Andy Cannizaro, baseball player, 2006-2008

Andy Cannizaro

Born: 12/19/1978 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-05 | Final Game: 2008-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Andrew Lee Cannizaro

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Biography

Andy Cannizaro, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily as a position player during a brief career from 2006 to 2008. He played for the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays, showcasing his skills at the highest level of the game. Cannizaro's time in the majors was relatively short, appearing in only 14 games, where he recorded 2 hits, including one home run, and drove in a total of 1 RBI. His batting average stood at .222, and he did not register any stolen bases during his tenure. Cannizaro's career unfolded during a period of significant transition in baseball, characterized by the emergence of advanced analytics and a changing approach to player development. While his major league appearances were limited, he contributed to the teams he played for and continued to be involved in the sport after his playing days ended. Cannizaro's experience in the major leagues, despite being brief, reflected the challenges many players face in breaking through and establishing a lasting presence in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 9 5 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0.222 0.300 0.556 0.856 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .556 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — +31.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.856 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — +12.7% above 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
2006 NYY AL 13 8 5 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2008 TBR AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
3B 2 1 0 0 0 0
SS 11 0 6 5 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 NYA 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
2006 NYA 3B 2 1 0 0 0 0
2006 NYA SS 10 0 5 5 1 0
2008 TBA SS 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 2
Shortstop 11

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tulane University New Orleans LA 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001