| Shaun Anderson | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Anderson with theSt. Paul Saints in 2021 | |
| Los Angeles Angels | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1994-10-29)October 29, 1994 (age 30) Coral Springs, Florida, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: May 15, 2019, for the San Francisco Giants | |
| KBO: April 1, 2023, for the Kia Tigers | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 3–7 |
| Earned run average | 6.10 |
| Strikeouts | 117 |
| KBO statistics (through 2023 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 4–7 |
| Earned run average | 3.76 |
| Strikeouts | 64 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Shaun Anderson (born October 29, 1994) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher in theLos Angeles Angels organization. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theSan Francisco Giants,Minnesota Twins,Baltimore Orioles,San Diego Padres,Toronto Blue Jays,Texas Rangers, andMiami Marlins. He has also played in theKBO League for theKia Tigers. He played college baseball for theUniversity of Florida and was drafted by theBoston Red Sox in the third round of the2016 MLB draft.
Anderson attendedAmerican Heritage High School inPlantation, Florida. His junior year he was 6-1 with an 0.77 ERA, and his senior year he was 12-1 with a 1.10 ERA.[1] In the2013 Major League Baseball draft, theWashington Nationals selected Anderson in the 40th round, with the 1,216th overall pick, the final pick in the draft.[2]
Anderson enrolled at theUniversity of Florida to playcollege baseball for theFlorida Gators. He began his collegiate career as astarting pitcher, but transitioned into arelief pitcher.[3] He started one game for the Gators, while spending the rest of his time with the Gators in relief. He playedcollegiate summer baseball as a starting pitcher for theLakeshore Chinooks of theNorthwoods League in 2014 and theWareham Gatemen of theCape Cod Baseball League in 2015.[4] In 2016, as a junior he pitched to a 3–0win–loss record and a 0.97earned run average (ERA) with 13saves (leading theSEC) in 36 games and 60 strikeouts in 46.1 innings for the Gators,[5] which tied the Gators single-season record for saves.[6][7] He was named First Team All-American by theNCBWA, Second Team All-American byCollegiate Baseball, theAmerican Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings, and Perfect Game/Rawlings, Third Team All-American by D1baseball.com, and named to the ABCA All-South Region First Team and to the All-SEC First Team.[6]
TheBoston Red Sox selected Anderson in the third round of the2016 MLB draft, intending to use him as a starting pitcher, and he signed for asigning bonus of $700,000.[8][9][10] The Red Sox assigned him to theLowell Spinners of theLow–ANew York-Penn League.[5] Anderson pitched only2+2⁄3 innings in 2016, giving up nine runs. He began the 2017 season with theGreenville Drive of theSingle–ASouth Atlantic League.[11] The Red Sox promoted Anderson to theSalem Red Sox of theHigh–ACarolina League in May.[12]
On July 25, 2017, the Red Sox traded Anderson andGregory Santos to theSan Francisco Giants in exchange forEduardo Núñez.[13] The Giants assigned him to theSan Jose Giants of the High–ACalifornia League, where he finished the season. In 24 total games between Greenville, Salem-Keizer, and San Jose, with 23 of those being starts, Anderson posted a 9–6 record with a 3.44 ERA.[14] Anderson began the 2018 season with theRichmond Flying Squirrels of theDouble–AEastern League.[15] He was selected to represent the Giants at the 2018All-Star Futures Game.[16] In July, the Giants promoted him to theSacramento River Cats of theTriple–APacific Coast League.[17]
Anderson began the 2019 season with Sacramento, with whom he was 2-1 with a 3.76 ERA in 8 starts covering 38.1 innings in which he struck out 41 batters.[18] The Giants promoted Anderson to make his major league debut on May 15 against the Toronto Blue Jays.[19] His two hits in the game made him the first Giants pitcher since at least 1908 to have a multi-hit game with the bat in his first major league game.[20] With the Giants in 2019 he was 3-5 with two saves and a 5.44 ERA in 28 games (16 starts) in which he pitched 96 innings.[18]
In 2020, Anderson was used exclusively out of the bullpen, appearing in 18 games. He had 18 strikeouts in15+1⁄3 innings.
On February 4, 2021, the Giants traded Anderson to theMinnesota Twins in exchange forLaMonte Wade.[21] In8+2⁄3 innings over four appearances for Minnesota in 2021, Anderson pitched to a 9.35 ERA with eight strikeouts.
On June 18, 2021, Anderson was claimed on waivers by theTexas Rangers.[22] He was then assigned to the Triple-ARound Rock Express, where he recorded 3.0 scoreless innings for the team. On June 29, Anderson was designated for assignment without having appeared in a game for the team.[23]
On July 3, 2021, Anderson was claimed on waivers by theBaltimore Orioles and optioned to the Triple-ANorfolk Tides.[24] On August 4, Anderson was designated for assignment by the Orioles.[25]
On August 7, 2021, Anderson was claimed off of waivers by theSan Diego Padres. He was assigned to the Triple-AEl Paso Chihuahuas.[26]
On November 19, 2021, Anderson was claimed off waivers by theToronto Blue Jays.[27] On November 30, Anderson was outrighted off of the 40-man roster.[28] He was assigned to the Triple-ABuffalo Bisons to begin the season.
On June 27, 2022, Anderson was selected to the active roster.[29] He was designated for assignment on July 6. Anderson cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Buffalo on July 9.[30] He elected free agency following the season on October 9.[31]
On November 26, 2022, Anderson signed with theKia Tigers of theKBO League.[32] Anderson served as Kia'sOpening Day starter in 2023.[33] In 14 starts, he registered a 4–7 record and 3.76 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 79.0 innings pitched. On July 6, 2023, Anderson was released by the Tigers after the team re–signedThomas Pannone.[34]
On July 20, 2023, Anderson signed a minor league contract with thePhiladelphia Phillies organization.[35] He made 11 starts for the Triple–ALehigh Valley IronPigs, posting a 4–2 record and 4.85 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 52 innings. Anderson elected free agency following the season on November 6.[36]
On February 23, 2024, Anderson signed with theOlmecas de Tabasco of theMexican League.[37] He made one start for Tabasco, tossing seven scoreless innings with four strikeouts. Anderson was released by the Olmecas on April 17.[38]
On April 18, 2024, Anderson signed a minor league contract with theTexas Rangers.[39] On May 15, after four starts with the Triple–ARound Rock Express, Texas selected Anderson’s contract and promoted him to the active roster.[40] In two games for Texas, he compiled a 5.40 ERA with three strikeouts across3+1⁄3 innings pitched. Anderson wasdesignated for assignment by the Rangers following the promotion ofGerson Garabito on May 26.[41]
On May 30, 2024, the Rangers traded Anderson to theMiami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations.[42] In 3 games for Miami, he struggled to a 10.97 ERA with 6 strikeouts across10+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 9, Anderson was designated for assignment by the Marlins.[43] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–AJacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on August 11.[44] On September 20, Miami added Anderson back to the major league roster.[45] On November 1, Anderson was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Jacksonville.[46] He elected free agency on November 4.[47]
On February 12, 2025, Anderson signed a minor league contract with theLos Angeles Angels.[48]