Andy Reese
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1927-1930)
Andy Reese was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1930 for the New York Giants, a span of 4 seasons. In 331 career games, he hit .281 with 321 hits, 14 home runs, and 111 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 1/10/1966 in Tupelo, MS, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1927-04-15
- Last Game
- 1930-08-27
Full name: Andrew Jackson Reese
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331 | 1,142 | 166 | 321 | 47 | 11 | 14 | 111 | 21 | 51 | 107 | .281 | .315 | .378 | .694 | -1,563 |
Career AVG .281 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career SLG .378 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career OPS .694 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 97 | 355 | 43 | 94 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 5 | 13 | 52 | .265 | .282 (-6%) | .344 (-13%) | .392 (-11%) | .736 (-12%) | -735.8 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 109 | 406 | 61 | 125 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 44 | 7 | 13 | 24 | .308 | .280 (+10%) | .342 (-3%) | .395 (+5%) | .737 (+1%) | 3.4 |
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 58 | 209 | 36 | 55 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 19 | .263 | .289 (-9%) | .353 (-11%) | .415 (-17%) | .769 (-14%) | -513.8 |
| 1930 | NY1 | NL | 67 | 172 | 26 | 47 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 10 | 12 | .273 | .293 (-7%) | .354 (-12%) | .429 (-9%) | .784 (-10%) | -317.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 331 | 1,142 | 166 | 321 | 47 | 11 | 14 | 111 | 21 | 51 | 107 | .281 | — | — | — | — | -1,563 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (331 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 150 | 505 | 70 | 130 | 7 | 42 | .257 |
| Away | 181 | 637 | 97 | 191 | 7 | 67 | .300 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930-08-27 | NY1 | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-24 | NY1 | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930-08-19 | NY1 | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-17 | NY1 | STL | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-17 | NY1 | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-11 | NY1 | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-05 | NY1 | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930-07-28 | NY1 | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-07-27 | NY1 | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-07-27 | NY1 | PIT | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 0 | 62 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 2B | 70 | 0 | 157 | 256 | 17 | 35 |
| 3B | 84 | 0 | 61 | 156 | 20 | 17 |
| OF | 120 | 0 | 221 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| SS | 6 | 0 | 10 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | NY1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | NY1 | 3B | 64 | 0 | 50 | 126 | 17 | 14 |
| 1927 | NY1 | OF | 16 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1928 | NY1 | 1B | 6 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1928 | NY1 | 2B | 26 | 0 | 53 | 93 | 6 | 11 |
| 1928 | NY1 | 3B | 6 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 1928 | NY1 | OF | 64 | 0 | 109 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 1928 | NY1 | SS | 6 | 0 | 10 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
| 1929 | NY1 | 2B | 44 | 0 | 104 | 163 | 11 | 24 |
| 1929 | NY1 | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | NY1 | OF | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | NY1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | NY1 | 3B | 10 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1930 | NY1 | OF | 32 | 0 | 66 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 8 |
| Second Base | 70 |
| Third Base | 85 |
| Shortstop | 6 |
| Left Field | 82 |
| Center Field | 27 |
| Right Field | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Military Academy | Gulfport | MS | 1923 |
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Andy Reese: the record in brief
Andy Reese's major league career runs from a debut on April 15, 1927 to a final game on August 27, 1930. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Giants. Reese is listed as an outfielder at 180 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The bio says Reese threw and hit right-handed. Reese was born on February 7, 1904, in Tupelo, MS, USA. Reese's death is recorded on January 10, 1966, in Tupelo, MS, USA. Andy Reese was the playing name; the full given name is Andrew Jackson.
The batting record for Reese: 331 games, 321 hits in 1,142 at bats, and a .281 average, along with 14 home runs, 111 RBI, and 21 stolen bases. Reese's career OPS of .694 combines a .315 on-base mark with .378 slugging. The .281 career average is close to the .286 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Reese's .694 stands 8.3% below the league's .757. The hits column peaks at 125, in 1928. 1928 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .308 against a league .280, a 10% edge. The seasons in which Reese beat the league batting average were 1928.
Frequently Asked Questions about Andy Reese
- What years did Andy Reese play?
- Andy Reese played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1930.
- Was Andy Reese a pitcher?
- No. Andy Reese was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Andy Reese hit?
- Andy Reese hit 14 career home runs with 321 hits.
- What was Andy Reese's career batting average?
- Andy Reese batted .281 over his career, with 321 hits in 1,142 at bats.
- How many RBI did Andy Reese have?
- Andy Reese drove in 111 runs in his career.
- Is Andy Reese in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Andy Reese has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.