Bob Randall, baseball player, 1976-1980

Bob Randall

Born: 6/6/1948 in Norton, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-04-13 | Final Game: 1980-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Lee Randall

Biography

Bob Randall was born in 1948 and enjoyed a professional baseball career that spanned from 1976 to 1980. Primarily a position player, Randall played in 460 games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he established himself as a dependable asset for his teams. With a batting average of .257, he recorded a total of 341 hits, including one home run and 91 runs batted in (RBIs). In addition to his offensive contributions, he showcased his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 11 bases over his career. Randall's playing style was characterized by a solid approach at the plate and a keen understanding of the game, which allowed him to carve out a role during a transitional period in baseball. His career coincided with the late 1970s, an era marked by the increasing importance of speed and versatility, traits that Randall embodied throughout his time on the field. Though he may not have been a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the hard-nosed, fundamental baseball that was prevalent during his era. Randall’s legacy remains as a player who understood his strengths and played the game with determination and skill.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
460 1325 154 341 50 9 1 91 11 83 102 0.257 0.310 0.311 0.621 -2719.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2B 442 377 910 1232 47 327
3B 14 3 1 12 1 1
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 441
Third Base 15
Shortstop 1
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Kansas State University Manhattan KS 1967, 1968, 1969