Andy Tomberlin
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1998)
Andy Tomberlin was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1998 for 5 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 6 seasons. In 192 career games, he hit .233 with 71 hits, 11 home runs, and 38 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-08-12
- Last Game
- 1998-06-21
Full name: Andy Lee Tomberlin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 305 | 40 | 71 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 38 | 6 | 26 | 103 | .233 | .304 | .374 | .677 | -404 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.
Career SLG .374 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.
Career OPS .677 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 27 | 42 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 18 | 36 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 12 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 46 | 85 | 15 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 22 | .212 | .266 (-21%) | .337 (-24%) | .417 (-15%) | .755 (-19%) | -280.1 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 63 | 66 | 12 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 27 | .258 | .269 (-5%) | .340 (+4%) | .426 (+7%) | .767 (+6%) | 84.3 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 32 | 69 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 25 | .217 | .266 (-18%) | .335 (-16%) | .420 (-21%) | .755 (-19%) | -208.3 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 192 | 305 | 40 | 71 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 38 | 6 | 26 | 103 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -404 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (193 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 98 | 158 | 18 | 34 | 7 | 22 | .215 |
| Away | 94 | 147 | 22 | 37 | 4 | 16 | .252 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-21 | DET | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998-06-20 | DET | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-06-18 | DET | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998-06-16 | DET | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-10 | DET | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-08 | DET | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998-06-05 | DET | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-06-04 | DET | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998-06-03 | DET | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998-06-01 | DET | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-05-20 | BOS | MIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 18 |
| Right Field | 38 |
| Designated Hitter | 29 |
Salary History
Andy Tomberlin's recorded salaries total $459,000 over 3 seasons, 1995 to 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tomberlin's career ran from 1993 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1993, 1994, and 1998.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NYN | NL | $200,000 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | $130,000 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | $129,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $459,000 | ||
Andy Tomberlin: the record in brief
According to the bio, Andy Tomberlin debuted on August 12, 1993 and played a final game on June 21, 1998. Club by club, the record runs the Pittsburgh Pirates (1993), the Boston Red Sox (1994), the Oakland Athletics (1995), the New York Mets (1996 to 1997), and the Detroit Tigers (1998). Tomberlin, an outfielder by primary position, threw and hit left-handed. The recorded size is 5'11" and 160 pounds. The birth record reads November 7, 1966, in Monroe, NC, USA. Tomberlin's full given name, per the bio, is Andy Lee Tomberlin.
In 192 games and 305 at bats, Tomberlin batted .233 with 71 hits; the totals also include 11 homers and 38 RBI. Tomberlin got on base at a .304 rate and slugged .374 (.677 OPS). The league as a whole hit .267 across Tomberlin's seasons, which puts the .233 career mark 12.9% below average. The OPS comparison is .677 to a league .755, 10.3% below average. No season topped the 18 hits of 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions about Andy Tomberlin
- What years did Andy Tomberlin play?
- Andy Tomberlin played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1998.
- Was Andy Tomberlin a pitcher?
- No. Andy Tomberlin was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Andy Tomberlin hit?
- Andy Tomberlin hit 11 career home runs with 71 hits.
- What teams did Andy Tomberlin play for?
- Andy Tomberlin played for 5 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1993), the Boston Red Sox (1994), the Oakland Athletics (1995), the New York Mets (1996–1997), and the Detroit Tigers (1998).
- What were Andy Tomberlin's career stats?
- In 192 games, Andy Tomberlin had 71 hits, 11 home runs, 38 RBI, 40 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .233 batting average.
- How much did Andy Tomberlin earn in his career?
- Andy Tomberlin's recorded salaries total $459,000 over 3 seasons, 1995 to 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tomberlin's career ran from 1993 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1993, 1994, and 1998.
- What was Andy Tomberlin's salary?
- Andy Tomberlin's last recorded salary was $200,000, in 1997. His highest recorded salary was $200,000, in 1997, and his lowest was $129,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 1997.
- What position did Andy Tomberlin play?
- Andy Tomberlin played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Andy Tomberlin and how much did he weigh?
- Andy Tomberlin was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Andy Tomberlin hit each season?
- Andy Tomberlin's home runs by season: 1 in 1993, 1 in 1994, 4 in 1995, 3 in 1996, 0 in 1997, and 2 in 1998. His most in one season was 4, in 1995.
- What was Andy Tomberlin's career batting average?
- Andy Tomberlin batted .233 over his career, with 71 hits in 305 at bats.
- How many RBI did Andy Tomberlin have?
- Andy Tomberlin drove in 38 runs in his career.
- What was Andy Tomberlin's career ERA?
- Andy Tomberlin finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Andy Tomberlin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Andy Tomberlin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.