Andy Cusick
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1887)
Andy Cusick was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1887 for the Wilmington Quicksteps and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 4 seasons. In 95 career games, he hit .193 with 64 hits and 15 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 190 lb
- Born
- 1857 in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
- Died
- 8/6/1929 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-08-21
- Last Game
- 1887-06-15
Full name: Andrew J. Cusick
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 332 | 27 | 64 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 42 | .193 | .214 | .220 | .434 | -1,027 |
Career AVG .193 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.
Career OBP .214 vs. league average .299 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.
Career SLG .220 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.
Career OPS .434 vs. league average .637 across their career seasons — 31.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WIL | UA | 11 | 34 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .147 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | PHI | NL | 9 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .138 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1885 | PHI | NL | 39 | 141 | 12 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 24 | .177 | .244 (-27%) | .287 (-36%) | .325 (-43%) | .613 (-40%) | -764.3 |
| 1886 | PHI | NL | 29 | 104 | 10 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | .221 | .246 (-10%) | .302 (-20%) | .331 (-13%) | .634 (-16%) | -262.3 |
| 1887 | PHI | NL | 7 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .292 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 95 | 332 | 27 | 64 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 42 | .193 | — | — | — | — | -1,027 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 82 | 0 | 404 | 136 | 100 | 7 |
| OF | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WIL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | WIL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | WIL | C | 6 | 0 | 42 | 19 | 9 | 2 |
| 1884 | WIL | OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | WIL | SS | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1884 | PHI | C | 9 | 0 | 49 | 17 | 5 | 2 |
| 1885 | PHI | C | 38 | 0 | 180 | 60 | 57 | 2 |
| 1885 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1886 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1886 | PHI | C | 25 | 0 | 120 | 35 | 19 | 1 |
| 1886 | PHI | OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | PHI | 1B | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1887 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1887 | PHI | C | 4 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 82 |
| First Base | 4 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Andy Cusick: the record in brief
According to the bio, Andy Cusick debuted on August 21, 1884 and played a final game on June 15, 1887. By club, Cusick's seasons break down as the Wilmington Quicksteps (1884) and the Philadelphia Quakers (1884 to 1887). Born in 1857, in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland, Cusick is listed as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5 feet, 9 inches and 190 pounds. The bio records the death on August 6, 1929, in Chicago, IL, USA. The bio lists the given name Andrew J.
Across 95 games at the plate, Cusick's career line reads 64 hits in 332 at bats for a .193 average, adding 15 RBI. Cusick's career OPS of .434 combines a .214 on-base mark with .220 slugging. Over the seasons Cusick played, league hitters batted .251; the .193 career figure is 23.1% below that. In OPS terms, Cusick's .434 stands 31.9% below the league's .637. No season topped the 25 hits of 1885. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .221 in 1886, did not top the league's .246.
Frequently Asked Questions about Andy Cusick
- What years did Andy Cusick play?
- Andy Cusick played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1887.
- Was Andy Cusick a pitcher?
- No. Andy Cusick was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Andy Cusick hit?
- Andy Cusick hit 0 career home runs with 64 hits.
- What was Andy Cusick's career batting average?
- Andy Cusick batted .193 over his career, with 64 hits in 332 at bats.
- How many RBI did Andy Cusick have?
- Andy Cusick drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Andy Cusick in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Andy Cusick has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.