# Lars Anderson (baseball) > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Lars_Anderson_(baseball) > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Lars_Anderson_(baseball).md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lars_Anderson_(baseball) > Source revision: 1356650567 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American baseball player (born 1987)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2019}} {{Infobox baseball biography | name = Lars Anderson | image = Larsanderson09.jpg | image_size = 240px | caption = Anderson in 2010 with the Red Sox | position = [First baseman](/source/First_baseman) | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|9|25}} | birth_place = [Oakland, California](/source/Oakland%2C_California), U.S. | bats = Left | throws = Left |debutleague = MLB | debutdate = September 6 | debutyear = 2010 | debutteam = Boston Red Sox | finalleague=MLB |finaldate=May 1 |finalyear=2012 |finalteam=Boston Red Sox |statleague = MLB | stat1label = [Batting average](/source/Batting_average_(baseball)) | stat1value = .167 | stat2label = [Home run](/source/Home_run)s | stat2value = 0 | stat3label = [Runs batted in](/source/Run_batted_in) | stat3value = 4 | teams = * [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox) ({{mlby|2010}}–{{mlby|2012}}) }} '''Lars Eric Anderson''' (born September 25, 1987) is an [American](/source/Americans) former professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [first baseman](/source/first_baseman). He played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox) from 2010 through 2012. ==High school== Anderson attended [Jesuit High School](/source/Jesuit_High_School_(Sacramento)) in [Sacramento, California](/source/Sacramento%2C_California). In his senior season he hit over .400 with 14 home runs in 29 games. He committed to attend the [University of California, Berkeley](/source/University_of_California%2C_Berkeley) on a scholarship to play [college baseball](/source/college_baseball) for the [California Golden Bears baseball](/source/California_Golden_Bears_baseball) team.{{citation needed|date=February 2013}} ==Professional career== ===Boston Red Sox=== Coming into the [2006 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2006_Major_League_Baseball_draft), Anderson was considered an early round talent, but dropped to the 18th round due to signability issues. He agreed to an $825,000 [signing bonus](/source/signing_bonus) with the [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox), equivalent to the suggested bonus for a first round supplemental pick. He made his professional debut in April 2007 with the [Greenville Drive](/source/Greenville_Drive).{{cite web|url=http://www.soxprospects.com/players/anderson-lars.htm |title=Profile at Sox Prospects |publisher=Soxprospects.com |date= |accessdate=September 6, 2010}} "He really understands the [strike zone](/source/strike_zone) well, and he recognizes balls and strikes early," said [Gabe Kapler](/source/Gabe_Kapler), the former Sox outfielder who was Anderson's manager at Greenville. "He was way ahead of the game because he was already recognizing balls and strikes and had a plan, an approach at the plate that was advanced. He had planned on not swinging at breaking balls until he had two strikes on him."{{cite news|url=http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2009/02/06/power_trip/?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed7 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023150121/http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2009/02/06/power_trip/?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed7 |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 23, 2012 |title=Boston Red Sox - Power trip - The Boston Globe |newspaper=Boston.com |date=February 6, 2009 |accessdate=September 6, 2010|last1=Benjamin |first1=Amalie }} In September 2008, Anderson was named the Minor League Offensive Player of the Year for the Red Sox, following a season of a combined 18 home runs and 80 runs batted in while hitting over .300 for both the [Lancaster JetHawks](/source/Lancaster_JetHawks) and [Portland Sea Dogs](/source/Portland_Sea_Dogs).{{cite web|url=http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/sports/baseball/033471.html |title=Maine news, sports, weather & breaking news | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram |publisher=Pressherald.mainetoday.com |accessdate=September 6, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628094608/http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/sports/baseball/033471.html |archivedate=June 28, 2009 }} In 2009, his first full season at Double–A Portland, Anderson struggled, batting just .233 with 9 home runs and 51 RBI.