |
| Earned run average | 4.26 |
| Strikeouts | 941 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Tyler John Anderson (born December 30, 1989) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher for theLos Angeles Angels ofMajor League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for theColorado Rockies,San Francisco Giants,Pittsburgh Pirates,Seattle Mariners andLos Angeles Dodgers. He played college baseball for theUniversity of Oregon. The Rockies selected Anderson in the first round, with the 20th overall selection, of the2011 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2016. He is a two-timeAll-Star.
Anderson attendedSpring Valley High School inLas Vegas, Nevada, where he played four seasons of varsity baseball. While serving as theassistant coach for theOregon Ducks baseball team,Andrew Checketts discovered Anderson while pitching against a rival high school.[1] TheMinnesota Twins selected Anderson in the 50th round of the2008 Major League Baseball Draft, but he did not sign.[2]
Anderson enrolled at theUniversity of Oregon as a political science major and playedcollege baseball for theOregon Ducks in thePac-10 Conference. In 2010, his sophomore year, he was named to the Pac-10 All-Conference Team with a 2.98earned run average (ERA) (fifth-best in the Pac-10), and his 105 strikeouts were a new Oregon single-season record and ranked sixth in the Pac-10.[3] In 2011, Anderson's junior year,Louisville Slugger named Anderson a Second TeamAll-American and he was named to the Pac-10 All-Conference Team, after he had an 8–3 record and set two Oregon single-season records. pitching 107.2 innings while striking out 114 batters (5th Pac-12), with a 2.17 ERA (4th Pac-12) while holding opposing batters to a .201 batting average (fifth-best in the Pac-12).[3] In three seasons, Anderson became the Ducks' all-time leader instrikeouts with 285.[4]
The Rockies selected Anderson in the first round, with the 20th overall selection, of the2011 MLB draft, and he signed for asigning bonus of $1.4 million.[5][6][7] He pitched for theAsheville Tourists of theClass ASouth Atlantic League (SAL) in 2012, and was named an SAL Post-Season All-Star.[8] In 20 starts, he was 12–3 with a 2.47 ERA.[9]
Prior to the 2013 season, MLB named him the sixth-best prospect in the Rockies system. He began the 2013 season with theModesto Nuts of theClass A-AdvancedCalifornia League,[10] and also pitched for theTri-City Dust Devils of theClass A-Short SeasonNorthwest League, going 4–3 with a 2.81 ERA in 16 total starts between both teams.[9] During the season, he suffered astress fracture in his elbow, and the Rockies had him on a strict pitch limit in 2014.[11] Anderson pitched for theTulsa Drillers of theClass AATexas League in 2014, Anderson had a 7–4 record with a 2.08 ERA and 100strikeouts in112+1⁄3innings pitched (23 starts),[9] and was named theTexas League Pitcher of the Year.[12] He was added to the Rockies'40-man roster on November 20, 2014.[13]
The stress fracture in Anderson's elbow prevented him from participating inspring training in 2015, and he also missed the rest of the season.[14][15] He began the 2016 season with theHartford Yard Goats of the Class AAEastern League and was promoted to theAlbuquerque Isotopes of theClass AAAPacific Coast League in late May.[9]
On June 11, 2016, the Rockies called up Anderson and placedJake McGee on thedisabled list. Anderson made his MLB debut the following day, allowing only one run in6+1⁄3 innings against theSan Diego Padres. His first major league strikeout was againstWil Myers.[16] He spent the remainder of the season with the Rockies, going 5–6 with a 3.54 ERA in 19 starts.[17] In 2017, Anderson's first full season in the major leagues, he was 6–6 with a 4.81 ERA in 17 games (15 starts). He missed the last three months of the season due to left knee inflammation that requiredarthroscopic surgery.[18] In 2018 he was 7–9 with a 4.55 ERA in 32 starts in which he pitched 176 innings.[17] He led the major leagues in home runs allowed with 30.[17]
Anderson began the 2019 season in the Rockies rotation but was quickly placed on the disabled list with knee inflammation.[19] He came off the disabled list a week later and made five starts before being demoted to AAA. He was placed on the disabled list after the demotion due to continued knee discomfort.[20] On June 11 he underwent major season-ending surgery for to correct achondral defect (an area of damage to thecartilage that lines the end of the bones in the knee) in his left knee, which was expected to require a lengthy recovery time.[21] In 2019 with the Rockies he was 0–3 with an 11.76 ERA in five starts covering20+2⁄3 innings in which he struck out 23 batters.[17]
On October 30, 2019, Anderson was claimed off waivers by theSan Francisco Giants.[22] On December 2, Anderson was non-tendered and became afree agent.[23] The following day, on December 3, Anderson re-signed with the Giants on a one-year major league contract.[24] The contract called for a $1.775 million salary plus $500,000 in possible roster bonuses and $350,000 in possible performance bonuses based on number of innings pitched.[25] Anderson threw the firstcomplete game of his career on August 22, 2020, in a 5–1 win over theArizona Diamondbacks.[26] He finished the season with a 4–3 record and a 4.37 ERA over59+2⁄3 innings in 13 games (11 starts).[9]
Anderson signed a one-year, major league contract with thePittsburgh Pirates for $2.5 million on February 17, 2021.[27] In 18 starts for the Pirates, Anderson was 5–8 with a 4.35 ERA and had 86 strikeouts.[17]
On July 27, 2021, Anderson was reportedly going to be traded to thePhiladelphia Phillies in exchange for minor league prospects Cristian Hernandez and Abrahan Gutierrez. However, concerns about Hernandez's medical evaluation caused the deal to fall through,[28] and the Pirates traded Anderson to theSeattle Mariners in exchange forCarter Bins and Joaquin Tejada the next day.[29][30] He was 2–3 with a 4.81 ERA in 13 starts for the Mariners.[17]
On March 18, 2022, Anderson signed a one-year contract for $8 million with theLos Angeles Dodgers.[31] He made his first appearance in relief on April 9 against his first team, theColorado Rockies. After beginning the season in the bullpen, Anderson moved into the starting rotation whenAndrew Heaney went down with an arm injury.[32] On June 15, Anderson lost a no-hitter against theLos Angeles Angels, whenShohei Ohtani broke it up with a one-out triple in the ninth inning.[33] After starting the season 10–1 with a 2.96 ERA, he was selected for the2022 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, though he did not appear in the game.[34]
Anderson finished the season with career-best numbers in wins and earned run average, posting a 15–5 record and a 2.57 ERA. He made 28 starts (and two relief appearances) and struck out 138 batters.[17] He was a finalist for the NLGold Glove Award at pitcher, but it was won for the third straight season byMax Fried.[35]
On November 16, 2022, Anderson signed a three-year, $39 million contract with theLos Angeles Angels.[36]
