Andy Harrington
Born: 2/12/1903 in Mountain View, CA, USA
Died: 1/29/1979 in Boise, ID, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-04-18 | Final Game: 1925-04-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Andrew Matthew Harrington
Biography
Andy Harrington, born in 1903, was a professional baseball player whose career was notably brief, spanning just one game in the major leagues on April 18, 1925. As a position player, Harrington's time in the sport was marked by the challenges of the era, which was shifting from the deadball period to a time of increasing offensive excitement. Despite the high hopes that accompany any major league debut, Harrington did not record a hit, home run, or run batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases.
While Harrington's major league presence was short-lived, his participation in the game during the 1920s places him within an important transitional phase in baseball history, as the sport began to embrace more power-hitting and offensive strategies. His single appearance remains a testament to the many players who aspired to greatness in an era defined by both individual talent and the evolution of the game itself.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
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College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of California | Moraga | CA | 1922, 1923, 1924 |