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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 153 | 475 | 55 | 127 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 34 | 3 | 28 | 38 | 0.267 | -469.0 |
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 103 | 306 | 36 | 73 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 25 | 0.239 | -1155.3 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 119 | 330 | 36 | 89 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 24 | 22 | 0.270 | -398.2 |
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 80 | 199 | 25 | 49 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 0.246 | -696.5 |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 5 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | MIN | 2B | 153 | 149 | 327 | 423 | 24 | 124 |
| 1977 | MIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | MIN | 2B | 101 | 88 | 222 | 297 | 8 | 74 |
| 1977 | MIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | MIN | 2B | 116 | 93 | 231 | 345 | 10 | 81 |
| 1978 | MIN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | MIN | 2B | 71 | 47 | 130 | 166 | 5 | 48 |
| 1979 | MIN | 3B | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | MIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | MIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | MIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | MIN | 3B | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
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 |