Craig Anderson - His Mets Career 1962-1964

Craig Anderson was selected from the St Louis Cardinals organization in the 1962 expansion draft and would go on to pitch in 50 games as an original Met, the most of any pitcher in their inaugural season. On May 12th 1962 Anderson won both games of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Braves pushing his record to 3 and 1. It would be his last victory of the season as well as his career. He would go on to lose his next 16 decisions in 1962 to finish with a 3 and 17 record.

Anderson spent the bulk of the next two seasons in the minors with the Mets Triple A affiliate the Buffalo Bisons, but did manage to make it back to the big leagues for two cups of coffee in 1963 and 1964. In seven appearances over the two seasons he went 0 and 3.

Craig Anderson made his last appearance as a Met on May 31, 1964 and would spend the next two seasons toiling in the minors for both the Mets and White Sox.

In 57 appearances, 40 in relief, over three seasons Anderson posting a 3 and 20 record with a 5.56 ERA for the Mets.

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