Chase Anderson

Chase Anderson
Milwaukee Brewers – No. 57
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 April 23, 2016)
Win–loss record 16–15
Earned run average 4.20
Strikeouts 231
Teams

Robert Chase Anderson (born November 30, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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. He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 42nd round of the 2006 MLB Draft and the 40th round of the 2007 MLB Draft but did not sign. He was then drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 9th round of the 2009 MLB Draft and signed.

Professional career

Arizona Diamondbacks

Anderson was called up to the major 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 13 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 big league starts.[4] He finished the 2014 campaign 9-7 with a 4.01 ERA and 105 Ks in 114 13 innings pitched.[5] Anderson finished 10th in 2014 NL Rookie Of The Year voting.[6]

In 27 games, all starts, in 2015, Chase went 6-6 with a 4.30 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 111 Ks in 152 23 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]

Personal life

Anderson is married to Anna Anderson.[8] Anderson is a Christian.[9]

References

  1. "Anderson adjusts to life in majors". 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". Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  4. "Anderson begins career with 5-0 record". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Chase Anderson Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  6. "2014 Awards Voting - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  7. McCalvy, Adam (January 30, 2016). "Brewers, D-backs strike 5-player deal". MLB.com. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
  8. https://twitter.com/ChaseAnderson87/status/547158508722876416. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. "Chase Anderson".

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