Jimmy Anderson (baseball), Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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American baseball player
Date of Birth: 22-Jan-1976
Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
Profession: baseball player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Jimmy Anderson (baseball)
- James Drew Anderson (born January 22, 1976) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who pitched for five seasons in the majors.
- Anderson made his major league debut in 1999, appearing in 13 games for the Pirates.
- In 2000, Anderson pitched in 27 games (26 starts), compiling a record of 5-11 in 144 innings.
- In 2001, Anderson had career highs in wins (9), games started (34), innings pitched (206.1) and strikeouts (89).
- He finished 9-17 with a 5.10 ERA. In 2002, Anderson regressed and lost control, walking 63 batters while striking out just 47 in ?140 2/3 innings for the Pirates.
- He was let go after the season and signed with the Cincinnati Reds.
- He went 1-5 in 8 games for the Reds and was later designated for assignment.
- Instead of choosing an outright assignment to AAA, Anderson refused and became a free agent.
- Anderson later signed a minor league deal with the Giants, for which he started 8 games, going 1-4 with a 6.44 ERA. In 2004, Anderson signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs.
- Anderson pitched in 16 games at the AAA level before being called up by the Cubs.
- Anderson appeared in just 7 games for the Cubs, all relief appearances, and notched his first career save. Anderson was traded to the Boston Red Sox for a minor league pitcher on July 2, 2004.
- Despite not being on the World Series roster, he was rewarded for his contributions with a championship ring. In 2005, Anderson pitched in the Twins, Astros, Cubs and Devil Rays minor league systems.
- Between all four, Anderson compiled an 8-10 record in 27 games (25 starts).
- He had a 3.44 ERA despite a WHIP of 1.50 due to his walks (66) and hits (150) in 144 innings. Anderson last played in the Florida Marlins organization in 2006.
- He was released after posting an ERA of 5.77 in 22 games.
- After his release, he retired from baseball. As of 2013, he works with Bobby McKinney in Western Branch Batting and Pitching Clinic.
- He is also coaching a team called the Mid-Atlantic Pirates Scout team.
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