Randy Elliott
Born: 6/5/1951 in Oxnard, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-09-10 | Final Game: 1980-06-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Randy Lee Elliott
Biography
Randy Elliott, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1972 to 1980. Primarily a position player, Elliott participated in 114 games over his career, showcasing his skills in various roles. He finished with a batting average of .215, accumulating 62 hits, including 8 home runs and 35 runs batted in (RBIs). While he did not record any stolen bases, his contributions on offense were significant during a time when the game was beginning to embrace more power-oriented play.
Elliott's playing career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, bridging the tail end of the deadball era and moving towards the more offensive-minded approaches that characterized the late 1970s. Despite not being a marquee player, he was part of the larger narrative of Major League Baseball, contributing to the teams he played for with grit and determination. His legacy, while modest in terms of statistics, reflects the journey of countless players who shaped the game during this evolving period.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 288 | 31 | 62 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 35 | 0 | 18 | 57 | 0.215 | 0.262 | 0.354 | 0.616 | -413.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SDP | NL | 14 | 49 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.204 | -156.8 |
| 1974 | SDP | NL | 13 | 33 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0.212 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SFG | NL | 73 | 167 | 17 | 40 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 0.240 | -257.1 |
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 14 | 39 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.128 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 70 | 57 | 106 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SDN | OF | 13 | 12 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | SDN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | SDN | OF | 11 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | SFN | OF | 46 | 35 | 68 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 54 |
| Right Field | 17 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |