2020 Stats
AVG
.255
HR
11
RBI
38
R
27
SB
0
2021 Projections
2021 Fantasy Outlook
Anderson had his best year yet, at least judging by his career-high 121 wRC+, helping lead the Marlins to their first playoff berth since 2003. Whether or not he actually improved isn't clear, however. He made less contact than in either of his two previous full seasons, as his strikeout rate jumped significantly from 21.9% to 28.8%. When he did make contact, it came off the bat at a career-low 87.4 mph average exit velocity. Statcast suggests he overachieved by a fair amount, giving him a .228 xBA and a .425 xSLG, numbers which don't quite back up his .255 batting average and .465 slugging percentage. Overall, it's not the most compelling profile, but Anderson should at least do enough to be worth a later-round pick again this season. He has a locked-in role in an improving lineup, though he's still held back somewhat by the Marlins' pitcher-friendly home park. Read Past Outlooks

Comes to terms with Marlins
Anderson and the Marlins agreed to a one-year, $3.8 million contract Friday, avoiding arbitration, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson helped the Marlins to their third ever postseason appearance last season, hitting a solid .255/.345/.465 with 11 homers. The 27-year-old hasn't shown signs that he's about to break out and become a true star hitter, but he should remain a key piece for a Marlins team that's looking to earn consecutive playoff berths for the first time.
Anderson helped the Marlins to their third ever postseason appearance last season, hitting a solid .255/.345/.465 with 11 homers. The 27-year-old hasn't shown signs that he's about to break out and become a true star hitter, but he should remain a key piece for a Marlins team that's looking to earn consecutive playoff berths for the first time.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2018
+5%
OPS vs RHP
2020
+2%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2018vs Left | .754 | 358 | 11 | 33 | .251 | ||||
Since 2018vs Right | .793 | 1056 | 30 | 135 | .271 | ||||
2020vs Left | .788 | 64 | 2 | 8 | .286 | ||||
2020vs Right | .802 | 160 | 8 | 29 | .243 | ||||
2019vs Left | .738 | 123 | 6 | 12 | .232 | ||||
2019vs Right | .834 | 397 | 14 | 54 | .271 | ||||
2018vs Left | .751 | 171 | 3 | 13 | .252 | ||||
2018vs Right | .759 | 499 | 8 | 52 | .280 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2018
+3%
OPS on Road
2020
+21%
OPS on Road
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Since 2018Home | .773 | 716 | 21 | 88 | .260 | ||||
Since 2018Away | .793 | 698 | 20 | 80 | .272 | ||||
2020Home | .712 | 95 | 4 | 16 | .233 | ||||
2020Away | .863 | 129 | 6 | 21 | .273 | ||||
2019Home | .810 | 280 | 10 | 36 | .255 | ||||
2019Away | .811 | 240 | 10 | 30 | .269 | ||||
2018Home | .760 | 341 | 7 | 36 | .272 | ||||
2018Away | .753 | 329 | 4 | 29 | .274 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Brian Anderson compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.33BB Rate
9.6%K Rate
28.8%BABIP
.323ISO
.210AVG
.255OBP
.345SLG
.465OPS
.810wOBA
.360Exit Velocity
82.3 mphHard Hit Rate
35.6%Barrels/PA
6.1%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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This is the type of player that would be a much bigger deal in another market and another ballpark. Anderson is the guy in the Miami lineup pitchers don't want to beat them; his overall fantasy production is limited by his surrounding cast and his home park. If he hit in a better lineup and better park, 30 homers and 90-plus RBI would be a very real possibility for him in 2020. He is coming into his third full season at the major-league level and has shown improvement in the three years of MLB experience he has under his belt. He is too cheap for the Marlins to let go anywhere else, so the hope would be Derek Jeter and the other front-office officials improve his surrounding cast quicker so his fantasy value can grow in kind. For now, draft him for the improving player he is and hope his situation changes for the better while enjoying his dual-position eligibility.
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Not starting Saturday
Anderson isn't starting Saturday's game against the Yankees.
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Hits home run in win
Anderson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, an RBI and two runs scored during Wednesday's loss to the Braves.
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Stellar performance in nightcap
Anderson went 3-for-4 with three home runs and seven RBI during Friday's win in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Nationals.
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Sitting Monday
Anderson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
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Launches first homer of September
Anderson went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a run scored Saturday in a 12-6 loss to the Phillies.
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