Josh Anderson (baseball)
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Joshua Aaron Anderson is an American
Major League Baseball
outfielder
. He bats left-handed
and throws right-handed. He played college baseball
at Eastern Kentucky University
and was drafted in the 4th round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft
by the Houston Astros
.
In 2004 he led the minor leagues in stolen bases, with 79.
After playing much of the with the Triple-A Round Rock Express
, Anderson made his Major League Baseball debut on September 2, .
On November 16, 2007, he was traded from the Houston Astros to the Atlanta Braves
for reliever
Oscar Villarreal
. He had a short stint with the Braves in from May 30–June 10 before returning to the minors. He was recalled to the Braves on August 27, 2008, after the Braves traded starting center fielder
Mark Kotsay
to the Boston Red Sox
.
On March 30, 2009, Anderson was traded to the Detroit Tigers
for minor league pitcher Rudy Darrow.
During the 2009 season with the Tigers, Anderson walked out to the plate to the song "Strong Tower" by Kutless
.
On July 24, 2009, he was designated for assignment by the Tigers. He hit .242/.282/.315 with no homers in 74 games with the Tigers.
On July 30, 2009, Anderson was traded to the Kansas City Royals
for cash considerations.
On December 12, 2009, Anderson was non-tendered by the Royals and became a free agent.
On January 5, 2010, Anderson signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds
with an invite to spring training.
On May 11, 2010, Anderson was released by the Cincinnati Reds
. He signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers
two days later. Anderson was released by the Brewers on June 11, 2010.
On June 15, Anderson signed a minor league deal to return to the Atlanta Braves
. He was assigned to the clubs Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Braves
. On July 15 Anderson was moved to the disabled list with a fractured hand.
On August 4, 2010, Anderson was released by the Atlanta Braves
.
United States
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Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
. He bats left-handed
Left-handed
Left-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
and throws right-handed. He played college baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
at Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University, commonly referred to as Eastern or by the acronym EKU by local residents, is an undergraduate and graduate teaching and research institution located in Richmond, Kentucky, U.S.A.. EKU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools...
and was drafted in the 4th round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft
2003 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2003 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 3 and 4. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams.Source: -First round selections:...
by the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
.
In 2004 he led the minor leagues in stolen bases, with 79.
After playing much of the with the Triple-A Round Rock Express
Round Rock Express
The Round Rock Express is a class Triple-A Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team in Round Rock, Texas, owned by RSR Sports and founded by Reid Ryan, son of Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. The team is affiliated with the Texas Rangers, for whom Nolan Ryan serves as the president and...
, Anderson made his Major League Baseball debut on September 2, .
On November 16, 2007, he was traded from the Houston Astros to the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
for reliever
Relief pitcher
A relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter...
Oscar Villarreal
Óscar Villarreal
Óscar Eduardo Villarreal is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played in the majors for the Arizona Diamondbacks , Atlanta Braves , and Houston Astros .-Arizona Diamondbacks:...
. He had a short stint with the Braves in from May 30–June 10 before returning to the minors. He was recalled to the Braves on August 27, 2008, after the Braves traded starting center fielder
Center fielder
A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field – the baseball fielding position between left field and right field...
Mark Kotsay
Mark Kotsay
Mark Steven Kotsay is an American professional baseball outfielder with the San Diego Padres...
to the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
.
On March 30, 2009, Anderson was traded to the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
for minor league pitcher Rudy Darrow.
During the 2009 season with the Tigers, Anderson walked out to the plate to the song "Strong Tower" by Kutless
Kutless
Kutless is a Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon formed in 1999. Since their formation, they have released six studio albums including their latest, It Is Well. The band has also released a live album, Live from Portland. Currently, they have sold almost 2 million records.-Biography:Formed in...
.
On July 24, 2009, he was designated for assignment by the Tigers. He hit .242/.282/.315 with no homers in 74 games with the Tigers.
On July 30, 2009, Anderson was traded to the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
for cash considerations.
On December 12, 2009, Anderson was non-tendered by the Royals and became a free agent.
On January 5, 2010, Anderson signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
with an invite to spring training.
On May 11, 2010, Anderson was released by the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
. He signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
two days later. Anderson was released by the Brewers on June 11, 2010.
On June 15, Anderson signed a minor league deal to return to the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
. He was assigned to the clubs Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Braves
Gwinnett Braves
The Gwinnett Braves are a minor league baseball team in the International League, the Triple-A affiliate of the major league Atlanta Braves. The team was previously the Richmond Braves for 43 seasons . On January 14, 2008, it was announced that the Richmond Braves would move from Richmond,...
. On July 15 Anderson was moved to the disabled list with a fractured hand.
On August 4, 2010, Anderson was released by the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
.