Randy Kutcher
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1990)
Randy Kutcher was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1990 for the San Francisco Giants and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 244 career games, he hit .228 with 102 hits, 10 home runs, and 40 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-06-19
- Last Game
- 1990-09-27
Full name: Randy Scott Kutcher
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | 448 | 83 | 102 | 25 | 6 | 10 | 40 | 13 | 36 | 112 | .228 | .285 | .377 | .662 | -438 |
Career AVG .228 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.
Career OBP .285 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career SLG .377 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .662 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SFN | NL | 71 | 186 | 28 | 44 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 41 | .237 | .257 (-8%) | .325 (-14%) | .395 (+3%) | .720 (-5%) | -181.8 |
| 1987 | SFN | NL | 14 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | BOS | AL | 19 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BOS | AL | 77 | 160 | 28 | 36 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 46 | .225 | .254 (-11%) | .319 (-15%) | .375 (-3%) | .694 (-8%) | -262.9 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 63 | 74 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 18 | .230 | .257 (-11%) | .324 (+6%) | .385 (-9%) | .710 (-2%) | 6.9 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 244 | 448 | 83 | 102 | 25 | 6 | 10 | 40 | 13 | 36 | 112 | .228 | — | — | — | — | -438 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (244 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 114 | 194 | 45 | 47 | 6 | 24 | .242 |
| Away | 130 | 254 | 38 | 55 | 4 | 16 | .217 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-09-27 | BOS | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990-09-26 | BOS | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-25 | BOS | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-17 | BOS | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-16 | BOS | CHW | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-15 | BOS | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-09-14 | BOS | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990-09-13 | BOS | CHW | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-08 | BOS | SEA | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-07 | BOS | SEA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 10 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| 3B | 25 | 12 | 11 | 28 | 2 | 0 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 155 | 83 | 262 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| SS | 14 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SFN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SFN | 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SFN | OF | 51 | 33 | 99 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | SFN | SS | 13 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | SFN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | SFN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SFN | OF | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SFN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | BOS | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | BOS | OF | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | BOS | 3B | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | BOS | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | BOS | OF | 57 | 33 | 108 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | BOS | 2B | 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990 | BOS | 3B | 11 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | BOS | OF | 34 | 13 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 10 |
| Third Base | 25 |
| Shortstop | 14 |
| Left Field | 26 |
| Center Field | 78 |
| Right Field | 52 |
| Designated Hitter | 18 |
Salary History
Randy Kutcher's recorded salaries total $325,000 over 3 seasons, 1986 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kutcher's career ran from 1986 to 1990. No salary is recorded for 1987 and 1988.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BOS | AL | $175,000 |
| 1989 | BOS | AL | $90,000 |
| 1986 | SFN | NL | $60,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $325,000 | ||
Randy Kutcher: the record in brief
According to the bio, Randy Kutcher debuted on June 19, 1986 and played a final game on September 27, 1990. Kutcher played for the San Francisco Giants (1986 to 1987) and the Boston Red Sox (1988 through 1990). Kutcher, born on April 20, 1960, in Anchorage, AK, USA, is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5 feet, 11 inches and 170 pounds. On the record, Randy Kutcher was born Randy Scott Kutcher.
Across 244 games at the plate, Kutcher's career line reads 102 hits in 448 at bats for a .228 average; the totals also include 10 homers and 40 RBI. Reaching base at a .285 clip and slugging .377, Kutcher finished with a .662 OPS. The league as a whole hit .257 across Kutcher's seasons, which puts the .228 career mark 11.5% below average. The hits column peaks at 44, in 1986. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .237 in 1986, did not top the league's .257.
The postseason years listed are 1990.
Frequently Asked Questions about Randy Kutcher
- What years did Randy Kutcher play?
- Randy Kutcher played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1990.
- Was Randy Kutcher a pitcher?
- No. Randy Kutcher was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Randy Kutcher hit?
- Randy Kutcher hit 10 career home runs with 102 hits.
- What teams did Randy Kutcher play for?
- Randy Kutcher played for 2 teams: the San Francisco Giants (1986–1987) and the Boston Red Sox (1988–1990).
- What were Randy Kutcher's career stats?
- In 244 games, Randy Kutcher had 102 hits, 10 home runs, 40 RBI, 83 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .228 batting average.
- How much did Randy Kutcher earn in his career?
- Randy Kutcher's recorded salaries total $325,000 over 3 seasons, 1986 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kutcher's career ran from 1986 to 1990. No salary is recorded for 1987 and 1988.
- What was Randy Kutcher's salary?
- Randy Kutcher's last recorded salary was $175,000, in 1990. His highest recorded salary was $175,000, in 1990, and his lowest was $60,000, in 1986. The Salary History table lists each season from 1986 to 1990.
- What position did Randy Kutcher play?
- Randy Kutcher played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Randy Kutcher and how much did he weigh?
- Randy Kutcher was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Randy Kutcher hit each season?
- Randy Kutcher's home runs by season: 7 in 1986, 0 in 1987, 0 in 1988, 2 in 1989, and 1 in 1990. His most in one season was 7, in 1986.
- What was Randy Kutcher's career batting average?
- Randy Kutcher batted .228 over his career, with 102 hits in 448 at bats.
- How many RBI did Randy Kutcher have?
- Randy Kutcher drove in 40 runs in his career.
- Is Randy Kutcher in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Randy Kutcher has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.