Ivy Andrews
Born: 5/6/1907 in Dora, AL, USA
Died: 11/24/1970 in Birmingham, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1931-08-15 | Final Game: 1938-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Ivy Paul Andrews
Biography
Ivy Andrews was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1931 to 1938. Born in 1907, Andrews made a name for himself during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball period, where offensive production began to surge. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 50 wins and 59 losses, showcasing his durability and resilience on the mound. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.14, he demonstrated the ability to manage opposing hitters effectively, earning 257 strikeouts and contributing 8 saves throughout his time in Major League Baseball.
Andrews played in a competitive environment, where pitchers faced the challenge of adapting to evolving batting techniques and strategies. His contributions to the game remained significant, as he was part of a generation that helped pave the way for future pitchers. Although not a household name, Ivy Andrews' impact on the mound and his dedication to the sport highlighted the spirit of baseball during the late 1930s, a time when the game was gaining immense popularity across the United States.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 59 | 249 | 108 | 43 | 2 | 8 | 1041.0 | 1151 | 479 | 59 | 342 | 257 | 4.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 34.3 | 36 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 4.19 | - |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 8 | 6 | 25 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 141.7 | 144 | 60 | 53 | 30 | 3.81 | 187.7 |
| 1932 | NYY | AL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 1.82 | - |
| 1933 | BOS | AL | 7 | 13 | 34 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 140.0 | 157 | 77 | 61 | 37 | 4.95 | -1926.2 |
| 1934 | SLA | AL | 4 | 11 | 43 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 139.0 | 166 | 72 | 65 | 51 | 4.66 | -585.8 |
| 1935 | SLA | AL | 13 | 7 | 50 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 213.3 | 231 | 84 | 53 | 43 | 3.54 | 1197.3 |
| 1936 | SLA | AL | 7 | 12 | 36 | 25 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 191.3 | 221 | 103 | 50 | 33 | 4.84 | -2349.5 |
| 1937 | CLE | AL | 3 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 59.7 | 76 | 29 | 9 | 16 | 4.37 | 990.6 |
| 1937 | NYY | AL | 3 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 49.0 | 49 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 3.12 | - |
| 1938 | NYY | AL | 1 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 48.0 | 51 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 3.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | 319 | 26 | 59 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 18 | 62 | 0.185 | 0.228 | 0.213 | 0.442 | -1676.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | NYY | AL | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 27 | 51 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.137 | -523.2 |
| 1932 | NYY | AL | 4 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.222 | -523.2 |
| 1933 | BOS | AL | 36 | 42 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | SLA | AL | 43 | 40 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.350 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | SLA | AL | 50 | 68 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.132 | -733.9 |
| 1936 | SLA | AL | 36 | 59 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0.169 | -419.0 |
| 1937 | CLE | AL | 20 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | NYY | AL | 11 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | NYY | AL | 19 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | WS | NYA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3.18 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | WS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3.18 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 249 | 0 | 30 | 174 | 9 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | NYA | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1932 | BOS | P | 25 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 1 | 3 |
| 1932 | NYA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933 | BOS | P | 34 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 3 | 0 |
| 1934 | SLA | P | 43 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1935 | SLA | P | 50 | 0 | 7 | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| 1936 | SLA | P | 36 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 1 |
| 1937 | CLE | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | NYA | P | 11 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1938 | NYA | P | 19 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 249 |