Jim Anderson

Who is Jim Anderson?

James Lea Anderson is a former Major League Baseball shortstop. On June 3, 1975 he was drafted by the California Angels in the 2nd round of the 1975 Major League Baseball Draft. He played for the Angels, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers.

He made his major league debut on July 2, 1978, at Anaheim Stadium. He was the starting shortstop that day against the Texas Rangers, and went 1-for-3 with a walk against Dock Ellis and Steve Comer. The Angels won 4-3.

With the Seattle Mariners in 1980, Anderson had career-highs for games played, games started, plate appearances, hits, home runs, runs batted in, and runs.

Anderson's career totals include 419 games played, a .218 batting average, 13 home runs, 86 RBI, 107 runs scored, and an on-base percentage of .280. A true utility man, he made appearances at third base, second base, catcher, and the outfield, as well as at shortstop.