Randy O'Neal, baseball player, 1984-1990

Randy O'Neal

Born: 8/30/1960 in Ashland, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-12 | Final Game: 1990-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Randall Jeffrey O'Neal

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Biography

Randy O'Neal, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1984 to 1990. Known for his competitive spirit and determination, O'Neal made an impact on the mound during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, navigating through the evolving strategies of the game in the late 1980s. Over his six-year career, he compiled a record of 17 wins and 19 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 4.35. His prowess as a strikeout pitcher was evident, as he recorded a total of 248 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters. O'Neal's role as a pitcher included contributions not only as a starter but also in relief, as indicated by his three saves throughout his career. While he may not have reached superstar status, his steady performance allowed him to carve out a niche within the teams he played for. His career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly characterized by power hitting and the emergence of specialized relief pitchers, making his versatility on the mound particularly valuable. O'Neal's commitment to the sport and his contributions to his teams remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 19 142 46 2 0 3 440.7 461 213 48 149 248 4.35 0

Career ERA 4.35 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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
1984 DET AL 2 1 4 3 0 0 0 18.7 16 7 6 12 3.38 3.81 (+11%) 639.1
1985 DET AL 5 5 28 12 1 0 1 94.3 82 34 36 52 3.24 3.89 (+17%) 1.6
1986 DET AL 3 7 37 11 1 0 2 122.7 121 59 44 68 4.33 3.97 (-9%) -682.2
1987 ATL NL 4 2 16 10 0 0 0 61.0 79 38 24 33 5.61 4.29 (-31%) -2056.2
1987 STL NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 2 1 2 4 1.80 — -
1988 STL NL 2 3 10 8 0 0 0 53.0 57 27 10 20 4.58 3.73 (-23%) -
1989 PHI NL 0 1 20 1 0 0 0 39.0 46 27 9 29 6.23 3.71 (-68%) 74.4
1990 SFG NL 1 0 26 0 0 0 0 47.0 58 20 18 30 3.83 3.86 (+1%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
143 50 5 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 11 0.080 0.098 0.080 0.178 0.0

Career AVG .080 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.

Career OBP .098 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 69.7% below league average.

Career SLG .080 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 79.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.178 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 75.0% 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
1984 DET AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 DET AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 DET AL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 ATL NL 17 19 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1987 STL NL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 STL NL 10 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 PHI NL 20 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 SFG NL 26 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 142 46 36 85 6 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 DET P 4 3 2 1 1 0
1985 DET P 28 12 9 17 2 1
1986 DET P 37 11 15 19 2 0
1987 ATL P 16 10 4 15 0 1
1987 SLN P 1 1 0 2 0 0
1988 SLN P 10 8 3 14 0 1
1989 PHI P 20 1 2 9 1 0
1990 SFN P 26 0 1 8 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 142

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1989 ATL NL $125,000
1986 DET AL $80,000
Total Career Earnings $205,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Florida Gainesville FL 1981
Palm Beach Community College Lake Worth FL 1979, 1980