Tim Bogar
Born: 10/28/1966 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-04-21 | Final Game: 2001-07-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 198 lbs
Full name: Timothy Paul Bogar
Biography
Tim Bogar was a professional baseball player born in 1966, who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 until 2001. A versatile position player known for his tenacity and dedication on the field, Bogar appeared in 701 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 345 hits, including 24 home runs and 161 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .228. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also showcased speed on the bases, accumulating 13 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Bogar played in an era marked by a significant transition in baseball, as the late 1990s featured a surge in offensive production and the increasing influence of power hitting. While he may not have been among the most celebrated players of his time, Bogar's work ethic and competitive spirit were evident to teammates and fans alike. After concluding his playing career in 2001, he transitioned into coaching, where he continued to influence the game and share his knowledge with future generations of players.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | 1516 | 180 | 345 | 69 | 9 | 24 | 161 | 13 | 143 | 272 | 0.228 | 0.298 | 0.332 | 0.631 | -5446.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NYN | NL | 78 | 205 | 19 | 50 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 29 | 0.244 | -439.7 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 50 | 52 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0.154 | -369.0 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 78 | 145 | 17 | 42 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 0.290 | -243.0 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 91 | 89 | 17 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 0.213 | -506.1 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 97 | 241 | 30 | 60 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 24 | 42 | 0.249 | -334.9 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 79 | 156 | 12 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 36 | 0.154 | -1333.9 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 106 | 309 | 44 | 74 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 38 | 52 | 0.239 | -832.4 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 110 | 304 | 32 | 63 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 33 | 1 | 35 | 56 | 0.207 | -1387.3 |
| 2001 | LAD | NL | 12 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.750 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NLDS1 | HOU | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.750 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 60 | 14 | 190 | 15 | 0 | 20 |
| 2B | 36 | 8 | 36 | 63 | 4 | 23 |
| 3B | 118 | 40 | 46 | 109 | 6 | 9 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 441 | 342 | 530 | 1129 | 37 | 243 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NYN | 2B | 6 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 6 |
| 1993 | NYN | 3B | 7 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | NYN | SS | 66 | 60 | 88 | 193 | 8 | 34 |
| 1994 | NYN | 1B | 14 | 6 | 57 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | NYN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | NYN | 3B | 22 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | NYN | SS | 7 | 5 | 16 | 24 | 0 | 9 |
| 1994 | NYN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | NYN | 1B | 10 | 6 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | NYN | 2B | 7 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 6 |
| 1995 | NYN | 3B | 25 | 9 | 9 | 29 | 2 | 4 |
| 1995 | NYN | SS | 27 | 13 | 20 | 46 | 2 | 5 |
| 1995 | NYN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | NYN | 1B | 32 | 2 | 77 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 1996 | NYN | 2B | 8 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | NYN | 3B | 25 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | NYN | SS | 19 | 6 | 10 | 24 | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 | HOU | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | HOU | 3B | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | HOU | SS | 80 | 67 | 103 | 215 | 5 | 53 |
| 1998 | HOU | 2B | 11 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | HOU | 3B | 11 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | HOU | SS | 55 | 33 | 49 | 127 | 2 | 16 |
| 1999 | HOU | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | HOU | 3B | 12 | 9 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | HOU | SS | 90 | 74 | 123 | 255 | 9 | 65 |
| 2000 | HOU | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | HOU | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | HOU | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | HOU | SS | 95 | 82 | 120 | 243 | 11 | 55 |
| 2001 | LAN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | LAN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | LAN | SS | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 60 |
| Second Base | 36 |
| Third Base | 118 |
| Shortstop | 441 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | LAN | NL | $525,000 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | $700,000 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | $700,000 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | $725,000 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | $275,000 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | $215,000 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $165,000 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | $162,500 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,576,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | Charleston | IL | 1985, 1987 |