Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson generally avoids sharing the statistical or personal goals he’s aiming for entering a season.
His bat did plenty of talking in 2019 when he joined Luke Appling (1936 and 1943) and Frank Thomas (1997) as the only players in team history to lead the American League in batting average. Anderson had a .335 average, the best mark in the majors.
“Everybody has been ready,” he said. “Everybody wants to see some baseball. I’m excited to get back on the field. I’ve been sitting in the house, obviously enjoying the time with my family and my kids that I usually don’t get.