Randy Lerch, baseball player, 1975-1986

Randy Lerch

Born: 10/9/1954 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-14 | Final Game: 1986-06-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Randy Louis Lerch

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Biography

Randy Lerch, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1975 to 1986. Known for his versatility on the mound, Lerch played in a competitive era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and offensive strategies. Over his career, he accumulated a win-loss record of 60-64 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.53. His skill set allowed him to strike out 507 batters, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters effectively. Additionally, Lerch recorded 3 saves, showcasing his capability to contribute in high-pressure situations. Lerch's playing style was marked by a blend of finesse and determination, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. He navigated the challenges of a pitcher’s role during a time when offensive output was steadily increasing, which tested pitchers’ adaptability and resilience. Lerch's contributions to the teams he played for during his decade-long career remain a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
60 64 253 164 18 2 3 1099.3 1232 553 101 432 507 4.53 0

Career ERA 4.53 vs. league average 3.82 across their career seasons — 18.7% 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
1975 PHI NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 7.0 6 5 1 8 6.43 — 0.0
1976 PHI NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3.0 3 1 0 0 3.00 — 0.0
1977 PHI NL 10 6 32 28 3 0 0 168.7 207 95 75 81 5.07 4.00 (-27%) -2933.4
1978 PHI NL 11 8 33 28 5 0 0 184.0 183 81 70 96 3.96 3.69 (-7%) -342.7
1979 PHI NL 10 13 37 35 6 1 0 214.0 228 89 60 92 3.74 4.00 (+6%) 176.2
1980 PHI NL 4 14 30 22 2 0 0 150.0 178 86 55 57 5.16 3.84 (-34%) -2128.3
1981 ATL AL 7 9 23 18 1 0 0 110.7 134 53 43 53 4.31 3.58 (-20%) -
1982 ATL AL 8 7 21 20 1 1 0 108.7 123 60 51 33 4.97 3.86 (-29%) -
1982 WSN NL 2 0 6 4 0 0 0 23.7 26 9 8 4 3.42 3.86 (+11%) -
1983 WSN NL 1 3 19 5 0 0 0 38.7 45 29 18 24 6.75 3.87 (-74%) -
1983 SFG NL 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 10.7 9 4 8 6 3.38 3.87 (+13%) -
1984 SFG NL 5 3 37 4 0 0 2 72.3 80 34 36 48 4.23 3.81 (-11%) -
1986 PHI NL 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 8.0 10 7 7 5 7.88 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
262 267 27 55 12 1 4 23 0 19 44 0.206 0.257 0.303 0.560 -941.8

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.560 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 21.1% 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
1975 PHI NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 PHI NL 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 PHI NL 33 54 2 9 2 0 0 5 0 2 11 0.167 .264 (-37%) .329 (-40%) .401 (-49%) .730 (-45%) -417.3
1978 PHI NL 36 60 11 15 3 0 3 9 0 5 11 0.250 .257 (-3%) .323 (-6%) .378 (+19%) .702 (+7%) 51.2
1979 PHI NL 38 72 6 11 2 1 1 5 0 3 8 0.153 .265 (-42%) .329 (-44%) .397 (-37%) .727 (-40%) -526.8
1980 PHI NL 34 45 5 12 2 0 0 3 0 5 6 0.267 — — — — -48.9
1981 ATL AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 ATL AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 WSN NL 6 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1983 WSN NL 19 9 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1983 SFG NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 SFG NL 37 15 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 5 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1986 PHI NL 4 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1981 AEDIV ML4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1978 NLCS PHI 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 2 0 11.3 10 4 4 3 3.18

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1981 AEDIV ML4 0 0 1 1 0 6.0 3 1 4 3 1.50
1978 NLCS PHI 0 0 1 1 0 5.3 7 3 0 0 5.06

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 253 164 63 189 9 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 PHI P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1976 PHI P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1977 PHI P 32 28 16 33 2 4
1978 PHI P 33 28 9 32 2 3
1979 PHI P 37 35 13 38 1 5
1980 PHI P 30 22 8 29 1 1
1981 ML4 P 23 18 4 21 1 1
1982 ML4 P 21 20 4 13 2 0
1982 MON P 6 4 1 4 0 0
1983 MON P 19 5 1 5 0 0
1983 SFN P 7 0 2 1 0 1
1984 SFN P 37 4 5 12 0 1
1986 PHI P 4 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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