Marlon Ordell Anderson

Positions: Second Baseman, Pinch Hitter and Outfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 10", Weight: 190 lb.

Born: January 6, 1974 in Montgomery, AL
High School: Prattville HS (Prattville, AL)
School: University of South Alabama (Mobile, AL)
Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2nd round of the 1995 amateur draft.
Signed June 3, 1995. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 8, 1998 (Age 24)   vs. NYM 1 AB, 1 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Phillies/Mets/DevilRays/Cardinals/Nationals/... 1998-2009

Final Game: April 10, 2009 (Age 35)   vs. FLA 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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