Rick Anderson Pitching Coach

Name: Richard Arlen Anderson
Birth date: 11/29/1956
Birthplace: Everett, WA
Height: 6-0
Weight: 175
School: University of Washington
Draft: 1978 24th Round - Mets
Nickname: Rick Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Position: Pitching Coach
Experience: 3 years
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Minnesota Twins Pitching Coach, Rick Anderson, was born November 29, 1956 in Everett, WA. He was a 1975 graduate of Mariner (WA) High School where he was selected to the All-State team in his senior year. He attended Everett Community College and the University of Washington. He was drafted by the New York Mets in the 24th round pick of the June, 1978 free agent draft.

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Rick has experience pitching both in the minors and in the Major League. In 1979, he recorded an exciting 9-inning no-hitter vs. Shreveport. In 1985, he was named to International League All-Star team and in 1986 he finally made his major league debut, June 9 vs. Philadelphia. His first major league win came 2 months later vs. Chicago.

In 1987, Rick was acquired by the Kansas City Royals along with catcher Ed Hearn and pitcher Mauro Gozzo from New York in exchange for pitcher David Cone and catcher Chris Jelic. He began the season on their Omaha minor league team, but was promoted and pitched a season-high 7.1 innings, June 22 at Chicago.

In 1989, he joined the Twins' organization as a pitching coach for rookie level Sarasota. From 1990-92, he was the pitching coach for Class A Kenosha and from 1993-94 for Class AA Nashville. In 1995, he got promoted again and was the pitching coach for Class AAA Salt Lake. He finally landed a spot in the big leagues in 2002 with the Twins as their primary pitching coach.

Rick Anderson also played for the following team:
Kansas City Royals 1987, 1988