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79. Willie Randolph

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79. Willie Randolph
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: July 6, 1954 in Holly Hill, SC USA
  • Weight: 165 lbs.
  • Height: 5'11"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: July 29, 1975
  • Final Game: October 04, 1992
  • TSN All-Star - 1977
  • Silver Slugger - 1980
  • TSN All-Star - 1980
  • TSN All-Star - 1987
  • MVP - 1978
  • MVP - 1980
 
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It is strange to say that Willie Randolph played in a bit of a shadow as he was a long-time Yankee but that is somewhat true.  He was in the shadow of other more flamboyant New York stars, and his strong defensive play never got him a Gold Glove as he played at the same time as Lou Whitaker or Frank White.  Hell, even his current Coaching career seems to overshadow his accomplishments on the diamond.  It shouldn’t though as Willie Randolph was a very good ballplayer.

Willie Randolph may have been a multi-time AAll-Star but it was many of the little things that got him there.  He showed incredible patience at the plate and drew many free passes to help set the table for his squad’s power hitters.  He was an excellent fielder and a clubhouse leader.  He may not have been an offensive juggernaut, but he was a consistent performer and often the most reliable.

Randolph did not receive an abundant amount of support for the Hall of Fame, but the Bronx faithful remembers him as one of the better players in their history.  Considering the history of the New York Yankees, this is indeed high praise.

Should Willie Randolph be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 53.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 18%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 19.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 9%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Holly Hill, South Carolina, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Thursday, 01 January 1998
  • Position: Second Base
  • Games Played: 2202
  • Notable Statistics: 1,239 Runs Scored
    2,210 Hits
    316 Doubles
    65 Triples
    54 Home Runs
    687 Runs Batted In
    271 Stolen Bases
    .276/.373/.351 Slash Line
    65.9 bWAR

    47 Playoff Games
    19 Runs Scored
    36 Hits
    6 Doubles
    1 Triple
    4 Home Runs
    14 Runs Batted In
    3 Stolen Bases
    .222/.304/.346 Slash Line
  • Played For: Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Rings (3) (New York Yankees, 1977 & 1978, Oakland A’s, 1990)
    All-Star (6) (1976, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1987 & 1989)
    Silver Slugger (1) (AL) (1980)
    Most Walks (1) (AL) (1980)
    Most Putouts by a Second Baseman (1) (AL) (1979)
    Most Assists by a Second Baseman (1) (AL) (1979)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Second Baseman (2) (1979 & 1984)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Second Baseman (3) (1976, 1979 & 1988)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by a Second Baseman (2) (1976 & 1988)
  • Other Points of Note: 4 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Offensive bWAR)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Defensive bWAR)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Batting Average)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
    1 Top Ten Finish (OPS+)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Scored)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Triples)
    8 Top Ten Finishes (Walks)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Stolen Bases)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Singles)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Win Probability Added)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Championship Win Probability Added)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Total Zone Runs)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 3.    Double Plays Turned by a Second Baseman: 1,547 
    3.    Total Zone Runs by a Second Baseman: 115
    9.    Putouts by a Second Baseman: 4,859
    10.  Assists by a Second Baseman: 6,339
    43.  Total Zone Runs: 114
    52.  Defensive WAR: 20.2
    58.  Walks: 1,243
    93.  bWAR for Position Players: 65.9
    96.  Singles: 96
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 1998: 1.1%
  • Should be Inducted As A: New York Yankee

Should Willie Randolph be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 53.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 18%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 19.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 9%
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