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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | BRO | NL | 153 | 579 | 82 | 164 | 27 | 10 | 6 | 65 | 3 | 59 | 26 | 0.283 | 41.4 |
| 1923 | BRO | NL | 123 | 426 | 51 | 115 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 47 | 13 | 0.270 | -97.9 |
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 144 | 582 | 98 | 191 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 61 | 3 | 57 | 16 | 0.328 | 1619.2 |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 44 | 115 | 11 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 0.200 | -608.1 |
| 1925 | BSN | NL | 60 | 219 | 31 | 63 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 0.288 | -608.1 |
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 130 | 476 | 55 | 141 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 66 | 4 | 39 | 9 | 0.296 | 35.0 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 113 | 384 | 59 | 116 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 46 | 4 | 26 | 11 | 0.302 | 257.2 |
| 1928 | STL | NL | 111 | 368 | 58 | 105 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 37 | 2 | 37 | 10 | 0.285 | 103.8 |
| 1929 | STL | NL | 146 | 603 | 95 | 178 | 32 | 4 | 10 | 63 | 7 | 38 | 18 | 0.295 | -357.8 |
| 1930 | STL | NL | 72 | 215 | 34 | 60 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 1 | 23 | 6 | 0.279 | -293.2 |
| 1931 | STL | NL | 63 | 131 | 20 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 0.267 | 72.3 |
| 1932 | CIN | NL | 84 | 191 | 16 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 23 | 6 | 0.188 | -1089.1 |
| 1933 | CIN | NL | 24 | 43 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.209 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | PHI | NL | 47 | 68 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0.206 | -312.2 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | BRO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | BRO | 3B | 130 | 0 | 131 | 257 | 17 | 23 |
| 1922 | BRO | SS | 22 | 0 | 35 | 56 | 6 | 6 |
| 1923 | BRO | 2B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1923 | BRO | 3B | 80 | 0 | 98 | 150 | 8 | 13 |
| 1923 | BRO | SS | 45 | 0 | 94 | 122 | 15 | 23 |
| 1924 | BRO | 2B | 133 | 0 | 295 | 437 | 27 | 51 |
| 1924 | BRO | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1924 | BRO | SS | 17 | 0 | 31 | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| 1925 | BRO | 2B | 11 | 0 | 27 | 34 | 4 | 6 |
| 1925 | BRO | 3B | 11 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| 1925 | BRO | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925 | BSN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | BSN | 3B | 60 | 0 | 47 | 93 | 3 | 7 |
| 1926 | BSN | 2B | 49 | 0 | 101 | 132 | 17 | 21 |
| 1926 | BSN | 3B | 81 | 0 | 99 | 155 | 10 | 15 |
| 1927 | BSN | 2B | 8 | 0 | 18 | 25 | 0 | 6 |
| 1927 | BSN | 3B | 89 | 0 | 93 | 122 | 20 | 9 |
| 1927 | BSN | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | SLN | 2B | 19 | 0 | 35 | 47 | 2 | 10 |
| 1928 | SLN | 3B | 73 | 0 | 56 | 117 | 12 | 10 |
| 1929 | SLN | 2B | 22 | 0 | 59 | 61 | 3 | 16 |
| 1929 | SLN | 3B | 123 | 0 | 91 | 204 | 10 | 17 |
| 1930 | SLN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | SLN | 3B | 48 | 0 | 34 | 68 | 1 | 5 |
| 1931 | SLN | 2B | 19 | 0 | 19 | 38 | 1 | 4 |
| 1931 | SLN | 3B | 23 | 0 | 13 | 26 | 0 | 5 |
| 1932 | CIN | 2B | 12 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 5 |
| 1932 | CIN | 3B | 46 | 0 | 34 | 62 | 5 | 2 |
| 1933 | CIN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | CIN | 3B | 11 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1934 | PHI | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | PHI | 3B | 14 | 0 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 3 |
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 |