RIP - Jim McAndrew

 

Jim McAndrew, a Mets' pitcher from 1968-73. passed away on March 14, 2024 at age 80. 

 

McAndrew was drafted by the Mets in 1965, out of the University of Iowa. He made his major-league debut in July 1968, starting all 12 of his games in his rookie season. 

 

He was the Mets' 5th starter for most of the next 6 seasons (except for spending much of 1971 in the bullpen). 

 

McAndrew retired after playing the 1974 season with the Padres. 

 

His son Jamie pitched for the Brewers in the mid-1990s.  

 

New York Post obituary  

 

ESPN obituary