Randy Niemann, baseball player, 1979-1987

Randy Niemann

Born: 11/15/1955 in Scotia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-05-20 | Final Game: 1987-06-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Randal Harold Niemann

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Biography

Randy Niemann was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1979 to 1987. Born in 1955, Niemann made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by the transition from the more traditional styles of play to the power-oriented game that would define the late 1980s. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 7-8 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.63, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the increasing offensive prowess of hitters during that era. Throughout his time in the league, Niemann amassed a total of 102 strikeouts and notched 3 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His contributions on the mound were integral to the teams he played for, as he navigated the challenges posed by evolving batting styles and strategies. While his career may not have been defined by overwhelming statistics, Niemann's presence in the game during a pivotal time in baseball history highlights the depth of talent that characterized the era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 8 122 10 3 2 3 200.0 219 103 8 82 102 4.63 0

Career ERA 4.63 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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
1979 HOU NL 3 2 26 7 3 2 1 67.0 68 28 22 24 3.76 4.00 (+6%) 1294.6
1980 HOU NL 0 1 22 1 0 0 1 33.0 40 20 12 18 5.45 3.84 (-42%) 250.5
1982 PIT NL 1 1 20 0 0 0 1 35.3 34 20 17 26 5.09 3.86 (-32%) 566.7
1983 PIT NL 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 13.7 20 14 7 8 9.22 3.87 (-138%) -469.6
1984 CHW AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5.3 5 1 5 5 1.69 — -
1985 NYN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.7 5 0 0 2 0.00 — 0.0
1986 NYN NL 2 3 31 1 0 0 0 35.7 44 15 12 18 3.79 3.97 (+5%) 424.4
1987 MIN AL 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 5.3 3 5 7 1 8.44 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
122 30 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.267 0.312 0.267 0.579 0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.579 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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
1979 HOU NL 26 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1980 HOU NL 22 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1982 PIT NL 20 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1983 PIT NL 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1984 CHW AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 NYN NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 NYN NL 31 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1987 MIN AL 6 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 122 10 16 37 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 HOU P 26 7 1 7 0 0
1980 HOU P 22 1 4 8 0 0
1982 PIT P 20 0 4 7 0 0
1983 PIT P 8 1 2 2 0 1
1984 CHA P 5 0 2 1 0 0
1985 NYN P 4 0 0 2 0 0
1986 NYN P 31 1 3 9 0 1
1987 MIN P 6 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 122

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 NYN NL $83,000
Total Career Earnings $83,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of the Redwoods Eureka CA 1974, 1975