Andy Tomberlin

Born: 11/7/1966 in Monroe, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-08-12 | Final Game: 1998-06-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Andy Lee Tomberlin

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Biography

Andy Tomberlin was a professional baseball player born in 1966, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1993 until his retirement in 1998. Primarily a position player, Tomberlin appeared in 192 games during his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. He recorded a total of 71 hits, 11 home runs, and 38 RBIs, concluding his time in the league with a batting average of .233. Additionally, he demonstrated base-running capability with 6 stolen bases, contributing to his team's offensive strategies during his tenure. Tomberlin's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the post-strike recovery and the increasing emphasis on power-hitting. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions were a reflection of the grit and determination prevalent among players in that period. After his playing days, Tomberlin's experience and knowledge of the game continued to influence the baseball community, as he remained a respected figure for aspiring players and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
192	305	40	71	6	2	11	38	6	26	103	0.233	0.304	0.374	0.677	-440.3

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.677 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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
1993	PIT	NL	27	42	4	12	0	1	1	5	0	2	14	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	BOS	AL	18	36	1	7	0	1	1	1	1	6	12	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	OAK	AL	46	85	15	18	0	0	4	10	4	5	22	0.212	.266 (-21%)	.337 (-24%)	.417 (-15%)	.755 (-19%)	-304.0
1996	NYN	NL	63	66	12	17	4	0	3	10	0	9	27	0.258	.269 (-5%)	.340 (+4%)	.426 (+7%)	.767 (+6%)	84.3
1997	NYN	NL	6	7	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	DET	AL	32	69	8	15	2	0	2	12	1	3	25	0.217	.266 (-18%)	.335 (-16%)	.420 (-21%)	.755 (-19%)	-220.6

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	1	0	0	1	1	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1994	BOS	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	1	0	1	1	0.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	84	40	81	5	1	1
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1993	PIT	OF	7	6	9	1	0	0
1994	BOS	OF	11	8	12	2	0	1
1994	BOS	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1995	OAK	OF	42	20	45	1	1	0
1996	NYN	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1996	NYN	OF	17	5	8	1	0	0
1997	NYN	OF	2	1	2	0	0	0
1998	DET	OF	5	0	5	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
First Base	1
Left Field	29
Center Field	18
Right Field	38
Designated Hitter	29

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1997	NYN	NL	$200,000
1996	NYN	NL	$130,000
1995	OAK	AL	$129,000
Total Career Earnings			$459,000