[https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=anders002lar Career statistics] Baseball-reference.com, January 6, 2010 Anderson started the 2010 season with the Sea Dogs. He was promoted to the Triple–A [Pawtucket Red Sox](/source/Pawtucket_Red_Sox) on April 29 after hitting .355 with five home runs and 15 RBI in 17 games in Portland,[https://web.archive.org/web/20100502234652/http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2010/04/anderson_promot.html Anderson promoted to Pawtucket] Boston Globe, April 29, 2010 and batted .262 with 10 home runs and 53 RBI in 113 games. Despite making his major league debut in September 2010, Anderson returned to Pawtucket for the 2011 season and batted .265 with 14 home runs and 78 RBI. On July 30, 2011, Anderson was nearly traded to his hometown [Oakland Athletics](/source/Oakland_Athletics), along with a player to be named later for starting pitcher [Rich Harden](/source/Rich_Harden). However, the deal fell through, with the Red Sox citing issues with Harden's health.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110730&content_id=22542908&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb |title=A deal between the Red Sox and A's including pitcher Rich Harden has fallen apart | MLB.com: News |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date= |accessdate=February 25, 2013}} Anderson made his major league debut with Red Sox on September 6, 2010. He then replaced [Mike Lowell](/source/Mike_Lowell) at first base in the 5th inning of Lowell's last major league game on October 2, 2010, designated "Mike Lowell Day" by the Red Sox. In 18 appearances Anderson had 7 hits in 35 at-bats, with 4 RBI.[https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/anderla03.shtml Lars Anderson Statistics and History], Baseball-Reference.com, retrieved April 22, 2012. Anderson appeared in 6 games in September 2011 as a defensive replacement and [pinch runner](/source/pinch_runner), scoring twice as a pinch runner. On April 23, 2012, Anderson was again called up to the majors after [Jason Repko](/source/Jason_Repko) was placed on the 15-day disabled list.{{cite web|url=http://m.redsox.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2012/04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208122423/http://m.redsox.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2012/04 |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 8, 2017 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff - April 2012}} ===Cleveland Indians=== The Red Sox traded Anderson to the [Cleveland Indians](/source/Cleveland_Indians) in exchange for [Steven Wright](/source/Steven_Wright_(baseball)) on July 31, 2012.{{cite web|last=Minihane |first=Kirk |url=http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/this-just-in/21217626/sox-trade-lars-anderson-indians |title=Sox trade Lars Anderson to Indians |publisher=Weei.com |date=July 31, 2012 |accessdate=February 25, 2013}} In 18 games for the Triple–A [Columbus Clippers](/source/Columbus_Clippers), he batted .196/.319/.286 with no home runs and seven RBI. ===Chicago White Sox=== On December 11, 2012, the Indians traded Anderson to the [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks) in a three-team trade.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121211&content_id=40619926&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb |title=Tribe, D-backs, Reds complete nine-player deal | MLB.com: News |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=June 19, 2012 |accessdate=February 25, 2013}} Anderson was [designated for assignment](/source/designated_for_assignment) by the Diamondbacks on January 24, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130124&content_id=41141442&vkey=pr_ari&c_id=ari |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131204203/http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130124&content_id=41141442&vkey=pr_ari&c_id=ari |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 31, 2013 |title=D-backs designate Lars Anderson for assignment |publisher=Arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com |date=January 24, 2013 |accessdate=February 25, 2013}} On February 1, 2013, Anderson was claimed off waivers by the [Chicago White Sox](/source/Chicago_White_Sox). After being designated for assignment by the White Sox, Anderson was claimed by the [Toronto Blue Jays](/source/Toronto_Blue_Jays) on February 25.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/mlb-rumors/21767105/blue-jays-claim-first-baseman-lars-anderson-from-white-sox|title=Blue Jays claim first baseman Lars Anderson from White Sox|last=Moore|first=Jack|publisher=CBSSports.com|date=February 25, 2013|accessdate=February 25, 2013}} Anderson was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on March 29.{{cite web|url=http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130329&content_id=43497182&vkey=pr_tor&c_id=tor|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130406033158/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130329&content_id=43497182&vkey=pr_tor&c_id=tor|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 6, 2013|title=Blue Jays claim two|date=March 29, 2013|accessdate=March 29, 2013}} After clearing waivers, Anderson was traded back to the White Sox in exchange for cash on April 1.