Andy Dirks

Quick Facts

Full Name	Andy Dirks
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 24, 1986(1986-01-24)
Age	38
Birthplace	Hutchinson
Country	United States
Birth City	Kansas
Horoscope	Aquarius

Andy Dirks Biography

Andy Dirks is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on January 24, 1986 in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States. Outfielder known for his solid all-around game, debuted for the Detroit Tigers in 2011 and led the league in range factor per nine innings in 2013.

He was coached by Jim Leyland in Detroit from 2011 to 2013.

Dirks attended Wichita State University, where he played for the Wichita State Shockers baseball team. In 2007, his junior year, he boasted a .320 batting average, 31 runs driven in and 19 steals. He had previously played two seasons at Hutchinson Community College. Dirks was named a Missouri Valley Conference All Star for the 2008 season.

Dirks was drafted by the Tigers in the eighth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. He joined the West Michigan Whitecaps, but was injured from June 24 to September 3 because of a broken right hand. In August, he had a rehab stint with the Gulf Coast League Tigers, appearing in ten games and posting a .412 batting average. Dirks played in just three games with West Michigan. He got only one hit in ten at–bats, resulting in a batting average of .100.

He was born to Rick and Denise Dirks.

Andy Dirks Net Worth

Andy Dirks is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Andy Dirks 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played college baseball at Wichita State University.

He helped the Tigers reach the World Series in 2012 where they were swept by the San Francisco Giants.

Andrew Lee Dirks (born January 24, 1986) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He attended Haven High School in Haven, Kansas, and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2008. Dirks made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Tigers in 2011. He played all three outfield positions in his three seasons in the major leagues.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Andy Dirks height 6 feet 0 inches Andy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Andy Dirks Dating?

According to our records, Andy Dirks married to Megan Dirks. As of December 1, 2023, Andy Dirks’s is not dating anyone.

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Dirks was called up to the majors for the first time on May 13, 2011. He made his debut on May 16, 2011 going 1-for-2 with a walk during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He hit his first major league home run on May 23, 2011 at Comerica Park against the Tampa Bay Rays and pitcher Jeremy Hellickson.

Facts & Trivia

Andy Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Andy Dirks celebrates birthday on January 24 of every year.

To begin the 2012 season, Dirks was on the opening roster for the Tigers for the first time in his career. However, in early June, he was put on the disabled list due to right Achilles tendinitis. Dirks did not return to the Major Leagues until he was called back up on August 3. He finished the season with a .322 average, 8 home runs and 35 runs batted in 88 appearances for the Tigers. On defense, Dirks spent the majority of his time (59 games) in left field. He also saw some action in right field, played two innings in center field and was in the starting lineup as the designated hitter ten times. Dirks started in every batting lineup slot except fourth. Though expected to be part of a platoon, he made several starts against left-handed pitchers and hit a respectable .274 against southpaws. He pinch–hit eight times in 2012, going 3 for 7 (.429) with a walk. He posted a .347 batting average at Detroit’s home stadium (Comerica Park) and batted .299 on the road. Five of his eight home runs were hit during away games.

What does Andy Dirks do now?

Andy Dirks, who played for the Tigers from 2011 to 2013, going to the World Series in 2012, is now a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway’s Clarkston office , located at 20 S. Washington Street.

Is Andy Dirks still playing baseball?

Andrew Lee Dirks (born January 24, 1986) is an American former professional baseball outfielder.

How old is Andy Dirks?

36 years (January 24, 1986)