Andy Ibáñez is a Cuban second baseman born in Havana on April 3, 1993, who reached the big leagues on May 4, 2021. His path through Caribbean winter leagues, multiple MLB organizations, and now the Dominican winter circuit tells the story of a player who keeps grinding at every level of the game.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Andy Ibáñez
- Position: Second Base
- Current winter team: Leones del Escogido (LIDOM, 2026-27)
- Jersey number: 64
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’10» / 205 lbs
- Born: April 3, 1993 (age 33) — Havana, Cuba 🇨🇺
- MLB debut: May 4, 2021
Background
Ibáñez developed his skills inside Cuba’s baseball system before making the jump to international professional ball. Caribbean winter leagues served as his proving ground, and after years competing at that level, he finally reached the majors at age 28. His journey mirrors that of many Cuban players: earn your stripes in regional competition first, then take your shot at the highest level.
Professional Career
Since his MLB debut in May 2021, Ibáñez has suited up for several organizations, most recently the New York Mets and the Athletics. The 2026 season was a tough one at the plate: across both stops he slashed a combined .087 AVG with 5 RBI and a .202 OPS.
Breaking it down by team, his time with the Mets produced a .000 average and 2 RBI, while he showed a bit more life with the Athletics — .118 AVG, 3 RBI, and a .285 OPS. Honest numbers, and ones that reflect the challenge of holding a roster spot at the big-league level.
MLB Stats
- 2026 (combined): .087 AVG | 0 HR | 5 RBI | 1 R | .202 OPS | 0 SB
- 2026 — New York Mets: .000 AVG | 0 HR | 2 RBI | 0 R | .000 OPS
- 2026 — Athletics: .118 AVG | 0 HR | 3 RBI | 1 R | .285 OPS
Winter Ball
For the 2026-27 LIDOM season, Ibáñez signed with the Leones del Escogido, one of the Dominican Republic’s most storied franchises. Through his first two games he’s still finding his footing — 0-for-2 with a .143 OPS — but winter ball has historically been a place where players rediscover their rhythm.
His previous LIDOM stint, with the Águilas Cibaeñas in 2018-19, offers a more complete picture: in 19 games he hit .164 with 11 hits and 8 RBI, showing he can contribute in that environment.
Winter Ball Stats
- 2026-27 LIDOM — Leones del Escogido: 2 G | .000 AVG | 0 HR | 0 RBI | .143 OPS | 0 H
- 2018-19 LIDOM — Águilas Cibaeñas: 19 G | .164 AVG | 0 HR | 8 RBI | .477 OPS | 11 H
Worth Knowing
Ibáñez represents a generation of Cuban players who move fluidly between the majors and the Caribbean winter circuit — keeping their ties to the game’s Latin roots alive while chasing a big-league career. The persistence it takes to keep competing across borders and leagues says plenty about who he is as a ballplayer.
