Randy Schwartz, baseball player, 1965-1966

Randy Schwartz

Born: 2/9/1944 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-08 | Final Game: 1966-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Douglas Randall Schwartz

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Biography

Randy Schwartz, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1966. Primarily a position player, Schwartz appeared in a total of 16 games during his time in the league. He recorded 3 hits, contributing to a batting average of .167. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 2 RBIs throughout his career. His time in the majors was marked by the competitive environment of the mid-1960s, a period when teams were beginning to integrate more broadly and the game was evolving with new talents emerging across the league. Despite his limited playing time, Schwartz’s journey to the majors reflected the aspirations of many players in the era, showcasing the challenges and opportunities faced by athletes during this transformative time in baseball history. His career, albeit short, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past, reminding fans of the countless players who have contributed to the game at various levels.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 18 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 7 0.167 0.211 0.167 0.377 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.377 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 44.9% 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
1965 KC1 AL 6 7 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1966 KC1 AL 10 11 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 2 17 2 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1965 KC1 1B 2 2 9 2 0 0
1966 KC1 1B 2 0 8 0 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1963, 1964