Kade Anderson
| Kade Anderson | |
|---|---|
.png) Anderson pitching in the 2026 All-Star Futures Game | |
| Seattle Mariners | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 6, 2004 Slidell, Louisiana, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference |
Kade William Anderson (born July 6, 2004) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Seattle Mariners organization. He played college baseball for the LSU Tigers, with whom he won the 2025 College World Series and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the series.
Amateur career
[edit]Anderson attended St. Paul's School in Covington, Louisiana.[1] In high school, he had 28–1 record with a 0.22 earned run average (ERA) and 212 strikeouts. He did not pitch his senior year in high school in 2022 after undergoing Tommy John surgery.[2] He was ranked 130th by Perfect Game in the Class of 2023, being the second overall player and left-handed pitcher in Louisiana.[3] He committed to play college baseball for the LSU Tigers.[4]
Anderson did not pitch his first year at LSU in 2023 while recovering from surgery. He returned in 2024, pitching in 18 games with nine starts for the Tigers.[5] He went 4–2 with a 3.99 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 38+1⁄3 innings.
Anderson entered 2025 as LSU's number one starter.[6] On April 3, against the Oklahoma Sooners, he had 14 strikeouts and had LSU's first shutout since 2018.[7] On June 21, Anderson threw his second complete-game shutout of the season. He had 10 strikeouts, this time against Coastal Carolina, to win Game 1 of the 2025 College World Series.[8][9] Anderson was named the College World Series Most Outstanding Player after LSU won Game 2 and clinched their eighth national title.[10] Anderson was named the Baseball America College Pitcher of the Year.[11]
Professional career
[edit]Anderson was selected as the third overall pick in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft by the Seattle Mariners.[12] He signed with Seattle for a signing bonus worth $8.8 million.[13] He pitched in the Mariners' 2026 Spring Breakout game.[14] He made his minor league debut with the Double-A Arkansas Travelers.[15] He allowed one run over his first five starts in Double-A.[16] He won four Texas League Pitcher of the Week awards, three of them in a row,[17] as well the Texas League Pitcher of the Month for June.[18] He started the All-Star Futures Game, throwing one scoreless inning, allowing a single to Jesús Made.[19][20]
References
[edit]- ↑ Pervel, Mike (February 28, 2022). "LSU commit Kade Anderson continues dominance on the mound". NOLA.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ↑ Newman, Josh (March 22, 2025). "'You gotta get off the mat': Texas baseball welcomed to SEC by LSU, Kade Anderson's gem". lonestarlive. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Kade Anderson Class of 2023". Perfect Game Baseball. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ↑ Halm, Joseph (December 21, 2022). "Kade Anderson inks with LSU as part of 6-person St. Paul's signing class". NOLA.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ↑ Riley, Koki (April 28, 2024). "For LSU's Kade Anderson, the freshman's evolution goes beyond the numbers". NOLA.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ↑ Palermo, Jeff (February 12, 2025). "Lefty Kade Anderson named opening day starter for the LSU Tigers". louisianaradionetwork.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ↑ Rudner, Jacob (April 4, 2025). "LSU Ace Kade Anderson Throws Shutout Against No. 9 Oklahoma". Baseball America. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ↑ Rudner, Jacob (June 22, 2025). "Kade Anderson College World Series Shutout Puts LSU One Win from Title". Baseball America. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ↑ McGee, Ryan (June 22, 2025). "'Best pitcher on the planet': Kade Anderson's historic outing has LSU one win from title". ESPN. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "College World Series Most Outstanding Player award history, winners". NCAA. June 22, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Kade Anderson Named Baseball America's 2025 College Pitcher f The Year". Baseball America. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ↑ Harrigan, Thomas (July 13, 2025). "Mariners select LSU lefty Kade Anderson at No. 3 their 'best-case scenario'". MLB.com. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ Polishuk, Mark (July 13, 2025). "Mariners Agree To Sign First-Round Pick Kade Anderson". MLB Trade Rumors S. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ Law, Keith (March 22, 2026). "What I'm seeing from MLB prospects: Ryan Sloan is ruthless, Yorger Bautista stands out among stars". The Athletic. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ Hereth, Zac (April 3, 2026). "Seattle Mariners prospect Anderson delivers strong pro debut". Seattle Sports. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ Hereth, Zac (May 5, 2026). "Seattle Mariners prospect could benefit from new challenge". Seattle Sports. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ Campbell, Matt (June 22, 2026). "Travs' Kade Anderson wins third straight Texas League Pitcher of the Week award". Arkansas Times. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ Campbell, Matt (July 7, 2026). "Travs Anderson, Montes sweep monthly Texas League awards". Arkansas Times. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Kade Anderson impresses in Futures Game start". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ Law, Keith (July 13, 2026). "Pirates prospect Seth Hernandez shines in pitching-dominated MLB Futures Game". The Athletic. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- LSU Tigers bio