Andy Van Hekken
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002)
Andy Van Hekken was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2002 for the Detroit Tigers. Across 5 career appearances, he went 1-3 with a 3.00 ERA and 5 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 137.8.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-09-03
- Last Game
- 2002-09-27
Full name: Andrew William Van Hekken
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | DET | AL | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 30.0 | 38 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3.00 | 4.28 (+30%) | 137.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 30.0 | 38 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3.00 | — | 138 | ||
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | DET | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 17.1 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2.60 |
| Away | 2 | 12.2 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3.55 |
Last 5 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-27 | DET | TOR | L | 6.2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002-09-20 | DET | NYY | L | 6.2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-14 | DET | KCR | L | 1.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-08 | DET | NYY | — | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002-09-03 | DET | CLE | W | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Andy Van Hekken
- Was Andy Van Hekken a pitcher?
- Yes. Andy Van Hekken pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 5 strikeouts.
- What was Andy Van Hekken's career ERA?
- Andy Van Hekken finished with a 3.00 career ERA, going 1-3 with 5 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Andy Van Hekken have?
- Andy Van Hekken recorded 5 career strikeouts.
- Is Andy Van Hekken in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Andy Van Hekken has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Andy Van Hekken play for?
- Andy Van Hekken played for the Detroit Tigers.