Randy Moffitt

Born: 10/13/1948 in Long Beach, CA, USA

Died: 8/28/2025 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-06-11 | Final Game: 1983-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Randall James Moffitt

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Biography

Randy Moffitt, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1972 to September 19, 1983. Known for his effective pitching style, Moffitt compiled a career record of 43 wins and 52 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.65. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, he recorded 455 strikeouts and notched 96 saves, contributing significantly to his teams' defensive efforts. Moffitt's ability to close games and maintain leads made him a valuable asset on the mound during a competitive era in baseball. Throughout his career, Moffitt played for several teams, showcasing his skills in high-pressure situations and solidifying his reputation as a reliable pitcher. His tenure in the league coincided with a dynamic period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of powerful hitters and evolving strategies. Moffitt's contributions not only helped shape the teams he played for but also reflected the changing landscape of the game during the late 1970s and early 1980s. His legacy as a pitcher is marked by a combination of durability and performance, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
43	52	534	1	0	0	96	781.3	766	317	61	286	455	3.65	0

Career ERA 3.65 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1972	SFG	NL	1	5	40	0	4	70.7	72	29	30	37	3.69	3.26 (-13%)	-
1973	SFG	NL	4	4	60	0	14	100.3	86	27	31	65	2.42	3.75 (+35%)	-
1974	SFG	NL	5	7	61	1	15	102.0	99	51	29	49	4.50	3.63 (-24%)	-
1975	SFG	NL	4	5	55	0	11	74.0	73	32	32	39	3.89	3.71 (-5%)	-
1976	SFG	NL	6	6	58	0	14	103.0	92	26	35	50	2.27	3.51 (+35%)	-
1977	SFG	NL	4	9	64	0	11	87.7	91	35	39	68	3.59	4.00 (+10%)	-
1978	SFG	NL	8	4	70	0	12	81.7	79	30	33	52	3.31	3.69 (+10%)	-
1979	SFG	NL	2	5	28	0	2	35.0	53	30	14	16	7.71	4.00 (-93%)	-
1980	SFG	NL	1	1	13	0	0	16.7	18	9	4	10	4.86	3.84 (-27%)	-
1981	SFG	NL	0	0	10	0	0	11.3	15	10	2	11	7.94	3.58 (-122%)	-
1982	HOU	NL	2	4	30	0	3	41.7	36	14	13	20	3.02	3.86 (+22%)	-132.0
1983	TOR	AL	6	2	45	0	10	57.3	52	24	24	38	3.77	3.87 (+3%)	1.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
535	86	6	12	0	2	0	4	0	2	25	0.140	0.159	0.186	0.345	0.0

Career AVG .140 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Career OBP .159 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 50.9% below league average.

Career SLG .186 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.345 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1972	SFG	NL	40	8	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.000	—	—	—	—
1973	SFG	NL	60	17	2	1	0	0	0	3	0.059	—	—	—	—
1974	SFG	NL	61	16	1	5	1	3	1	3	0.312	—	—	—	—
1975	SFG	NL	55	14	2	3	1	0	0	4	0.214	—	—	—	—
1976	SFG	NL	58	14	1	2	0	1	0	5	0.143	—	—	—	—
1977	SFG	NL	64	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1978	SFG	NL	70	7	0	1	0	0	1	1	0.143	—	—	—	—
1979	SFG	NL	29	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1980	SFG	NL	13	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1981	SFG	NL	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1982	HOU	NL	30	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1983	TOR	AL	45	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	534	1	53	101	13	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	SFN	P	40	0	4	12	1	0
1973	SFN	P	60	0	6	10	3	2
1974	SFN	P	61	1	12	16	0	1
1975	SFN	P	55	0	4	10	3	1
1976	SFN	P	58	0	11	13	3	0
1977	SFN	P	64	0	8	15	1	1
1978	SFN	P	70	0	3	7	1	0
1979	SFN	P	28	0	1	5	0	0
1980	SFN	P	13	0	0	3	0	1
1981	SFN	P	10	0	0	0	1	0
1982	HOU	P	30	0	3	2	0	0
1983	TOR	P	45	0	1	8	0	1