Anderson, Colorado’s first-round pick in 2011 out of the University of Oregon, made his MLB debut against the San Diego Padres on June 12 after waiting longer than expected to take the mound at Coors Field. He’s battled a number of injuries in his short career, including elbow pain from a stress fracture that caused him to miss the entire 2015 season.
Anderson said that the string of injuries he endured made him even more eager to help the Rockies.
“In terms of pitching, it didn’t me change much,” Anderson said of the injuries. “Not that I wasn’t hungry before, but it really gave me that sense of urgency and you want to play and play now.