Today I received the following:
1979 Bob Randall Topps 58 Twins 1 TTM
1979 Bob Randall Topps 58 (a little smudged) Twins 1 TTM
This was a cool return! He included an old-timey team photo, too. I love the vintage look of such things.
Bob Randall, in addition to seeming like a decent guy, is currently an assistant coach and professor of economics at Manhattan Christian College. As a fellow educator, I imagine that he has a very fulfilling (and very busy) second career. He also has a lot to brag about in his baseball career; he was a full-time Twin for three years and a part-timer for two. He primarily played the infield (and mostly first base). First base was a "power" position in the 1970s, right? Unfortunately, Randall didn't have as much pop as he would have liked. During his career, he was responsible for 3.1 WAR, which is a lot more than many players can say. And I love knowing that he was fifth and tenth in the league in HBP in 1976 and 1977, respectively. The advanced metrics reflect favorably on him, too. In 1977 and 1978, he was first and second in range factor for second basemen.
1979 Bob Randall Topps 58 Twins 1 TTM
1979 Bob Randall Topps 58 (a little smudged) Twins 1 TTM
This was a cool return! He included an old-timey team photo, too. I love the vintage look of such things.
Bob Randall, in addition to seeming like a decent guy, is currently an assistant coach and professor of economics at Manhattan Christian College. As a fellow educator, I imagine that he has a very fulfilling (and very busy) second career. He also has a lot to brag about in his baseball career; he was a full-time Twin for three years and a part-timer for two. He primarily played the infield (and mostly first base). First base was a "power" position in the 1970s, right? Unfortunately, Randall didn't have as much pop as he would have liked. During his career, he was responsible for 3.1 WAR, which is a lot more than many players can say. And I love knowing that he was fifth and tenth in the league in HBP in 1976 and 1977, respectively. The advanced metrics reflect favorably on him, too. In 1977 and 1978, he was first and second in range factor for second basemen.
