Tyler Anderson
A cerebral left-hander who battled injuries to become a two-time All-Star, known for his deceptive delivery and pinpoint control.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American baseball player·Birthday: December 30·Millennials
Biography
Tyler Anderson’s path to big league success was anything but a straight line. Drafted in the first round by the Colorado Rockies out of the University of Oregon, his early career was defined by a frustrating cycle of promise and injury, including a stress fracture in his elbow that cost him two full seasons. When he finally debuted in 2016, he brought a craftsman’s approach to the mound, relying on a varied arsenal and exceptional command rather than overpowering velocity. His resilience paid off most notably with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022, where he reinvented himself as a reliable starter, earning an All-Star nod and posting a career-best season that solidified his reputation as a pitcher who outsmarts hitters. Anderson’s journey is a testament to the value of adaptability and mental toughness in the modern game.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Tyler was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Tyler Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Tyler's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned MLB All-Star selections in 2022 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and 2024 with the Los Angeles Angels.
- Pitched a complete-game shutout for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020, allowing just one hit.
- Recorded a career-low 2.57 ERA over 178.2 innings during his standout 2022 season with the Dodgers.
- Was selected in the first round (20th overall) of the 2011 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies.
Did You Know?
He is one of the few MLB pitchers to use a distinct "double-clutch" windup in his delivery.
Anderson played college baseball at the University of Oregon, where he was a teammate of fellow major leaguer Tyler Matzek.
He has pitched for six different MLB teams on the West Coast and in the Mountain time zone.
“I just try to be the same guy every day, whether I'm pitching or not.”
