Andrew Albers, baseball player, 2013-2021

Andrew Albers

Born: 10/6/1985 in North Battleford, SK, CAN

MLB Debut: 2013-08-06 | Final Game: 2021-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Andrew William Albers

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Biography

Andrew Albers, born in 1985, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2013 to 2021. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Minnesota Twins and later played for the Toronto Blue Jays. Albers was known for his exceptional control and ability to pitch deep into games, showcasing a repertoire that included a variety of pitches. His career record stood at 8-8, and he finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.58, along with 91 strikeouts and one save. Throughout his career, Albers demonstrated resilience and adaptability, often stepping into crucial roles for his teams when needed. His journey through the minor leagues and eventual ascent to the big leagues exemplified the dedication and hard work required to succeed in professional baseball. Albers' contributions on the mound, particularly during his stints with the Twins, left a mark on the franchise and provided fans with memorable moments. As a pitcher during the early 2010s, Albers navigated an era characterized by an increased emphasis on analytics and specialized pitching roles, making his accomplishments all the more noteworthy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 8 31 21 1 1 1 139.7 159 71 27 34 91 4.58 0

Career ERA 4.58 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 10.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2013 MIN AL 2 5 10 10 1 1 0 60.0 64 27 7 25 4.05 3.87 (-5%) -150.4
2015 TOR AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.7 1 1 2 1 3.38 — 0.0
2016 MIN AL 0 0 6 2 0 0 0 17.0 27 11 6 16 5.82 4.19 (-39%) -834.5
2017 SEA AL 5 1 9 6 0 0 1 41.0 43 16 10 37 3.51 4.36 (+19%) 232.3
2021 MIN AL 1 2 5 3 0 0 0 19.0 24 16 9 12 7.58 4.27 (-78%) -2564.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +296.1% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +213.0% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +143.3% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — +173.8% above 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
2013 MIN AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 TOR AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 MIN AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 SEA AL 9 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2021 MIN AL 5 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 31 21 7 18 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 MIN P 10 10 4 9 0 1
2015 TOR P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2016 MIN P 6 2 1 3 0 1
2017 SEA P 9 6 1 5 0 0
2021 MIN P 5 3 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 31

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Kentucky Lexington KY 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008