Andrew Romine
Born: 12/24/1985 in Winter Haven, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-09-24 | Final Game: 2021-09-05
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Andrew James Romine
Biography
Andrew Romine, born in 1985, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2021. Over the course of his career, Romine played in 613 games, where he demonstrated notable defensive versatility, appearing at multiple infield and outfield positions. Known for his speed and agility on the bases, he recorded 40 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game beyond just his batting statistics.
Throughout his career, Romine accumulated a total of 294 hits, with 11 home runs and 86 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .233. While he may not have been a household name, Romine's contributions were significant, especially during his tenure with teams like the Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Angels. He was part of an era characterized by an increasing emphasis on athleticism and defensive prowess, which allowed him to carve out a niche as a reliable utility player in the league. His work ethic and adaptability made him a respected figure among teammates and coaches alike, solidifying his legacy in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 12.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15.00 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 613 | 1262 | 157 | 294 | 41 | 5 | 11 | 86 | 40 | 86 | 312 | 0.233 | 0.288 | 0.300 | 0.587 | -4158.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | LAA | AL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | LAA | AL | 10 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | LAA | AL | 12 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0.412 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAA | AL | 47 | 108 | 9 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 0.259 | -287.5 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | 94 | 251 | 30 | 57 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 60 | 0.227 | -902.2 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | 109 | 184 | 25 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 46 | 0.255 | -440.5 |
| 2016 | DET | AL | 109 | 174 | 21 | 41 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 38 | 0.236 | -482.0 |
| 2017 | DET | AL | 124 | 318 | 45 | 74 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 6 | 22 | 67 | 0.233 | -1081.9 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 75 | 119 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 39 | 0.210 | -649.5 |
| 2020 | TEX | AL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CHC | NL | 26 | 60 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 0.183 | -314.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.182 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ALDS2 | DET | 3 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.182 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 75 | 15 | 218 | 11 | 1 | 18 |
| 2B | 89 | 46 | 99 | 141 | 1 | 45 |
| 3B | 160 | 50 | 47 | 129 | 9 | 10 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 83 | 60 | 157 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 205 | 153 | 259 | 472 | 21 | 110 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | LAA | SS | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| 2011 | LAA | 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | LAA | SS | 7 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | LAA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | LAA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | LAA | SS | 8 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| 2013 | LAA | 2B | 4 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 | LAA | 3B | 24 | 20 | 16 | 34 | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 | LAA | SS | 17 | 6 | 18 | 29 | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 | DET | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | DET | 2B | 12 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | DET | SS | 83 | 71 | 111 | 206 | 8 | 46 |
| 2015 | DET | 1B | 17 | 6 | 73 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2015 | DET | 2B | 13 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 0 | 11 |
| 2015 | DET | 3B | 59 | 9 | 14 | 35 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | DET | SS | 27 | 22 | 48 | 71 | 4 | 19 |
| 2015 | DET | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | DET | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | DET | 1B | 20 | 3 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 | DET | 2B | 12 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | DET | 3B | 44 | 10 | 7 | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | DET | SS | 14 | 12 | 12 | 32 | 1 | 4 |
| 2016 | DET | OF | 25 | 13 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | DET | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | DET | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | DET | 1B | 22 | 4 | 56 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | DET | 2B | 27 | 17 | 29 | 50 | 1 | 11 |
| 2017 | DET | 3B | 23 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | DET | SS | 10 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 7 |
| 2017 | DET | OF | 51 | 44 | 109 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | 1B | 16 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | SEA | 2B | 18 | 10 | 20 | 27 | 0 | 10 |
| 2018 | SEA | 3B | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | SS | 18 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| 2018 | SEA | OF | 5 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | TEX | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | CHN | SS | 16 | 14 | 19 | 39 | 2 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 75 |
| Second Base | 89 |
| Third Base | 160 |
| Shortstop | 205 |
| Left Field | 24 |
| Center Field | 48 |
| Right Field | 14 |
| Designated Hitter | 19 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DET | AL | $900,000 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | $520,000 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | $504,000 |
| 2013 | LAA | AL | $492,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,416,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 2005, 2006, 2007 |