Andy Hawkins was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for several teams during his career. He was born on January 21, 1960, in Waco, Texas, and attended Midway High School. Hawkins was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the 1978 Major League Baseball draft and made his debut in 1982.
Hawkins played for the Padres from 1982 to 1989, during which he had a record of 74-65 with an ERA of 3.70. He was known for his fastball and slider, which he used to strike out batters. Hawkins was also a good fielder and won a Gold Glove award in 1985.
In 1989, Hawkins signed with the New York Yankees as a free agent. He played for the Yankees from 1989 to 1991 and had a record of 21-23 with an ERA of 4.64. Hawkins was part of the Yankees team that won the American League pennant in 1991, but they lost to the Minnesota Twins in the World Series.
One of the most memorable moments of Hawkins' career came on July 1, 1990, when he pitched a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox. However, the game ended in a 4-0 loss for the Yankees due to errors made by the team's defense. This was the first time in Major League Baseball history that a pitcher had thrown a no-hitter and lost the game.
Hawkins retired from baseball in 1992 after playing for the Oakland Athletics for one season. He finished his career with a record of 84-91 and an ERA of 4.22. After retiring, Hawkins worked as a pitching coach for several minor league teams and also served as a commentator for the Padres.
In 2019, Hawkins was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his achievements in baseball. He is remembered as a talented pitcher who had a successful career in Major League Baseball.
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