Overview

• The Mariners finalized an $8.8 million signing bonus with Anderson, about $700,000 under the third overall pick’s slot value.
• The underslot deal frees up draft pool funds to pursue additional prospects later in the first round.
• Anderson closed his LSU career with a 12-1 record, 3.18 ERA and a NCAA-leading 180 strikeouts over 119 innings, earning College World Series Most Outstanding Player honors.
• The 6-foot-2 southpaw features a four-pitch mix highlighted by a plus fastball touching 97 mph, complemented by two distinct breaking balls and a changeup.
• After missing his senior high school season to Tommy John surgery in 2022, Anderson rebuilt his mechanics at LSU to emerge as the Tigers’ ace in 2025.