Dick Rand

Born: 3/7/1931 in South Gate, CA, USA

Died: 1/22/1996 in Moreno Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-09-16 | Final Game: 1957-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Richard Hilton Rand

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Biography

Dick Rand was a professional baseball player who graced the field from 1953 to 1957. Born in 1931, Rand played primarily as a position player during a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing significant changes, including the integration of players and the evolution of playing styles. Throughout his career, he appeared in 72 games, showcasing his skills as a versatile player. Rand recorded a total of 35 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .240. He demonstrated his ability to drive in runs with 13 RBIs and hit 2 home runs, reflecting his potential as a power hitter during his time in the league. While he did not steal any bases, his on-field contributions were notable within the context of the era. Despite a brief career that concluded in 1957, Rand's journey through Major League Baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
72	146	11	35	3	1	2	13	0	14	31	0.240	0.302	0.315	0.618	-367.4

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.618 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1953	STL	NL	9	31	3	9	1	0	0	1	2	6	0.290	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	STL	NL	3	10	1	3	0	0	1	3	1	1	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	PIT	NL	60	105	7	23	2	1	1	9	11	24	0.219	.257 (-15%)	.323 (-11%)	.391 (-27%)	.715 (-20%)	-367.4