Randy Bockus, baseball player, 1986-1989

Randy Bockus

Born: 10/5/1960 in Canton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-10 | Final Game: 1989-05-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Randy Walter Bockus

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Biography

Randy Bockus, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1989. Throughout his career, Bockus exhibited a solid skill set on the mound, finishing with a record of 2-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.23. He recorded a total of 33 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. Bockus's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving with new hitting strategies and a growing emphasis on relief pitching. Despite the challenges of competing at the highest level, he contributed to his teams with his reliable presence on the mound. His journey through the major leagues, though brief, reflected the dreams and aspirations of many aspiring pitchers of his era. After his playing days concluded on May 27, 1989, Bockus's contributions to the game were etched in the annals of baseball history, marking him as a part of the rich tapestry of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 1 39 0 0 0 0 61.7 66 29 5 25 33 4.23 0

Career ERA 4.23 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 7.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1986 SFG NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 7.0 7 2 6 4 2.57 — -
1987 SFG NL 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 17.3 17 7 4 9 3.63 4.29 (+15%) -
1988 SFG NL 1 1 20 0 0 0 0 32.0 35 17 13 18 4.78 3.73 (-28%) -
1989 DET AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.3 7 3 2 2 5.06 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 51.4% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 68.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 65.0% 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
1986 SFG NL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 SFG NL 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 SFG NL 20 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1989 DET AL 2 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
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 39 0 2 14 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 SFN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1986 SFN P 5 0 0 4 0 0
1987 SFN P 12 0 0 3 1 0
1988 SFN P 20 0 2 7 0 0
1989 DET P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 39
Left Field 1
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Kent State University Kent OH 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982