The Oakland A’s tried out a new starter on Monday. Tanner Anderson, acquired last winter in a minor trade, made his first career MLB start, against the first-place Tampa Bay Rays. Let’s take a closer look!
First and foremost, Anderson pitched a good game. He’d posted a 6.26 ERA and 7.27 FIP in Triple-A this year, so expectations were low, but he stepped up and threw a near-quality start against a good team. His final line was: 5u2154 ip, 2 runs, 5 Ks, 2 BB, 3 hits.
In terms of arsenal, Anderson showed four pitches.