Andrew Velazquez

Born: 7/14/1994 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-09-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Andrew Velazquez, born in 1994, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2018 until his retirement in 2022. Known for his speed and defensive capabilities, Velazquez played a total of 275 games throughout his career. He recorded 107 hits, including 12 home runs, and drove in 40 runs. His batting average stood at .189, a statistic that reflected the challenges he faced at the plate. However, his ability to steal bases was a notable aspect of his game; he successfully swiped 40 bases, showcasing his agility and base-running acumen. Velazquez's career unfolded during a period characterized by an emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics, which placed unique pressure on players who relied on speed and defense. Despite the struggles at the plate, his contributions on defense were significant, as he offered teams flexibility across multiple infield positions. While his overall offensive numbers might not have defined him as a star, Velazquez remained a valuable asset, particularly as a late-game substitute or pinch runner. His journey in the majors served as an example of perseverance and adaptability in a league increasingly dominated by power hitters.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
275	566	77	107	19	2	12	40	40	38	211	0.189	0.244	0.293	0.537	-2466.2

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.537 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 26.6% 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
2018	TBR	AL	13	10	3	3	1	0	0	0	1	1	3	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
2019	TBR	AL	10	12	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
2019	CLE	AL	5	11	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	7	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
2020	BAL	AL	40	63	11	10	1	1	0	3	4	10	23	0.159	.244 (-35%)	.321 (-15%)	.417 (-51%)	.739 (-35%)	-368.2
2021	NYY	AL	28	67	11	15	4	1	1	6	4	1	23	0.224	.243 (-8%)	.317 (-26%)	.410 (-13%)	.727 (-18%)	-232.7
2022	LAA	AL	125	322	37	63	8	0	9	28	17	15	119	0.196	.242 (-19%)	.311 (-24%)	.394 (-23%)	.706 (-23%)	-1508.9
2023	LAA	AL	54	81	12	14	3	0	2	3	13	10	30	0.173	.248 (-30%)	.320 (-18%)	.414 (-31%)	.734 (-25%)	-356.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2021	ALWC	NYA	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	19	6	22	23	0	8
3B	8	2	2	4	1	0
OF	19	1	8	0	0	0
SS	223	165	188	428	17	66

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2018	TBA	2B	2	0	1	0	0	1
2018	TBA	3B	4	1	0	1	0	0
2018	TBA	OF	4	0	2	0	0	0
2018	TBA	SS	2	1	0	6	0	0
2019	TBA	2B	2	1	5	4	0	0
2019	TBA	3B	4	1	2	3	1	0
2019	TBA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2019	CLE	2B	3	3	6	7	0	3
2019	CLE	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
2020	BAL	2B	2	2	4	5	0	2
2020	BAL	OF	9	1	5	0	0	0
2020	BAL	SS	30	19	25	54	0	8
2021	NYA	SS	28	20	25	54	3	5
2022	LAA	SS	124	100	106	271	8	44
2023	LAA	2B	10	0	6	7	0	2
2023	LAA	OF	3	0	1	0	0	0
2023	LAA	SS	39	25	32	43	6	9