Curley Andrews
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Curley Andrews was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Stars and the New York Black Yankees. In 9 career games, he hit .211 with 4 hits and 3 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
Full name: William Andrews
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .211 | .250 | .316 | .566 | 0 |
Career AVG .211 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.
Career SLG .316 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career OPS .566 vs. league average .677 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | PS | NN2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1944 | NBY | NN2 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 5 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .118 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944-06-03 | NY5 | PH5 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-05-30 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-05-28 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-05-21 | NY5 | NY6 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944-05-19 | NY5 | BLG | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-05-07 | NY5 | HOM | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-29 | PH5 | NY5 | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-15 | PH5 | NW2 | L | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-07-11 | PH5 | BLG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 5 |
Curley Andrews: the record in brief
The season rows for Curley Andrews begin in 1943. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Stars (1943) and the New York Black Yankees (1944). Listed as a third baseman, Andrews batted and threw right-handed. Curley Andrews was the playing name; the full given name is William.
Andrews collected 4 hits in 19 at bats across 9 games, good for a .211 batting average, adding 3 RBI. Over the seasons Andrews played, league hitters batted .259; the .211 career figure is 18.6% below that. In OPS terms, Andrews's .566 stands 16.5% below the league's .677. Andrews collected a career-high 2 hits in 1943.
Andrews's separate Negro Leagues table shows a .160 average on 4 hits. The Negro Leagues table is compiled from box scores, so it is kept separate from the main career line.
Most of Andrews's defensive work, 5 games, came at third base; the rest of the position table shows second base (3).
Frequently Asked Questions about Curley Andrews
- Was Curley Andrews a pitcher?
- No. Curley Andrews was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Curley Andrews hit?
- Curley Andrews hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Curley Andrews play for?
- Curley Andrews played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Stars (1943) and the New York Black Yankees (1944).
- What were Curley Andrews's career stats?
- In 9 games, Curley Andrews had 4 hits, 3 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .211 batting average.
- What position did Curley Andrews play?
- Curley Andrews played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Curley Andrews's career batting average?
- Curley Andrews batted .211 over his career, with 4 hits in 19 at bats.
- How many RBI did Curley Andrews have?
- Curley Andrews drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Curley Andrews in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Curley Andrews has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.