Randy Moffitt
Born: 10/13/1948 in Long Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-06-11 | Final Game: 1983-09-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Randall James Moffitt
Biography
Randy Moffitt, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1972 to September 19, 1983. Known for his effective pitching style, Moffitt compiled a career record of 43 wins and 52 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.65. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, he recorded 455 strikeouts and notched 96 saves, contributing significantly to his teams' defensive efforts. Moffitt's ability to close games and maintain leads made him a valuable asset on the mound during a competitive era in baseball.
Throughout his career, Moffitt played for several teams, showcasing his skills in high-pressure situations and solidifying his reputation as a reliable pitcher. His tenure in the league coincided with a dynamic period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of powerful hitters and evolving strategies. Moffitt's contributions not only helped shape the teams he played for but also reflected the changing landscape of the game during the late 1970s and early 1980s. His legacy as a pitcher is marked by a combination of durability and performance, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 52 | 534 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 781.3 | 766 | 317 | 61 | 286 | 455 | 3.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SFG | NL | 1 | 5 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 70.7 | 72 | 29 | 30 | 37 | 3.69 | - |
| 1973 | SFG | NL | 4 | 4 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 100.3 | 86 | 27 | 31 | 65 | 2.42 | - |
| 1974 | SFG | NL | 5 | 7 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 102.0 | 99 | 51 | 29 | 49 | 4.50 | - |
| 1975 | SFG | NL | 4 | 5 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 74.0 | 73 | 32 | 32 | 39 | 3.89 | - |
| 1976 | SFG | NL | 6 | 6 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 103.0 | 92 | 26 | 35 | 50 | 2.27 | - |
| 1977 | SFG | NL | 4 | 9 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 87.7 | 91 | 35 | 39 | 68 | 3.59 | - |
| 1978 | SFG | NL | 8 | 4 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 81.7 | 79 | 30 | 33 | 52 | 3.31 | - |
| 1979 | SFG | NL | 2 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 35.0 | 53 | 30 | 14 | 16 | 7.71 | - |
| 1980 | SFG | NL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 4.86 | - |
| 1981 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 7.94 | - |
| 1982 | HOU | NL | 2 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 41.7 | 36 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 3.02 | -132.0 |
| 1983 | TOR | AL | 6 | 2 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 57.3 | 52 | 24 | 24 | 38 | 3.77 | 1.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535 | 86 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0.140 | 0.159 | 0.186 | 0.345 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SFG | NL | 40 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | SFG | NL | 60 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | SFG | NL | 61 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.312 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | SFG | NL | 55 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | SFG | NL | 58 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SFG | NL | 64 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | SFG | NL | 70 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SFG | NL | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | SFG | NL | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | SFG | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | HOU | NL | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | TOR | AL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 534 | 1 | 53 | 101 | 13 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SFN | P | 40 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | SFN | P | 60 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| 1974 | SFN | P | 61 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 | SFN | P | 55 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 1976 | SFN | P | 58 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | SFN | P | 64 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | SFN | P | 70 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | SFN | P | 28 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | SFN | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | SFN | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | HOU | P | 30 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | TOR | P | 45 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 534 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach | CA | 1968, 1969 |