Brian Wade Anderson (born May 19, 1993) is an American professional baseball third baseman and right fielder who is a free agent.
He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, and Atlanta Braves.
The Razorbacks reached the 2012 College World Series and ended the season ranked #3 nationally.
[4] During Anderson's junior season at Arkansas, the 2014 Razorbacks finished 40–25 and were eliminated in the NCAA tournament Regionals.
In 2015, Anderson played for the Jupiter Hammerheads of the High–A Florida State League where he batted .235 with eight home runs and 62 RBIs in 132 games.
[7] In 2016, Anderson played for both Jupiter and the Jacksonville Suns of the Double–A Southern League[8] where he compiled a combined .265 batting average with 11 home runs, 65 RBIs, and 21 doubles in 135 games between the two teams.
[10][11] In 2017, Anderson spent the season with both Jacksonville and the New Orleans Baby Cakes of the Triple–A International League, batting .275 with 22 home runs, 81 RBIs, and an .853 OPS in 120 games.
[14] He hit his first career home run on April 2, 2018, off Boston Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson at Marlins Park.
[16] His season earned him mention as a possible National League Rookie of the Year contender, ultimately won by Ronald Acuña Jr.[5] In 2019, During his second full MLB season, Anderson set career highs in home runs (20), runs batted in (66) and OPS (.811).
On September 28, Anderson was designated for assignment following Garrett Mitchell's activation from the injured list.