Career
Anderson previously played for the Cuban national baseball team and Camagüey of the Cuban National Series. He was part of Cuba"s roster at the 2006 and 2009 World Baseball Classics. Anderson, who is primarily a center fielder, hit.363 during the 2005-2006 season.
Anderson defected from Cuba and signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Rays prior to the 2010 season.
Released by the Rays after the 2013 season, Anderson signed with the Yomiuri Giants.