Former Major League Baseball outfielder Brian Anderson joined the Northwestern baseball staff on March 28, 2023.
Anderson's college career began at the University of Arizona, where he earned All-American and All-Pac 10 honors. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the 2003 MLB Draft after his junior season. His 26-game hit streak stands as Arizona's single-season program record.
He made his first MLB appearance with the White Sox in 2005, appearing in 13 games for the eventual World Champions. In 2008, Anderson played in 109 games en route to an AL Central Division title. He played with the White Sox until 2009 when he was traded to the Red Sox. He made appearances in the ALDS for the White Sox in 2008 and Red Sox in 2009.
The Tucson native returned to Arizona as an undergraduate assistant coach in 2021 while finishing his degree. In 2022, he served as first base coach and worked with the team's outfielders. In 2022, Arizona earned an NCAA Regionals berth, advancing to the Coral Gables Regional Final. Following his stint at Arizona, Anderson was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Pima Community College.
Anderson coached Chase Davis, Tanner O'Tremba, and Mac Bingham at the University of Arizona. Davis was the 21st overall pick in the 2023 draft by the St. Louis Cardinals, O'Tremba was drafted in the 15th round by the San Francisco Giants in 2022 and Mac Bingham was a 40th round pick by the Chicago Cubs in 2019.
Anderson's college career began at the University of Arizona, where he earned All-American and All-Pac 10 honors. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the 2003 MLB Draft after his junior season. His 26-game hit streak stands as Arizona's single-season program record.
He made his first MLB appearance with the White Sox in 2005, appearing in 13 games for the eventual World Champions. In 2008, Anderson played in 109 games en route to an AL Central Division title. He played with the White Sox until 2009 when he was traded to the Red Sox. He made appearances in the ALDS for the White Sox in 2008 and Red Sox in 2009.
The Tucson native returned to Arizona as an undergraduate assistant coach in 2021 while finishing his degree. In 2022, he served as first base coach and worked with the team's outfielders. In 2022, Arizona earned an NCAA Regionals berth, advancing to the Coral Gables Regional Final. Following his stint at Arizona, Anderson was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Pima Community College.
Anderson coached Chase Davis, Tanner O'Tremba, and Mac Bingham at the University of Arizona. Davis was the 21st overall pick in the 2023 draft by the St. Louis Cardinals, O'Tremba was drafted in the 15th round by the San Francisco Giants in 2022 and Mac Bingham was a 40th round pick by the Chicago Cubs in 2019.