Andy High, baseball player, 1922-1934

Andy High

Born: 11/21/1897 in Ava, IL, USA

Died: 2/22/1981 in Sylvania, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-12 | Final Game: 1934-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Andrew Aird High

Biography

Andy High was a professional baseball player born in 1897, known for his versatile play during a career that spanned from 1922 to 1934. An adept position player, High appeared in 1,314 games, where he showcased his hitting prowess by amassing 1,250 hits and maintaining a commendable batting average of .284. He contributed significantly to his teams with 44 home runs and 482 RBIs, along with 33 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to combine power with speed. High played in an era that transitioned from the deadball period into a more offensive-minded game, which saw players beginning to embrace power hitting. His consistent performance on the field earned him respect and recognition among his peers. Throughout his career, High's contributions were pivotal in shaping the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impact on the game long after his retirement.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1314 4400 618 1250 195 65 44 482 33 425 130 0.284 0.350 0.388 0.738 -606.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 34 5 10 2 0 0 1 1 5 0.294

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1931 WS SLN 4 15 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.267
1930 WS SLN 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500
1928 WS SLN 4 17 1 5 2 0 0 1 1 3 0.294

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 287 0 570 803 56 121
3B 790 0 725 1307 93 113
SS 89 0 162 216 23 34

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 289
Third Base 790
Shortstop 89

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1924 Most Valuable Player NL 12th 9.0 80 0