Larry Anderson, 26 years old, 6'3", 180 pounds. Bats right, throws right.
Summoned again by Indians late last season for another look...Strictly a reliever...No. 7 pick in June, 1971 draft...Set Pacific Coast League record with 25 saves at Portland in '78...Played baseball, football and basketball in high school—leading all three of his teams to state championships.
Sandy Wihtol, 24 years old, 6'2", 190 pounds. Bats right, throws right.
Made major league debut with Tribe in '79...Appeared in four games...No. 2 pick in June, 1974 draft...Strikeout artist in the minor leagues, averaging almost one per inning...Primarily has pitched in relief...In only start in '77, threw a seven-inning one-hitter, striking out nine.
THE REALITY
Andersen (the correct spelling) pitched in the majors from 1975-76, 77-79, and 81-94 (17 seasons) for Cleveland, Seattle, Philadelphia, Houston, Boston and San Diego. Career: 40-39, 3.15, 49 (W-L, ERA, Saves). He played in the postseason in 83 (World Series), 86, 90 and 93 (World Series). He is now a commentator for the Philllies.
Wihtol pitched in the majors from 1979-80 and '82 (3 seasons) for Cleveland. Career: 1-0, 3.75, 1 (W-L, ERA, Save). He sells real estate now.
