Randy Byers

Born: 10/2/1964 in Bridgeton, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-07 | Final Game: 1988-05-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Randall Parker Byers

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Biography

Randy Byers was a professional baseball player born in 1964, who played primarily as a position player during his brief Major League Baseball career from 1987 to 1988. He made his mark in a total of 21 games, where he recorded 7 hits, contributing to a batting average of .269. Although he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league, Byers showcased his versatility on the field, notching 1 run batted in and stealing 1 base. Byers’ playing career occurred during an era characterized by a transition in baseball, as teams began to emphasize power hitting and pitching strategies that would define the late 1980s. Despite his short tenure, Byers’ contributions on the field and his role as a position player illustrate the depth of talent that often goes unnoticed in the broader narrative of baseball history. His journey reflects the experiences of many players who sought to make an impact in a competitive environment, earning him a place in the annals of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	26	1	7	2	0	0	1	1	1	10	0.269	0.296	0.346	0.642	0.0

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1987	SDP	NL	10	16	1	5	1	0	0	1	1	1	5	0.312	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	SDP	NL	11	10	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	7	3	6	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1987	SDN	OF	5	3	6	1	0	0
1988	SDN	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	6
Right Field	1