Randal Harold Niemann

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 6' 4", Weight: 200 lb.

Born: November 15, 1955 in Scotia, CA
High School: Fortuna HS (Fortuna, CA)
School: College of the Redwoods (Eureka, CA)
Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 2nd round of the 1975 amateur draft (June Secondary). (All Transactions)
Debut: May 20, 1979 (Age 23)   vs. SDP 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 SO, 4 BB, 1 ER
Teams (by GP): Astros/Mets/Pirates/Twins/WhiteSox 1979-1987

Final Game: June 20, 1987 (Age 31)
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