Randy Moffitt Passes Away at 76
Randy Moffitt, who enjoyed a 12-season career as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, has passed away at the age of 76 due to a prolonged illness. His death occurred on Thursday in Long Beach, California, as reported by a family representative.
Early Life and Career
Born Randall James Moffitt on October 13, 1948, in Long Beach, California, he was known not only for his contributions to baseball but also as the younger brother of renowned tennis champion and equality advocate Billie Jean King.
Moffitt was selected in the first round of the 1970 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants, making his major league debut in 1972. He spent the majority of his playing years with the Giants, contributing significantly over a decade before finishing his career with the Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays. Throughout his MLB tenure, he recorded a win-loss record of 43-52, alongside 96 saves and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.65 across 534 games, largely serving in a relief role.
Legacy and Honors
In recognition of his achievements, Moffitt was inducted into the Long Beach State University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1986 and honored as part of the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame in 2008.
Survived By
He is survived by two daughters, Miranda Harrah (and her husband, Rusty) and Alysha Gosse (and her husband, James), along with four grandchildren. Billie Jean King and her spouse, Ilana Kloss, also mourn the loss of their beloved brother.
