Randy Tate
Born: 10/23/1952 in Florence, AL, USA
Died: 3/25/2021 in Muscle Shoals, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1975-04-14 | Final Game: 1975-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Randall Lee Tate
Biography
Randy Tate was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1952, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the mid-1970s. His career spanned from April 14, 1975, to September 27, 1975, during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-oriented game. Tate made his mark primarily as a member of the pitching staff, showcasing his skills on the mound with a record of 5 wins and 13 losses.
Throughout his short stint in the major leagues, Tate posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.45 and recorded a total of 99 strikeouts. Though he did not earn any saves during his time in the league, his contributions as a pitcher were significant to the teams he represented. Despite the challenges faced by pitchers in the competitive landscape of the 1970s, Tate's ability to strike out batters demonstrated his potential and competitiveness on the field. His career, while not lengthy, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the experiences of many athletes navigating the complexities of the sport during that era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 13 | 26 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 137.7 | 121 | 68 | 8 | 86 | 99 | 4.45 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 5 | 13 | 26 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 137.7 | 121 | 68 | 86 | 99 | 4.45 | -625.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0.000 | 0.024 | 0.000 | 0.024 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 26 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 26 | 23 | 11 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | NYN | P | 26 | 23 | 11 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Community College | Decatur | AL | 1971, 1972 |