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Encyclopedia > Willie Randolph
Willie Randolph
Second baseman, Manager
Born: July 6, 1954 (1954-07-06) (age 53)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 29, 1975
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Final game
October 4, 1992
for the New York Mets
Career statistics
AVG     .276
Hits     2210
SB     271
Teams

As Player
The position of the second baseman Second base redirects here. ... New York Yankees manager Joe Torre returning to the dugout (September 2005) In baseball, the head coach of a team is called the manager (or more formally, the field manager); this individual controls matters of team batting order to more closely communicate with baserunners, but most managers delegate this responsibility... is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 210th day of the year (211th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January-June January 23 - Ralph Kiner is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. ... This article is about the baseball team. ... is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1992 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42, Shea Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964-present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league... Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively. ... In Major League Baseball history, Ty Cobb had a record 4,191 hits (later revised to 4,189) by 1928; Pete Rose would surpass it 57 years later, and finish with 4,256 career hits. ... The all-time stolen base leader, Rickey Henderson, swipes third in 1988. ...

As Manager
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Career highlights and awards
  • American League All-Star team (1976), (1977), (1980), (1981), (1987)
  • National League All-Star team (1989)
  • Silver Slugger Award (1980)
  • Led the AL in Walks (119) in 1980
  • Led the AL in At Bats per Strikeout (18.0) in 1987

Willie Larry Randolph (born July 6, 1954, in Holly Hill, South Carolina) is the manager of the New York Mets in Major League Baseball and former player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets. Randolph currently resides in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey with his wife. He has two grown children. Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42, Shea Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964-present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league... The following are the baseball events of the year 2005 throughout the world. ... The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ... National league can refer to: National Basketball League, in the United States and Canada, which merged with the rival Basketball Association of America to form the National Basketball Association National Football League, the major American football league in the United States National Hockey League, the major ice hockey league in... Silver Slugger Award In Major League Baseball, the Louisville Silver Slugger award is given annually to the best offensive player at each position in each league. ... is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar). ... Holly Hill is a town located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. ... Official language(s) English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32° 2′ N to 35° 13′ N  - Longitude 78° 32′ W to 83... New York Yankees manager Joe Torre returning to the dugout (September 2005) In baseball, the head coach of a team is called the manager (or more formally, the field manager); this individual controls matters of team batting order to more closely communicate with baserunners, but most managers delegate this responsibility... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42, Shea Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964-present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league... Major Leagues redirects here. ... This article is about the baseball team. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 4, 19, 20, 24, 32, 39, 42, 53 Name Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–present) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957) Brooklyn Robins (1914-1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1913) Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers (1911-1912) Brooklyn Superbas (1899... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968–present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The... This article is about the contemporary American major league baseball team. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42, Shea Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964-present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league...

Contents

Playing career

Randolph was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 7th round of the 1972 draft. He made his major league debut in 1975, and was at age 20 the 6th youngest player in the NL. The following are the events of the year 1972 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ...


In December 1975 he was traded by the Pirates with Ken Brett and Dock Ellis to the New York Yankees for Doc Medich. Kenneth Alven (Kemer) Brett (September 18, 1948-November 18, 2003) was a Major League Baseball pitcher and the older brother of Hall of Famer George Brett. ... Dock Phillip Ellis, Jr. ... George Doc Medich (born December 9, 1948 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania), is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1972-1982. ...


Randolph spent 13 of his 18 seasons as a player with the New York Yankees, and also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers and finished his career with the New York Mets. He was selected to six All-Star games over his career. He was known as a top lead-off man, a skilled bunter, and a patient hitter who drew more than 80 walks seven times. Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... This article is about the baseball team. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 4, 19, 20, 24, 32, 39, 42, 53 Name Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–present) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957) Brooklyn Robins (1914-1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1913) Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers (1911-1912) Brooklyn Superbas (1899... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968–present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The... This article is about the contemporary American major league baseball team. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42, Shea Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964-present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league...


