Andy McGaffigan, baseball player, 1981-1991

Andy McGaffigan

Born: 10/25/1956 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-22 | Final Game: 1991-07-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Andrew Joseph McGaffigan

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Biography

Andy McGaffigan, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1981 to 1991. Known for his reliable arm and competitive spirit, McGaffigan played an important role in several Major League Baseball teams during his tenure. He finished his career with a record of 38-33 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.38, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum in an era characterized by evolving offensive strategies. Over his time in the league, he recorded 610 strikeouts and secured 24 saves, highlighting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. McGaffigan's playing style was defined by his control and ability to induce ground balls, making him a valuable asset in tight game situations. He navigated through the complexities of the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitchers. McGaffigan's contributions to his teams and the overall landscape of baseball during his career are remembered by fans and historians alike, solidifying his place in the annals of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
38 33 363 62 3 1 24 833.3 773 313 55 294 610 3.38 0

Career ERA 3.38 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 12.7% better 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
1981 NYY AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 7.0 5 2 3 2 2.57 — -
1982 SFG NL 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 8.0 5 0 1 4 0.00 — -
1983 SFG NL 3 9 43 16 0 0 2 134.3 131 64 39 93 4.29 3.87 (-11%) -
1984 WSN NL 3 4 21 3 0 0 1 46.0 37 13 15 39 2.54 3.81 (+33%) -
1984 CIN NL 0 2 9 3 0 0 0 23.0 23 14 8 18 5.48 3.81 (-44%) 250.8
1985 CIN NL 3 3 15 15 2 0 0 94.3 88 39 30 83 3.72 3.89 (+4%) 3365.7
1986 WSN NL 10 5 48 14 1 1 2 142.7 114 42 55 104 2.65 3.97 (+33%) -
1987 WSN NL 5 2 69 0 0 0 12 120.3 105 32 42 100 2.39 4.29 (+44%) -
1988 WSN NL 6 0 63 0 0 0 4 91.3 81 28 37 71 2.76 3.73 (+26%) -
1989 WSN NL 3 5 57 0 0 0 2 75.0 85 39 30 40 4.68 3.71 (-26%) -
1990 SFG NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.7 10 9 4 4 17.36 — -
1990 KCR AL 4 3 24 11 0 0 1 78.7 75 27 28 49 3.09 3.86 (+20%) -
1991 KCR AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 8.0 14 4 2 3 4.50 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
365 126 1 6 3 0 0 5 0 6 80 0.048 0.091 0.071 0.162 0.0

Career AVG .048 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 81.5% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 71.9% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 81.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.162 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 77.2% 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
1981 NYY AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 SFG NL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1983 SFG NL 43 30 0 2 2 0 0 3 0 1 20 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1984 WSN NL 21 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1984 CIN NL 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 CIN NL 15 29 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 18 0.034 — — — — 0.0
1986 WSN NL 50 33 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 18 0.061 — — — — 0.0
1987 WSN NL 69 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 12 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 WSN NL 63 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 WSN NL 57 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 SFG NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 KCR AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 KCR AL 4 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 363 61 45 78 17 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 NYA P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1982 SFN P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1983 SFN P 43 15 8 4 2 0
1984 MON P 21 3 3 5 0 1
1984 CIN P 9 3 0 1 1 0
1985 CIN P 15 15 8 12 1 2
1986 MON P 48 14 6 17 5 1
1987 MON P 69 0 5 17 4 2
1988 MON P 63 0 7 8 1 0
1989 MON P 57 0 3 8 2 0
1990 SFN P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1990 KCA P 24 11 5 6 1 0
1991 KCA P 4 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 363

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 MON NL $506,000
1989 MON NL $632,500
1988 MON NL $500,000
1987 MON NL $292,500
1986 MON NL $180,000
1985 CIN NL $110,000
Total Career Earnings $2,221,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida Southern College Lakeland FL 1977, 1978
Palm Beach Community College Lake Worth FL 1975, 1976