H/W: 6-1 190 lb. B/T: L/R DOB: 12/16/86
The Cardinals top catching prospect continued to sting the ball at AA Springfield and AAA Memphis in '08 hitting .308 with 4 HR 41 RBI and 18 doubles in just 92 games. Anderson has a sweet lefthanded swing that produces line drives to the gaps and down both lines. His excellent hand-eye coordination makes him a difficult hitter to strike out and his solid game plan at the plate allows him to be more disciplined than many young hitters. Defensively, Anderson has continued to make improvements, throwing out 37% of potential basestealers last season and earning a respectable .986 fielding percentage. Pitchers love throwing to Anderson and much praise has been heaped upon him for his game calling techniques and ability to handle a pitching staff. The big knock on Anderson, thusfar, has been his lack of power. Bryan has never socked more than six HR in one season as a professional despite having a seemingly strong frame. Much of this has to do with the fact that Anderson's swing trajectory is more condusive to hitting line drives, and a slight leverage producing alteration may change that in subsequent seasons. The Redbirds have to be pleased with the rapid development of their 22 year old catcher of the future and his time should come very soon.
2009 Projection: Anderson will get a good lookover by the Cardinals this spring, but a shift back to Memphis to play every day is more probable. The Cards are fairly well set behind the dish with Yadier Molina in the fold through at least 2011, which indicates that a trade to another organization may be Bryan's best shot to play in the major leagues on a regular basis. The key for him this season is to drive the ball with more XBH authority while maintaining his high batting average. Anderson will make his MLB debut at some point in 2009 either as a backup to Molina or with another ball club.
Key Bryan Anderson Baseball Cards:
- 2005 Bowman Chrome Draft
- 2005 Bowman Heritage
- 2005 Bowman Sterling
- 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft
- 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Auto #/474
- 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft
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 Bryan Anderson 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft Refractor 87 US $2.00 |
 2007 Donruss Elite Ee Rc Autograph Bryan Anderson D US $.69 |
 Bryan Anderson 2007 Bowman Chrome Rookie Bdpp87 US $1.50 |
 2008 Bowman Draft Prospects Jersey Bryan Anderson Rc US $.99 |
 Bryan Anderson 08 Bowman Draft Blue Cardinals 399 US $1.50 |
 Bryan Anderson 2007 Texas League Top Prospect US $2.25 |
 2005 05 Bowman Draft Chrome Refractor Bryan Anderson Rc US $3.99 |
 Bryan Anderson 2007 Bowman Chrome Xfractor Rc 3181 299 US $5.00 |
 2007 Bowman Bryan Anderson Game Used Base D 49 135 US $3.99 |
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