Tim Anderson impresses Chicago White Sox with ideal start

It has been six days since Tim Anderson was called up from Class AAA Charlotte, but he already has made a strong impression with the Chicago White Sox.

In Wednesday night's 5-3 victory against the Detroit Tigers, the 2013 first-round draft pick continued to impress. He went 3-for-5 and scored 3 runs.

Through his first six games, the shortstop has three multihit games, 4 extra-base hits and has scored 5 runs.

Of course, the sample size isn't large enough to predict what kind of success Anderson can have throughout the course of the season, but White Sox manager Robin Ventura has stressed that he likes what he has seen so far.

"It's been impressive," Ventura said. "I think his improvement from what we saw in spring training to where he's at now … you kind of just let him play. He does a lot of things well, and you know he's got speed that goes with it.

"I think some of the plays he's been making defensively is some of what we want to see. Offensively, he's very aggressive and makes hard contact. I think speed-wise, that's the best part."

Against Detroit, Anderson flashed that speed in the first inning, beating a throw from second baseman Ian Kinsler for an infield single. He showcased his velocity again in the fifth, leading off with his first triple after hitting the first pitch he saw deep into right field.

Ventura's faith in Anderson's potential was made clear Monday when he moved him from ninth to first in the lineup. So far, that move has paid dividends as Anderson hopes to continue solidifying himself as the catalyst for an offense that has the seventh-worst June batting average.

"It's been great being in the top of the lineup and having an opportunity to hopefully getting a spark to the game, so it's been good," Anderson said. "I led off in Charlotte, so I'm kind of used to hitting that spot."

Adam Eaton, who previously led off, was bumped to second. Eaton also has been impressed with Anderson's work ethic and demeanor and is confident in his ability to flourish as the season progresses.

"I think the team is only better when the 1 and 2 hitters are on the same page and have an understanding of what each other is thinking in certain situations," Eaton said. "That's something that takes years to really master, but it starts now. I think communication and understanding each other's game and feeling each other out will only improve that."

Anderson has avoided making too much of his impressive debut.

"Just stay humble," he said. "Just keep fighting, keep putting pressure on the team and stay myself."