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Drew Anderson
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38
Team
DET · P
Debut
2017 · 10 MLB seasons

Drew Anderson

Age 32
Contract Value $7,000,000/yr
Size 6' 3" · 205
Throws RHP
Bats Right
From Reno, NV
4-4 W-L
4.25
ERA
1.33
WHIP
11.2
K/9
3.5
BB/9
59.1
Innings
2
Starts
Drew Anderson season snapshot
Season stats
ERA
4.25
WHIP
1.33
K/9
11.2
BB/9
3.5
HR/9
1.37
IP
59.1
GS
2
W-L
4-4
◆ Pitcher snapshot

Drew Anderson, one of the Detroit Tigers arms, has worked in a flexible role this season while giving the staff innings in a variety of spots. The R-hander carries a 4.25 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across 59.1, with 11.22 strikeouts per nine and a 4-4 record over 2 starts. His profile leans on bat-missing ability, but the overall results can swing depending on how consistently he gets ahead and limits free passes.

The strikeout rate points to stuff that can play, and when his command is sharp he can work through hitters quickly. At the same time, a 3.49 walk rate suggests there are stretches where execution backs up and traffic builds. That creates some volatility from outing to outing, especially for a pitcher whose role may shift based on team need and game state.

Recent form:

Recent starts
  • 07/231.0 IP · 1 ER · 1 K
  • 07/221.0 IP · 0 ER · 2 K
  • 07/191.1 IP · 1 ER · 1 K
  • 07/111.1 IP · 0 ER · 2 K
  • 07/071.0 IP · 0 ER · 2 K

Drew Anderson has pitched with a up trend lately, and the recent outings suggest he is still searching for steadier rhythm. Even so, the swing-and-miss element gives him a path to rebound quickly if he sharpens location and avoids falling behind in counts. How he handles leverage and inherited pressure can shape the next turn in his results.

For the season, Drew Anderson has logged 4 wins and 4 losses while continuing to compete for the Detroit Tigers. He offers enough bat-missing upside to remain relevant, but his outlook is tied closely to command, role stability, and whether he can turn brief appearances into cleaner, more efficient work.

Drew Anderson ERA trend
Last 6
Earned runs per start
Avg 0.5 ER / start
↑ ERA trending up over recent starts.

Drew Anderson game log

2026 season
DateOpponentIPHERKBBERA
Jul 23Kansas City Royals121109.00
Jul 22Chicago Cubs110200.00
Jul 19Los Angeles Angels1.111138.18
Jul 11Philadelphia Phillies1.100200.00
Jul 7Athletics110200.00
Jul 5Texas Rangers111009.00
Jul 1New York Yankees252109.00
Jun 29New York Yankees100100.00
Jun 27Houston Astros0.2211145.00
Jun 22New York Yankees1.1122016.36
Jun 19Chicago White Sox1.110300.00
Jun 15Houston Astros2.221524.09
Jun 12Cleveland Guardians131109.00
Jun 9Minnesota Twins0.200210.00
Jun 7Seattle Mariners120200.00
Jun 5Seattle Mariners221104.50
Jun 3Tampa Bay Rays100100.00
May 31Chicago White Sox0.2420090.00
May 29Chicago White Sox0.2111045.00
May 27Los Angeles Angels300300.00
May 24Baltimore Orioles210420.00
May 20Cleveland Guardians4.220720.00
May 15Toronto Blue Jays410100.00
May 13New York Mets0.110100.00
May 10Kansas City Royals2534013.50
May 6Boston Red Sox1.110330.00
May 2Texas Rangers2.120300.00
Apr 30Atlanta Braves210210.00
Apr 25Cincinnati Reds2.211514.09
Apr 24Cincinnati Reds100200.00
Apr 20Boston Red Sox1.1321016.36
Apr 16Kansas City Royals0.12301270.00
Apr 11Miami Marlins3.100220.00
Apr 6Minnesota Twins321423.00
Apr 4St. Louis Cardinals111109.00
Mar 31Arizona Diamondbacks1222018.00
Mar 26San Diego Padres1.121028.18

Drew Anderson season splits

Home / away / vs L-R · 2026
Home ERA
ERA2.67
Away ERA
ERA5.70
vs Left AVG
AVG0.226
vs Right AVG
AVG0.240
Drew Anderson monthly splits
ERA · IP · K · BB · WHIP per month
MonthGSERAIPKBBWHIP
Mar011.572.1222.57
Apr04.9114.21771.16
May12.5721.02771.19
Jun14.2612.21941.34
Jul05.198.2931.62
Pitch arsenal
Usage and average velocity · 2026
FFFour-seam FB
40.0%95.7 mph
CHChangeup
31.0%90.2 mph
CUCurveball
22.3%80.4 mph
SLSlider
5.2%87.3 mph
SISinker
1.6%94.9 mph

Performance vs teams

2026 starts · sorted by ERA

Hot / Cold zones

Opponent results by strike zone area

AVG by zone

  • Zone 01: .154
  • Zone 02: .375
  • Zone 03: .154
  • Zone 04: .429
  • Zone 05: .387
  • Zone 06: .222
  • Zone 07: .267
  • Zone 08: .105
  • Zone 09: .182
  • Zone 11: .200
  • Zone 12: .000
  • Zone 13: .192
  • Zone 14: .200

OPS by zone

  • Zone 01: .385
  • Zone 02: 1.000
  • Zone 03: .385
  • Zone 04: 1.429
  • Zone 05: 1.030
  • Zone 06: .611
  • Zone 07: .800
  • Zone 08: .211
  • Zone 09: .364
  • Zone 11: .739
  • Zone 12: .462
  • Zone 13: .552
  • Zone 14: .486

SLG by zone

  • Zone 01: .231
  • Zone 02: .625
  • Zone 03: .231
  • Zone 04: 1.000
  • Zone 05: .710
  • Zone 06: .389
  • Zone 07: .533
  • Zone 08: .105
  • Zone 09: .182
  • Zone 11: .200
  • Zone 12: .000
  • Zone 13: .308
  • Zone 14: .200

OBP by zone

  • Zone 01: .154
  • Zone 02: .375
  • Zone 03: .154
  • Zone 04: .429
  • Zone 05: .364
  • Zone 06: .222
  • Zone 07: .267
  • Zone 08: .105
  • Zone 09: .182
  • Zone 11: .652
  • Zone 12: .462
  • Zone 13: .276
  • Zone 14: .314

numberOfStrikes by zone

  • Zone 01: 37.00
  • Zone 02: 38.00
  • Zone 03: 32.00
  • Zone 04: 34.00
  • Zone 05: 46.00
  • Zone 06: 36.00
  • Zone 07: 17.00
  • Zone 08: 49.00
  • Zone 09: 33.00
  • Zone 11: 35.00
  • Zone 12: 28.00
  • Zone 13: 44.00
  • Zone 14: 65.00

numberOfPitches by zone

  • Zone 01: 47.00
  • Zone 02: 49.00
  • Zone 03: 43.00
  • Zone 04: 52.00
  • Zone 05: 75.00
  • Zone 06: 52.00
  • Zone 07: 28.00
  • Zone 08: 63.00
  • Zone 09: 39.00
  • Zone 11: 151.00
  • Zone 12: 85.00
  • Zone 13: 126.00
  • Zone 14: 201.00

earnedRunAverage by zone

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  • Zone 14: -
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