Andrew Cashner
Born: 9/11/1986 in Conroe, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-05-31 | Final Game: 2019-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 235 lbs
Full name: Andrew Burton Cashner
Biography
Andrew Cashner, born in 1986, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 2010 to 2019. Known for his powerful fastball and competitive spirit, Cashner made a name for himself in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily with teams such as the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and Texas Rangers. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 57-87 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1. Cashner was particularly noted for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 901 strikeouts, emphasizing his capability as a strikeout pitcher.
Cashner's career unfolded during a period characterized by an emphasis on power pitching and offensive prowess, where pitchers with the ability to dominate at the plate were highly valued. Despite facing challenges throughout his career, including injuries that limited his time on the mound, he remained a significant contributor to his teams. He also recorded one save, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher. Cashner's journey through the league serves as a testament to his perseverance and dedication to the game, leaving a mark as a competitor in a highly competitive era of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 87 | 300 | 188 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1196.0 | 1180 | 545 | 130 | 442 | 901 | 4.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CHC | NL | 2 | 6 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.3 | 55 | 29 | 30 | 50 | 4.80 | - |
| 2011 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1.69 | - |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 3 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.3 | 42 | 22 | 19 | 52 | 4.27 | - |
| 2013 | SDP | NL | 10 | 9 | 31 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 175.0 | 151 | 60 | 47 | 128 | 3.09 | - |
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 5 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 123.3 | 110 | 35 | 29 | 93 | 2.55 | - |
| 2015 | SDP | NL | 6 | 16 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 184.7 | 200 | 89 | 66 | 165 | 4.34 | - |
| 2016 | MIA | NL | 1 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.7 | 62 | 35 | 30 | 45 | 5.98 | -658.3 |
| 2016 | SDP | NL | 4 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.3 | 80 | 42 | 30 | 67 | 4.76 | - |
| 2017 | TEX | AL | 11 | 11 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 166.7 | 156 | 63 | 64 | 86 | 3.40 | -1084.5 |
| 2018 | BAL | AL | 4 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 153.0 | 177 | 90 | 65 | 99 | 5.29 | -4636.5 |
| 2019 | BAL | AL | 9 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96.3 | 86 | 41 | 29 | 66 | 3.83 | 595.6 |
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 2 | 5 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53.7 | 58 | 37 | 29 | 42 | 6.20 | -1180.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | 203 | 16 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 84 | 0.158 | 0.185 | 0.192 | 0.377 | -924.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CHC | NL | 53 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CHC | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 33 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | SDP | NL | 34 | 53 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 0.245 | -169.2 |
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 23 | 35 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.171 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | SDP | NL | 38 | 60 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0.083 | -755.2 |
| 2016 | MIA | NL | 12 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | SDP | NL | 16 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TEX | AL | 28 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | BAL | AL | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | BAL | AL | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 25 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 300 | 188 | 61 | 186 | 4 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CHN | P | 53 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | CHN | P | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SDN | P | 33 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | SDN | P | 31 | 26 | 10 | 37 | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 | SDN | P | 19 | 19 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | SDN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SDN | P | 31 | 31 | 9 | 34 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | MIA | P | 12 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SDN | P | 16 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | TEX | P | 28 | 28 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | BAL | P | 28 | 28 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | BAL | P | 17 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BOS | P | 25 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 300 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Player of the Week | Week of 2014-09-21 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SDN | NL | $7,150,000 |
| 2015 | SDN | NL | $4,050,000 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | $2,400,000 |
| 2013 | SDN | NL | $500,800 |
| 2012 | SDN | NL | $486,100 |
| 2011 | CHN | NL | $427,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $15,014,400 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | TX | 2008 |