| Max Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Detroit Tigers | |
| Second baseman | |
| Born: (2002-02-28) February 28, 2002 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Maxwell Edward Anderson (born February 28, 2002) is an American professional baseball second baseman in the Detroit Tigers organization.
Amateur career
Anderson attended Millard West High School in Omaha, Nebraska and played college baseball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.[1]
As a freshman at Nebraska in 2021, Anderson appeared in 45 games and hit .332 with seven home runs and 32 RBIs, earning Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors.[2] As a junior for the Cornhuskers in 2023, Anderson had the best season of his collegiate career, having an .414 batting average which led the Big Ten and with a 1.224 on-base plus slugging percentage. He also slugged for a total of 101 hits including 20 doubles, two triples, 21 home runs, and 70 RBI over 57 games.[3][4] He was a unanimous First-Team All Big Ten selection.[5] In 2021, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and returned to the league in 2022 to play with the Wareham Gatemen, being named a league all-star in both seasons.[6][7]
Professional career
Anderson was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the second round with the 45th pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[8][9] He signed with the Tigers on July 17, 2023 for $1,429,650.[10]
Anderson made his professional debut after signing with the Lakeland Flying Tigers, hitting .289 with two home runs and 12 doubles over 32 games.[11] In 2024, he played the majority of the season with the West Michigan Whitecaps and was promoted to the Erie SeaWolves near the season's end. Over 126 games between both teams, Anderson batted .266 with 11 home runs and 76 RBI.[12] Anderson returned to Erie to open the 2025 season and was promoted to the Toledo Mud Hens in August.[13] After the season, he was assigned to play in the Arizona Fall League with the Scottsdale Scorpions.[14]
References
- ^ Foster, Matt (July 6, 2023). "Nebraska's Max Anderson reflects on journey to MLB Draft". KETV. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ^ "Tigers put premium on hitting with Day 1 picks". MLB.com. July 9, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
- ^ Beck, Jason. "Tigers put premium on hitting with Day 1 picks". MLB.com. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ Rosenbergg, David (10 July 2023). "2023 MLB Draft: Tigers select Nebraska 2B Max Anderson in second round". SBNation. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ Beck, Jason (July 11, 2023). "Fueled by his 'superpower,' Anderson's bat impressed Tigers". MLB.com. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
- ^ "#31 Max Anderson". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ "#15 Max Anderson". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ "Tigers' Max Anderson: Drafted by Detroit". CBS Sports. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ Petzold, Evan. "Detroit Tigers select Nebraska second baseman Max Anderson with No. 45 pick in 2023 draft". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Anderson signs deal with Tigers". Cornhuskers Wire. July 19, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ Henning, Lynn (April 14, 2024). "Tigers saw Max Anderson as hitter, and nothing has changed in West Michigan". The Detroit News. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
- ^ Bournival, Brad (September 17, 2024). "Akron RubberDucks set to open Eastern League playoffs today; here's what to know". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
- ^ Beck, Jason (September 16, 2025). "This prospect has slugged his way to Detroit's doorstep". MLB.com. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
- ^ Burwell, Michael (September 15, 2025). "Mud Hens infielder Anderson embracing chance to compete in Arizona Fall League". The Blade. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Nebraska Cornhuskers bio
