Randy Bockus
Born: 10/5/1960 in Canton, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1986-09-10 | Final Game: 1989-05-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Randy Walter Bockus
Biography
Randy Bockus, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1989. Throughout his career, Bockus exhibited a solid skill set on the mound, finishing with a record of 2-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.23. He recorded a total of 33 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league.
Bockus's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving with new hitting strategies and a growing emphasis on relief pitching. Despite the challenges of competing at the highest level, he contributed to his teams with his reliable presence on the mound. His journey through the major leagues, though brief, reflected the dreams and aspirations of many aspiring pitchers of his era. After his playing days concluded on May 27, 1989, Bockus's contributions to the game were etched in the annals of baseball history, marking him as a part of the rich tapestry of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 66 | 29 | 5 | 25 | 33 | 4.23 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2.57 | - |
| 1987 | SFG | NL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 3.63 | - |
| 1988 | SFG | NL | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 35 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 4.78 | - |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5.06 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SFG | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SFG | NL | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SFG | NL | 20 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 39 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SFN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SFN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SFN | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | SFN | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | DET | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 39 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | Kent | OH | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |