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Jack Anderson
Pitcher
Born: (1994-01-10) January 10, 1994 (age 30)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Jack Donald Anderson (born January 10, 1994) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Anderson is a submarine pitcher.[1]

Career

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Amateur career

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Anderson attended Evanston Township High School in Evanston, Illinois.[2] Undrafted out of high school, Anderson attended Pennsylvania State University and played four years of college baseball for the Nittany Lions.[3] In 2015 , he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4][5] In his senior season of 2016, he pitched to a 2.14 ERA and 13 saves in 54+2⁄3 innings.[6] Anderson set Penn State school records for career saves (25), appearances (98), and single-season saves (13).[2][7] Anderson was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 23rd round, with the 687th overall selection, of the 2016 MLB draft, and signed with them.[7][6]

Seattle Mariners

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Anderson split his professional debut season of 2016 between the AZL Mariners and the Everett AquaSox, going 3–1 with a 1.71 ERA and 18 strikeouts over 21 innings.[8] He split the 2017 season between the Clinton LumberKings and the Modesto Nuts, going a combined 3–5 with a 2.51 ERA and 75 strikeouts over 71+2⁄3 innings.[9] He spent the 2018 season with Modesto, going 2–4 with a 2.68 ERA and 57 strikeouts over 53+2⁄3 innings, and was the recipient of the Mariners 2018 “60 ft. 6 in. Club” award.[10][1] Anderson spent the 2019 season with the Arkansas Travelers, going 4–2 with a 1.50 ERA and 51 strikeouts over 54 innings.[11]

Anderson did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] Anderson would return to the Travelers for the 2021 season going 0–3 with a 5.75 ERA and 32 strikeouts over 51+2⁄3 innings.[13] On November 12, 2021, Anderson was released by the Mariners organization.[14]

Kane County Cougars

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On April 4, 2022, Anderson signed with the Kane County Cougars of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[15] In 46 games out of the bullpen, he compiled a 6–2 record and 4.24 ERA with 67 strikeouts across 63+2⁄3 innings pitched. On October 26, Anderson was released by the Cougars.

Long Island Ducks

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On July 16, 2023, Anderson signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[16] In 18 relief outings for the Ducks, he recorded a 4.24 ERA with 18 strikeouts across 17 innings of work. Anderson became a free agent following the season.

Personal life

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Anderson graduated from Penn State's Smeal College of Business with a degree in supply chain and information systems.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b Greg Johns (February 28, 2019). "Anderson 'darn near knuckle-scraping'". MLB.com. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Jon J. Kerr (July 7, 2016). "Jack Anderson overwhelmed by Evanston's response after he was drafted". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  3. ^ Matt Martell (June 11, 2016). "Seattle Mariners select Penn State baseball's Jack Anderson". Daily Collegian. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  4. ^ "#27 Jack Anderson - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  5. ^ Dylan Wolter (July 10, 2015). "Anderson and Dunn Shut Door against Bourne". Cotuit Kettleers. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  6. ^ a b c "Anderson signs with Mariners". Pennsylvania State University. June 15, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Nittany Lions' Haley, Anderson selected in MLB Draft". Centre Daily Times. June 11, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  8. ^ Jack Dougherty (December 6, 2016). "Jack Anderson Making Early Impressions for Seattle Mariners". Pennsylvania State University. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  9. ^ Paul Johnson (April 18, 2017). "Former Evanston hurler Anderson hoping to make pitch for majors". Cook County Chronicle. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  10. ^ Ryan Divish (September 25, 2018). "Mariners announce 2018 minor league award winners". The Seattle Times. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  11. ^ Joe E. Doyle (November 16, 2019). "Mariners 2019 Rule 5 Draft Decisions". Lookout Landing. SB Nation. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  12. ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". MLB Trade Rumors.
  13. ^ "Jack Anderson". baseballreference.com.
  14. ^ "Jack Anderson". milb.com.
  15. ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2022 Transactions".
  16. ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
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