Miami Marlins: Grading the Fish in Atlanta

Brian Anderson +.040

Brian Anderson was slotted fifth in the lineup to open the series on Friday, and singled to left to open the second inning (+.037). He forced out Justin Bour to end the fourth (-.028), and flew out to left with a runner in scoring position to end the sixth (-.027). He grounded into a double play to end Miami’s half of the ninth (-.019).

In game two, Anderson batted in the cleanup position, and struck out with a runner on first to end the opening inning (-.022). He led off the fourth with a single (+.036), and singled with one out in the sixth (+.027). Down by seven runs, he grounded out to start Miami’s ninth (-.001).

On Sunday, batting fifth again, Anderson led off the second with a strikeout (-.024). With a 1-0 lead in the fourth, nobody out and a runner on second, he singled into center field (+.063). He later scored on a Miguel Rojas single. Anderson led off the fifth with a flyout (-.003). He then led off the seventh inning with a single (+.008). Unfortunately, knowing how things ultimately worked out, he ended the eighth with two runners on base, flying out to center field (-.007).

Grade: B+