Ed Andrews, baseball player, 1884-1891

Ed Andrews

Born: 4/5/1859 in Painesville, OH, USA

Died: 8/12/1934 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1891-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: George Edward Andrews

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Biography

Ed Andrews was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, contributing significantly to the game during its formative years. Born in 1859, he played from 1884 to 1891, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more competitive style of play. Over the course of his career, Andrews participated in 774 games, compiling 830 hits and achieving a batting average of .257. His offensive contributions included 12 home runs and 278 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs while being a consistent presence at the plate. In addition to his hitting prowess, Andrews was known for his speed on the bases, amassing 205 stolen bases throughout his career. This skill set not only highlighted his athleticism but also reflected the evolving strategies of the game during his time. As one of the early players in the sport, Andrews' career helped lay the groundwork for future generations, contributing to the growing popularity of baseball in America. His legacy remains a testament to the players who shaped the league in its early days, navigating the challenges and changes of a rapidly developing sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
774 3233 602 830 117 26 12 278 205 194 245 0.257 0.301 0.320 0.621 -2487.8

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.621 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — 5.1% 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
1884 PHI NL 109 420 74 93 21 2 0 23 0 9 42 0.221 .243 (-9%) .278 (-15%) .327 (-14%) .606 (-14%) -1046.8
1885 PHI NL 103 421 77 112 15 3 0 23 0 32 25 0.266 .244 (+9%) .287 (+10%) .325 (-3%) .613 (+3%) 352.9
1886 PHI NL 107 437 93 109 15 4 2 28 56 31 35 0.249 .246 (+1%) .302 (-1%) .331 (-5%) .634 (-3%) -217.8
1887 PHI NL 104 464 110 151 19 7 4 67 57 21 21 0.325 .270 (+20%) .331 (+8%) .373 (+13%) .705 (+11%) 883.5
1888 PHI NL 124 528 75 126 14 4 3 44 35 21 41 0.239 .238 (avg) .290 (-7%) .319 (-7%) .610 (-7%) -664.7
1889 PHI NL 10 39 10 11 1 0 0 7 7 2 4 0.282 — — — — 0.0
1889 IN3 NL 40 173 32 53 11 0 0 22 7 5 10 0.306 .263 (+16%) .334 (-1%) .357 (+3%) .691 (+1%) 0.0
1890 BRP PL 94 395 84 100 14 2 3 38 21 40 32 0.253 .260 (-3%) .336 (-4%) .351 (-8%) .687 (-6%) -439.1
1891 CN3 AA 83 356 47 75 7 4 0 26 22 33 35 0.211 .254 (-17%) .331 (-16%) .343 (-26%) .675 (-21%) -1344.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2B 126 0 275 357 86 42
OF 652 0 1257 129 134 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 PHI 2B 109 0 239 326 69 37
1885 PHI 2B 5 0 9 13 6 3
1885 PHI OF 99 0 175 11 16 1
1886 PHI 2B 3 0 7 7 3 1
1886 PHI OF 104 0 189 24 23 2
1887 PHI 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1887 PHI 2B 7 0 16 10 7 1
1887 PHI OF 99 0 203 18 24 1
1888 PHI OF 124 0 210 23 25 5
1889 PHI 2B 1 0 3 0 1 0
1889 PHI OF 9 0 20 1 5 0
1889 IN3 2B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1889 IN3 OF 40 0 67 10 10 1
1890 BRP OF 94 0 220 17 23 3
1891 CN3 OF 83 0 173 25 8 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 126
Left Field 192
Center Field 455
Right Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Case Western Reserve University Cleveland OH 1881