Randolph was also an outstanding defensive player, known especially for his ability to turn the double play. However, he never received the Gold Glove, which was perennially awarded to his more acrobatic contemporaries Frank White of the Kansas City Royals and Lou Whitaker of the Detroit Tigers. He was the Yankees' starting second baseman from 1976-88 and was a member of the 1977 and 1978 World Championship teams. After stepping on second base, the fielder throws to first to complete a double play In baseball, a double play (denoted on statistics sheets by DP) for a team or a fielder is the act of making two outs during the same continuous playing action. ... In American baseball, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to simply as the Gold Glove, is the award annually given to the Major League player judged to be the most superior individual fielding performance at each position (in each league), as voted by the managers and coaches in each... Frank White, Jr. ... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ... Louis Rodman Whitaker, Jr. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42, Cobb Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Other nicknames The Bengals, The Tigs, Motor City Kitties Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) Briggs Stadium (1938-1960) Navin...


In 1980 Randolph led the league in walks (119) and was 2nd in the AL in on base percentage (.427), 8th in stolen bases (30), 9th in runs (99), and won the Silver Slugger award at second base in the AL. He also batted .332 leading off the inning, and .340 with men in scoring position. Silver Slugger Award In Major League Baseball, the Louisville Silver Slugger award is given annually to the best offensive player at each position in each league. ...


In 1987 he batted .305 and led the league in at bats per strikeout (18.0), and was 4th in the AL in OBP (.411) and 9th in walks (82). He also batted .366 in tie games, and .345 in games that were late and close.


In December 1988 he signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers.


In May 1990 he was traded by the Dodgers to the Oakland Athletics for Stan Javier. Stanley Julián Antonio Javier [hah-ve-ERR] (born January 9, 1964 in San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and switch-hitter who played with the New York Yankees (1984), Oakland Athletics (1986-90, 1994-95), Los Angeles Dodgers (1990-92), Philadelphia...


In April 1991 he signed as a free agent with the Milwaukee Brewers.


In 1991 Randolph was 2nd in the AL on base percentage (.424) and 3rd in batting average (.327). He batted .373 with runners in scoring position.


In December 1991 he signed as a free agent with the New York Mets. In 1992, at 37 years old he was the 8th oldest player in the NL.


In his last career game with the Mets, lifelong second base player Jeff Kent moved to what would be his only career start at shortstop to allow Randolph to play his final game at second base. Jeffrey Franklin Kent (born March 7, 1968 in Bellflower, California) is a Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers and a former MVP winner. ...


Coaching and managing career

Randolph was a Yankees base and bench coach for 11 seasons, interviewing intermittently for managing jobs with other teams. In 2004, Randolph was named Mets manager for the 2005 season, despite never having managed before at any level of baseball. Randolph earned his first win as a manager on April 10, 2005, in a 6-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves. The win halted a five-game losing streak to start the 2005 season. He then guided the Mets to five straight victories, giving the Mets their first six-game winning streak since August 2003. The following are the baseball events of the year 2004 throughout the world. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2005 throughout the world. ... is the 100th day of the year (101st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2005 throughout the world. ... 2003 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December A timeline of events in the news for August, 2003. ...


Randolph ended his first season as manager of the 2005 Mets with an 83-79 record, the first time the franchise had finished above .500 since 2001, and 15 games better than the prior season. That record got them a tie for third place in the National League East. The following are the baseball events of the year 2001 throughout the world. ... The National League Yellow Division is one of Major League Baseballs six divisions. ...


In 2006, Randolph managed the Mets to a league-best 97-65 record (which also tied for the majors-best record with the crosstown Yankees) and the NL East Division title (the team's first division championship since 1988). The Mets came within one game of reaching the World Series, losing the seventh game of the NLCS to the eventual world-champion St. Louis Cardinals. Randolph is the first manager in big-league history to have his team's record improve by at least 12 games in each of his first two seasons (seasons following strike-shortened seasons are not included). He came in second place in the 2006 NL Manager of the Year voting, losing to Florida Marlins manager Joe Girardi. On January 24 2007, Randolph signed a three year, $5.65 million contract extension with the Mets. He has a club option for 2010 worth an additional $2.5 million. According to the NY Daily News,http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2741732 ESPN - Randolph agrees to $5.65 million, three-year deal - MLB]</ref> The 2006 National League Championship Series (NLCS), the second round of the 2006 National League playoffs, began on October 12 and ended on October 19; it was scheduled to begin on October 11, but was postponed a day due to inclement weather. ... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ... In Major League Baseball, the Manager of the Year Award is an honor given annually to the best managers in the American and National Leagues. ... Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) East Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 42 Name Florida Marlins (1993–present) Other nicknames The Fish Ballpark Dolphin Stadium (1993–present) a. ... Joseph Elliot Girardi (born October 14, 1964 in Peoria, Illinois) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball, for the Chicago Cubs, the Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees, and St. ... Daily News Building, Raymond Hood, architect, rendering by Hugh Ferriss. ...


