The Book on Josh Anderson

Graduated Prospect Info

Now that he's no longer rookie-eligible, The Book is closed on Josh Anderson as a prospect. This page remains as a historical record of his time in our prospect list.

Last bio and ranking update: 11/1/2007.

ATLJosh Anderson
Born 8/10/1982
OF, ATL

Already holding one of the best young outfields in the minor leagues, the Braves moved in November to acquire Houston prospect Josh Anderson, anyway. It looks like Atlanta may try him out in center immediately, replacing the departed Andruw Jones, and perhaps even plunking him right on top of their lineup as a leadoff man. He may also provide springtime competition for the other Braves OF prospects (Jones, Heyward and Schafer).

This past season, Anderson hit .358 in 67 at-bats for Houston. He's been one of minor-league baseball's biggest baserunning threats the last three seasons, topping it with 41 SBs at Round Rock in 2007.

Player Updates and Notes

The Braves acquisition of Mark Kotsay from the A's pushes Anderson down a notch on the depth chart. In the absence of other moves, he'll now compete for fourth or fifth OF spot in Spring Training.

1/13/2008 by BallGrrrl

Today, the Braves acquired Josh Anderson from the Astros in exchange for Oscar Villarreal.

11/16/2007 by DataBoy

 

 

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