Chase Anderson

Robert Chase Anderson (born November 30, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, and Toronto Blue Jays.

Chase Anderson
Anderson with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2017
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1987-11-30) November 30, 1987
Wichita Falls, Texas
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 11, 2014, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record54–42
Earned run average4.06
Strikeouts759
Teams

Early career

Anderson attended S. H. Rider High School in Wichita Falls, Texas, graduating in 2006.[1] He then enrolled at North Central Texas College, and transferred to the University of Oklahoma. Anderson was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 42nd round of the 2006 MLB Draft and the 40th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft but did not sign. He was then drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 9th round of the 2009 draft and signed.

Professional career

Arizona Diamondbacks

Anderson was called up to the big leagues for the first time on May 6, 2014.[2] He made his major league debut five days later, allowing one earned run on two hits in ​5 1⁄3 innings of work, picking up the win.[3] Anderson became the first big leaguer since Jered Weaver in 2006 to win each of his first five MLB starts.[4] Anderson finished the 2014 campaign 9-7 with a 4.01 ERA and 105 Ks in ​114 1⁄3 innings pitched.[5] He finished 10th in 2014 NL Rookie Of The Year Award voting.[6]

In 2015, Anderson appeared in 27 games (all starts), going 6-6 with a 4.30 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 111 Ks in ​152 2⁄3 innings of work.[5]

Milwaukee Brewers

On January 30, 2016, Anderson was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers along with Aaron Hill, Isan Diaz, and cash considerations for Jean Segura and Tyler Wagner.[7] On May 27, 2017, against the Diamondbacks, Anderson took a no-hitter into the eighth inning. A Nick Ahmed single broke up Anderson's no-hit bid.

Toronto Blue Jays

On November 4, 2019, Anderson was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Chad Spanberger.[8]

On September 17, 2020, Anderson, pitching against the New York Yankees, allowed five home runs in a single inning. Three of the home runs were back to back and came on the first pitch of each respective at bat.

On the season in 2020, Anderson pitched in 10 games for the Blue Jays, pitching to a 1-2 record, 7.22 ERA, and 38 strikeouts over ​33 2⁄3 innings.[9]

Personal life

Anderson is married to Anna Anderson. They have two children, a son (b. 2016[10]) and a daughter (b. 2019[11]). Anderson is a Christian.[12]

References
  1. Driver, David (August 23, 2014). "Anderson adjusts to life in majors". timesrecordnews.com. Times Record News. Archived from the original on February 25, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  2. "Chase Anderson Called Up by the Arizona Diamondbacks". texomashomepage.com. Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. May 6, 2014. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  3. "Chase Anderson stellar in winning debut". timesrecordnews.com. Times Record News. May 11, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  4. "Anderson begins career with 5-0 record". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  5. "Chase Anderson Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  6. "2014 Awards Voting". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  7. McCalvy, Adam (January 30, 2016). "Brewers, D-backs strike 5-player deal". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
  8. Wagner, Andrew (November 4, 2019). "Brewers trade pitcher Chase Anderson, decline option on first baseman Eric Thames". madison.com. Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  9. "Chase Anderson Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  10. McCalvy, Adam (November 23, 2016). "Anderson honors family with naming of son". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
  11. Gibson, David (March 19, 2019). "Spring Training Game Thread #25: Texas Rangers (10-12) @ Milwaukee Brewers (13-11)". msn.com. MSN. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
  12. Chase Anderson [@ChaseAnderson87] (April 5, 2015). "He has Risen! Jesus overcame death and took our sins to the cross! #Past #Present #Future We live for him, glorify him in all we do! #Easter" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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