Andy Bednar
Born: 8/16/1908 in Streator, IL, USA
Died: 11/26/1937 in Stephens County, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-09-06 | Final Game: 1931-05-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Andrew Jackson Bednar
Biography
Andy Bednar was a professional baseball player born in 1908, whose career spanned a brief period from 1930 to 1931. Primarily a position player, Bednar made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when the game was transitioning from the power-hitting era of the 1920s to the more strategic play that characterized the early 1930s. Despite his limited tenure in the big leagues, appearing in just five games, he was part of a competitive landscape that included legendary figures and showcased the evolving nature of baseball.
Throughout his short career, Bednar struggled to find success at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, without recording any hits, home runs, or runs batted in. While his statistical output may not reflect the contributions typically associated with major league players, his presence in the game during this era illustrates the challenges many athletes faced in establishing themselves in a highly competitive environment. Andy Bednar's story serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who aspired to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball, despite the odds stacked against them.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11.25 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | PIT | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | PIT | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |