Andy Childs
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Andy Childs was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Memphis Red Sox and the Indianapolis Athletics. In 23 career games, he hit .202 with 17 hits and 7 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- 5'6" / 150 lb
- Died
- 11/25/1977 in San Diego, CA, USA
Full name: Andy S. Childs
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 84 | 17 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 0 | .202 | .287 | .286 | .573 | -247 |
Career AVG .202 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Career OBP .287 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career SLG .286 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.
Career OPS .573 vs. league average .749 across their career seasons — 23.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | MRS | NNL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | IA | NAL | 20 | 80 | 16 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | .212 | .276 (-23%) | .342 (-12%) | .398 (-25%) | .740 (-19%) | -246.7 |
| 1938 | MRS | NAL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 23 | 84 | 17 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 0 | .202 | — | — | — | — | -247 | ||
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 (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 27 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 4 | .481 |
| Away | 21 | 73 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 2 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-07-11 | MEM | CAG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-07-10 | MEM | CAG | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-07-10 | MEM | CAG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-31 | IN6 | KCM | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-27 | IN6 | KCM | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-25 | IN6 | CAG | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-01 | IN6 | BIR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-25 | IN6 | SSA | W | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-25 | IN6 | SSA | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-07-20 | IN6 | SSA | W | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 22 |
Andy Childs: the record in brief
Andy Childs's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1929 to 1938. By club, Childs's seasons break down as the Memphis Red Sox (1929 through 1938) and the Indianapolis Athletics (1937). Listed as a second baseman, Childs batted and threw right-handed. Childs is listed at 5 feet, 6 inches and 150 pounds. Childs was born on November 12, 1905, in Pine Bluff, AR, USA. Childs's death is recorded on November 25, 1977, in San Diego, CA, USA. Andy Childs was the playing name; the full given name is Andy S.
The batting record for Childs: 23 games, 17 hits in 84 at bats, and a .202 average, plus 7 runs batted in. Childs got on base at a .287 rate and slugged .286 (.573 OPS). The league as a whole hit .280 across Childs's seasons, which puts the .202 career mark 27.7% below average. 1937 produced Childs's most hits, 17 of them for the Indianapolis Athletics. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .212 in 1937, did not top the league's .276.
Frequently Asked Questions about Andy Childs
- Was Andy Childs a pitcher?
- No. Andy Childs was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Andy Childs hit?
- Andy Childs hit 0 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What teams did Andy Childs play for?
- Andy Childs played for 2 teams: the Memphis Red Sox (1929, 1938) and the Indianapolis Athletics (1937).
- What were Andy Childs's career stats?
- In 23 games, Andy Childs had 17 hits, 7 RBI, 17 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .202 batting average.
- What position did Andy Childs play?
- Andy Childs played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Andy Childs and how much did he weigh?
- Andy Childs was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Andy Childs's career batting average?
- Andy Childs batted .202 over his career, with 17 hits in 84 at bats.
- How many RBI did Andy Childs have?
- Andy Childs drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Andy Childs in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Andy Childs has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.