Andy Dirks

Born: 1/24/1986 in Hutchinson, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-05-16 | Final Game: 2013-09-29

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

Full name: Andrew Lee Dirks

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Andy Dirks was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2013, primarily as an outfielder. Born in 1986, Dirks played a total of 297 games during his career, showcasing his skills with a batting average of .276. He recorded 268 hits, including 24 home runs and 100 runs batted in, demonstrating his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. In addition to his hitting prowess, Dirks displayed speed on the base paths, accumulating 13 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Dirks played the majority of his career with the Detroit Tigers, joining the team during a period of competitive resurgence that saw the franchise return to the postseason. His approach to hitting combined with solid defensive skills made him a valuable asset on the field. Known for his gritty playing style, Dirks was part of a Tigers roster that featured several stars, and his contributions aided the team's quest for success in a highly competitive American League. After retiring from professional baseball in 2013, Dirks left behind a legacy as a reliable player who played a key role during a pivotal era for the Tigers.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
297	971	150	268	47	7	24	100	13	76	173	0.276	0.332	0.413	0.745	666.8

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .413 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — near 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
2011	DET	AL	78	219	34	55	13	0	7	28	5	11	36	0.251	.255 (-2%)	.320 (-8%)	.399 (+2%)	.719 (-2%)	-120.6
2012	DET	AL	88	314	56	101	18	5	8	35	1	23	53	0.322	.254 (+26%)	.318 (+16%)	.405 (+20%)	.724 (+18%)	1037.4
2013	DET	AL	131	438	60	112	16	2	9	37	7	42	84	0.256	.253 (+1%)	.317 (+2%)	.396 (-8%)	.714 (-4%)	-250.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
18	54	3	11	2	0	0	1	3	10	0.204

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2013	ALCS	DET	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
2013	ALDS2	DET	2	3	2	0	0	0	1	1	0.000
2012	ALCS	DET	4	18	0	4	1	1	1	2	0.222
2012	ALDS2	DET	5	17	0	5	1	0	0	3	0.294
2012	WS	DET	4	9	0	1	0	0	1	2	0.111
2011	ALCS	DET	2	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	0.200