The Book on Brett Anderson

Graduated Prospect Info

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

Last bio and ranking update: 12/1/2008.

OAKBrett Anderson
Born 2/1/1988
LHP, OAK

Anderson, who went 11-5 with a 3.39 ERA in 105 innings split between A and double-A innings last year, was once projected to be a part of the Diamondback rotation as early as 2008. His trade the much deeper Oakland system, however, made a quick rotation spot less likely, even though he's always been one of the minor league's best left-handers. In our view, only Tampa's David Price has a glossier sheen this spring.

A more traditional lefthander than Price, Anderson works with a fastball that doesn't ever leave the low 90's, though he controls it better than Tampa's phenom. His best pitch, though, is a Kershaw-esque hammer that can be devastating. Anderson uses the deuce to frightening effect: his K-BB ratio in AA ball was over five to one (!).

While he's still very very young, Anderson really has nothing much left to prove in AA, which means that while he'll start in the minors again, it's quite possible he will see action in Oakland sometime before 2009 is over, even though he'll be only 21 years old. 2010 is the year in which he should become a fixture by the bay.

Player Updates and Notes

Brett Anderson has indeed made the Oakland A's major league club as the team's number three starter, at least for now. Whether he'll keep the job once more veteran arms are ready will depend on his performance.

4/1/2009 by Pokey

Brett Anderson looks like a strong candidate to help the A's injury-weakened starter situation. We'd bet on him breaking camp in the rotation.

3/30/2009 by KDaddy

Anderson has been shipped to Oakland as one of six players moved for Dan Haren.

12/14/2007 by BallGrrrl

 

 

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