Patrick Anderson
Springfield Cardinals Manager
After three seasons as manager of the Peoria Chiefs (A+), Anderson became the eighth-ever manager in Springfield Cardinals history in 2025. Anderson, who calls nearby Columbia, MO home, previously spent seven years in the Nationals organization (2013- 19) as manager with the Single-A Hagerstown Suns (2014-19) and Gulf Coast League Nationals (2013). Across ten Minor League managerial seasons, he holds a 661-619 record and a 2013 Gulf Coast League Championship.
Anderson played collegiately at Mars Hill (NC) University and played three years of Independent League Baseball. He brings a wealth of experience to Springfield, as he began coaching in 1996 as an assistant with Gannon (PA) University. He also spent time at Hofstra University as an assistant coach (1999-2001) and head coach (2009-11). In-between his college coaching were coaching positions in the Royals organization in the GCL (2001), Midwest League (2002-06), Pioneer League (2007) and Appalachian League (2008).