- Full name Andrew Anderson
- Born 04/22/1984 in Scottsdale, AZ
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School New Orleans
- Drafted in the 22nd round (681st overall) by the Houston Astros in 2007.
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Anderson played on two Nebraska teams that reached the College World Series and was considered a gritty scrapper, though in his final two seasons he batted just .255 with 14 extra-base hits. He has consistently hit as a pro, however, and his bat and attitude have endeared him to the Brewers. His game is similar to that of Milwaukee's current overachieving center fielder, Brady Clark. Like Clark, Anderson's best tool is his bat. He keeps his swing simple, repeats it well, covers the plate and makes adjustments to keep getting the barrel to the ball. He led the Florida State League in hits and finished fourth in batting last year. He actually has added a tool in pro ball, getting slightly faster so that he now runs a tick above-average, getting to first base in 4.1 seconds from the left side. Anderson makes all the plays in the outfield with a fringy arm and solid range, making him a good bet to be a future fourth outfielder in the majors. Power is his weakest tool and probably will keep him from being an everyday player. He'll make the move to Double-A for 2006.