Randy Tate

Born: 10/23/1952 in Florence, AL, USA

Died: 3/25/2021 in Muscle Shoals, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-04-14 | Final Game: 1975-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Randall Lee Tate

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Biography

Randy Tate was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1952, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the mid-1970s. His career spanned from April 14, 1975, to September 27, 1975, during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-oriented game. Tate made his mark primarily as a member of the pitching staff, showcasing his skills on the mound with a record of 5 wins and 13 losses. Throughout his short stint in the major leagues, Tate posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.45 and recorded a total of 99 strikeouts. Though he did not earn any saves during his time in the league, his contributions as a pitcher were significant to the teams he represented. Despite the challenges faced by pitchers in the competitive landscape of the 1970s, Tate's ability to strike out batters demonstrated his potential and competitiveness on the field. His career, while not lengthy, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the experiences of many athletes navigating the complexities of the sport during that era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	13	26	23	2	0	0	137.7	121	68	8	86	99	4.45	0

Career ERA 4.45 vs. league average 3.71 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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
1975	NYN	NL	5	13	26	23	2	0	0	137.7	121	68	86	99	4.45	3.71 (-20%)	-625.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	41	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	22	0.000	0.024	0.000	0.024	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .024 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 92.7% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.024 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 96.6% 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
1975	NYN	NL	26	41	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	22	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	26	23	11	19	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	NYN	P	26	23	11	19	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	26

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Calhoun Community College	Decatur	AL	1971, 1972