Randy Heflin
Born: 9/11/1918 in Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Died: 8/17/1999 in Hickory, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-06-09 | Final Game: 1946-06-12
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Randolph Rutherford Heflin
Biography
Randy Heflin was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1945 to 1946. Born in 1918, Heflin made his mark during a transitional era in Major League Baseball, shortly after World War II, when the sport was beginning to regain its popularity and many players returned from military service. Heflin's tenure in the big leagues was characterized by his right-handed pitching style and competitive spirit on the mound.
Throughout his career, Heflin recorded a win-loss record of 4-11 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.86, showcasing his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay. He struck out a total of 45 batters, demonstrating his capacity as a strikeout pitcher, even though he did not register any saves during his time in the league. While his career was relatively short, Heflin contributed to the teams he played for and remains a part of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and changes of the post-war era in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 11 | 25 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 116.7 | 118 | 50 | 3 | 73 | 45 | 3.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | BOS | AL | 4 | 10 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 102.0 | 102 | 46 | 61 | 39 | 4.06 | -1266.4 |
| 1946 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 2.45 | -282.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 38 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.132 | 0.154 | 0.132 | 0.285 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | BOS | AL | 20 | 35 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.086 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BOS | AL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 25 | 0 | 8 | 33 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | BOS | P | 20 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 3 | 2 |
| 1946 | BOS | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |