Randy Moffitt, a former Major League relief pitcher, died at age 76 after an extended illness. San Francisco drafted him in the first round in 1970 from Long Beach State and converted him to a reliever after one minor league season. He debuted in 1972 and served as a steady bullpen presence through the 1970s, posting double-digit saves from 1973–78 and recording sub-3.00 ERAs in two seasons. Moffitt finished with a 3.65 ERA, 96 saves, 455 strikeouts and 534 appearances (306 games finished) over parts of 12 seasons. He ranks among Giants franchise leaders and is on the organization's Wall of Fame.
Former major league reliever Randy Moffitt passed away on Thursday at age 76, the Giants announced. According to an Associated Press report, Moffitt had battled an extended illness. The younger brother of tennis legend Billie Jean King, Moffitt was a gifted athlete in his own right. San Francisco drafted him in the first round in 1970 out of Long Beach State. The Giants moved him to the bullpen after one minor league season.
Moffitt recorded double digit save totals in each season from 1973-78. He had a pair of sub-3.00 ERA showings. Moffitt struck out 65 hitters with a 2.42 mark across 100 1/3 innings in 1973. He tossed a personal-high 103 frames of 2.27 ERA ball three seasons later. The 6'3″ righty remained in San Francisco until he was released in 1981. He finished his big league career with lone seasons for the Astros and Blue Jays.
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