Mike Andrews, baseball player, 1966-1973

Mike Andrews

Born: 7/9/1943 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-18 | Final Game: 1973-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Jay Andrews

Biography

Mike Andrews was a professional baseball player born in 1943, whose career spanned from 1966 to 1973. As a versatile position player, he appeared in 893 games throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. Andrews showcased his offensive prowess with a total of 803 hits, 66 home runs, and 316 runs batted in, culminating in a career batting average of .258. Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 18 stolen bases during his time in the league. His contributions to the game were recognized with an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact within the sport. Playing during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, Andrews experienced the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the late 1960s. His ability to adapt to the evolving styles of play and his solid performance made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Andrews' career, though shorter than some, left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike, cementing his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
893 3116 441 803 140 4 66 316 18 458 390 0.258 0.353 0.369 0.722 5678.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 17 2 4 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.235

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1973 ALCS OAK 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1973 WS OAK 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000
1967 WS BOS 5 13 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.308

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 39 34 291 16 4 25
2B 787 764 1838 1951 107 438
3B 6 4 7 5 0 0
SS 10 3 11 6 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 39
Second Base 786
Third Base 5
Shortstop 11
Designated Hitter 34

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1969 Most Valuable Player AL 26th 3.0 336 0
1968 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 4.0 280 0