Randy Niemann
Born: 11/15/1955 in Scotia, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1979-05-20 | Final Game: 1987-06-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Randal Harold Niemann
Biography
Randy Niemann was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1979 to 1987. Born in 1955, Niemann made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by the transition from the more traditional styles of play to the power-oriented game that would define the late 1980s. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 7-8 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.63, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the increasing offensive prowess of hitters during that era.
Throughout his time in the league, Niemann amassed a total of 102 strikeouts and notched 3 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His contributions on the mound were integral to the teams he played for, as he navigated the challenges posed by evolving batting styles and strategies. While his career may not have been defined by overwhelming statistics, Niemann's presence in the game during a pivotal time in baseball history highlights the depth of talent that characterized the era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | 122 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 200.0 | 219 | 103 | 8 | 82 | 102 | 4.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | HOU | NL | 3 | 2 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67.0 | 68 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 3.76 | 1294.6 |
| 1980 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33.0 | 40 | 20 | 12 | 18 | 5.45 | 250.5 |
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.3 | 34 | 20 | 17 | 26 | 5.09 | 566.7 |
| 1983 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 9.22 | -469.6 |
| 1984 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1.69 | - |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | NYN | NL | 2 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 44 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 3.79 | 424.4 |
| 1987 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 8.44 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 30 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.267 | 0.312 | 0.267 | 0.579 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | HOU | NL | 26 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | HOU | NL | 22 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 20 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | PIT | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CHW | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | NYN | NL | 31 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | MIN | AL | 6 | 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 | 122 | 10 | 16 | 37 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | HOU | P | 26 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | HOU | P | 22 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | PIT | P | 20 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | PIT | P | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | CHA | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | NYN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | NYN | P | 31 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | MIN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 122 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | NYN | NL | $83,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $83,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Redwoods | Eureka | CA | 1974, 1975 |