Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Shaun Anderson (note: sources reference Kade Anderson, the Mariners' top pitching prospect, not Shaun Anderson) is the Mariners' No. 1 pitching prospect who has had an unprecedented dominant start to his professional career in Double-A. In April 2026, Anderson went 1-0 with a 0.48 ERA over four starts, striking out 30 batters while walking only four across 18 2/3 innings. He posted a 0.70 WHIP and held hitters to a .143 batting average. He was named the Mariners' Minor League Pitcher of the Month for April. Notably, in his second professional start, he struck out 11 batters without allowing a hit over five innings, and opened his season with 11 consecutive scoreless innings. The Mariners organization is taking a measured approach to his development, with no rush to promote him to the majors despite the team's underperformance.
Strengths
- + Exceptional strikeout rate (30 K in 18.2 IP)
- + Outstanding ERA (0.48)
- + Excellent command (4 BB in 18.2 IP)
- + Low WHIP (0.70)
- + Dominant batting average against (.143)
- + 11 strikeouts in second professional start without allowing a hit
- + 11 consecutive scoreless innings to start career
- + Named Minor League Pitcher of the Month for April
- + Stuff that travels (strikeouts and command)
- + Mariners' No. 1 pitching prospect
Weaknesses
- - Small sample size (one month of professional baseball)
- - Minor league numbers can be misleading
- - Potential for regression as competition adjusts
- - No major league experience yet
About
Shaun Anderson is a rp for the Los Angeles Angels.
Player Overview
RP
Los Angeles Angels