Randy Nosek
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1990)
Randy Nosek was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1990 for the Detroit Tigers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 5 career appearances, he went 1-3 with a 10.22 ERA and 7 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-05-27
- Last Game
- 1990-10-02
Full name: Randall William Nosek
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 7.71 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 7 | 10.22 | — | 0 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0.2 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 108.00 |
| Away | 3 | 11.2 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 4.63 |
Last 5 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-10-02 | DET | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-09-06 | DET | CLE | L | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-01 | DET | MIN | W | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989-06-01 | DET | BAL | L | 0.2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1989-05-27 | DET | KCR | L | 4.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
Salary History
Randy Nosek's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nosek's career ran from 1989 to 1990. No salary is recorded for 1989.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | DET | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $100,000 | ||
Randy Nosek: the record in brief
May 27, 1989 and October 2, 1990 bracket Randy Nosek's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Detroit Tigers. At 6 feet, 4 inches and 215 pounds, Nosek is listed as a pitcher. Nosek threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Nosek was born on January 8, 1967, in Omaha, NE, USA. Randy Nosek was the playing name; the full given name is Randall William.
The pitching table credits Nosek with a 1-3 record and a 10.22 ERA in 5 games. The totals include 7 strikeouts. The league ERA over Nosek's seasons was 3.79, so the 10.22 figure ran 169.8% worse than average.
The one salary on file is $100,000, for 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nosek's career ran from 1989 to 1990. No salary is recorded for 1989. The game-log section draws on 10 games of Retrosheet box scores for Nosek.
The position breakdown shows 5 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Randy Nosek
- What years did Randy Nosek play?
- Randy Nosek played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1990.
- Was Randy Nosek a pitcher?
- Yes. Randy Nosek pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 7 strikeouts.
- What teams did Randy Nosek play for?
- Randy Nosek played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1989–1990).
- What were Randy Nosek's career stats?
- In 5 games, Randy Nosek went 1-3 with a 10.22 ERA, 7 strikeouts, and 12.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Randy Nosek earn in his career?
- Randy Nosek's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nosek's career ran from 1989 to 1990. No salary is recorded for 1989.
- What was Randy Nosek's salary?
- Randy Nosek's recorded salary was $100,000 in 1990.
- What position did Randy Nosek play?
- Randy Nosek played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Randy Nosek and how much did he weigh?
- Randy Nosek was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Randy Nosek's career ERA?
- Randy Nosek finished with a 10.22 career ERA, going 1-3 with 7 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Randy Nosek have?
- Randy Nosek recorded 7 career strikeouts.
- Is Randy Nosek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Randy Nosek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.