Joe "The Joker" Randa was a fan favorite who was traded away, then re-acquired, making the most of his second opportunity in Kansas City. He was sure-handed at third base, once setting the franchise-record for consecutive error-less games. Offensively, he did not excel in any one area of the game, but was very good in all aspects, hitting for decent power, decent average, with decent plate discipline. He is eighth in games played for the Royals, spending eight seasons in Kansas City.
Joseph Gregory Randa was born in Milwaukee and attended high school in nearby Wales, Wisconsin.