Randall Lee Tate (October 23, 1952 – March 25, 2021) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played for the New York Mets in their 1975 season.

His record that year was 5 wins and 13 losses with an earned run average of 4.45.

[1][2] While Tate is noted for never having achieved a Major League hit despite having 41 at bats (the most at bats by a player without a hit in MLB history)[3][4] he is best known for nearly pitching a no-hitter on August 4, 1975 at Shea Stadium against the Montreal Expos.

[7] After 1976, Tate was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates and pitched for their Triple A affiliate.

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