Andy Rincon
Born: 3/5/1959 in Monterey Park, CA, USA
Died: 8/28/2023
MLB Debut: 1980-09-15 | Final Game: 1982-05-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Andrew John Rincon
Biography
Andy Rincon, born in 1959, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1980 to 1982. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Rincon played in a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a shift towards more specialized roles for pitchers. Over his brief career, he achieved a record of 8-5 and maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.12, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound during a crucial period in the game’s evolution.
Throughout his time in the league, Rincon struck out 46 batters, showcasing his ability to dominate opposing hitters with his pitching repertoire. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant in helping his teams secure victories. Rincon's career, although short-lived, reflected the competitive nature of the early 1980s in baseball, a time when teams began to emphasize the importance of bullpen strategies and pitching depth. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 106.7 | 85 | 37 | 2 | 37 | 46 | 3.12 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | STL | NL | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 22 | 2.61 | - |
| 1981 | STL | NL | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35.7 | 27 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 1.77 | - |
| 1982 | STL | NL | 2 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 35 | 21 | 25 | 11 | 4.72 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 35 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.200 | 0.243 | 0.229 | 0.472 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | STL | NL | 4 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | STL | NL | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | STL | NL | 11 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 20 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SLN | P | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | SLN | P | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | SLN | P | 11 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Player of the Week | Week of 1980-09-19 |