Nate Andrews

Born: 9/30/1913 in Pembroke, NC, USA

Died: 4/26/1991 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-05-01 | Final Game: 1946-06-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Nathan Hardy Andrews

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Biography

Nate Andrews, born in 1913, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1937 until his retirement in 1946. Throughout his career, Andrews demonstrated a competitive spirit and a strong pitching arsenal, culminating in a record of 41 wins and 54 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.46. He accumulated 216 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, reflecting his ability to effectively handle high-pressure situations on the mound. His standout performance earned him an All-Star selection during his playing days, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. Andrews played during a transformative period in baseball history, experiencing the tail end of the pre-World War II era and the subsequent changes in the game that followed the war. His contributions as a pitcher were significant, as he competed against some of the greatest hitters of his time. Although his record may not have been overwhelmingly dominant, Andrews' consistency and skill as a pitcher left a lasting impression in the annals of baseball history, showcasing the resilience and talent required to thrive in the major leagues during such a dynamic period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
41	54	127	97	50	5	2	773.3	798	297	40	236	216	3.46	0

Career ERA 3.46 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 11.0% better 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
1937	STL	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	9.0	12	4	3	6	4.00	4.34 (+8%)	-
1939	STL	NL	1	2	11	1	0	0	0	16.0	24	12	12	6	6.75	4.28 (-58%)	-
1940	CLE	AL	0	1	6	0	0	0	0	12.0	16	8	6	3	6.00	4.21 (-42%)	-262.7
1941	CLE	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.3	3	3	2	1	11.57	—	0.0
1943	BSN	NL	14	20	36	34	23	3	0	283.7	253	81	75	80	2.57	3.50 (+27%)	412.1
1944	BSN	NL	16	15	37	34	16	2	2	257.3	263	92	74	76	3.22	3.57 (+10%)	-721.1
1945	BSN	NL	7	12	21	19	8	0	0	137.7	160	70	52	26	4.58	3.67 (-25%)	-2323.6
1946	CIN	NL	2	4	7	7	3	0	0	43.3	50	19	8	13	3.95	3.59 (-10%)	417.1
1946	NY1	NL	1	0	3	2	0	0	0	12.0	17	8	4	5	6.00	3.59 (-67%)	-399.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
128	240	8	35	5	0	0	16	0	23	66	0.146	0.221	0.167	0.387	-1304.2

Career AVG .146 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.

Career OBP .221 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 55.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.387 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 45.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1937	STL	NL	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	STL	NL	11	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	CLE	AL	6	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	CLE	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	BSN	NL	36	90	4	14	3	7	9	22	0.156	.255 (-39%)	.324 (-29%)	.346 (-45%)	.671 (-37%)	-533.0
1944	BSN	NL	37	88	2	10	1	4	8	23	0.114	.261 (-57%)	.325 (-42%)	.357 (-65%)	.683 (-54%)	-771.2
1945	BSN	NL	22	43	1	9	0	1	2	11	0.209	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	CIN	NL	7	14	0	1	1	3	1	7	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	NY1	NL	3	2	0	1	0	1	1	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0