Randy Tomlin
Born: 6/14/1966 in Bainbridge, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-08-06 | Final Game: 1994-05-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 179 lbs
Full name: Randy Leon Tomlin
Biography
Randy Tomlin was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1994. Born in 1966, Tomlin made his mark on the game during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. He spent the entirety of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he showcased his skills on the mound as a reliable option for the team's pitching staff.
Over the course of his career, Tomlin recorded a win-loss record of 30-31 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.43. He struck out a total of 297 batters, reflecting his ability to challenge opposing hitters with his pitching prowess. Despite not recording any saves, Tomlin’s contributions as a starting pitcher were vital during his tenure, as he navigated the competitive landscape of the early 1990s. His dedication to the game and performance on the field earned him a place in the annals of Pirates history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 31 | 106 | 94 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 580.3 | 590 | 221 | 37 | 133 | 297 | 3.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 4 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 77.7 | 62 | 22 | 12 | 42 | 2.55 | 1569.2 |
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 8 | 7 | 31 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 175.0 | 170 | 58 | 54 | 104 | 2.98 | 2479.0 |
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 14 | 9 | 35 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 208.7 | 226 | 79 | 42 | 90 | 3.41 | 2524.0 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 4 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 98.3 | 109 | 53 | 15 | 44 | 4.85 | 82.2 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 0 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 23 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 3.92 | 490.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 181 | 13 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 46 | 0.160 | 0.191 | 0.171 | 0.363 | -913.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 12 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.040 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 32 | 52 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.192 | -331.2 |
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 35 | 65 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.138 | -582.3 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 18 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 10 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NLCS | PIT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1991 | NLCS | PIT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8.7 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4.15 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NLCS | PIT | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.75 |
| 1991 | NLCS | PIT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 106 | 94 | 32 | 128 | 4 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | PIT | P | 12 | 12 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | PIT | P | 31 | 27 | 9 | 36 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | PIT | P | 35 | 33 | 12 | 52 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | PIT | P | 18 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | PIT | P | 10 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 106 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Pitcher of the Month | June |
| 1991 | Player of the Week | Week of 1991-07-20 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | PIT | NL | $975,000 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | $325,000 |
| 1992 | PIT | NL | $180,000 |
| 1991 | PIT | NL | $120,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,600,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty University | Lynchburg | VA | 1986, 1987, 1988 |