 Although Anderson pitched professionally for several seasons in the minor leagues, appearing for teams such as the Longview Cannibals and the Tyler Elbertas, he spent only one season in the major leagues.As a member of the Cincinnati Reds in 1910, he started two games and appeared in five more as a reliever, compiling a 4.67 ERA in 17⅓ innings pitched.He also collected one hit in five at-bats.