Elvis Andrus
Born: 8/26/1988 in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2009-04-06 | Final Game: 2023-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Elvis Augusto Andrus
Biography
Elvis Andrus was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, having played from 2009 until his retirement in 2023. Born in 1988, Andrus made his mark as a dynamic shortstop known for his exceptional defensive skills and speed on the basepaths. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 2,059 games, accumulating 2,091 hits and demonstrating consistent offensive production with a career batting average of .269. With 102 home runs and 775 RBIs, Andrus was not only a reliable hitter but also a significant run producer for his teams.
A two-time All-Star, Andrus excelled in an era characterized by high offensive output and the increasing emphasis on analytics in baseball. His 347 stolen bases underscored his speed and agility, making him a constant threat on the bases and a key asset in his teams' offensive strategies. Throughout his career, Andrus was celebrated not only for his contributions at the plate but also for his leadership and resilience, leaving a lasting legacy in the game as one of the era's most enduring shortstops.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2059 | 7772 | 1058 | 2091 | 380 | 51 | 102 | 775 | 347 | 611 | 1206 | 0.269 | 0.325 | 0.370 | 0.695 | -6675.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | TEX | AL | 145 | 480 | 72 | 128 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 40 | 33 | 40 | 77 | 0.267 | -634.7 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | 148 | 588 | 88 | 156 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 35 | 32 | 64 | 96 | 0.265 | -1075.7 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | 150 | 587 | 96 | 164 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 60 | 37 | 56 | 74 | 0.279 | 3.0 |
| 2012 | TEX | AL | 158 | 629 | 85 | 180 | 31 | 9 | 3 | 62 | 21 | 57 | 96 | 0.286 | 178.1 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | 156 | 620 | 91 | 168 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 67 | 42 | 52 | 97 | 0.271 | -829.1 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 157 | 619 | 72 | 163 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 27 | 46 | 96 | 0.263 | -904.8 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 160 | 596 | 69 | 154 | 34 | 2 | 7 | 62 | 25 | 46 | 78 | 0.258 | -962.4 |
| 2016 | TEX | AL | 147 | 506 | 75 | 153 | 31 | 7 | 8 | 69 | 24 | 47 | 70 | 0.302 | 880.2 |
| 2017 | TEX | AL | 158 | 643 | 100 | 191 | 44 | 4 | 20 | 88 | 25 | 38 | 101 | 0.297 | 918.5 |
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 97 | 395 | 53 | 101 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 5 | 28 | 66 | 0.256 | -542.8 |
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 147 | 600 | 81 | 165 | 27 | 4 | 12 | 72 | 31 | 34 | 96 | 0.275 | -950.6 |
| 2020 | TEX | AL | 29 | 103 | 11 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 0.194 | -387.8 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 146 | 497 | 60 | 121 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 12 | 31 | 81 | 0.243 | -1589.3 |
| 2022 | CHW | AL | 43 | 181 | 25 | 49 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 28 | 11 | 9 | 30 | 0.271 | 249.8 |
| 2022 | OAK | AL | 106 | 354 | 41 | 84 | 24 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 7 | 30 | 62 | 0.237 | 249.8 |
| 2023 | CHW | AL | 112 | 374 | 39 | 94 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 44 | 12 | 25 | 71 | 0.251 | -720.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 173 | 21 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 0.266 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALDS1 | TEX | 3 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.364 |
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TEX | 5 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.182 |
| 2012 | ALWC | TEX | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 2011 | ALCS | TEX | 6 | 25 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.240 |
| 2011 | ALDS2 | TEX | 4 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.143 |
| 2011 | WS | TEX | 7 | 29 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.276 |
| 2010 | WS | TEX | 5 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0.176 |
| 2010 | ALCS | TEX | 6 | 27 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0.333 |
| 2010 | ALDS1 | TEX | 5 | 24 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 63 | 60 | 92 | 139 | 6 | 29 |
| 3B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1966 | 1928 | 2925 | 5276 | 225 | 1209 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | TEX | SS | 145 | 140 | 261 | 407 | 22 | 98 |
| 2010 | TEX | SS | 148 | 144 | 242 | 401 | 16 | 89 |
| 2011 | TEX | SS | 147 | 142 | 245 | 407 | 25 | 102 |
| 2012 | TEX | SS | 153 | 150 | 233 | 414 | 16 | 91 |
| 2013 | TEX | SS | 146 | 145 | 212 | 362 | 14 | 97 |
| 2014 | TEX | SS | 153 | 152 | 237 | 371 | 18 | 94 |
| 2015 | TEX | SS | 160 | 159 | 248 | 516 | 22 | 114 |
| 2016 | TEX | SS | 147 | 146 | 229 | 413 | 17 | 105 |
| 2017 | TEX | SS | 157 | 157 | 245 | 493 | 17 | 107 |
| 2018 | TEX | SS | 97 | 96 | 139 | 263 | 11 | 77 |
| 2019 | TEX | SS | 146 | 146 | 205 | 379 | 13 | 80 |
| 2020 | TEX | SS | 29 | 28 | 33 | 61 | 3 | 10 |
| 2021 | OAK | SS | 143 | 141 | 161 | 337 | 15 | 61 |
| 2022 | CHA | SS | 42 | 42 | 58 | 104 | 1 | 17 |
| 2022 | OAK | SS | 101 | 97 | 114 | 262 | 9 | 48 |
| 2023 | CHA | 2B | 63 | 60 | 92 | 139 | 6 | 29 |
| 2023 | CHA | 3B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | CHA | SS | 52 | 43 | 63 | 86 | 6 | 19 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 63 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 1966 |
| Designated Hitter | 25 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | This Year in Baseball Defensive Player of the Year | MLB.com GIBBY |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TEX | AL | $15,333,333 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | $15,000,000 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | $6,475,000 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | $5,050,000 |
| 2012 | TEX | AL | $2,625,000 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | $452,180 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | $418,420 |
| 2009 | TEX | AL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $45,753,933 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 2nd | 65.0 | 160 | 8 |