Andre Ethier, Right Field, Retired


Date of Birth: 4/10/1982
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona
College: Arizona State University

Andre Ethier was first drafted by the Oakland A's in 2001. However, he opted for a college education first and, after 2 years at Arizona State University, he was again drafted by the A's. After two years of playing in the minor leagues for the Athletics, they traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers in December, 2005.

Ethier played well his rookie year year with the Dodgers, ending the 2006 season with a .308 batting average. He dropped down to a .284 average in 2007 but in 2008, he again had a great year, ending with a .305 batting average, 20 home runs and 77 RBIs. The following season was Ethier's strongest one and he was rewarded with the Silver Slugger award. In 2011, Ethier's fielding earned him a Gold Glove.

In June, 2012, the Dodgers gave Ethier a five-year extension on his contract, valued at $85 million. With the acquisition of Yasiel Puig, Ethier's playing time has been reduced. In 2014, he played in 130 games and he had 85 hits, 17 doubles, and a .249 batting average. In the postseason, he had 1 hit in 4 at-bats in 2 games.

Ethier had a strong comeback season in 2015, batting .294 in 142 games. He finished the season with 116 hits, 20 doubles, 14 home runs, and 43 RBIs. Defensively, he played 51 games in left field, 1 game in center field, and 80 games in right field. In 16 at-bats in 5 postseason games, he batted .250 with 4 hits, including 2 doubles, and 2 RBIs.

Ethier missed most of the 2016 season with a bone fracture in his leg. He played in just 16 games in the regular season. In the postseason, he batted .333 with 2 hits, including a home run, in 6 at-bats in 8 games.

Ethier again spent most of the season on the DL in 2017. He played in just 22 games with the Dodgers in the regular season. He had 13 at-bats in 8 games in the postseason and he had 4 hits, including a home run in Game 3 of the NLCS, and 2 RBIs.

Ethier became a free agent on November 4, 2017. He wasn't signed by any teams for the 2018 season and he announced his retirement from major league baseball on July 25, 2018.

Statistics for Ethier in twelve seasons (2006-2017) in the major leagues include:

  • 2 seasons with a batting average over .300, with a high of .308 in 2006
  • 4 seasons with over 150 hits, with a high of 162 in 2009
  • 7 seasons with 30 or more doubles, with a high of 42 in 2009
  • 4 seasons with 20 or more home runs, with a high of 31 in 2009

Career batting statistics for Ethier through 2017 include:

  • 1,455 games played
  • 1,367 hits
  • 303 doubles
  • 162 home runs
  • 687 RBIs
  • 938 strikeouts to 519 walks
  • .285 batting average

Career fielding statistics for Ethier as a right fielder through 2017 include:

  • 922 games played
  • 1,574 putouts
  • 17 errors
  • .990 fielding percentage

Personal Life

Ethier married his wife Maggie, who was an ASU gymnast, in 2006. They have two sons.

Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Andre Ethier
ESPN Sports - Andre Ethier