Terry Bulling

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1983)

Terry Bulling was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1983 for the Minnesota Twins and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 7 seasons. In 138 career games, he hit .223 with 77 hits, 3 home runs, and 28 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

AVG .223
HR 3
RBI 28
H 77
OPS .596
PIV -428
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'1" / 200 lb
Born
12/15/1952 in Lynwood, CA, USA
Died
3/8/2014 in Salem, OR, USA
MLB Debut
1977-07-03
Last Game
1983-04-14

Full name: Terry Charles Bulling

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Career Batting Statistics

Terry Bulling — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
138 345 34 77 11 0 3 28 2 45 41 .223 .315 .281 .596 -428

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career OPS .596 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Terry Bulling — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1977 MIN AL 15 32 2 5 1 0 0 5 0 5 5 .156 — — — — 0.0
1981 SEA AL 62 154 15 38 3 0 2 15 0 21 20 .247 .255 (-4%) .320 (+7%) .368 (-17%) .688 (-6%) -62.8
1982 SEA AL 56 154 17 34 7 0 1 8 2 19 16 .221 .261 (-15%) .324 (-5%) .388 (-26%) .712 (-17%) -364.9
1983 SEA AL 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 4 seasons 138 345 34 77 11 0 3 28 2 45 41 .223 — — — — -428

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Terry Bulling — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home761802237314.206
Away621651240014.242

Last 10 Games — Batting

Terry Bulling — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1983-04-14 SEAOAKL 000000000
1983-04-10 SEAMINL 200000000
1983-04-09 SEAMINW 000000000
1983-04-07 SEANYYL 000000000
1983-04-05 SEANYYW 300000000
1982-09-27 SEACHWW 411000001
1982-08-20 SEAMILL 301000000
1982-08-17 SEADETL 300000000
1982-08-14 SEAMINW 301000000
1982-08-08 SEALAAL 000000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Terry Bulling — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
C 133 108 597 48 11 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Terry Bulling — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 MIN C 10 6 37 3 2 0
1981 SEA C 62 50 239 21 6 2
1982 SEA C 56 50 304 24 3 5
1983 SEA C 5 2 17 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Terry Bulling — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Catcher 133
Designated Hitter 3

College History

Terry Bulling — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
Golden West College Huntington Beach CA 1972
California State University Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1973, 1974

Terry Bulling: the record in brief

Between the debut on July 3, 1977 and the final game on April 14, 1983, Terry Bulling built the record summarized on this page. Bulling played for the Minnesota Twins (1977) and the Seattle Mariners (1981 through 1983). The bio lists Bulling as a catcher who both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 1 inch and 200 pounds. Bulling was born on December 15, 1952, in Lynwood, CA, USA. Bulling's death is recorded on March 8, 2014, in Salem, OR, USA. The given name on file is Terry Charles Bulling.

Across 138 games at the plate, Bulling's career line reads 77 hits in 345 at bats for a .223 average; the totals also include 3 homers and 28 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .315 and the slugging percentage .281, for an OPS of .596. Set against a .261 league average for the same years, Bulling's .223 average sits 14.5% below it. The hits column peaks at 38, in 1981. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .247 in 1981, did not top the league's .255.

Frequently Asked Questions about Terry Bulling

What years did Terry Bulling play?
Terry Bulling played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1983.
Was Terry Bulling a pitcher?
No. Terry Bulling was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Terry Bulling hit?
Terry Bulling hit 3 career home runs with 77 hits.
What teams did Terry Bulling play for?
Terry Bulling played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1977) and the Seattle Mariners (1981–1983).
What were Terry Bulling's career stats?
In 138 games, Terry Bulling had 77 hits, 3 home runs, 28 RBI, 34 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .223 batting average.
What position did Terry Bulling play?
Terry Bulling played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Terry Bulling and how much did he weigh?
Terry Bulling was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
How many home runs did Terry Bulling hit each season?
Terry Bulling's home runs by season: 0 in 1977, 2 in 1981, 1 in 1982, and 0 in 1983. His most in one season was 2, in 1981.
What was Terry Bulling's career batting average?
Terry Bulling batted .223 over his career, with 77 hits in 345 at bats.
How many RBI did Terry Bulling have?
Terry Bulling drove in 28 runs in his career.
Is Terry Bulling in the Hall of Fame?
No. Terry Bulling has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.