Randy Kutcher
Born: 4/20/1960 in Anchorage, AK, USA
MLB Debut: 1986-06-19 | Final Game: 1990-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Randy Scott Kutcher
Biography
Randy Kutcher was a professional baseball player born in 1960, whose career spanned from 1986 to 1990. As a versatile position player, Kutcher appeared in 244 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 102 hits, which included 10 home runs and 40 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .228. In addition to his offensive contributions, he showcased his speed on the base paths, stealing 13 bases.
Kutcher's playing years came during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the growing emphasis on power hitters and increased offensive production across the league. While he may not have been a household name, his role as a utility player allowed him to contribute to various teams, adapting to the needs of his roster. His career encapsulated the spirit of perseverance and adaptability that defined many players of his era.
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 | 0.228 | 0.285 | 0.377 | 0.662 | -499.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SFG | NL | 71 | 186 | 28 | 44 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 41 | 0.237 | -205.7 |
| 1987 | SFG | NL | 14 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | BOS | AL | 19 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BOS | AL | 77 | 160 | 28 | 36 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 46 | 0.225 | -300.4 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 63 | 74 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 0.230 | 6.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ALCS | BOS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
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 | SS | 13 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 | SFN | OF | 51 | 33 | 99 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | SFN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | SFN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SFN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SFN | OF | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | BOS | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | BOS | OF | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | BOS | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | BOS | 3B | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 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
| 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
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BOS | AL | $175,000 |
| 1989 | BOS | AL | $90,000 |
| 1986 | SFN | NL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $325,000 | ||