Andy Sheets, baseball player, 1996-2002

Andy Sheets

Born: 11/19/1971 in Baton Rouge, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-22 | Final Game: 2002-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Andrew Mark Sheets

Biography

Andy Sheets was a professional baseball player known for his versatility and contributions on the field during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Born in 1971, Sheets played primarily as a position player over the course of his career, which spanned from 1996 to 2002. He appeared in a total of 356 games, amassing 207 hits, 19 home runs, and 113 runs batted in (RBIs). Despite his challenges at the plate, as reflected in his batting average of .216, Sheets demonstrated resilience and dedication to the game. Throughout his career, Sheets showcased not only power with his 19 home runs but also speed on the bases, accumulating 16 stolen bases. His tenure coincided with a transformative period in Major League Baseball marked by an increase in offensive output and the emergence of new talent. While he may not have been a household name, Sheets played an important role as a reliable utility player, often stepping in when needed and contributing to the teams he was a part of. After retiring on September 25, 2002, he left behind a legacy as a player who embodied the grit and determination of his era.

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 0.216 0.271 0.321 0.592 -3874.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.125

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1998 NLCS SDN 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1998 NLDS2 SDN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1998 WS SDN 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1997 ALDS2 SEA 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333

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

Career Games by 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