Randy Keisler
Born: 2/24/1976 in Richardson, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-09-10 | Final Game: 2007-07-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Randy Dean Keisler
Biography
Randy Keisler, born in 1976, was an American professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2007. Known for his left-handed pitching style, Keisler made a mark in Major League Baseball during a time of offensive explosion in the game. He played in the big leagues primarily for the New York Yankees and the San Diego Padres, showcasing a competitive spirit and a determination to succeed despite the challenges he faced on the mound.
Throughout his career, Keisler recorded a win-loss record of 4-4 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.63 over his appearances. He accumulated a total of 100 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters at times, even as he battled inconsistencies that affected his overall performance. While he did not achieve saves during his time in the majors, his contributions as a pitcher were notable as he provided depth to the rosters on which he played. Keisler's journey through the MLB highlighted the fierce competition of the early 2000s and the importance of reliable pitching in a league increasingly dominated by powerful offenses.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 55 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150.7 | 174 | 111 | 32 | 84 | 100 | 6.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 11.81 | - |
| 2001 | NYY | AL | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.7 | 52 | 35 | 34 | 36 | 6.22 | - |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 12.00 | - |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.0 | 64 | 39 | 28 | 43 | 6.27 | -1512.9 |
| 2006 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4.50 | -531.1 |
| 2007 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5.19 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.600 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NYY | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | NYY | AL | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 24 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | OAK | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | STL | NL | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 55 | 20 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NYA | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | NYA | P | 10 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | SDN | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CIN | P | 24 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | OAK | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SLN | P | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 55 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NYA | AL | $211,400 |
| Total Career Earnings | $211,400 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 1998 |
| Navarro College | Corsicana | TX | 1996, 1997 |