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Miguel Andújar

Miguel Enrique Andújar (born March 2, 1995) is a Dominican professional baseball left fielder for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Miguel Andújar
Miguel Andújar with the Yankees in 2018
Athletics – No. 22
Left Fielder
Born: (1995-03-02) March 2, 1995 (age 29)
San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 28, 2017, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Batting average.273
Home runs43
Runs batted in179
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Teams

As a third baseman for the Yankees, Andújar finished second in 2018 American League Rookie of the Year voting behind Shohei Ohtani. He hit 47 doubles, breaking Joe DiMaggio's 1936 record for most by a Yankees rookie. Owing to several injuries, he never played a full season for the Yankees again and was eventually designated for assignment in 2022.

Early life

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Andújar was born in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic.

Career

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New York Yankees

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Minor leagues

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Andújar signed with the New York Yankees as an international free agent in July 2011.[1] He made his professional debut in 2012 with the Gulf Coast Yankees. He played the 2013 season for the Gulf Coast Yankees 2 and the 2014 season for the Charleston RiverDogs of the Single-A South Atlantic League. In 2015, Andújar played for the Tampa Yankees of the High-A Florida State League. He started 2016 with Tampa before being promoted to the Trenton Thunder of the Double-A Eastern League.[2][3] After the 2016 season he played in the Arizona Fall League.[4] The Yankees added him to their 40-man roster after the season.[5] Andújar began the 2017 season with Trenton, and he batted .312 with seven home runs and 52 runs batted in (RBIs), which were leading the Eastern League, through 67 games. Following a season-ending injury to Gleyber Torres in June, he was promoted to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders of the Triple-A International League.[6]

Major leagues

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Andújar baserunning in 2018

After playing in seven games with the RailRiders, the Yankees promoted Andújar to the major leagues on June 28, when Matt Holliday, the Yankees designated hitter, went on the disabled list.[7] He made his major league debut as the Yankees' designated hitter that day against the Chicago White Sox, going 3-for-4 with four RBIs and a walk, breaking the Yankees' record for most RBIs in a player's first game.[8] The next day, the Yankees sent him back down to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, so that he could continue to play every game as a third baseman.[9] Following the conclusion of the RailRiders' season, where Andujar had batted .317 with nine home runs and 30 RBIs in 58 games, the Yankees promoted him to the major leagues on September 16.[10]

Andújar began the 2018 season with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but was promoted to the major leagues on April 1 after an injury to Billy McKinney.[11] He hit his first major league home run on April 17. On April 23, Andújar hit a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins, marking his 7th consecutive game with an extra base hit. Andújar joined Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle as the only Yankees to ever have 7 consecutive games with an extra base hit under the age of 24. On May 4, Andujar hit his first career walk-off, an RBI single to secure a 7-6 win over the Cleveland Indians.[12] On June 5, he hit his first major league grand slam. On September 29, Andujar hit his 45th double of the season, breaking the Yankees' record for most doubles by a rookie, previously held by Joe DiMaggio.[13] With the Yankees, he batted .297/.328/.527, and saw the lowest percentage of fastballs of all MLB hitters (46.0%).[14] He finished second in the Rookie of the Year Award balloting, behind Shohei Ohtani.[15]

On April 1, 2019, Andújar went on the 10-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.[16] He was diagnosed with a partial glenoid labrum tear, but chose to rehabilitate the injury rather than undergo surgery.[17] The Yankees activated him on May 4.[18] He batted 3-for-34 before was placed back on the injured list on May 13. On May 15, Andujar was ruled out for the rest of 2019 after revealing that he needed surgery on his right shoulder.[19] He underwent surgery on May 20.[20]

Andújar made his return in spring training in 2020, where he began playing as a left fielder.[21] He began the season batting 1-for-14 (.071) before the Yankees optioned him to their alternate training site.[22]

Andújar was placed on the injured list in early July 2021 with a strained wrist. After suffering a setback in his rehab, Andújar was transferred to the 60-day injured list on August 23.[23]

On March 22, 2022, Andújar signed a $1.3 million contract with the Yankees, avoiding salary arbitration.[24] He began the year with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but was later recalled.[25] On June 4, 2022, Andújar was optioned down to Triple-A Scranton and promptly requested to be traded from the Yankees.[26]

On September 8, Andújar hit his first home run in over 14 months, going 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs.[citation needed] On September 22, 2022, Andújar was designated for assignment by the Yankees.[27]

Pittsburgh Pirates

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On September 25, 2022, the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed Andújar off waivers.[28] He played in 9 games for Pittsburgh down the stretch, hitting .250/.275/.389 with no home runs and 9 RBI. The Pirates signed Andújar to a one-year contract worth $1.525 million, avoiding salary arbitration, on November 18.[29]

The Pirates designated Andújar for assignment on January 20, 2023, after the signing of Andrew McCutchen was made official.[30] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians on January 26.[31] In 23 games for Indianapolis, Andújar hit .284/.364/.500 with 3 home runs, 15 RBI, and 2 stolen bases. On April 29, Andújar had his contract selected to the active roster.[32] He played in 13 games for Pittsburgh, but hit just .161/.212/.387 in 33 plate appearances. On May 19, Andújar was designated for assignment after Rob Zastryzny was activated off of the injured list.[33] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A on May 22.[34] On September 1, Andújar was selected back to the major league roster.[35] In 30 games for Pittsburgh, he batted .250/.300/.476 with 4 home runs and 18 RBI.[36] Following the season on November 2, Andújar was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Indianapolis.[37]