Managerial record

Team Year Regular Season Postseason
Games Won Lost Win % Finish Won Lost Win % Result
New York Mets 2005 162 83 79 .512 3rd in NL East - - -
2006 162 97 65 .599 1st in NL East 6 4 .600 Lost NLCS
2007 162 88 74 .543 2nd in NL East - - -
2008 29 16 13 .552 - - -
Total 515 284 231 .551 1 Division Championship 6 4 - 1 Playoff Appearance

Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42, Shea Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964-present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league... The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseballs six divisions. ...

Trivia

  • Randolph is the eighth player to play for and then later manage the Mets. The others are Gil Hodges, Yogi Berra, Joe Torre, Bud Harrelson, Mike Cubbage, Dallas Green and Bobby Valentine.
  • Randolph delivered the Commencement Address to Fordham University's 2007 graduating class, of which his daughter was a member. And in an impressive feat that same day he managed the second game in a three game series against the New York Yankees.
  • As Third Base coach with the Yankees, fans would come to call him "Windmill Willie" based on his propensity to wave baserunners home when they otherwise should have stayed at Third Base.

Gilbert Raymond Hodges (April 4, 1924 – April 2, 1972) was an American first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball who played most of his career for the Brooklyn & Los Angeles Dodgers. ... Lawrence Peter Yogi Berra (born May 12, 1925 in St. ... Joseph Paul Torre (born July 18, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York) is a former Major League Baseball player and the current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. ... Derrel McKinley Bud Harrelson (born June 6, 1944 in Niles, California) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played for the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers between 1965 and 1980. ... // Michael Lee Cubbage (born July 21, 1950)in Charlottesville, VA was an American baseball player who played Major League Baseball from 1974 until the close of the 1981 season. ... George Dallas Green (born August 4, 1934 in Newport, Delaware) is a former pitcher, manager and executive in Major League Baseball who is perhaps best known for his involvement with the Philadelphia Phillies. ... Robert John Valentine (born May 13, 1950 in Stamford, Connecticut) is a former player and manager in Major League Baseball. ... Fordham University is a private, coeducational research university[3] in the United States, with three campuses located in and around New York City. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... The New York Yankees are a Major League baseball team based in The Bronx, New York City. ...

See also

Below is the list of Major League Baseball players who have reached the 2,000 hit milestone. ... Below is the list of 295 Major League Baseball players who have reached the 1,000 Runs milestone. ... ±hosted the MLB All Star Game List of Major League Baseball managers in 2005 List of Major League Baseball managers in 2007 Category: ... ±hosted the MLB All Star Game List of Major League Baseball managers in 2006 List of Major League Baseball managers in 2008 Template:List of Major League Baseball Managers Category: ... ±hosted the MLB All Star Game List of Major League Baseball managers in 2007 List of Major League Baseball managers in 2009 Template:List of Major League Baseball Managers Category: ...

References

External links

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference(as player)
  • Retrosheet
  • Profile of Willie Randolph in The New York Observer
Preceded by
Graig Nettles
New York Yankees team captain (with Ron Guidry until July 12, 1989)
March 4, 1986 to October 2, 1989
Succeeded by
Don Mattingly
Preceded by
TBA
New York Yankees Third Base Coach
1993-2003
Succeeded by
Luis Sojo
Preceded by
Don Zimmer
New York Yankees Bench Coach
2004
Succeeded by
Joe Girardi
Preceded by
Art Howe
New York Mets Manager
2005-
Succeeded by
Current

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Willie Randolph - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (454 words)
Randolph was also an outstanding defensive player, known especially for his ability to turn the double play.
In 2004, Randolph was named the manager for the Mets beginning with the 2005 season, despite never having managed before at any level of baseball.
Randolph ended his first season as manager of the 2005 Mets with a 83-79 record, the first time the franchise had finished over.500 since 2001, as 12 games better than the prior season.
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