Andy Larkin, baseball player, 1996-2000

Andy Larkin

Born: 6/27/1974 in Chelan, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-09-29 | Final Game: 2000-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Andrew Dane Larkin

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Biography

Andy Larkin, born in 1974, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1996 to 2000. He played in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by the increasing emphasis on offensive statistics and the emergence of power hitters. Larkin was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, although he faced challenges throughout his career, reflected in his overall record of 3-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 8.86. He recorded a total of 69 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's pitching depth when called upon. Larkin's tenure included time with various teams, where he faced some of the best hitters of his era. While his statistical achievements may not have placed him among the game's elite, his persistence and dedication to the sport left a mark, especially as he navigated the complexities of professional baseball during the late 1990s. Larkin's journey through the league serves as a reminder of the myriad paths players take in their pursuit of success in America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 11 39 15 0 0 1 105.7 139 104 18 75 69 8.86 0

Career ERA 8.86 vs. league average 4.60 across their career seasons — 92.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1996 MIA NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 3 1 4 2 1.80 — -
1998 MIA NL 3 8 17 14 0 0 0 74.7 101 80 55 43 9.64 4.43 (-118%) -
2000 CIN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 6.7 6 4 5 7 5.40 — 0.0
2000 KCR AL 0 3 18 0 0 0 1 19.3 29 19 11 17 8.84 4.77 (-85%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 32 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 21 0.125 0.152 0.125 0.277 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career OBP .152 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 55.5% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 70.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.277 vs. league average 0.768 across their career seasons — 64.0% 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
1996 MIA NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 MIA NL 17 29 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 19 0.138 — — — — 0.0
2000 CIN NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 KCR AL 18 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
P 39 15 8 12 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 FLO P 1 1 1 0 0 0
1998 FLO P 17 14 4 11 0 1
2000 CIN P 3 0 1 0 0 0
2000 KCA P 18 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 39