Andy Etchebarren

Born: 6/20/1943 in Whittier, CA, USA

Died: 10/5/2019 in Santee, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-26 | Final Game: 1978-04-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Andrew Auguste Etchebarren

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Biography

Andy Etchebarren was a professional baseball player known for his contributions as a position player during a career that spanned from 1962 to 1978. Born in 1943, Etchebarren made a significant mark in Major League Baseball, particularly noted for his time spent with the Baltimore Orioles and the California Angels. Over the course of his career, he played in 948 games, amassing 615 hits and recording a batting average of .235. His offensive contributions included 49 home runs and 309 RBIs, while he also demonstrated a bit of speed on the bases with 13 stolen bases. Etchebarren's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star twice, showcasing his status as one of the notable players of his era. He was a part of the Orioles’ roster during a successful period for the franchise, contributing to a team that was known for its strong pitching and solid defense. His playing style combined a gritty approach at the plate with reliable defensive skills, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Etchebarren's dedication and performance left a lasting impact, particularly within the context of the competitive landscape of the 1960s and 1970s in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
948	2618	245	615	101	17	49	309	13	246	529	0.235	0.306	0.343	0.649	-2220.8

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.649 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 6.1% 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
1962	BAL	AL	2	6	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	BAL	AL	5	6	1	1	0	0	1	4	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	BAL	AL	121	412	49	91	14	6	11	50	0	38	106	0.221	.248 (-11%)	.309 (-5%)	.376 (-3%)	.685 (-4%)	-349.1
1967	BAL	AL	112	330	29	71	13	0	7	35	1	38	80	0.215	.242 (-11%)	.306 (-3%)	.357 (-11%)	.663 (-7%)	-348.6
1968	BAL	AL	74	189	20	44	11	2	5	20	0	19	46	0.233	.236 (-2%)	.298 (+4%)	.340 (+15%)	.638 (+10%)	302.2
1969	BAL	AL	73	217	29	54	9	2	3	26	1	28	42	0.249	.248 (avg)	.320 (+9%)	.369 (-5%)	.689 (+2%)	153.2
1970	BAL	AL	78	230	19	56	10	1	4	28	4	21	41	0.243	.253 (-4%)	.325 (-4%)	.385 (-10%)	.711 (-7%)	-292.8
1971	BAL	AL	70	222	21	60	8	0	9	29	1	16	40	0.270	.249 (+8%)	.316 (+1%)	.365 (+17%)	.682 (+10%)	336.0
1972	BAL	AL	71	188	11	38	6	1	2	21	0	17	43	0.202	.243 (-17%)	.310 (-11%)	.353 (-22%)	.664 (-17%)	-519.6
1973	BAL	AL	54	152	16	39	9	1	2	23	1	12	21	0.257	.256 (avg)	.325 (-2%)	.378 (-3%)	.703 (-3%)	-78.2
1974	BAL	AL	62	180	13	40	8	0	2	15	1	6	26	0.222	.256 (-13%)	.324 (-23%)	.369 (-19%)	.693 (-21%)	-697.3
1975	BAL	AL	8	20	0	4	1	0	0	3	0	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	LAA	AL	31	100	10	28	0	1	3	17	1	14	19	0.280	.257 (+9%)	.327 (+12%)	.374 (+4%)	.701 (+8%)	0.0
1976	LAA	AL	103	247	15	56	9	1	0	21	0	24	37	0.227	.255 (-11%)	.320 (-5%)	.360 (-25%)	.681 (-15%)	-598.1
1977	LAA	AL	80	114	11	29	2	2	0	14	3	12	19	0.254	.264 (-4%)	.329 (-3%)	.401 (-23%)	.730 (-14%)	-287.0
1978	ATL	AL	4	5	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
21	65	5	10	1	0	1	4	4	12	0.154

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1974	ALCS	BAL	2	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0.333
1973	ALCS	BAL	4	14	1	5	1	1	4	0	1	0.357
1971	ALCS	BAL	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1971	WS	BAL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1970	ALCS	BAL	2	9	1	1	0	0	0	0	3	0.111
1970	WS	BAL	2	7	1	1	0	0	0	2	3	0.143
1969	ALCS	BAL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1969	WS	BAL	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1966	WS	BAL	4	12	2	1	0	0	0	2	4	0.083

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	931	781	4884	365	68	45

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	BAL	C	2	2	7	0	1	0
1965	BAL	C	5	2	21	2	0	0
1966	BAL	C	121	118	799	65	10	7
1967	BAL	C	110	94	673	57	8	10
1968	BAL	C	70	56	414	29	1	3
1969	BAL	C	72	59	380	27	4	1
1970	BAL	C	76	65	392	29	7	3
1971	BAL	C	70	61	337	24	5	2
1972	BAL	C	70	57	334	22	3	2
1973	BAL	C	51	45	201	14	2	5
1974	BAL	C	60	51	269	19	7	3
1975	BAL	C	7	7	28	2	0	0
1975	CAL	C	31	31	188	15	4	2
1976	CAL	C	102	87	539	46	12	7
1977	CAL	C	80	44	289	12	4	0
1978	ML4	C	4	2	13	2	0	0