Randy Lee Velarde

Positions: Second Baseman, Third Baseman and Shortstop
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 185 lb.

Born: November 24, 1962 in Midland, TX
School: Lubbock Christian University (Lubbock, TX)
Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 19th round of the 1985 amateur draft.
Signed June 14, 1985. (All Transactions)
Debut: August 20, 1987 (Age 24)   vs. SEA 5 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Yankees/Angels/Athletics/Rangers 1987-2002
Agents: Tom Reich [*]
Final Game: September 29, 2002 (Age 39)   vs. TEX 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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