Andy Oliver
Born: 12/3/1987 in Vermilion, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-06-25 | Final Game: 2011-06-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Andrew Allen Oliver
Biography
Andy Oliver, born in 1987, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2010 to 2011. Primarily serving as a position player, Oliver's time on the field was marked by a notable lack of offensive production, as he played in 7 games without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in. His batting average stood at 0.0, a statistic that reflects the challenges he faced at the plate during his tenure in the league.
Despite the limited opportunity to showcase his skills, Oliver's journey through professional baseball is indicative of the competitive nature of the sport, especially during an era that emphasized both power and contact hitting. Players like him often faced the daunting task of breaking into a league filled with exceptional talent, and his experience highlights the difficulties many athletes encounter when trying to establish themselves at the highest level. After his brief stint in the majors, Oliver's baseball career continued beyond 2011, but his time in MLB remains a testament to the complexities of player development and the unpredictable nature of professional sports.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 37 | 25 | 6 | 21 | 23 | 7.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | DET | AL | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 26 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 7.36 | -652.5 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6.52 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | DET | AL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | 2 | 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 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | DET | P | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | DET | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 2007, 2008, 2009 |