Lars Eric Anderson (born September 25, 1987) is an American former professional baseball first baseman.

[4] Despite making his major league debut in September 2010, Anderson returned to Pawtucket for the 2011 season and batted .265 with 14 home runs and 78 RBI.

[4] On July 30, 2011, Anderson was nearly traded to his hometown Oakland Athletics, along with a player to be named later for starting pitcher Rich Harden.

[8] The Red Sox traded Anderson to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Steven Wright on July 31, 2012.

After being designated for assignment by the White Sox, Anderson was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays on February 25.

[13] After clearing waivers, Anderson was traded back to the White Sox in exchange for cash on April 1.

[14] Anderson was subsequently assigned to the White Sox's Triple–A affiliate, the Charlotte Knights to begin the season.

[16] In 71 games split between the Double–A Tennessee Smokies and Triple–A Iowa Cubs, he slashed a combined .303/.382/.474 with six home runs and 31 RBI.

On December 17, 2014, Anderson signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was assigned to the Double–A Tulsa Drillers to start the season.