AndersonPutnam

Anderson Putnam was an American professional baseball player who played as a starting pitcher in the mid-20th century. He was born on April 29, 1912, in Hollister, Oklahoma, and played his entire eight-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, and Brooklyn Dodgers.

Putnam threw both left-handed and right-handed, which was known as a "southpaw" at the time. He debuted in the majors on September 5, 1938, for the Cubs, pitching in 41 games over two seasons. In 1940, he was traded to the Tigers and went on to play for the team for three seasons. During this time, hecompiled a 16-22 win-loss record with a 4.58 earned run average (ERA).

In 1943, Putnam was drafted into the United States Army to serve in World War II. Once discharged from the military, he signed with the Dodgers and played for the team from 1944 to 1946. His time with the Dodgers included 22 starts and a 3.66 ERA in 131 innings. Putnam's MLB career ended in 1947. He re-entered the minor leagues and pitched for several teams before retiring.

Anderson Putnam's athletic career took a turn with his participation in the armed forces. His overall MLB career lasted eight seasons, with modest yet respectable statistics.