Randy Hundley

Born: 6/1/1942 in Martinsville, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-09-27 | Final Game: 1977-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Cecil Randolph Hundley

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Biography

Randy Hundley, born in 1942, was a prominent Major League Baseball catcher whose career spanned from 1964 to 1977. He played the majority of his career with the Chicago Cubs, establishing himself as a key figure in the team's history during the 1960s and 1970s. Known for his defensive prowess and leadership behind the plate, Hundley was selected as an All-Star once, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. Over the course of 1,061 games, he amassed 813 hits, 82 home runs, and 381 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .236. Hundley's playing style was characterized by a strong work ethic and a deep understanding of the game, making him a respected figure in the clubhouse and on the field. He contributed to the Cubs during a challenging era for the franchise, marked by ups and downs in performance and competitiveness. With 12 stolen bases to his name, he also showcased surprising speed for a catcher, adding an additional dimension to his game. Randy Hundley's legacy endures as a symbol of resilience and dedication, representing a pivotal time in Cubs history while influencing future generations of catchers.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1061	3442	311	813	118	13	82	381	12	271	565	0.236	0.292	0.350	0.642	-3134.9

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
1964	SFG	NL	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	SFG	NL	6	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	CHC	NL	149	526	50	124	22	3	19	63	1	35	113	0.236	.248 (-5%)	.309 (-8%)	.376 (+6%)	.685 (-1%)	-201.6
1967	CHC	NL	152	539	68	144	25	3	14	60	2	44	75	0.267	.242 (+10%)	.306 (+5%)	.357 (+13%)	.663 (+9%)	864.5
1968	CHC	NL	160	553	41	125	18	4	7	65	1	39	69	0.226	.236 (-5%)	.298 (-6%)	.340 (-9%)	.638 (-8%)	-822.4
1969	CHC	NL	151	522	67	133	15	1	18	64	2	61	90	0.255	.248 (+3%)	.320 (+5%)	.369 (+6%)	.689 (+5%)	609.8
1970	CHC	NL	73	250	13	61	5	0	7	36	0	16	52	0.244	.253 (-4%)	.325 (-11%)	.385 (-10%)	.711 (-11%)	-490.9
1971	CHC	NL	9	21	1	7	1	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	CHC	NL	114	357	23	78	12	0	5	30	1	22	62	0.218	.243 (-10%)	.310 (-16%)	.353 (-17%)	.664 (-16%)	-1119.6
1973	CHC	NL	124	368	35	83	11	1	10	43	5	30	51	0.226	.256 (-12%)	.325 (-13%)	.378 (-10%)	.703 (-11%)	-839.3
1974	MIN	AL	32	88	2	17	2	0	0	3	0	4	12	0.193	.256 (-25%)	.324 (-30%)	.369 (-42%)	.693 (-36%)	-514.8
1975	SDP	NL	74	180	7	37	5	1	2	14	0	19	29	0.206	.257 (-20%)	.327 (-13%)	.374 (-26%)	.701 (-20%)	-620.7
1976	CHC	NL	13	18	3	3	2	0	0	1	0	1	4	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	CHC	NL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1026	951	5765	493	61	65

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	SFN	C	2	0	0	0	0	0
1965	SFN	C	6	6	34	9	0	1
1966	CHN	C	149	144	871	85	14	8
1967	CHN	C	152	147	865	59	4	7
1968	CHN	C	160	156	885	81	5	11
1969	CHN	C	151	145	978	79	8	17
1970	CHN	C	73	70	455	26	5	2
1971	CHN	C	8	8	43	3	1	0
1972	CHN	C	113	99	569	53	3	7
1973	CHN	C	122	103	648	59	5	7
1974	MIN	C	28	24	148	17	6	2
1975	SDN	C	51	46	237	20	8	3
1976	CHN	C	9	2	22	2	2	0
1977	CHN	C	2	1	10	0	0	0