Andy Sheets
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2002)
Andy Sheets was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2002 for 5 teams, including the Seattle Mariners, a span of 7 seasons. In 356 career games, he hit .216 with 207 hits, 19 home runs, and 113 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-04-22
- Last Game
- 2002-09-25
Full name: Andrew Mark Sheets
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356 | 960 | 118 | 207 | 38 | 3 | 19 | 113 | 16 | 76 | 275 | .216 | .271 | .321 | .592 | -3,455 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.
Career OBP .271 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.
Career SLG .321 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.
Career OPS .592 vs. league average .764 across their career seasons — 22.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 47 | 110 | 18 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 41 | .191 | .269 (-29%) | .340 (-23%) | .426 (-38%) | .767 (-31%) | -591.3 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 32 | 89 | 18 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 34 | .247 | .266 (-7%) | .336 (-11%) | .419 (-1%) | .756 (-5%) | -97.0 |
| 1998 | SDN | NL | 88 | 194 | 31 | 47 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 7 | 21 | 62 | .242 | .266 (-9%) | .335 (-5%) | .420 (-3%) | .755 (-4%) | -135.0 |
| 1999 | ANA | AL | 87 | 244 | 22 | 48 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 14 | 59 | .197 | .271 (-27%) | .344 (-32%) | .433 (-37%) | .778 (-34%) | -1504.7 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 12 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .095 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TBA | AL | 49 | 153 | 10 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 35 | .196 | .263 (-26%) | .332 (-24%) | .426 (-37%) | .758 (-32%) | -820.5 |
| 2002 | TBA | AL | 41 | 149 | 18 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 12 | 41 | .248 | .261 (-5%) | .331 (-9%) | .416 (-15%) | .747 (-12%) | -306.2 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 356 | 960 | 118 | 207 | 38 | 3 | 19 | 113 | 16 | 76 | 275 | .216 | — | — | — | — | -3,455 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (356 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 177 | 468 | 50 | 99 | 9 | 59 | .212 |
| Away | 179 | 492 | 68 | 108 | 10 | 54 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-25 | TBR | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002-09-24 | TBR | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002-09-23 | TBR | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002-09-22 | TBR | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-21 | TBR | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-20 | TBR | TOR | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-19 | TBR | NYY | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-14 | TBR | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-09-13 | TBR | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002-09-12 | TBR | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2B | 75 | 55 | 119 | 149 | 6 | 42 |
| 3B | 74 | 51 | 35 | 94 | 12 | 13 |
| SS | 201 | 165 | 264 | 477 | 19 | 100 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SEA | 2B | 18 | 10 | 18 | 29 | 2 | 9 |
| 1996 | SEA | 3B | 25 | 22 | 16 | 38 | 3 | 7 |
| 1996 | SEA | SS | 7 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | SEA | 2B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SEA | 3B | 21 | 19 | 8 | 33 | 6 | 4 |
| 1997 | SEA | SS | 9 | 8 | 4 | 27 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | SDN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | SDN | 2B | 22 | 15 | 38 | 39 | 2 | 7 |
| 1998 | SDN | 3B | 23 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | SDN | SS | 39 | 26 | 41 | 94 | 5 | 18 |
| 1999 | ANA | 2B | 7 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | ANA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | ANA | SS | 76 | 68 | 107 | 174 | 10 | 37 |
| 2000 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | BOS | SS | 10 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 | TBA | SS | 49 | 47 | 80 | 121 | 2 | 29 |
| 2002 | TBA | 2B | 26 | 26 | 55 | 72 | 1 | 26 |
| 2002 | TBA | 3B | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | TBA | SS | 11 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 0 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 75 |
| Third Base | 74 |
| Shortstop | 201 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ANA | AL | $275,000 |
| 1998 | SDN | NL | $181,000 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | $152,500 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $717,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 1991, 1992 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans | LA | 1990 |
Andy Sheets: the record in brief
April 22, 1996 and September 25, 2002 bracket Andy Sheets's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Sheets played for the Seattle Mariners (1996 to 1997), the San Diego Padres (1998), the Anaheim Angels (1999), the Boston Red Sox (2000), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2001 to 2002). Sheets is listed as a shortstop at 6'2" and 180 pounds. Sheets batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 19, 1971, in Baton Rouge, LA, USA. The bio lists the given name Andrew Mark.
Across 356 games at the plate, Sheets's career line reads 207 hits in 960 at bats for a .216 average, plus 19 home runs and 113 runs batted in. Sheets got on base at a .271 rate and slugged .321 (.592 OPS). Over the seasons Sheets played, league hitters batted .267; the .216 career figure is 19.3% below that. The highest hit total in a season was 48, in 1999. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .248 in 2002, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Andy Sheets
- What years did Andy Sheets play?
- Andy Sheets played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2002.
- Was Andy Sheets a pitcher?
- No. Andy Sheets was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Andy Sheets hit?
- Andy Sheets hit 19 career home runs with 207 hits.
- What was Andy Sheets's career batting average?
- Andy Sheets batted .216 over his career, with 207 hits in 960 at bats.
- How many RBI did Andy Sheets have?
- Andy Sheets drove in 113 runs in his career.
- Is Andy Sheets in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Andy Sheets has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.