Elvis Andrus

Elvis Andrus
Andrus with the Texas Rangers in 2016
Shortstop
Born: (1988-08-26) August 26, 1988 (age 36)
Maracay, Venezuela
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 6, 2009, for the Texas Rangers
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 2023, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
Batting average.269
Hits2,091
Home runs102
Runs batted in775
Stolen bases347
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Elvis Augusto Andrus Torres (born August 26, 1988) is a Venezuelan-American former professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago White Sox. He was a two-time All-Star.

Andrus was born in the city of Maracay in Venezuela. As an international prospect, he signed a contract with the Atlanta Braves at the age of 16 in 2005. Entering 2007, he was rated by Baseball America as the No. 2 prospect in the Atlanta Braves organization. Midway through the 2007 season, Andrus was traded to Texas. Andrus debuted in the major leagues in 2009 as the Rangers' Opening Day starting shortstop at the age of 20. After the season, he finished second in American League Rookie of the Year voting.

Andrus earned the first All-Star selection of his career in 2010, later receiving a second selection in 2012. Andrus defended the left side of the Rangers' infield next to third baseman Adrián Beltré for eight years, forming a friendship that was noted for the former's practical jokes on the latter.[1] After 12 seasons with the Rangers, Andrus was traded to Oakland in February 2021.

Andrus was starting shortstop with the Athletics for one-and-a-half seasons before being released in 2022. He was then promptly signed by the White Sox, with whom he scored his 1,000th career run. In 2023, he recorded the 2,000th hit of his career and played in his 2,000th game.

  1. ^ Sullivan, T. R. (November 30, 2018). "Beltre will miss 'special relationship' with Andrus". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved April 17, 2023.