Mike Andrews
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| Born: | July 9, 1943 |
| Birthplace: | Los Angeles, California |
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| Height: | 6' 3" |
| Weight: | 195 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1962: Undrafted Free Agent by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | El Camino College |
| High School: | South HS (CA) |
| Other Teams: | Chicago White Sox 1971-73 Oakland Athletics 1973 |
| Years with Boston: | 1966-1970 |
Mike Jay Andrews was born on July 9, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA. Andrews was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 18, 1966 with the Boston Red Sox. Andrews, a right-handed second baseman, was signed before the 1962 season by Boston as an amateur free agent. After Boston (1966-70), Andrews played for the Chicago White Sox (1971-73) and Oakland Athletics (1973).
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Overall Career
Andrews played a total of 566 games with the Red Sox from 1966-1970, primarily playing second base, but made brief appearances at the other three infield positions. He was named to the American League's All-Star team in 1969 as a second baseman, hit four lead off home runs in 1970, and was a member of the 1967 Red Sox that went to the World Series.
On December 1, 1970, he was traded by Boston with Luis Alvarado to the Chicago White Sox for Luis Aparicio.
Mike Andrews has been the chairman of the Jimmy Fund for more than 25 years, and has been deeply involved with the Jimmy Fund for decades. Andrews's commitment began during his rookie season with the Sox in 1967, and after retiring from baseball in 1973, Andrews agreed to work as a part-time volunteer for former Red Sox announcer Ken Coleman, who had just been appointed executive director of the Jimmy Fund. After a month, Andrews dedicated himself to the charity full time and was appointed chairman of the Jimmy Fund in 1979 - a position he still holds today.
Andrews worked for NESN in 1984 with Kent Der Divanis doing the cable TV game broadcasts.
Andrews' Moment in the Sun
- On April 7, 1973, Mike became the first designated hitter in the history of the Chicago White Sox. He went 1-for-3 with a walk.
Awards
- 1969 American League All-Star.
Trivia
- During the 1973 World Series he committed two errors, after which Oakland team owner Charlie Finley had him removed from the roster immediately. Eventually, commissioner Bowie Kuhn forced Finley to reinstate him later in the series.
- Led the American League in sacrifice hits (18) in 1967.
Transactions
- Before 1962 Season: Signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent.
- December 1, 1970: Traded by the Boston Red Sox with Luis Alvarado to the Chicago White Sox for Luis Aparicio.
- July 16, 1973: Released by the Chicago White Sox.
- July 31, 1973: Signed as a Free Agent with the Oakland Athletics.
- November 1, 1973: Released by the Oakland Athletics.
External Links
- Mike Andrews – Jimmy Fund
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
