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Andy Skeels. Position: Catcher Bats: Left • Throws: Right 5-11, 195lb (180cm, 88kg) Born: July 25, 1965 in Paraparaumu, New Zealand nz. Draft: Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 7th round of the 1987 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR).
- Early Life
- College Career
- Professional Playing Career
- Professional Managerial Career
- World Baseball Classic
- San Francisco Giants
- References
Skeels was born in Paraparaumu, New Zealand. He attended Thousand Oaks High School in Thousand Oaks, California were he excelled in academics and athletics. He is the son of renowned composer, musical historian, intellectual scholar & Ventura County, California public figure Dr. H. Wilbur Skeels. Dr. Skeels, a New Zealand native, turned down a Rhod...
Skeels attended the University of Arkansas. He was an All American in 1987, joined by players such as Ed Fulton, Darrin Fletcher and Craig Biggio, finishing second or third in all three major American Baseball Coaches Association polls. His 18 home runs in 1987 broke the single season record previously held by Jeff King (baseball) and Kevin McReyno...
Skeels was selected by the San Diego Padres in the seventh round of the 1987 Major League Baseball draft, becoming the first New Zealand born native to have been drafted by a Major League Baseball team. He played in the minor leagues and independent baseball from 1987-2001, reaching AAA with the Columbus Clippers within the New York Yankees organiz...
Skeels was a hitting coach for the Savannah Sand Gnats (Texas Rangers Class-A) in 2000, and the Brevard County Manatees (Montreal Expos Class-A Advanced) from 2003-2005. He managed the GCL Expos (Montreal Expos Rookie) in 2002. During the 2006-2007 he was the hitting coach for the Augusta GreenJackets (San Francisco Giants Class-A) before becoming ...
Skeels managed the New Zealand national baseball team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic qualifiers, leading them to the championship game against Taiwan. At the time, New Zealand was unranked by the International Baseball Federation - the former worldwide governing body for international baseball rankings. New Zealand’s advance to the WBC Qualifie...
Skeels has served in the San Francisco Giants organization since 2006. On May 1, 2017, during his 31st season of professional baseball, Skeels made his Major League Baseball coaching debut at Dodger Stadium, when he replaced assistant hitting coach Steve Decker, who was on bereavement leave. The Giants beat the Dodgers and starting pitcher Clayton ...
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Dec 15, 2019 · Andy Skeels was named third-team All-American catcher by the American Baseball Coaches Association after his 1987 season at the University of Arkansas. (That same year, Darrin Fletcher was the first-team All-American and Craig Biggio and Ed Fulton second-team.)
Jul 3, 2013 · Andy Skeels was having a successful first professional season in 1987, both on the field and in the intangibles, according to The Los Angeles Times. On the field, Skeels was among the league leader in doubles and RBIs.
Sep 15, 2011 · Manager Andy Skeels spoke to broadcaster Joe Ritzo at the conclusion of the season about what he'll remember most from the year, the progress made by Gary Brown and Tommy Joseph along with why...
Player page for Andy Skeels [1986-2001] with MLB, Minor, College and summer league baseball stats along with biography, draft info, salary,transactions,awards and more!
Andy Skeels compiled a career batting average of .252 with 25 home runs and 317 RBI in his 745-game career with the Spokane Indians, Riverside Red Wave, Albany-Colonie Yankees, Columbus Clippers, Salinas Spurs, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, Duluth-Superior Dukes, Mobile Baysharks, Lubbock Crickets, Bayou Bullfrogs, Somerset Patriots, San Antonio ...
