Kade Anderson

Kade Anderson
LSU Tigers – No. 32
Pitcher
Born: (2004-07-06) July 6, 2004
Slidell, Louisiana, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Career highlights and awards

Kade William Anderson (born July 6, 2004) is an American baseball pitcher for the LSU Tigers.

Career

Anderson attended St. Paul's School in Covington, Louisiana.[1] During his high school career he went 28–1 with a 0.22 earned run average (ERA) with 212 strikeouts. He did not pitch his senior year in high school in 2022 after undergoing Tommy John Surgery.[2] He was ranked 130th by Perfect Game in the Class of 2023, being the 2nd overall player and left-hand pitcher in the state of Louisiana.[3] He committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college baseball.[4]

Anderson did not pitch his first year at LSU in 2023 while recovering from his Tommy John Surgery. He returned in 2024 to pitch in 18 games with nine starts.[5] He went 4–2 with a 3.99 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 38+1⁄3 innings.

Anderson entered 2025 as LSU's number one starter.[6] On April 3, 2025, against the Oklahoma Sooners, he had 14 strikeouts and had LSU's first complete game shutout since 2018.[7] On June 21, 2025, Anderson threw his second complete-game shutout of the season. He had 10 strikeouts, this time against CCU, to win Game 1 of the 2025 College World Series.[8] Anderson was named the College World Series Most Outstanding Player after LSU won Game 2 and clinched their 8th national title.[9]

Following the 2025 season, Anderson was named the Baseball America Pitcher of the Year.[10]

Anderson was selected as the third overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft by the Seattle Mariners. [11]

References

  1. ^ Pervel, Mike (February 28, 2022). "LSU commit Kade Anderson continues dominance on the mound". NOLA.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  2. ^ Newman, Josh (March 22, 2025). "'You gotta get off the mat': Texas baseball welcomed to SEC by LSU, Kade Anderson's gem". lonestarlive. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  3. ^ "Kade Anderson Class of 2023". Perfect Game Baseball. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  4. ^ Halm, Joseph (December 21, 2022). "Kade Anderson inks with LSU as part of 6-person St. Paul's signing class". NOLA.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  5. ^ Riley, Koki (April 28, 2024). "For LSU's Kade Anderson, the freshman's evolution goes beyond the numbers". NOLA.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  6. ^ Palermo, Jeff (February 12, 2025). "Lefty Kade Anderson named opening day starter for the LSU Tigers". louisianaradionetwork.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  7. ^ Rudner, Jacob (April 4, 2025). "LSU Ace Kade Anderson Throws Shutout Against No. 9 Oklahoma". Baseball America. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  8. ^ Rudner, Jacob (June 22, 2025). "Kade Anderson College World Series Shutout Puts LSU One Win from Title". Baseball America. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  9. ^ "College World Series Most Outstanding Player award history, winners". June 22, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  10. ^ "Kade Anderson Named Baseball America's 2025 College Pitcher f The Year". Baseball America. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  11. ^ Harrigan, Thomas (July 13, 2025). "Mariners select LSU lefty Kade Anderson at No. 3". MLB.com. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
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