Tanner Ackley Anderson (born May 27, 1993) is an American

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for the Sultanes de Monterrey of the

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. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Oakland Athletics and in the

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(CPBL) for the

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Early life and amateur career

Tyler Anderson's parents are Lee and Lisa Anderson. As a child, he played the violin. After graduating from

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, Anderson enrolled at

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where he played

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for the

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. As a senior at Harvard he pitched to a 0–4 record with a 4.08 ERA in 13 games (six starts). He studied biomedical engineering before switching majors to history of science.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Pirates

After his senior year, he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 20th round of the

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, and he signed. After signing, Anderson was assigned to the

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where he was 4–0 with a 2.38 ERA in 12 relief appearances. At the end of the season, he was promoted and pitched six relief innings for the

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in which he was 1–0 with a 4.50 ERA. In 2016, he pitched for the

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and the

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where he posted a combined 3–3 record and 3.58 ERA in 36 games pitched between both clubs. Anderson moved into the

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for the

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in 2017, going 10–8 with a 3.38 ERA in 30 games (19 starts). He began 2018 with the Indianapolis Indians. Anderson was called up to the major leagues by the Pirates on June 27, 2018. In 24 relief appearances for Indianapolis prior to his promotion he was 1–1 with a 2.34 ERA.

Oakland Athletics

On November 20, 2018, Anderson was traded to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for a player to be named later, pitcher Wilkin Ramos. Anderson spent the majority of the 2019 season with the Triple-A

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. On September 1, 2019, Anderson was designated for assignment after recording an 0–3 record and 6.04 ERA in 5 major league games.

Sioux Falls Canaries

On August 26, 2020, Anderson signed with the

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of the

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. Anderson recorded a 1–2 record and 10.64 ERA in 4 appearances with the Canaries.

Oakland Athletics (second stint)

After the conclusion of the season on September 18, 2020, Anderson was returned to the Athletics organization. He began the 2021 season with Triple-A Las Vegas, pitching to a 3–0 record and 3.60 ERA in 12 appearances before being released on June 17, 2021.

Pittsburgh Pirates (second stint)

On July 5, 2021, Anderson signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. On September 30, Anderson was selected to the 40-man roster. Anderson made a single appearance for the Pirates, yielding two earned runs in five innings, and recording one strikeout. Anderson was released following the season on November 16.

Toros de Tijuana

On February 23, 2022, Anderson signed with the

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of the

. In 9 starts, he posted a 2–5 record with a 3.78 ERA and 25 strikeouts in innings. Anderson was waived on June 20, 2022.

Bravos de León

On June 21, 2022, Anderson was claimed off waivers by the

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of the

Fubon Guardians

On June 28, 2022, Anderson had his contract purchased by the

of the

. In 6 starts, he posted a 1.72 ERA with 11 strikeouts in innings pitched. Anderson pitched in 16 games (9 starts) for the Guardians in 2023, recording a 3.38 ERA with 39 strikeouts in innings of work. On August 16, 2023, Anderson requested and was granted his release.

Sultanes de Monterrey

On March 1, 2024, Anderson signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the

References

External links

Harvard Crimson bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Anderson, Tanner 1993 births Living people Altoona Curve players American expatriate baseball players in Mexico American expatriate baseball players in Taiwan Baseball players from Palm Beach County, Florida Bradenton Marauders players Bristol Pirates players Fubon Guardians players Harvard Crimson baseball players Indianapolis Indians players Las Vegas Aviators players Major League Baseball pitchers Mat-Su Miners players Oakland Athletics players Pittsburgh Pirates players Sportspeople from Boynton Beach, Florida Sultanes de Monterrey players Surprise Saguaros players Toros de Tijuana players West Virginia Black Bears players West Virginia Power players