Andy Tracy is a former professional baseball player who spent over a decade playing in the minor and major leagues. He was born on December 11, 1973, in Bowling Green, Ohio, and attended Bowling Green State University. Tracy was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 16th round of the 1996 Major League Baseball draft.
Tracy began his professional career in 1996 with the Vermont Expos, a Class A team in the New York-Penn League. He spent the next few years playing in the Expos' minor league system, gradually moving up the ranks. In 2000, he made his major league debut with the Expos, appearing in 11 games and hitting .200 with one home run.
Over the next several years, Tracy bounced between the majors and minors, playing for the Expos, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, and Philadelphia Phillies. He was primarily a first baseman and designated hitter, but also played some outfield and third base. Tracy was known for his power hitting, with a career minor league batting average of .275 and 276 home runs.
Tracy's best season in the majors came in 2006, when he played in 71 games for the Phillies and hit .281 with eight home runs and 23 RBI. He also had a career-high slugging percentage of .494 that season. However, he spent most of his career in the minors, where he was a consistent performer and fan favorite.
Tracy retired from professional baseball in 2012, after spending his final season playing for the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League. He finished his career with a .265 batting average, 276 home runs, and 1,048 RBI in the minor leagues. Tracy also played in 148 major league games, hitting .231 with 11 home runs and 33 RBI.
After retiring as a player, Tracy became a coach and manager in the minor leagues. He spent several years as a hitting coach in the Phillies' organization, and in 2018 he was named the manager of the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Tracy has also worked as a coach in the Arizona Fall League and the Dominican Winter League.
Throughout his career, Tracy was known for his work ethic, leadership, and dedication to the game of baseball. He was a respected veteran player and mentor to younger players, and his contributions to the sport have been recognized by fans and colleagues alike.
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