Andy Reese
Born: 2/7/1904 in Tupelo, MS, USA
Died: 1/10/1966 in Tupelo, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-04-15 | Final Game: 1930-08-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Andrew Jackson Reese
Biography
Andy Reese was a professional baseball player born in 1904, who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1927 until 1930. A versatile position player, Reese played a total of 331 games during his brief but impactful career. He demonstrated solid offensive capabilities, finishing with a batting average of .281, accumulating 321 hits, 14 home runs, and 111 RBIs. His performance also included 21 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the bases.
Reese played during an era that was characterized by a transition in baseball, as teams began to embrace more dynamic playing styles. Although his career was relatively short, he contributed to his teams both offensively and defensively, earning a place in the hearts of fans during the late 1920s and early 1930s. His legacy remains a testament to the talent that flourished in Major League Baseball during that transformative period.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331 | 1142 | 166 | 321 | 47 | 11 | 14 | 111 | 21 | 51 | 107 | 0.281 | 0.315 | 0.378 | 0.694 | -1865.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 97 | 355 | 43 | 94 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 5 | 13 | 52 | 0.265 | -881.4 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 109 | 406 | 61 | 125 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 44 | 7 | 13 | 24 | 0.308 | -28.8 |
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 58 | 209 | 36 | 55 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 0.263 | -572.4 |
| 1930 | NY1 | NL | 67 | 172 | 26 | 47 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 0.273 | -382.4 |
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 | SS | 6 | 0 | 10 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
| 1928 | NY1 | OF | 64 | 0 | 109 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 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
| 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 |