Jim Andrews

Born: 6/5/1865 in Shelburne Falls, MA, USA

Died: 12/27/1907 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-19 | Final Game: 1890-07-04

Full name: James Pratt Andrews

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Biography

Jim Andrews was a professional baseball player born in 1865, who played during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the evolution of the game and the transition from the deadball era. His career spanned from 1890 to 1904, during which he participated in 53 games. As a position player, Andrews demonstrated a blend of speed and power, evidenced by his 11 stolen bases and 3 home runs, alongside 17 RBIs. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .188, his contributions to the game were notable given the era's emphasis on pitching and defense. Andrews's brief tenure in the major leagues reflects the competitive nature of the sport during the 1890s, a period marked by the rise of organized baseball and the establishment of lasting team rivalries. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his role in the early development of professional baseball remains significant, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time. His legacy is a reminder of the formative years of the sport, where every player's contribution helped shape the game we know today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	202	32	38	4	2	3	17	11	23	41	0.188	0.278	0.272	0.550	-691.7

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career SLG .272 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.550 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 20.1% 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
1890	CHC	NL	53	202	32	38	4	2	3	17	11	23	41	0.188	.260 (-28%)	.336 (-18%)	.351 (-22%)	.687 (-20%)	-691.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	53	0	80	10	10	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	CHN	OF	53	0	80	10	10	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	53