Willie Randolph played second baseman for the Yankees from 1976-1988, in the Mattingly years. Over 13 seasons and 1,695 games, he compiled a .275/.374/.357/.731 slash line with 48 home runs. His best season came in 1980, when he posted a .834 OPS with 7 home runs.
He earned a World Series ring in 1977. He appeared in 37 postseason games, batting .212 with 4 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 142 | 564 | 86 | 162 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 86 | 42 | 10 | .287 | .377 | .348 | .725 |
| 1985 | 143 | 497 | 75 | 137 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 40 | 85 | 39 | 16 | .276 | .382 | .356 | .738 |
| 1986 | 141 | 492 | 76 | 136 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 50 | 94 | 49 | 15 | .276 | .393 | .346 | .739 |
| 1987 | 120 | 449 | 96 | 137 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 67 | 82 | 25 | 11 | .305 | .411 | .414 | .825 |
| 1988 | 110 | 404 | 43 | 93 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 55 | 39 | 8 | .230 | .322 | .300 | .622 |
| Career | 1695 | 6307 | 1028 | 1733 | 259 | 58 | 48 | 549 | 1006 | 512 | 251 | .275 | .375 | .357 | .732 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 9 | 31 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .097 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1977 | 11 | 43 | -- | 9 | -- | -- | 1 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .209 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1980 | 3 | 13 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .385 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1981 | 14 | 50 | -- | 12 | -- | -- | 3 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | .240 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 37 | 137 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .212 | .212 | .299 | .511 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Willie Randolph play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Willie Randolph appeared in 37 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Willie Randolph didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Willie Randolph's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Willie Randolph born?
Willie Randolph was born in Holly Hill, SC, USA. Willie Randolph went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1976-1988, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Willie Randolph's career stats with the Yankees?
Willie Randolph compiled a .275 batting average, 48 home runs, 549 RBI, and 1,733 hits across 1,695 games for the New York Yankees. Willie Randolph's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1976-1988 seasons.