Shane Andrews

Born: 8/28/1971 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-26 | Final Game: 2002-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Darrell Shane Andrews

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Biography

Shane Andrews was a professional baseball player who had an active career from 1995 to 2002. Born in 1971, Andrews played primarily as a position player and appeared in a total of 569 games throughout his career. He was known for his power at the plate, hitting 86 home runs and driving in 263 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. However, his batting average finished at .220, reflecting the challenges he faced in achieving consistency during his time in the majors. Andrews played in an era characterized by a focus on power hitting, as many players sought to capitalize on the home run-friendly environment of the late 1990s and early 2000s. His combination of power and occasional speed—evidenced by his 7 stolen bases—made him a versatile asset. After retiring on September 29, 2002, Andrews left behind a legacy as a player who exemplified the evolving nature of baseball during a time when the sport was increasingly emphasizing offensive production.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
569	1704	196	375	76	4	86	263	7	191	515	0.220	0.298	0.421	0.719	-2310.4

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career SLG .421 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.719 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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
1995	WSN	NL	84	220	27	47	10	1	8	31	1	17	68	0.214	.266 (-20%)	.337 (-20%)	.417 (-10%)	.755 (-14%)	-663.8
1996	WSN	NL	127	375	43	85	15	2	19	64	3	35	119	0.227	.269 (-16%)	.340 (-13%)	.426 (+1%)	.767 (-6%)	-526.5
1997	WSN	NL	18	64	10	13	3	0	4	9	0	3	20	0.203	.266 (-24%)	.336 (-31%)	.419 (+4%)	.756 (-11%)	-174.6
1998	WSN	NL	150	492	48	117	30	1	25	69	1	58	137	0.238	.266 (-11%)	.335 (-6%)	.420 (+8%)	.755 (+2%)	57.9
1999	WSN	NL	98	281	28	51	8	0	11	37	1	43	88	0.181	.271 (-33%)	.344 (-17%)	.433 (-25%)	.778 (-21%)	-1217.4
1999	CHC	NL	19	67	13	17	4	0	5	14	0	7	21	0.254	.271 (-6%)	.344 (-5%)	.433 (+24%)	.778 (+11%)	-1217.4
2000	CHC	NL	66	192	25	44	5	0	14	39	1	27	59	0.229	.270 (-15%)	.344 (-5%)	.437 (+8%)	.782 (+3%)	101.4
2002	BOS	AL	7	13	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	56	38	324	26	6	27
3B	502	427	263	965	70	75
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	MON	1B	29	19	160	11	4	11
1995	MON	3B	51	38	22	86	3	2
1996	MON	3B	123	107	64	256	15	13
1997	MON	3B	18	18	11	40	6	6
1998	MON	3B	147	143	95	322	20	28
1999	MON	1B	18	14	122	7	2	12
1999	MON	3B	82	60	37	127	12	9
1999	CHN	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1999	CHN	3B	19	18	8	34	2	6
2000	CHN	1B	6	4	36	7	0	3
2000	CHN	3B	58	41	23	94	12	10
2002	BOS	1B	2	1	6	1	0	1
2002	BOS	3B	4	2	3	6	0	1
2002	BOS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0