Andy Dunning
Born: 8/12/1871 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 6/21/1952 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1889-05-23 | Final Game: 1891-07-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Andrew Jackson Dunning
Biography
Andy Dunning, born in 1871, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1889 to July 28, 1891, a period characterized by the early development of Major League Baseball and the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Dunning’s time in the league was brief, as he appeared in only 3 games, during which he recorded no hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0.
Despite the limited opportunity to showcase his talents on the field, Dunning's involvement in professional baseball during this formative period contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport's history. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many players of the era, as competition was fierce and the game was continually evolving. While not a statistically prolific player, Dunning remains a part of baseball's narrative, representing the aspirations of countless athletes who sought to make their mark in the burgeoning world of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 23 | 15 | 2 | 19 | 5 | 6.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 7.00 | -911.8 |
| 1891 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PIT | NL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1891 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 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 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |