Randy Kramer, baseball player, 1988-1992

Randy Kramer

Born: 9/20/1960 in Palo Alto, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-11 | Final Game: 1992-06-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Randall John Kramer

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Biography

Randy Kramer, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1988 to 1992. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Kramer made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during his time. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 6-15 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he accumulated a total of 92 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his teams with 2 saves. Kramer's playing era occurred during a transitional phase in baseball, following the end of the "steroid era" and the increasing emphasis on pitching in the game. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a reliable pitcher left a mark in the teams he played for. Kramer's career reflects the dedication and challenges faced by many players in the competitive landscape of baseball, showcasing the hard work and determination that characterized the sport during his tenure.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 15 66 24 1 1 2 183.7 179 92 19 90 92 4.51 0

Career ERA 4.51 vs. league average 3.76 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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
1988 PIT NL 1 2 5 1 0 0 0 10.0 12 6 1 7 5.40 3.73 (-45%) 116.4
1989 PIT NL 5 9 35 15 1 1 2 111.3 90 49 61 52 3.96 3.71 (-7%) -3184.2
1990 PIT NL 0 1 12 2 0 0 0 25.7 27 14 9 15 4.91 3.86 (-27%) -376.3
1990 CHC NL 0 2 10 2 0 0 0 20.3 20 9 12 12 3.98 3.86 (-3%) -
1992 SEA AL 0 1 4 4 0 0 0 16.3 30 14 7 6 7.71 3.75 (-106%) -558.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
68 41 1 5 1 0 0 2 1 0 15 0.122 0.122 0.146 0.268 0.0

Career AVG .122 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 52.3% below league average.

Career OBP .122 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.

Career SLG .146 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.268 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 61.7% 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
1988 PIT NL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 PIT NL 37 33 1 5 1 0 0 2 1 0 12 0.152 — — — — 0.0
1990 PIT NL 12 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 CHC NL 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 SEA AL 4 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 66 24 21 15 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 PIT P 5 1 1 0 0 0
1989 PIT P 35 15 10 10 0 0
1990 PIT P 12 2 5 4 0 1
1990 CHN P 10 2 4 1 0 0
1992 SEA P 4 4 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 66

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 PIT NL $150,000
1989 MON NL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $218,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Jose City College San Jose CA 1982