Randy Veres
Born: 11/25/1965 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 11/13/2016 in Peoria, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-07-01 | Final Game: 1997-06-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Randolph Ruhland Veres
Biography
Randy Veres was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1989 to 1997. Born in 1965, Veres made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by evolving pitching styles and offensive strategies. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily in relief roles.
Veres finished his career with a win-loss record of 9-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.6. He recorded a total of 116 strikeouts and notched 3 saves, contributing to the bullpen depth of the teams he played for. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his era, Veres was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, adapting to the changing dynamics of the game throughout the 1990s. His journey reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the challenges and triumphs of professional baseball during that decade.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 13 | 135 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 174.0 | 179 | 89 | 24 | 74 | 116 | 4.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4.32 | - |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 41.7 | 38 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 3.67 | - |
| 1994 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5.59 | - |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 4 | 4 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48.7 | 46 | 21 | 22 | 31 | 3.88 | - |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 0 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 38 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 8.31 | -1341.8 |
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.3 | 36 | 13 | 7 | 28 | 3.31 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CHC | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 47 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 135 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ML4 | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | ML4 | P | 26 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | CHN | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | FLO | P | 47 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | DET | P | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | KCA | P | 24 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 135 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | KCA | AL | $185,000 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | $179,000 |
| 1995 | FLO | NL | $160,000 |
| 1994 | CHN | NL | $160,000 |
| 1990 | ML4 | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $784,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | CA | 1985 |