Anderson, Brian (31)

Cleveland Indians 2003-

Arizona Diamondbacks 1998-2002

Cleveland Indians 1996-1997

California Angels 1993-1995

Starting Pitcher (L) Height: 6’1” Weight: 190 lbs

Born: 4-26-76, Portsmouth, Virginia

High School: Geneva HS, Ohio

Age at MLB Debut: 21

Quick Stats

2000 Age 28 NL 213.1 IP, 4.05 ERA, 104 SO, 39 BB

2001 Age 29 NL 133.1 IP, 5.20 ERA, 55 SO, 30 BB

2002 Age 30 NL 156.0 IP, 4.79 ERA, 81 SO, 32 BB

How Acquired:

Signed as a free agent, 12-23-02

Traded to the Indians, 2-15-96 (see below)

Comments:

4-1-03

BA was brought in to serve two purposes: one, to provide some consistency, and two, to provide a much-needed veteran influence in the rotation. He’s not going to walk people, but he does give up bunches of home runs. Expect similar numbers to 2002.

7-15-03

CLE 99.2 IP, 4.15 ERA, 36 SO, 20 BB, .292 BAA

Doing exactly what the Indians wanted of him, and even more. He’s scattered several good to great starts throughout the first couple months, and has made himself a commodity this July. While the temptation to trade him is justified, the Indians have the luxury of waiting until the right deal comes along. Anderson is a local guy, and would even accept a bullpen role with Indians in the future, although I find that hard to believe. However, just about every contender needs a pitcher, and come the end of July, some prospects may be available that wouldn’t normally be.

Contract: 1 year, $1.5M plus incentives (signed 12-23-02)

2003 Salary: $1.5M

Arbitration: Yes

Free Agency: Yes

Transactions History:

6-93: Drafted by the California Angels (1^st Round); Assigned to Midland (AA)

?-?-93: Promoted to Vancouver (AAA)

9-10-93: Recalled by California (MLB Debut)

1994: Spent Rehab Stint in Lake Elsinore (A)

1995: Spent Rehab Stint in Lake Elsinore (A)

2-15-96: Traded to the Cleveland Indians for Jason Grimsley and Pep Harris

Started 1996 in Buffalo (AAA)

?-?-96: Recalled by Cleveland

Started 1997 in Buffalo (AAA)

?-?-97: Recalled by Cleveland

11-18-97: Taken by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Expansion Draft

1999: Spent Rehab Stint in Tucson (AAA)

2001: Spent Rehab Stint in Tucson (AAA)

10-02: Filed for Free Agency

12-23-02: Signed with the Cleveland Indians

Season League Leader:

1995: 8^th HR Allowed (24)

1998: 10^th (BB+H)/9 IP (10.60)

1^st BB/9 IP (1.04)

1^st HR Allowed (39)

1999: 8^th Shutouts (1)

2000: 2^nd BB/9 IP (1.65)

2^nd HR Allowed (38)

8^th Hits Allowed (226)

Active Leader:

27^th (BB+H)/9 IP (11.27)

3^rd BB/9 IP (1.85)

30^th HR Allowed (197)

Career Awards and Milestones:

57^th BB/9 IP (1.85)

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