Andy Varga
Born: 12/11/1930 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 11/4/1992 in Orlando, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-09-09 | Final Game: 1951-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Andrew William Varga
Biography
Andy Varga was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period from 1950 to 1951. As a position player, Varga's career was marked by a limited appearance in the league, participating in only three games. His time in the majors came during an era when the game was rapidly evolving, with the post-World War II landscape bringing about significant changes in player demographics and styles of play.
Despite his short stint in the big leagues, Varga's presence on a Major League roster is a testament to the myriad of talents that emerged during the period. He finished his career with no hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases, and a batting average of .0, which reflects the challenging nature of breaking into the professional ranks. Varga's experience serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to reach the highest level of baseball, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport's history even if their on-field statistics do not tell a storied tale.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 1951 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | CHC | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |