Chase Anderson honors father before each home start

Pitcher Chase Anderson wears an outfit that belonged to his late father, Robert Anderson, before every home start.Chase Anderson shows the belt buckle that belonged to his father, Robert. It has an “A” for the family name.Phoenix — This story is not new. It first was reported when Chase Anderson pitched for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2014.

But, for Brewers fans who don't know much about the 28-year-old right-hander, one of 16 players acquired by rebuilding Milwaukee over the off-season, it's worth retelling how Anderson continues to honor his late father, Robert.

When he takes the mound for each start, Anderson scratches his father's initials in the dirt on the back of the mound. But the…