Rob Andrews

Born: 12/11/1952 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-04-07 | Final Game: 1979-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Patrick Andrews

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Biography

Rob Andrews, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1975 until his retirement in 1979. Over the course of his career, Andrews appeared in 493 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the infield. He accumulated 365 hits, contributing to a batting average of .251. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 33 bases while also driving in 91 runs, highlighting his ability to impact games both with his bat and his legs. Andrews played during a period characterized by a shift in the game, as it transitioned away from the deadball era and embraced a more offensive style. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for exemplified the grit and resilience of players during the late 1970s. With three home runs to his name, Andrews provided a spark in crucial moments, embodying the role of a dependable player in a rapidly evolving baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
493	1454	174	365	30	15	3	91	33	148	121	0.251	0.318	0.298	0.616	-3199.2

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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
1975	HOU	NL	103	277	29	66	5	4	0	19	12	31	34	0.238	.257 (-7%)	.327 (-5%)	.374 (-24%)	.701 (-15%)	-765.0
1976	HOU	NL	109	410	42	105	8	5	0	23	7	33	27	0.256	.255 (avg)	.320 (-3%)	.360 (-17%)	.681 (-10%)	-706.1
1977	SFG	NL	127	436	60	115	11	3	0	25	5	56	33	0.264	.264 (avg)	.329 (+5%)	.401 (-25%)	.730 (-11%)	-756.6
1978	SFG	NL	79	177	21	39	3	3	1	11	5	20	18	0.220	.257 (-15%)	.323 (-7%)	.378 (-24%)	.702 (-16%)	-479.2
1979	SFG	NL	75	154	22	40	3	0	2	13	4	8	9	0.260	.265 (-2%)	.329 (-12%)	.397 (-20%)	.727 (-16%)	-492.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	431	363	860	1137	57	241
3B	3	1	1	1	0	0
SS	10	5	5	18	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	HOU	2B	94	81	191	237	8	65
1975	HOU	SS	6	4	2	12	2	2
1976	HOU	2B	107	101	228	354	14	66
1976	HOU	SS	3	0	0	2	0	0
1977	SFN	2B	115	108	225	314	20	66
1978	SFN	2B	62	44	120	131	6	23
1978	SFN	SS	1	1	3	4	0	0
1979	SFN	2B	53	29	96	101	9	21
1979	SFN	3B	3	1	1	1	0	0