Andy Boswell
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1895)
Andy Boswell was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1895 for the New York Giants and the Washington Nationals. Across 11 career appearances, he went 3-4 with a 5.91 ERA and 30 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 165 lb
- Died
- 2/3/1936 in Ocean City, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1895-05-10
- Last Game
- 1895-09-30
Full name: Andrew Cottrell Boswell
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 41 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 5.82 | 4.77 (-22%) | -287.5 |
| 1895 | WAS | NL | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 44 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 6.00 | 4.77 (-26%) | -406.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 85 | 42 | 41 | 30 | 5.91 | — | -694 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 30 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | .233 | .303 | .233 | .536 | 0 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career SLG .233 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.
Career OPS .536 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 29.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1895 | WAS | NL | 7 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 30 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | .233 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
| First Base | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA | 1893, 1894 |
Andy Boswell: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 10, 1895 and the final game on September 30, 1895, Andy Boswell built the record summarized on this page. By club, Boswell's seasons break down as the New York Giants (1895) and the Washington Senators (1895). At 6-foot-1 and 165 pounds, Boswell is listed as a pitcher. Boswell was born on September 26, 1873, in New Gretna, NJ, USA. Boswell died on February 3, 1936, in Ocean City, NJ, USA. The given name on file is Andrew Cottrell Boswell.
Boswell's career pitching line is 3 wins, 4 losses and a 5.91 ERA over 11 appearances. Also on Boswell's record: 30 strikeouts. Against a 4.77 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.91 mark was 23.7% worse. 1895 was Boswell's sharpest full season, a 5.82 ERA against the league's 4.77.
The position table credits Boswell with 11 games at pitcher and also lists 1 at first base. The fielding table credits Boswell with 8 putouts, 6 assists and 3 errors on the mound.
Before the majors, Boswell played college baseball at University of Pennsylvania (1893 and 1894).
Frequently Asked Questions about Andy Boswell
- Was Andy Boswell a pitcher?
- Yes. Andy Boswell pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 30 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Andy Boswell hit?
- Andy Boswell hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Andy Boswell play for?
- Andy Boswell played for 2 teams: the New York Giants (1895) and the Washington Senators (1895).
- What were Andy Boswell's career stats?
- In 11 games, Andy Boswell went 3-4 with a 5.91 ERA, 30 strikeouts, and 64.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Andy Boswell play?
- Andy Boswell played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Andy Boswell and how much did he weigh?
- Andy Boswell was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 165 pounds.
- What was Andy Boswell's career ERA?
- Andy Boswell finished with a 5.91 career ERA, going 3-4 with 30 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Andy Boswell have?
- Andy Boswell recorded 30 career strikeouts.
- Is Andy Boswell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Andy Boswell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.