Rob Andrews
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1979)
Rob Andrews was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1979 for the Houston Astros and the San Francisco Giants, a span of 5 seasons. In 493 career games, he hit .251 with 365 hits, 3 home runs, and 91 RBI.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-04-07
- Last Game
- 1979-09-26
Full name: Robert Patrick Andrews
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 493 | 1,454 | 174 | 365 | 30 | 15 | 3 | 91 | 33 | 148 | 121 | .251 | .318 | .298 | .616 | -2,693 |
Career AVG .251 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .298 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.
Career OPS .616 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | HOU | NL | 103 | 277 | 29 | 66 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 12 | 31 | 34 | .238 | .257 (-7%) | .327 (-5%) | .374 (-24%) | .701 (-15%) | -642.5 |
| 1976 | HOU | NL | 109 | 410 | 42 | 105 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 7 | 33 | 27 | .256 | .255 (avg) | .320 (-3%) | .360 (-17%) | .681 (-10%) | -587.5 |
| 1977 | SFN | NL | 127 | 436 | 60 | 115 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 56 | 33 | .264 | .264 (avg) | .329 (+5%) | .401 (-25%) | .730 (-11%) | -612.5 |
| 1978 | SFN | NL | 79 | 177 | 21 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 18 | .220 | .257 (-15%) | .323 (-7%) | .378 (-24%) | .702 (-16%) | -418.1 |
| 1979 | SFN | NL | 75 | 154 | 22 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 9 | .260 | .265 (-2%) | .329 (-12%) | .397 (-20%) | .727 (-16%) | -432.1 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 493 | 1,454 | 174 | 365 | 30 | 15 | 3 | 91 | 33 | 148 | 121 | .251 | — | — | — | — | -2,693 | ||
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 (493 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 249 | 716 | 82 | 193 | 0 | 45 | .270 |
| Away | 244 | 738 | 92 | 172 | 3 | 46 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-09-26 | SFG | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-09-22 | SFG | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-09-19 | SFG | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-15 | SFG | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-14 | SFG | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-13 | SFG | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-12 | SFG | ATL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-11 | SFG | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-09 | SFG | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-09-08 | SFG | HOU | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 431 | 363 | 860 | 1137 | 57 | 241 |
| 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 10 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | HOU | 2B | 94 | 81 | 191 | 237 | 8 | 65 |
| 1975 | HOU | SS | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 1976 | HOU | 2B | 107 | 101 | 228 | 354 | 14 | 66 |
| 1976 | HOU | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | SFN | 2B | 115 | 108 | 225 | 314 | 20 | 66 |
| 1978 | SFN | 2B | 62 | 44 | 120 | 131 | 6 | 23 |
| 1978 | SFN | SS | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | SFN | 2B | 53 | 29 | 96 | 101 | 9 | 21 |
| 1979 | SFN | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 432 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 10 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Player of the Week | Week of 1977-06-17 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Rob Andrews (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Rob Andrews: the record in brief
April 7, 1975 and September 26, 1979 bracket Rob Andrews's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Houston Astros (1975 through 1976) and the San Francisco Giants (1977 through 1979). Andrews, a second baseman by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds. Andrews was born on December 11, 1952, in Santa Monica, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Robert Patrick.
Andrews's career batting table shows 493 games, 1,454 at bats and 365 hits, a .251 average, adding 3 homers, 91 runs batted in, and 33 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .318 clip and slugging .298, Andrews finished with a .616 OPS. Against a .260 league average for those years, Andrews's .251 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .616 to a league .709, 13.1% below average. The hits column peaks at 115, in 1977. 1977 brought the most runs batted in, 25. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .264 in 1977, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rob Andrews
- What years did Rob Andrews play?
- Rob Andrews played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1979.
- Was Rob Andrews a pitcher?
- No. Rob Andrews was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Rob Andrews hit?
- Rob Andrews hit 3 career home runs with 365 hits.
- What was Rob Andrews's career batting average?
- Rob Andrews batted .251 over his career, with 365 hits in 1,454 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rob Andrews have?
- Rob Andrews drove in 91 runs in his career.
- Is Rob Andrews in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rob Andrews has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.