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Ferrell Anderson Notable

b. January 9, 1918 · Brooklyn Dodgers 1946, St. Louis Cardinals 1953

Ferrell Anderson divided eight seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1946, then the St. Louis Cardinals through 1953.

Across 97 games he batted .261, with 61 hits and 20 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 12 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 82 games behind the plate, with 290 putouts and 11 errors. He turned 5 double plays.

He was born in Maple City, KS, USA on January 9, 1918, and died on March 12, 1978. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1946 BRO 791991951 1002 1418211 .256
1953 STL 1835110 200 1040 .286
Career 972342061 1202 1518251 .261

On this day & linked events

1918

Born January 9, 1918

Maple City, KS, USA

1978

Died March 12, 1978