Andy Abad
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2006)
Andy Abad was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2006 for the Athletics, the Boston Red Sox, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 6 seasons. In 15 career games, he hit .095 with 2 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 184 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-09-10
- Last Game
- 2006-04-13
Full name: Fausto Andres Abad
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .095 | .240 | .095 | .335 | 0 |
Career AVG .095 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 64.2% below league average.
Career OBP .240 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.
Career SLG .095 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 77.7% below league average.
Career OPS .335 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | 9 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 15 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .095 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (15 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .100 |
| Away | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .091 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-13 | CIN | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-04-11 | CIN | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-04-09 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-04-08 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-04-03 | CIN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-28 | BOS | TBR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-27 | BOS | TBR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-26 | BOS | TBR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-25 | BOS | BAL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-17 | BOS | TBR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 8 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CIN | NL | $327,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $327,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Georgia College | Cochran | GA | 1992, 1993 |
Andy Abad: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 10, 2001 and the final game on April 13, 2006, Andy Abad built the record summarized on this page. By club, Abad's seasons break down as the Oakland Athletics (2001), the Boston Red Sox (2003), and the Cincinnati Reds (2006). The bio lists Abad as a first baseman who batted and threw left-handed. Abad is listed at 6'1" and 184 pounds. The birth record reads August 25, 1972, in Palm Beach, FL, USA. Andy Abad was the playing name; the full given name is Fausto Andres.
In 15 games and 21 at bats, Abad batted .095 with 2 hits. Over the seasons Abad played, league hitters batted .266; the .095 career figure is 64.2% below that. In OPS terms, Abad's .335 stands 55.9% below the league's .761. Abad collected a career-high 2 hits in 2003.
The one salary on file is $327,000, for 2006. The college table lists Middle Georgia College in 1992 and 1993. Abad's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 15 games from Retrosheet.
Most of Abad's defensive work, 8 games, came at first base; the rest of the position table shows right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Andy Abad
- What years did Andy Abad play?
- Andy Abad played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2006.
- Was Andy Abad a pitcher?
- No. Andy Abad was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Andy Abad hit?
- Andy Abad hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Andy Abad's career batting average?
- Andy Abad batted .095 over his career, with 2 hits in 21 at bats.
- Is Andy Abad in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Andy Abad has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Andy Abad play for?
- Andy Abad played for the Athletics, the Boston Red Sox, and the Cincinnati Reds.