Andy Rincon, baseball player, 1980-1982

Andy Rincon

Born: 3/5/1959 in Monterey Park, CA, USA

Died: 8/28/2023

MLB Debut: 1980-09-15 | Final Game: 1982-05-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Andrew John Rincon

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Biography

Andy Rincon, born in 1959, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1980 to 1982. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Rincon played in a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a shift towards more specialized roles for pitchers. Over his brief career, he achieved a record of 8-5 and maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.12, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound during a crucial period in the game’s evolution. Throughout his time in the league, Rincon struck out 46 batters, showcasing his ability to dominate opposing hitters with his pitching repertoire. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant in helping his teams secure victories. Rincon's career, although short-lived, reflected the competitive nature of the early 1980s in baseball, a time when teams began to emphasize the importance of bullpen strategies and pitching depth. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 5 20 15 3 1 0 106.7 85 37 2 37 46 3.12 0

Career ERA 3.12 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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
1980 STL NL 3 1 4 4 1 0 0 31.0 23 9 7 22 2.61 3.84 (+32%) -
1981 STL NL 3 1 5 5 1 1 0 35.7 27 7 5 13 1.77 3.58 (+51%) -
1982 STL NL 2 3 11 6 1 0 0 40.0 35 21 25 11 4.72 3.86 (-22%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 35 4 7 1 0 0 7 0 2 17 0.200 0.243 0.229 0.472 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OBP .243 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career SLG .229 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.472 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 33.3% 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
1980 STL NL 4 12 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1981 STL NL 5 13 1 3 1 0 0 5 0 1 6 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1982 STL NL 11 10 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 20 15 10 13 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 SLN P 4 4 3 5 0 1
1981 SLN P 5 5 2 5 0 0
1982 SLN P 11 6 5 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 20

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1980 Player of the Week Week of 1980-09-19