Lenny Randle Stats & Facts
Lenny Randle Positions: Bats: B Throws: R Height: 70 Weight: 169 Born: Saturday, February 12, 1949 in Long Beach, CA USA Died: in , Debut: 6/16/1971 Last Game: 6/20/1982 Full Name: Leonard Shenoff Randle
Lenny Randle Blows a ball foul
On May 27, 1981, Lenny Randle of the Seattle Mariners tries to blow a ground ball into foul territory. After initially calling the ball foul, home plate umpire Larry McCoy reverses his call and awards Amos Otis of the Kansas City Royals with a controversial infield single. Randle’s explanation that he was merely yelling at…
A’s set record with 11 win to start season vs Mariners – Lenny Randle gets ejected
On April 19, 1981, the Oakland Athletics set a modern day record for the most consecutive wins to start a season. Billy Martin’s A’s defeat the Seattle Mariners, 6-1, giving them their 11th straight victory. The Atlanta Braves will surpass the mark a year later by opening the season with 13 consecutive wins.
Barry Foote drives in 8 and hits a walkoff grandslam in wild 16-12 Cubs win
On April 22, 1980, Barry Foote hits a grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a dramatic 16-12 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cubs’ catcher finishes the game with eight RBIs.
Pittsburgh acquires third baseman Bill Madlock, infielder Lenny Randle, and pitcher Dave Roberts
On June 28, 1979, the Pittsburgh Pirates make a trade that will help them win the World Series. Pittsburgh acquires third baseman Bill Madlock, infielder Lenny Randle, and pitcher Dave Roberts from the San Francisco Giants for pitchers Fred Breining, Al Holland, and Ed Whitson. Madlock will hit .328 in 85 games for the Pirates…
Shea Stadium MLB game suspended due to a major black-out
At Shea Stadium, the Cubs’ game is suspended due to a major black-out which darkens New York City. The Mets players amuse the crowd by performing antics in front of the headlights of cars which they drive onto the field.
Texas Rangers infielder Lenny Randle physically confronts manager Frank Lucchesi
On March 28, 1977 – Texas Rangers second baseman Lenny Randle, upset at losing his second base job to Bump Wills during spring training,(Wills batted 324 with Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League last year.) physically confronts manager Frank Lucchesi, sending him to the hospital with a shattered cheekbone. Lucchesi helps precipitate the incident, which…
