Tim Bogar
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-2001)
Tim Bogar was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2001 for the New York Mets, the Houston Astros, and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 9 seasons. In 701 career games, he hit .228 with 345 hits, 24 home runs, and 161 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 198 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-04-21
- Last Game
- 2001-07-01
Full name: Timothy Paul Bogar
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | 1,516 | 180 | 345 | 69 | 9 | 24 | 161 | 13 | 143 | 272 | .228 | .298 | .332 | .631 | -4,663 |
Career AVG .228 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Career SLG .332 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.
Career OPS .631 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NYN | NL | 78 | 205 | 19 | 50 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 29 | .244 | .265 (-8%) | .332 (-10%) | .403 (-13%) | .735 (-11%) | -384.2 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 50 | 52 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 11 | .154 | .269 (-43%) | .338 (-38%) | .424 (-37%) | .763 (-37%) | -337.7 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 78 | 145 | 17 | 42 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 9 | 25 | .290 | .266 (+9%) | .337 (-3%) | .417 (-14%) | .755 (-9%) | -212.3 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 91 | 89 | 17 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 20 | .213 | .269 (-21%) | .340 (-16%) | .426 (-39%) | .767 (-29%) | -433.1 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 97 | 241 | 30 | 60 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 24 | 42 | .249 | .266 (-7%) | .336 (-5%) | .419 (-7%) | .756 (-6%) | -283.9 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 79 | 156 | 12 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 36 | .154 | .266 (-42%) | .335 (-38%) | .420 (-50%) | .755 (-44%) | -1163.6 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 106 | 309 | 44 | 74 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 38 | 52 | .239 | .271 (-12%) | .344 (-5%) | .433 (-21%) | .778 (-14%) | -695.8 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 110 | 304 | 32 | 63 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 33 | 1 | 35 | 56 | .207 | .270 (-23%) | .344 (-15%) | .437 (-27%) | .782 (-22%) | -1152.5 |
| 2001 | LAN | NL | 12 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 701 | 1,516 | 180 | 345 | 69 | 9 | 24 | 161 | 13 | 143 | 272 | .228 | — | — | — | — | -4,663 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (703 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 358 | 739 | 92 | 169 | 10 | 69 | .229 |
| Away | 343 | 777 | 88 | 176 | 14 | 92 | .227 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Away | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-01 | LAD | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-06-13 | LAD | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-06-11 | LAD | TEX | L | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-06-07 | LAD | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-06-05 | LAD | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-06-03 | LAD | HOU | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-06-02 | LAD | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-06-01 | LAD | HOU | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-05-29 | LAD | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-05-28 | LAD | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-24 | HOU | SFG | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000-06-10 | HOU | SDP | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | NYN | SS | 7 | 5 | 16 | 24 | 0 | 9 |
| 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 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | NYN | SS | 27 | 13 | 20 | 46 | 2 | 5 |
| 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 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | HOU | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | HOU | P | 2 | 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
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
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Tim Bogar: the record in brief
Tim Bogar played a first major league game on April 21, 1993 and a last one on July 1, 2001. The season rows list, in order, the New York Mets (1993 through 1996), the Houston Astros (1997 through 2000), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2001). Bogar is listed as a shortstop at 198 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The bio says Bogar both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is October 28, 1966, in Indianapolis, IN, USA. Tim Bogar was the playing name; the full given name is Timothy Paul.
Bogar finished with 345 hits from 1,516 at bats in 701 games, which works out to .228, plus 24 home runs and 161 runs batted in. Bogar got on base at a .298 rate and slugged .332 (.631 OPS). Over the seasons Bogar played, league hitters batted .268; the .228 career figure is 15.0% below that. By OPS the gap is 17.2% below league average (.631 against .762). Bogar collected a career-high 74 hits in 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Bogar
- What years did Tim Bogar play?
- Tim Bogar played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2001.
- Was Tim Bogar a pitcher?
- No. Tim Bogar was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Tim Bogar hit?
- Tim Bogar hit 24 career home runs with 345 hits.
- What was Tim Bogar's career batting average?
- Tim Bogar batted .228 over his career, with 345 hits in 1,516 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tim Bogar have?
- Tim Bogar drove in 161 runs in his career.
- What was Tim Bogar's career ERA?
- Tim Bogar finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.