Second Basemen, A to Z: Willie Randolph

Player: Willie Randolph
Born: 7/6/1954 in Holly Hill, South Carolina
Major League Career: 1975-92
Games Played at Second Base: 2,152
Most Games Played For: New York Yankees


Photo via Pinstripe Alley

Willie Randolph was a six-time All-Star and a six-time World Series champ, twice as a player and four times as a coach. Despite the fact that he finished his career in the top ten of several major defensive categories, he never won a Gold Glove. He's had a long second career in coaching, including four years managing the Mets. Last year, he was the Orioles' third base coach.

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For last year's A-Z Challenge, I featured players of the Baltimore Orioles/St. Louis Browns organization, my favorite baseball team. I managed to cover every position on the field except for one: second baseman. As such, I decided to devote this year's challenge entirely to the second base position, honoring the individuals who earned their keep playing one of the game's most demanding defensive positions.

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