Angelo State University Athletics

John Anderson enters his fourth season as the assistant baseball coach at Angelo State and has helped lead the Rams to a 104-64 record with two trips to the NCAA Division II postseason in three seasons.

Anderson played two seasons in the Chicago White Sox organization during 2007–2008 and later was the hitting coach for the Colts for the 2008 season. For the last six seasons, Anderson has coached the Minnesota Blizzard Elite baseball team. He has had 18 players drafted over his six years as coach. His first coaching stint was with the University of Sioux Falls, where he was an assistant coach. He helped coach the squad from a two-win team to winning a conference championship in his first season.

"I think getting John to come back was huge addition for our program," ASU head coach Kevin Brooks said. "I got to watch him play when he played for the San Angelo Colts and really enjoyed watching him play. He coaches with the same passion as he played. He has a proven track record with developing players and finding talent along with a ton of energy on the field and in practice. John is a proven winner and a San Angelo icon and I couldn't be happier bringing him back."

Anderson has played and coached professional baseball for 12 seasons. He was a three-time all-star during his playing career and was named most valuable player of the United Baseball League in 2006 for San Angelo. He has the ubl’s hitting-streak record with a 31-game hit streak.

"I always enjoyed the people and my time in San Angelo and feel it is a great place to raise a family," Anderson said. "I have a lot of respect for Coach Brooks and what he has built this program into is impressive. That is why I want to be a part of the Ram baseball program. I want to enhance the program and continue winning and become a national contender."