Randy Bass, baseball player, 1977-1982

Randy Bass

Born: 3/13/1954 in Lawton, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-03 | Final Game: 1982-06-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Randy William Bass

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Biography

Randy Bass was an American professional baseball player born in 1954 who played primarily as a position player during his career from 1977 to 1982. Known for his versatility on the field, Bass participated in 130 games across his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 69 hits, contributing 9 home runs and driving in 42 runs, while finishing his career with a batting average of .212. Despite not being a prolific base-stealer, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Bass played a role in the offensive strategies of the teams he was part of. Bass's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball marked by the evolution of player roles and strategies. While he may not have achieved the statistical acclaim of some of his contemporaries, his contributions were felt within the context of the teams he played for. His journey through the league, while brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game, showcasing the determination and effort of players striving to make their mark in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
130 325 24 69 6 2 9 42 0 30 51 0.212 0.284 0.326 0.610 -330.5

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1977 MIN AL 9 19 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1978 KCR AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1979 WSN NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1980 SDP NL 19 49 5 14 0 1 3 8 0 7 7 0.286 — — — — 223.0
1981 SDP NL 69 176 13 37 4 1 4 20 0 20 28 0.210 .255 (-18%) .320 (-8%) .368 (-15%) .688 (-12%) -341.6
1982 SDP NL 13 30 1 6 0 0 1 8 0 2 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1982 TEX AL 16 48 5 10 2 0 1 6 0 1 7 0.208 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 81 72 639 48 5 64

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 MON 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1980 SDN 1B 15 14 127 6 2 10
1981 SDN 1B 50 45 390 35 3 38
1982 SDN 1B 9 7 70 4 0 8
1982 TEX 1B 6 6 51 3 0 8

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 81
Designated Hitter 13