Tanner Anderson

Tanner Ackley Anderson (born May 27, 1993) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Oakland Athletics, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Fubon Guardians.

Early life and amateur career Tyler Anderson's parents are Lee and Lisa Anderson. As a child, he played the violin. He studied biomedical engineering before switching majors to history of science.

Professional career Pittsburgh Pirates After his senior year, he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 20th round of the 2015 MLB draft, and he signed.

After signing, Anderson was assigned to the Bristol Pirates where he was 4–0 with a 2.38 ERA in 12 relief appearances. At the end of the season, he was promoted and pitched six relief innings for the West Virginia Black Bears in which he was 1–0 with a 4.50 ERA. In 2016, he pitched for the West Virginia Power and the Bradenton Marauders where he posted a combined 3–3 record and 3.58 ERA in 36 games pitched between both clubs. Anderson moved into the starting rotation for the Altoona Curve in 2017, going 10–8 with a 3.38 ERA in 30 games (19 starts). He began 2018 with the Indianapolis Indians.

Anderson was called up to the major leagues by the Pirates on June 27, 2018. In 24 relief appearances for Indianapolis prior to his promotion he was 1–1 with a 2.34 ERA.

Oakland Athletics On November 20, 2018, Anderson was traded to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for a player to be named later, pitcher Wilkin Ramos. Anderson spent the majority of the 2019 season with the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators. On September 1, 2019, Anderson was designated for assignment after recording an 0–3 record and 6.04 ERA in 5 major league games.

Sioux Falls Canaries On August 26, 2020, Anderson signed with the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association. Anderson recorded a 1–2 record and 10.64 ERA in 4 appearances with the Canaries.

Oakland Athletics (second stint) After the conclusion of the season on September 18, 2020, Anderson was returned to the Athletics organization. He began the 2021 season with Triple-A Las Vegas, pitching to a 3–0 record and 3.60 ERA in 12 appearances before being released on June 17, 2021.

Pittsburgh Pirates (second stint) On July 5, 2021, Anderson signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. On September 30, Anderson was selected to the 40-man roster. Anderson made a single appearance for the Pirates, yielding two earned runs in five innings, and recording one strikeout. Anderson was released following the season on November 16.

Toros de Tijuana On February 23, 2022, Anderson signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. In 9 starts, he posted a 2–5 record with a 3.78 ERA and 25 strikeouts in innings. Anderson was waived on June 20, 2022. In 6 starts, he posted a 1.72 ERA with 11 strikeouts in innings pitched.

Anderson pitched in 16 games (9 starts) for the Guardians in 2023, recording a 3.38 ERA with 39 strikeouts in innings of work. On August 16, 2023, Anderson requested and was granted his release.

Sultanes de Monterrey On March 1, 2024, Anderson signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. In 18 starts for Monterrey, he posted a 6–4 record and 5.58 ERA with 63 strikeouts across innings pitched. Anderson was released by the Sultanes on April 15, 2025, prior to the start of the season.