John Andrews
Born: 2/9/1949 in Monterey Park, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-04-08 | Final Game: 1973-09-19
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: John Richard Andrews
Biography
John Andrews was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1949, whose career spanned from 1973 until his final game on September 19, 1973. Though his time in Major League Baseball was brief, he made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as the game was evolving in the post-deadball era. Andrews played for a limited stretch, finishing his season with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.42.
Throughout his career, Andrews recorded a total of five strikeouts and did not register any saves, which highlights the challenges he faced in establishing a long-term role within a competitive pitching landscape. While his career may not have been long, his contributions to the teams he played for are part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the dedication and perseverance of players during that era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 4.42 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 4.42 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | STL | NL | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | SLN | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena City College | Pasadena | CA | 1968, 1969 |
| San Diego State University | San Diego | CA | 1970 |