Played for the Danville High School 1994-1997 and the Danville Dans 1998-1999
Who had his number retired the same year he moved up to the Majors?
Jason Anderson was drafted by the New York Yankees in 2000 and three years later, he became the first player from the Staten Island Yankees to become a New York Yankee. The "Baby Bombers" retired Anderson's #19 on July 14, 2003, in tribute. That day was also proclaimed "Jason Anderson Day" in Staten Island.
ABOUT ANDERSON
In 1997, Anderson was all-state during his senior year at Danville High School. He compiled a 14-1 record and tied the Illinois state record for consecutive shutouts with six in a row.
Anderson attended the University of Illinois, earning All-American and Academic All-American honors. He was named Big Ten Pitcher of the Year in 2000.
Anderson had 22 appearances with the Yankees, but midway through the year, he was traded to the New York Mets in a deal that brought Armando BenÃtez to the Yankees. He also played for the Cleveland Indianans, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies organizations.
Today, Jason is head baseball coach at Eastern Illinois University.
