Justin
Anderson
P · Very poor
- PAL
- 19
- WAR
- 0.2
- ERA
- 4.39
2024№ 147 / 266
Justin Anderson
P
Biography
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 104 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- April 23, 2018
- Born
- September 28, 1992 (34)
- Birthplace
- Houston, TX, USA
- Nickname
- Ando
- Draft
- 2014
Career history
- Chicago White Sox · 2024 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Angels · 2018 – 2019 (2 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chicago White Sox | 56 | 1 | 2 | 4.39 | 53.1 | 57 | 1.50 |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Angels | 54 | 3 | 0 | 5.55 | 47.0 | 60 | 1.57 |
| 2018 | Los Angeles Angels | 57 | 3 | 3 | 4.07 | 55.1 | 67 | 1.48 |
| Career totals | 167 | 7 | 5 | 4.63 | 155.2 | 184 | 1.52 | |
Justin Anderson: our analysis
2024 season: 56 G, 53.3 IP, 1 W, 2 L, 57 SO, 1.50 WHIP. WAR 0.2 (147th of 266) · PAL 19, very poor.
In 2024, Justin Anderson, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 19 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.2 ranks 147th among 266 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: velocity (72, above average). On the other hand, command (5, among the weakest in the league) and run prevention (18, well below average) hold him back.
Advanced stats, 2024 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
4.39
FIP
4.22
xFIP
4.76
ERA-
109
WHIP
1.50
K%
23.6 %
BB%
13.2 %
Strikeouts
57
Innings
53.3
Wins
1
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2025 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.2
80% of cases: -0.7 to 1.1
Strikeouts
55
2024 WAR
0.2
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 20240.2 WAR · 0.2 per full season
Outlook, age included
0 · 31 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2024
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
64
Depth
- VEL
- Velocity
- 80
- STF
- Stuff
- 70
- CTL
- Control
- 55
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 68
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 66
- EX
- Experience
- 71
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, 2024
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: 4.22 · RA9-WAR: -0.1
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2024 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
96.0 mi/h
72th percentile
K%
23.6 %
49th percentile
BB%
13.2 %
5th percentile
xERA
4.90
12th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.343
12th percentile
Barrels allowed
8.7 %
27th percentile
Game log, 2024
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | vs LAA | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.39 |
| Sep 24 | vs LAA | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4.30 |
| Sep 20 | @ SD | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.38 |
| Sep 18 | @ LAA | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.38 |
| Sep 16 | @ LAA | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.26 |
| Sep 14 | vs ATH | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4.35 |
| Sep 13 | vs ATH | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3.99 |
| Sep 11 | vs CLE | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.07 |
| Sep 8 | @ BOS | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.15 |
| Sep 7 | @ BOS | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4.24 |
Justin Anderson: frequently asked questions
What is Justin Anderson's record in 2024?
Justin Anderson is 1-2 in 2024, with a 4.39 ERA and 57 strikeouts in 53.3 innings, 1 save.
How old is Justin Anderson?
Justin Anderson is 34 years old: he was born on September 28, 1992.
How tall is Justin Anderson, and how much does he weigh?
Justin Anderson is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 229 lb (104 kg).
Where is Justin Anderson from?
United States: Justin Anderson was born in Houston, TX, United States.
How good is Justin Anderson?
Justin Anderson produced 0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024, 152nd of 266 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 19 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Justin Anderson a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 152nd of 266 players at his position in the MLB in 2024. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Where was Justin Anderson drafted?
Justin Anderson: 2014.
What is Justin Anderson's projection for 2025?
Our projection has him at 0.2 WAR in 2025, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.