Oakland Athletics

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On November 6, 2023, Andújar was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.[38] He signed a one-year contract worth $1.7 million with the Athletics on November 17.[39] On March 22, 2024, it was announced that Andújar had suffered a torn meniscus and would be out 4–6 weeks following surgery.[40] He ultimately played in 75 games for Oakland, slashing .285/.320/.377 with four home runs, 30 RBI, and three stolen bases. On August 28, manager Mark Kotsay announced that Andújar would undergo season–ending core muscle surgery.[41]

Personal life

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In March 2022, Andújar was robbed at gunpoint at his farm in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic. Andújar was not shot, but he was beaten. A relative, however, was shot in the finger.[42]

References

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  1. ^ "RiverDogs' Andujar flashes power stroke". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  2. ^ "Miguel Andujar makes jump to Double-A; Kyle Higashioka returns with hot bat". The Trentonian. June 14, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. ^ "Miguel Andujar, Chance Adams arrive to bolster Thunder". NJ.com. June 15, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  4. ^ King III, George A. (October 21, 2016). "Yankees' rising prospect putting Chase Headley on notice already". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  5. ^ "Yankees add six prospects to 40-man roster". MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 19, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  6. ^ timesleader (June 24, 2017). "RailRiders Weekend Feature: Miguel Andujar adapting well to Triple-A". Times Leader. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  7. ^ "Yankees call up third-base prospect Miguel Andujar". Newsday. February 24, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  8. ^ "Miguel Andujar sets Yankees record with 4 RBIs". Major League Baseball. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  9. ^ Boland, Erik (June 29, 2017). "Yankees bring back Chris Carter, send Miguel Andujar back to Triple-A". Newsday. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
  10. ^ Kuty, Brendan (September 16, 2017). "How the Yankees will use the intriguing Miguel Andujar". NJ.com. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
  11. ^ King, George A. (April 1, 2018). "How Yankees are trying to squeeze Miguel Andujar into majors". Nypost.com. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  12. ^ "Miguel Andujar walks off as Yankees win 7-6 over Indians". ESPN. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  13. ^ Martin, Dan (September 29, 2018). "Miguel Andujar unseats Joe DiMaggio in Yankees record book". New York Post. No. September 29. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  14. ^ "Major League Leaderboards » 2018 » Batters » Pitch Type Statistics | FanGraphs Baseball". Fangraphs.com. April 5, 2019. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  15. ^ "Shohei Ohtani beats Yankees' Miguel Andujar for AL Rookie of the Year". SNY. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  16. ^ Hoch, Bryan (April 1, 2019). "Miguel Andujar to injured list with shoulder injury". MLB.com. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  17. ^ Ackert, Kristie (April 3, 2019). "Miguel Andujar will try to play through labrum tear, return this season". nydailynews.com. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  18. ^ Hoch, Bryan. "Miguel Andujar set to return from shoulder injury". MLB.com. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  19. ^ Martin, Dan (May 15, 2019). "Miguel Andujar injury: Yankees star to have season-ending surgery". Nypost.com. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  20. ^ "Doctor explains Yankees' Miguel Andujar's long, tough recovery ahead". nj.com. May 20, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  21. ^ King, George A. (February 28, 2020). "Yankees' Miguel Andujar outfield experiment succeeding so far". Nypost.com. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  22. ^ "Yankees fill-out roster by calling up Nick Tropeano after farming out Miguel Andujar, 2 others". nj.com. August 6, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  23. ^ "Zack Britton injury: Yankees send pitcher to injured list". Northjersey.com. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  24. ^ "Arbitration Tracker For 2022". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  25. ^ "Miggy Pop: Andújar leads SWB to win | RailRiders". Milb.com. April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  26. ^ "Miguel Andújar requests trade from Yankees after being sent back to minors, per report". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  27. ^ "Miguel Andujar's Yankees downfall complete with DFA". September 23, 2022.
  28. ^ "Pirates add Miguel Andújar after Yankees designate former Rookie of the Year runner-up for assignment". September 25, 2022.
  29. ^ "Pirates agree to 1-year deal with OF Miguel Andujar, 6 arbitration-eligible players tendered offers". November 18, 2022.
  30. ^ "To make room for Andrew McCutchen, Pirates designate OF Miguel Andujar for assignment". January 20, 2023.
  31. ^ "Pirates' Miguel Andujar: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. January 26, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  32. ^ "Pirates' Miguel Andujar: Contract selected by PIT". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  33. ^ "Pirates' Miguel Andujar: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  34. ^ "Pirates Outright Miguel Andujar". yardbarker.com. May 23, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  35. ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates Bring Up Former New York Yankees Young Star". si.com. September 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  36. ^ "Athletics' Miguel Andujar: Lands in Oakland". cbssports.com. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  37. ^ "Pirates' Miguel Andujar: Placed on waivers". cbssports.com. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  38. ^ "Miguel Andujar claimed by Athletics off waivers from Pirates". USA Today. November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  39. ^ "Athletics agree to 1-year deals with infielders Andujar, Toro". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  40. ^ "Oakland's Miguel Andujar to miss at least 4-6 weeks after knee surgery". mercurynews.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  41. ^ "Miguel Andujar Undergoes Season-Ending Core Surgery". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  42. ^ Phillips, Gary (March 11, 2022). "Yankees' Miguel Andújar Assaulted, Robbed at Gunpoint in D.R." www.si.com. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
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