Former BayBears pitcher Justin Anderson called up by Angels
MOBILE, Ala. (April 23, 2018) - The Los Angeles Angels announced Monday afternoon that they have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Justin Anderson from Triple-A Salt Lake. Anderson is joining the Angels in Houston, where he will have a chance to make his Major League debut in his hometown.Anderson,
MOBILE, Ala. (April 23, 2018) - The Los Angeles Angels announced Monday afternoon that they have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher
Anderson, 25, pitched in a team-high 42 games for the BayBears last year, going 3-2 with a 5.06 ERA, and made three additional appearances with Mobile to begin the 2018 season. In his three outings this April, Anderson struck out eight batters while allowing just two hits and one walk in 3 2/3 scoreless innings.
Following a promotion to Salt Lake on April 14, Anderson tossed five scoreless, hitless innings and struck out six batters in three Triple-A relief appearances. He also pitched seven scoreless frames with seven strikeouts in six Major League Spring Training games earlier this year.
The Houston native was selected by the Angels in the 14th round of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Anderson is the first member of the 2018 BayBears to be promoted to the Majors. He also has a chance to become the fourth player from last year's Mobile team to appear in an MLB game, joining right-handed pitchers
The BayBears continue a five-game home series against the Mississippi Braves with a doubleheader Monday beginning at 5:05 p.m. CDT. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (subscription required, promo code: BAYBEARS) and heard on the BayBears Broadcast Network, the TuneIn Radio App, and the MiLB First Pitch App.
The BayBears host a total of 70 home dates through Labor Day, September 3. Single-game tickets and ticket packages are currently on sale. Season tickets and group and hospitality offerings for the 2018 season can be reserved by calling (251) 479-BEAR (2327).
About the Mobile BayBears
The Mobile BayBears are the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels and play their games at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Ala. The BayBears were founded in 1997 and have won four Southern League titles in 1998, 2004, 2011, and 2012. Additionally, the 1998 and 2011 championship squads were named Minor League Team of the Year by Baseball America. More than 160 former BayBears have reached the Major League level, including All-Stars Max Scherzer, Paul Goldschmidt, Jake Peavy,
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