Brian
Anderson
3B · Below average
- PAL
- 21
- WAR
- 0.4
- HR
- 9
2023№ 235 / 293
Brian Anderson
#153B
Biography
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 98 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- September 1, 2017
- Born
- May 19, 1993 (33)
- Birthplace
- Edmond, OK, USA
- Nickname
- Andy
- Draft
- 2014
Career history
- Atlanta Braves · 2024 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Brewers · 2023 (1 season)
- Miami Marlins · 2017 – 2022 (6 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Atlanta Braves | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 |
| 2023 | Milwaukee Brewers | 96 | 318 | 72 | 9 | 40 | .226 | .678 |
| 2022 | Miami Marlins | 98 | 338 | 75 | 8 | 28 | .222 | .657 |
| 2021 | Miami Marlins | 67 | 233 | 58 | 7 | 28 | .249 | .715 |
| 2020 | Miami Marlins | 59 | 200 | 51 | 11 | 38 | .255 | .810 |
| 2019 | Miami Marlins | 126 | 459 | 120 | 20 | 66 | .261 | .810 |
| 2018 | Miami Marlins | 156 | 590 | 161 | 11 | 65 | .273 | .757 |
| 2017 | Miami Marlins | 25 | 84 | 22 | 0 | 8 | .262 | .706 |
| Career totals | 630 | 2227 | 559 | 66 | 273 | .251 | .739 | |
Brian Anderson: our analysis
2023 season: .226 AVG, .310 OBP, .368 SLG, 9 HR, 40 RBI, 1 SB. WAR 0.4 (235th of 293) · PAL 21, below average.
In 2023, Brian Anderson, 33, posts a PAL Rating of 21 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 0.4 ranks 235th among 293 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
On the other hand, speed (21, well below average) and offense (27, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), no component is positive; the costliest: batting (-6.0).
A season in line with 2022 (PAL of 20); his WAR went from 0.2 to 0.4.
Advanced stats, 2023 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
87
wOBA
.299
xwOBA
.314
OPS
.678
AVG
.226
OBP
.310
HR
9
RBI
40
SB
1
PA
361
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.4
80% of cases: -1.4 to 2.2
Home runs
9
2023 WAR
0.4
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (+2)
- 20211.0 WAR · 2.3 per full season
- 20220.2 WAR · 0.3 per full season
- 20230.4 WAR · 0.7 per full season
Outlook, age included
+2 · 30 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
59
Replacement or prospect
- CON
- Contact
- 62
- POW
- Power
- 71
- EYE
- Eye
- 73
- SPD
- Speed
- 68
- FLD
- Fielding
- 73
- DUR
- Durability
- 65
- EX
- Experience
- 71
Why these ratings?Hide details
- CON — Contact : Strikeouts avoided, xBA, squared-up contact
- POW — Power : Barrels, exit velocity, home runs, xSLG
- EYE — Eye : Walks and strikeouts
- SPD — Speed : Sprint speed (Statcast), baserunning
- FLD — Fielding : Outs above average, WAR fielding runs
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2023
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
WAR, in runs
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2023 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
87.6 mi/h
20th percentile
Max exit velocity
110.3 mi/h
38th percentile
Barrels
10.3 %
68th percentile
Hard-hit
37.1 %
29th percentile
xBA
.225
20th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
26.4 pi/s
22th percentile
Outs above average
0
49th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MIL | 0.4 | 21 | 59 | 87.6 | 110.3 | 10.3 | 37.1 | .225 |
| 2022 | MIA | 0.2 | 20 | 64 | 88.7 | 112.0 | 9.7 | 42.0 | .228 |
| 2021 | MIA | 1.0 | 40 | 66 | 88.8 | 108.7 | 7.7 | 38.7 | .209 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | vs STL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .226 |
| Sep 22 | @ MIA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
| Sep 11 | vs MIA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .224 |
| Aug 22 | vs MIN | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .224 |
| Aug 16 | @ LAD | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .224 |
| Aug 15 | @ LAD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .226 |
| Aug 8 | vs COL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .227 |
| Aug 7 | vs COL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .227 |
| Aug 5 | vs PIT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .226 |
| Aug 4 | vs PIT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .227 |
Brian Anderson: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Brian Anderson have in 2023?
Brian Anderson has 9 home runs in 96 games in 2023, with a .226 batting average, 40 RBIs and a .678 OPS.
How old is Brian Anderson?
Brian Anderson is 33 years old: he was born on May 19, 1993.
How tall is Brian Anderson, and how much does he weigh?
Brian Anderson is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 216 lb (98 kg).
Where is Brian Anderson from?
United States: Brian Anderson was born in Edmond, OK, United States.
How good is Brian Anderson?
Brian Anderson produced 0.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023, 238th of 293 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 21 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Brian Anderson a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 238th of 293 players at his position in the MLB in 2023. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Brian Anderson getting better?
He is holding steady: his PAL rating went from 20 in 2022 to 21 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Brian Anderson drafted?
Brian Anderson: 2014.
What is Brian Anderson's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at 0.4 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.