Ryan Anderson (baseball)

Ryan York Anderson is an American former professional baseball player. Anderson was a left-handed pitcher in the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers minor league systems from 1997 to 2005.

Career

After attending Divine Child High School, Anderson was drafted in the first round by the Mariners in the 1997 MLB draft. He signed for a $2.175 million signing bonus. Baseball America called him the team's top prospect every year from 1998 to 2002 and the top prospect in the Pacific Coast League in 2000.
After a series of injuries and questions regarding his diligence, Anderson retired from baseball after briefly attempting a comeback with the Brewers in 2005.

Personal life

At 6'10, Anderson drew frequent comparisons to former Mariners pitcher Randy Johnson due to similarities in their height and pitching style, and earned Anderson the nickname "The Little Unit", a play on Johnson's nickname "The Big Unit".
After ending his baseball career, Anderson pursued a career as a chef, attending the Scottsdale Culinary Institute.