Andy Van Slyke
#46
AT Center Field
1983—1995
Center Field
BORN
December 21, 1960, in Utica, NY
BATS / THROWS
Left / Right
HT / WT
6-1 / 190
MLB DEBUT
June 17, 1983
FINAL GAME
October 1, 1995
PRIMARY TEAM
Pittsburgh Pirates
.274
BATTING AVERAGE
1562
HITS
41.5
WAR
.349
ON-BASE PCT
164
HOME RUNS
33.0
WAR7
.443
SLUGGING
.792
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
4.1
WAR PER SEASON
Built like a tight end, ran fast, played outfield for Cardinals and Pirates in 1980s and 1990s.
Compared to Hall of Fame Center Fielders
| CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS | WAR PER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Van Slyke |
41.5 |
33.0 |
24.0 |
18.0 |
37.3 |
4.1 |
|
AVERAGE HALL OF FAMER |
74.6 |
45.7 |
33.5 |
22.8 |
60.2 |
5.4 |
Where Does Andy Van Slyke Rank
Among Center Fielders?
| RANKING | CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
46 |
53 |
46 |
49 |
50 |
52 |
|
EGG RANKING |
WAR |
WAR7 |
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE |
WAR3 |
JAWS |