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
 10-2010 BOWMAN DRAFT BASE BRYAN ANDERSON CARDINALS #47 QTY $3.49 |
 (9) 2010 Topps Chrome Rookie Lot Bryan Anderson #172 $5.00 |
 2010 Topps T-206 Caramels Mini 44 Bryan Anderson RC $1.00 |
 2005 Bowman Chrome Refractor Bryan Anderson RC Rookie $6.74 |
 2010 Topps T-206 T206 44 Bryan Anderson RC $1.00 |
 2010 Topps T-206 T206 Bronze 44 Bryan Anderson RC $1.00 |
 Cardinals Bryan Anderson Chrome Press Plate Auto 1/1 $61.95 |
 2010 Topps Chrome RC Auto - BRYAN ANDERSON $8.00 |
 2010 Bowman Chrome Bryan Anderson Refractor RC $0.01 |
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