Jim McAndrew, pitcher on 1969 World Series Mets, dead at 80

Jim McAndrew, a former major-league pitcher for the Mets and Padres, has handed away, based on Jay Horwitz, vice chairman of media relations for the Mets. McAndrew was 80 years previous.

Whereas McAndrew might have been overshadowed by Corridor of Fame teammates Tom Seaver and Nolan Ryan, he was a reliable back-end beginning pitcher, and occasional reliever, all through his time in Queens. Throughout 146 video games with the Mets (105 begins), the Iowa native went 36-49 however pitched to an estimable 3.54 ERA. He was a member of the 1969 World Collection champion staff, and though he didn’t pitch within the postseason, he helped the Mets win the NL East that yr, tossing 135 innings with a 3.47 ERA.

The next yr, McAndrew pitched what was arguably the very best season of his massive league tenure. He made a career-high 27 begins, crossing the 100-strikeout threshold for the primary and solely time. Much more spectacular, he maintained the bottom stroll price of his profession. The 6-foot-2 right-hander threw 9 full video games, three shutouts, and to prime all of it off, he earned two saves in 5 aid appearances. McAndrew had a tough season in 1971 however bounced again in 1972, ending eleventh amongst certified NL starters with a 2.80 ERA. He went 11-8 that yr, including one other 4 full video games to his profession tally. Sadly, the righty struggled once more the following season, and as was the case in 1969, he didn’t pitch within the playoffs for the 1973 NL pennant-winning membership.

After 9 years within the Mets group, six spent with the massive league staff, McAndrew performed his ultimate season for the Padres. He retired in 1974. Though his final MLB season was marred by harm, he nonetheless managed to throw yet another full recreation, bringing his profession whole as much as a good 20.

McAndrew’s son Jamie, considered one of 4 youngsters he shared together with his spouse Lyn, performed two years in Main League Baseball. A right-handed pitcher like his father, the youthful McAndrew pitched for the Brewers in 1995 and ’97. We at MLB Commerce Rumors ship our sympathies and condolences to McAndrew’s household and family members.