{{cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/mlb/story/?id=419612|title=BLUE JAYS TRADE 1B ANDERSON TO WHITE SOX|date=April 1, 2013|accessdate=April 1, 2013}} Anderson was subsequently assigned to the White Sox's Triple–A affiliate, the [Charlotte Knights](/source/Charlotte_Knights) to begin the season. On July 18, Anderson was released by the organization.{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-54024142|title = Flurry of Roster Moves on Thursday}} ===Chicago Cubs=== On January 24, 2014, Anderson signed a minor league contract with the [Chicago Cubs](/source/Chicago_Cubs).{{Cite web|title=Minor Moves: Carlin, Rogers, Cousins, Anderson|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/01/minor-moves-cousins-anderson-robinson.html|access-date=January 14, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} In 71 games split between the Double–A [Tennessee Smokies](/source/Tennessee_Smokies) and Triple–A [Iowa Cubs](/source/Iowa_Cubs), he slashed a combined .303/.382/.474 with six home runs and 31 RBI. ===Los Angeles Dodgers=== On December 17, 2014, Anderson signed a minor league contract with the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers) and was assigned to the Double–A [Tulsa Drillers](/source/Tulsa_Drillers) to start the season.{{cite web|url=http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Drillers-Opening-Roster-Taking-Shape.html?soid=1102861738570&aid=Q4uWjn2iOMo|title=Drillers Opening Roster Taking Shape |work=Drillers News|accessdate=April 8, 2015}} He appeared in 130 games for the Drillers and also three games for the Triple–A [Oklahoma City Dodgers](/source/Oklahoma_City_Dodgers). He hit .242 with 14 homers and 65 RBI.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=anders002lar|title=Lars Anderson Register Statistics & History|work=Baseball Reference}} In 2016, he appeared in 8 games for Oklahoma City and 88 games for Tulsa, and hit .266 with 8 homers and 48 RBI. Anderson elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/|access-date=July 25, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2016 |language=en}} === Kōchi Fighting Dogs === In March 2017, Anderson joined the [Kōchi Fighting Dogs](/source/K%C5%8Dchi_Fighting_Dogs) of the [Shikoku Island League Plus](/source/Shikoku_Island_League_Plus) independent league.{{Cite web|url=http://www.iblj.co.jp/news/5948/|title=高知FD 新入団選手のお知らせ|publisher=Shikoku Island League plus|date=March 6, 2017|accessdate=March 14, 2017|language=ja}} ===Sydney Blue Sox=== Anderson signed with the [Sydney Blue Sox](/source/Sydney_Blue_Sox) of the [Australian Baseball League](/source/Australian_Baseball_League) for the 2017/18 season. ===Solingen Alligators=== In March 2018, Anderson signed with the [Solingen Alligators](/source/Solingen_Alligators) of the [Baseball Bundesliga](/source/Baseball_Bundesliga), Germany's premier baseball league.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mister-baseball.com/solingen-alligators-add-major-leaguer-lars-eric-anderson/|title=Solingen Alligators add former Major Leaguer Lars Eric Anderson|publisher=Mister Baseball|date=March 29, 2018|accessdate=March 31, 2018}} He became a free agent following the season, and later retired in the offseason. ==Personal life== Anderson is a co-owner of [Birdman Bats](/source/Birdman_Bats) along with former Red Sox teammate [Ryan Kalish](/source/Ryan_Kalish). Anderson has been an owner of Birdman Bats since 2016. ==References== {{reflist|30em}} ==External links== {{baseballstats|br=a/anderla03|brm=anders002lar}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Anderson, Lars}} Category:1987 births Category:Living people Category:American expatriate baseball players in Japan Category:Baseball players from Oakland, California Category:Boston Red Sox players Category:Charlotte Knights players Category:Columbus Clippers players Category:Greenville Drive players Category:Iowa Cubs players Category:Kōchi Fighting Dogs players Category:Lancaster JetHawks players Category:Oklahoma City Dodgers players Category:Pawtucket Red Sox players Category:Portland Sea Dogs players Category:Sydney Blue Sox players Category:Tennessee Smokies players Category:Tulsa Drillers players Category:American expatriate baseball players in Australia Category:American expatriate baseball players in Germany Category:Jesuit High School (Carmichael) alumni --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Lars Anderson (baseball)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lars_Anderson_(baseball)) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lars_Anderson_(baseball)?action=history)). 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