Andy Kyle, baseball player, 1912-1912

Andy Kyle

Born: 10/29/1889 in Toronto, ON, CAN

Died: 9/6/1971 in Toronto, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1912-09-07 | Final Game: 1912-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Andrew Ewing Kyle

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Biography

Andy Kyle was a professional baseball player born in 1889, who played as a position player in the early 20th century. His brief Major League Baseball career spanned from September 7, 1912, to October 6, 1912, during a time when the game was still heavily influenced by the deadball era, characterized by low scoring and strategic play. Over the course of his nine games in the league, Kyle showcased his offensive skills, finishing with a batting average of .333. He recorded a total of seven hits, driving in four runs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his time on the field. Despite the limited duration of his career, Kyle's performance highlighted the potential for impact even in a short stint. His ability to capitalize on opportunities at the plate reflected the competitive nature of baseball in the early 1900s, where players often faced challenging playing conditions and a different style of the game. While his time in the majors was fleeting, Andy Kyle remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 21 3 7 1 0 0 4 0 4 2 0.333 0.440 0.381 0.821 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +24.0% above league average.

Career OBP .440 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +31.1% above league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.821 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — +18.2% 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
1912 CIN NL 9 21 3 7 1 0 0 4 0 4 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 7 0 15 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 CIN OF 7 0 15 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Center Field 5