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Drafted: 18th Round, 2006 (Carmichael, CA) Height: 6′4″ Weight: 215 lbs Born: September 25, 1987 Anderson was scheduled to attend college and play ball at U-Cal, Berkeley after starring for TEAM USA during the 2005 PanAm Championships and leading California high schoolers in home runs in 2006. While he had the talent to be a first round or first round supplemental pick in the ‘06 draft, the commitment to Berkeley caused many teams to shy away. Eventually, he fell all the way to the 18th round of the draft, where the Red Sox grabbed him. After scouting him all summer, the Sox were convinced of his talents. Anderson entertained the idea of playing pro ball in lieu of college and the sides agreed on a signing bonus of $825,000. A year ago, he was one of the best offensive pr ...

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