Newt Randall, baseball player, 1907-1907

Newt Randall

Born: 2/3/1880 in New Lowell, ON, CAN

Died: 5/3/1955 in Duluth, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-04-18 | Final Game: 1907-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 181 lbs

Full name: Newton John Randall

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Biography

Newt Randall, born in 1880, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the 1907 season. As a position player, he contributed to the game during a time marked by the emergence of more dynamic offensive styles, although his personal statistics reflected the challenges of the era. Randall played in 97 games, where he recorded 71 hits and achieved a batting average of .211. Despite not hitting any home runs, he managed to drive in 19 runs and demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 6 stolen bases. Randall's time in the major leagues was brief, lasting from April 18 to October 5, 1907, yet his role as a player during this period contributed to the evolving narrative of baseball in the early 20th century. The 1907 season was notable for its competitive spirit and the beginnings of the modern game, setting the stage for future stars. While his individual accomplishments may not have placed him among the greats, Randall’s participation in the sport during this formative era remains a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
97 336 22 71 10 5 0 19 6 27 25 0.211 0.284 0.271 0.555 -476.3

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career SLG .271 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.555 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
1907 CHC NL 22 78 6 16 4 2 0 4 2 8 10 0.205 .245 (-16%) .304 (-8%) .308 (avg) .613 (-4%) -62.1
1907 BSN NL 75 258 16 55 6 3 0 15 4 19 15 0.213 .245 (-13%) .304 (-6%) .308 (-16%) .613 (-11%) -62.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 94 93 150 12 15 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1907 CHN OF 21 20 44 3 5 1
1907 BSN OF 73 73 106 9 10 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 60
Center Field 3
Right Field 34