Andy Oyler
Born: 5/5/1880 in Newville, PA, USA
Died: 10/24/1970 in Cumberland County, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-05-08 | Final Game: 1902-07-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 138 lbs
Full name: Andrew Paul Oyler
Biography
Andy Oyler was a professional baseball player born in 1880, whose career spanned from 1902 to 1905. Primarily playing as a position player, Oyler took the field in 27 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 17 hits, including one home run, and drove in six runs while achieving a batting average of .221. In addition to his offensive contributions, he showcased his speed on the bases, finishing with three stolen bases.
Oyler's playing era coincided with the early years of organized baseball, a time characterized by significant changes in the game as it transitioned from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Although his career was relatively brief, Oyler's involvement during this formative period of baseball history reflects the evolution of player roles and strategies that would shape the game in the decades to follow. His contributions, while modest in terms of statistics, are a testament to the many players who played critical roles in the foundational years of America's pastime.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 77 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 0.221 | 0.318 | 0.273 | 0.591 | -91.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | BLA | AL | 27 | 77 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 0.221 | -91.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 20 | 0 | 29 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | BLA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902 | BLA | 3B | 20 | 0 | 29 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 1902 | BLA | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902 | BLA | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 20 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington and Jefferson College | Washington | PA | 1900, 1901 |