Craig Anderson

Who is Craig Anderson?

Norman Craig Anderson is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets.

Anderson signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as an amateur free agent prior to the 1960 season. Anderson made his Major League debut on June 23, 1961 as a member of the Cardinals. Anderson was selected by the New York Mets in the 1961 MLB Expansion Draft on October 10, 1961. Anderson played 1962-1964 with the Mets. He led the 1962 Mets team in appearances and saves.

In 1962, Anderson was the winning pitcher on both ends of the first double-header the Mets ever won on May 12. After winning both games against the Milwaukee Braves, Anderson lost his last 16 decisions for the season. The losing streak would end at 19 games when Anderson's Major league career ended on May 31, 1964.

On September 18, 1963, Anderson was the losing pitcher in the last baseball game ever played at the Polo Grounds. The Philadelphia Phillies behind pitcher Chris Short beat the Mets 5-1.

In 82 games Anderson finished with a career record of 7 wins, 23 losses, 94 strikeouts in 192.1 innings pitched, 34 games finished, and an ERA of 5.10.

Anderson attended Anacostia High School from 1953-1956. He played football, basketball and baseball.