Brett
Anderson
P · MIL · Very poor
- PAL
- 10
- WAR
- 0.9
- ERA
- 4.22
2021№ 116 / 167
Brett Anderson
Biography
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 104 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- L
- MLB debut
- April 10, 2009
- Born
- February 1, 1988 (38)
- Birthplace
- Midland, TX, USA
- Nickname
- Noon
- Draft
- 2006
Career history
- Milwaukee Brewers · 2020 – 2021 (2 seasons)
- Athletics · 2018 – 2019 (2 seasons)
- Toronto Blue Jays · 2017 (1 season)
- Chicago Cubs · 2017 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Dodgers · 2015 – 2016 (2 seasons)
- Colorado Rockies · 2014 (1 season)
- Athletics · 2009 – 2013 (5 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Milwaukee Brewers | 24 | 4 | 9 | 4.22 | 96.0 | 58 | 1.35 |
| 2020 | Milwaukee Brewers | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4.21 | 47.0 | 32 | 1.28 |
| 2019 | Athletics | 31 | 13 | 9 | 3.89 | 176.0 | 90 | 1.31 |
| 2018 | Athletics | 17 | 4 | 5 | 4.48 | 80.1 | 47 | 1.28 |
| 2017 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 6.34 | 55.1 | 38 | 1.70 | |
| 2017 | Toronto Blue Jays | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5.13 | 33.1 | 22 | 1.44 |
| 2017 | Chicago Cubs | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8.18 | 22.0 | 16 | 2.09 |
| 2016 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11.91 | 11.1 | 5 | 2.56 |
| 2015 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 31 | 10 | 9 | 3.69 | 180.1 | 116 | 1.33 |
| 2014 | Colorado Rockies | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2.91 | 43.1 | 29 | 1.32 |
| 2013 | Athletics | 16 | 1 | 4 | 6.04 | 44.2 | 46 | 1.61 |
| 2012 | Athletics | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2.57 | 35.0 | 25 | 1.03 |
| 2011 | Athletics | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4.00 | 83.1 | 61 | 1.33 |
| 2010 | Athletics | 19 | 7 | 6 | 2.80 | 112.1 | 75 | 1.19 |
| 2009 | Athletics | 30 | 11 | 11 | 4.06 | 175.1 | 150 | 1.28 |
| Career totals | 222 | 67 | 74 | 4.07 | 1140.1 | 772 | 1.33 | |
Brett Anderson: our analysis
2021 season: 24 G, 96.0 IP, 4 W, 9 L, 58 SO, 1.35 WHIP. WAR 0.9 (116th of 167) · PAL 10, very poor.
In 2021, Brett Anderson, 38, posts a PAL Rating of 10 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.9 ranks 116th among 167 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: command (63, above average). On the other hand, workload (0, among the weakest in the league) and stuff (4, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Advanced stats, 2021 Starting pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
4.22
FIP
4.39
xFIP
4.09
ERA-
100
WHIP
1.35
K%
14.2 %
BB%
6.8 %
Strikeouts
58
Innings
96.0
Wins
4
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2022 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.9
80% of cases: -0.6 to 2.8
Strikeouts
54
2021 WAR
0.9
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 20210.9 WAR · 1.7 per full season
Outlook, age included
-15 · 33 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
48
Replacement or prospect
- VEL
- Velocity
- 56
- STF
- Stuff
- 52
- CTL
- Control
- 78
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 56
- STA
- Stamina
- 38
- DUR
- Durability
- 75
- EX
- Experience
- 90
Why these ratings?Hide details
- VEL — Velocity : Fastball velocity
- STF — Stuff : Strikeouts, K − BB
- CTL — Control : Walks avoided
- CNT — Contact allowed : xwOBA, barrels and hard-hit balls allowed
- STA — Stamina : Innings per start and innings pitched
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
A pitcher's WAR
Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 4.39 · RA9-WAR: 0.8
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
88.6 mi/h
3th percentile
K%
14.2 %
2th percentile
BB%
6.8 %
63th percentile
xERA
5.69
9th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.360
9th percentile
Barrels allowed
9.3 %
28th percentile
Game log, 2021
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | @ LAD | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.22 |
| Sep 30 | @ STL | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4.26 |
| Sep 22 | vs STL | 1.2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4.30 |
| Sep 1 | @ SF | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4.18 |
| Aug 26 | vs CIN | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4.27 |
| Aug 20 | vs WSH | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4.15 |
| Aug 14 | @ PIT | 3.1 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 4.09 |
| Aug 8 | vs SF | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3.54 |
| Aug 1 | @ ATL | 5.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.67 |
| Jul 27 | @ PIT | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.86 |
Brett Anderson: frequently asked questions
What is Brett Anderson's record in 2021?
Brett Anderson is 4-9 in 2021, with a 4.22 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 96.0 innings.
How old is Brett Anderson?
Brett Anderson is 38 years old: he was born on February 1, 1988.
How tall is Brett Anderson, and how much does he weigh?
Brett Anderson is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 229 lb (104 kg).
Where is Brett Anderson from?
United States: Brett Anderson was born in Midland, TX, United States.
What team does Brett Anderson play for?
Brett Anderson plays for the Milwaukee Brewers in the MLB, at P, wearing number 49.
How good is Brett Anderson?
Brett Anderson produced 0.9 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021, 116th of 167 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 10 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Brett Anderson a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 116th of 167 players at his position in the MLB in 2021. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Where was Brett Anderson drafted?
Brett Anderson: 2006.
What is Brett Anderson's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at 0.9 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
