Ryan Anderson (baseball)
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Ryan Y. Anderson was a professional baseball player. Anderson was a left-handed pitcher
in the Seattle Mariners
and Milwaukee Brewers
minor league
system from 1997 to his release in 2005.
After attending Divine Child High School
, Anderson was drafted in the first round by the Mariners and was listed as the top prospect by Baseball America
every year from 1998 to 2002, and the top prospect in the Pacific Coast League
in 2000. At 6'10, Anderson drew frequent comparisons to former Mariners pitcher Randy Johnson
due to similarities in their height and pitching style, and earned Anderson the nickname "The Little Unit," a play on Johnson's nickname "The Big Unit."
After series of injuries and questions regarding his work ethic and diligence, Anderson retired from baseball and is now pursuing a career as a chef after attending the Scottsdale Culinary Institute
.
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
in the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
and Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
minor league
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
system from 1997 to his release in 2005.
After attending Divine Child High School
Divine Child High School
Divine Child High School is a private Catholic high school in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, United States. The principal is Peggy Knuth and the Assistant Principal is Damian Hermann. The school's pastor is Father Jim Bilot...
, Anderson was drafted in the first round by the Mariners and was listed as the top prospect by Baseball America
Baseball America
Baseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
every year from 1998 to 2002, and the top prospect in the Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
in 2000. At 6'10, Anderson drew frequent comparisons to former Mariners pitcher Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson
Randall David Johnson , nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 22-year career, he pitched for six different teams....
due to similarities in their height and pitching style, and earned Anderson the nickname "The Little Unit," a play on Johnson's nickname "The Big Unit."
After series of injuries and questions regarding his work ethic and diligence, Anderson retired from baseball and is now pursuing a career as a chef after attending the Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts- Scottsdale formerly Scottsdale Culinary Institute is a career-focused school in Arizona specializing in culinary and hospitality education. Elizabeth Sherman Leite started Scottsdale Culinary Institute in 1986...
.