Randy Ready was a professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was primarily a utility player, meaning he could play multiple positions on the field. Ready began his career in the minor leagues, playing for several teams before being called up to the majors.
Ready made his major league debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1983. He played for the Brewers for two seasons before being traded to the San Diego Padres in 1985. Ready played for the Padres for four seasons, during which time he became known for his versatility on the field. He played several positions, including second base, third base, and outfield.
In 1989, Ready was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. He played for the Phillies for two seasons before being traded to the Oakland Athletics in 1991. Ready played for the Athletics for one season before being traded back to the Phillies in 1992. He played for the Phillies for two more seasons before being traded to the Montreal Expos in 1994.
Ready's final season in the majors was in 1995, when he played for the Expos. He retired from baseball after that season. Over the course of his career, Ready played in 777 games and had a batting average of .259. He hit 42 home runs and had 239 RBIs.
After retiring from baseball, Ready became a coach. He coached in the minor leagues for several years before being hired as a hitting coach for the San Diego Padres in 2009. He held that position for two seasons before being let go. Ready then became a coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he worked until 2016.
Overall, Randy Ready had a successful career as a utility player in the major leagues. He was known for his versatility on the field and his ability to play multiple positions. After retiring from baseball, he continued to work in the sport as a coach.
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