P Randy Birch #26
Chicago Traders MLB
Age: 27 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Good
07/07/1975
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P RANDY BIRCH #26 - AGE: 27 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: GOOD
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
16 16 7-5 0 2.16 104.1 97 3 46 70 1.37 2.7
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 55 55 60 55
Movement 55 50 55 55
Control 40 40 40 45
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 55 55
Slider 60 60
Sinker 65 65
Splitter 75 75
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 93-95 Mph
Stamina 45
Suggested Role Starter
Type Groundball Pitcher
Hold Runners 70
Defense 55
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 25
Stealing Ability: 20
Baserunning Inst.: 25
Sacrifice Bunt: 75
Bunt for Hit: 20
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
07/03/1975 LAB Win, 7-0 X 7.1 3 0 0 3 5 Win
06/28/1975 @ CLE Loss, 1-7 X 6.0 8 5 5 3 3 Loss
06/22/1975 DEN Loss, 1-2 X 7.2 6 1 1 1 7
06/17/1975 @ KCB Loss, 4-7 X 5.2 4 6 1 4 2 Loss
06/11/1975 MIL Loss, 3-8 X 5.0 9 4 4 4 5 Loss
06/06/1975 SDC Loss, 3-4 X 5.0 8 3 3 5 1
05/31/1975 @ STL Win, 3-2 X 7.1 8 1 1 3 5
05/26/1975 @ SDC Win, 8-1 X 7.2 9 1 0 2 3 Win
05/21/1975 STL Loss, 3-6 X 5.0 5 6 1 1 4 Loss
05/15/1975 @ BRO Loss, 1-2 X 7.1 4 1 0 5 3
PERSONALITY
Randy is a good teammate who never misses a chance to golf.
High: Loyalty
Birthday:09/24/1947
Born in:Festus, MO
Nationality:American
Height:5' 9"
Weight:175 lbs
Local Popularity:Well Known
National Pop.:Well Known
STATUS
Contract:Major League Contract
Salary:$75,000
Signed Through:1975 Season
Major Service:5 Years, None
Service This Yr:90 Days
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:6 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Eligible, but possibly free agent after season!
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:1969, 21st Pick in Round 1
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1975 PITCHING STATS
Pitching G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG CG% SHO QS QS%
Overall 16 16 7 5 0 2.16 104.1 97 37 25 3 46 70 0 0.0 0 10 62.5
Pitching SVO BS SV% RA GF BR/9 H/9 K/9 BB/9 FIP WHIP FIP- WAR BABIP        
Overall 0 0 0.0 0 0 12.34 8.37 6.04 3.97 3.02 1.37 77 2.7 .295        
Pitching AB H 2B 3B HR R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS      
vs. LHB 132 32 5 2 2 16 18 24 1 6 0 .242 .331 .356 .687      
vs. RHB 255 65 11 2 1 21 28 46 4 3 0 .255 .324 .325 .650      
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1975 PITCHING SPLITS
Split G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K  
Last Week 1 1 1 0 0 0.00 7.1 3 0 0 0 3 5  
April 4 4 4 0 0 2.00 27.0 22 6 6 0 10 23  
May 6 6 2 2 0 1.11 40.2 37 12 5 1 16 24  
June 5 5 0 3 0 4.30 29.1 35 19 14 2 17 18  
July 1 1 1 0 0 0.00 7.1 3 0 0 0 3 5  
Spring Training 5 5 0 2 0 1.77 20.1 17 4 4 1 6 14  
Last Year 26 25 7 10 0 3.71 145.2 139 73 60 17 71 78  
2 Years Ago 21 0 0 1 0 1.16 31.0 22 5 4 2 7 21  
Career 146 42 21 19 9 2.92 394.2 358 155 128 27 181 234  
Home 8 8 3 3 0 2.61 48.1 47 19 14 2 24 38  
Road 8 8 4 2 0 1.77 56.0 50 18 11 1 22 32  
Grass 16 16 7 5 0 2.16 104.1 97 37 25 3 46 70  
Day 11 11 5 3 0 1.71 73.2 63 21 14 3 30 54  
Night 5 5 2 2 0 3.23 30.2 34 16 11 0 16 16  
As Starter 16 16 7 5 0 2.16 104.1 97 37 25 3 46 70  
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1971 Chicago - MLB 23 40 0 1 2 5 3.86 49.0 41 21 21 1 32 35 0 0 1.49 .276 3.55 0.4 99
1972 Chicago - MLB 24 43 1 6 1 4 2.51 64.2 59 19 18 4 25 30 0 0 1.30 .266 3.66 0.2 144
