Andy Abad, baseball player, 2001-2006

Andy Abad

Born: 8/25/1972 in Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-10 | Final Game: 2006-04-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: Fausto Andres Abad

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Biography

Andy Abad, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2001 to 2006. Over the course of his brief career, Abad appeared in 15 games, where he recorded 2 hits and finished with a batting average of 0.095. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence in the major leagues during the early 2000s contributed to the rich tapestry of player experiences that characterized that era, which was marked by the transition towards more powerful offensive play. Though Abad's statistical contributions were limited, his journey through professional baseball reflected the challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. His career spanned a time when the game was witnessing significant changes, including the ongoing discussions surrounding performance-enhancing substances and the evolution of player training and conditioning. Despite a short stint in the majors, Andy Abad's story resonates with the perseverance of players who pursue their dreams in the sport of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 21 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 0.095 0.240 0.095 0.335 0.0

Career AVG .095 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 64.2% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career SLG .095 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 77.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.335 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2001 OAK AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 BOS AL 9 17 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.118 — — — — 0.0
2006 CIN NL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 8 3 37 1 1 3
OF 1 1 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 OAK 1B 1 0 2 0 0 1
2003 BOS 1B 7 3 35 1 1 2
2003 BOS OF 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 8
Right Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 CIN NL $327,000
Total Career Earnings $327,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Middle Georgia College Cochran GA 1992, 1993