Whether you remember him for his sideburns or his 50-home run season, Brady Anderson has a prominent spot in Orioles history. Let’s not forget his propensity to crash into the outfield wall too.
It’s funny how the little things stick out about such a popular player all these years after he’s stopped playing. He played center field in a somewhat unconventional way, where he would catch the ball glove side at shoulder level — sometimes lower! — instead of over the head with two hands, like they teach in little league.
How about Anderson’s batting stance? There were few players who stood up as straight and tall at the plate as he did, with an over-pronounced front leg lift every time the pitcher delivered to the dish.