1973 Chicago - MLB 25 21 0 0 1 0 1.16 31.0 22 5 4 2 7 21 0 0 0.94 .225 2.86 0.6 350
1974 Chicago - MLB 26 26 25 7 10 0 3.71 145.2 139 73 60 17 71 78 1 1 1.44 .266 4.54 0.5 102
1975 Chicago - MLB 27 16 16 7 5 0 2.16 104.1 97 37 25 3 46 70 0 0 1.37 .295 3.02 2.7 183
Total MLB 146 42 21 19 9 2.92 394.2 358 155 128 27 181 234 1 1 1.37 .272 3.74 4.2 130
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1969 Total - 21 18 15 8 1 0 1.99 99.2 83 25 22 2 22 101 0 0 1.05 .291 2.10 4.0 100
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
1971 Chicago - MLB P 39 0 1 11 0 12 0 1.000 49.0 2.20 +0.8 .985
1972 Chicago - MLB P 42 1 7 5 0 12 0 1.000 64.2 1.67 +0.1 .983
1973 Chicago - MLB P 21 0 2 1 0 4 1 .750 31.0 0.87 -0.6 .508
1974 Chicago - MLB P 26 25 6 11 0 19 2 .895 145.2 1.05 +0.6 1.001
1975 Chicago - MLB P 16 16 7 12 1 20 1 .950 104.1 1.64 -0.1 .928
TOTAL P 144 42 23 40 1 67 4 .940 394.2 1.44 +0.9 .951
PLAYER HISTORY
09/01/1969 Drafted in the 1969 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 21, 21st overall pick) by the Chicago Traders, out of college Sam Houston State
10/29/1969 Named the #17 prospect in the MLB
01/01/1970 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (55); Movement: 50 (65); Control: 40 (60).
01/01/1970 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (55); Movement: 50 (65); Control: 40 (60).
04/07/1970 Named the #21 prospect in the MLB
07/02/1970 Named the #15 prospect in the MLB
10/29/1970 Named the #21 prospect in the MLB
01/01/1971 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (50); Movement: 55 (60); Control: 45 (50).
01/01/1971 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (50); Movement: 55 (60); Control: 45 (50).
03/08/1971 Successfully completed training to improve his secondary pitch at the Chicago Traders development complex.
04/06/1971 Named the #77 prospect in the MLB
09/06/1971 Injured (sprained ankle),out for 5 weeks.
11/13/1971 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $26,400.
01/01/1972 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 55 (55); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 40 (40).
01/01/1972 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 55 (55); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 40 (40).
03/02/1972 Injured (sinus infection),day-to-day for 2 days.
03/26/1972 Injured (sore back),day-to-day for 3 days.
11/12/1972 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $27,800.
01/01/1973 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 55 (55); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 40 (40).
01/01/1973 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 55 (55); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 40 (40).
11/04/1973 Received a 1-year contract through arbitration worth a total of $40,608.
01/01/1974 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 55 (55); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 40 (40).
03/04/1974 Unsuccessfully completed training to increase his endurance on the mound at the Chicago Traders development complex.
07/05/1974 Pitches a 3-hit shutout against the San Diego Captains with 3 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
11/14/1974 Received a 1-year contract through arbitration worth a total of $75,000.
01/01/1975 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 55 (55); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 40 (40).
07/06/1975 Was selected to the 1975 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES
Year HLD Rank
1972 4 10
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