Tim Corcoran
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1986)
Tim Corcoran was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1986 for 4 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 10 seasons. In 509 career games, he hit .270 with 283 hits, 12 home runs, and 128 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 500.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-05-18
- Last Game
- 1986-06-06
Full name: Timothy Michael Corcoran
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 509 | 1,050 | 120 | 283 | 46 | 4 | 12 | 128 | 4 | 130 | 102 | .270 | .349 | .355 | .704 | 500 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .349 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.
Career SLG .355 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career OPS .704 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | DET | AL | 55 | 103 | 13 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 9 | .282 | .264 (+7%) | .329 (-4%) | .401 (-1%) | .730 (-2%) | -55.5 |
| 1978 | DET | AL | 116 | 324 | 37 | 86 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 24 | 27 | .265 | .257 (+3%) | .323 (avg) | .378 (-15%) | .702 (-8%) | -389.2 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 18 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | DET | AL | 84 | 153 | 20 | 44 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 10 | .288 | .264 (+9%) | .326 (+16%) | .387 (+5%) | .714 (+10%) | 347.8 |
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 22 | 51 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 7 | .176 | .255 (-31%) | .320 (-19%) | .368 (-36%) | .688 (-28%) | -222.7 |
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 102 | 208 | 30 | 71 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 36 | 0 | 37 | 27 | .341 | .259 (+31%) | .322 (+36%) | .384 (+26%) | .707 (+31%) | 1374.0 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 103 | 182 | 11 | 39 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 29 | 20 | .214 | .257 (-17%) | .323 (-3%) | .390 (-34%) | .714 (-20%) | -554.3 |
| 1986 | NYN | NL | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 509 | 1,050 | 120 | 283 | 46 | 4 | 12 | 128 | 4 | 130 | 102 | .270 | — | — | — | — | 500 | ||
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 (509 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 269 | 524 | 66 | 139 | 7 | 64 | .265 |
| Away | 240 | 526 | 54 | 144 | 5 | 64 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-06 | NYN | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-06-06 | NYN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-04 | NYN | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-06-03 | NYN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-04-29 | NYN | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-04-24 | NYN | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-06 | PHI | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-05 | PHI | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-10-04 | PHI | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-10-04 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 183 | 109 | 1108 | 75 | 8 | 92 |
| OF | 174 | 133 | 282 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | DET | OF | 18 | 16 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | DET | OF | 109 | 87 | 186 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 1979 | DET | 1B | 5 | 2 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1979 | DET | OF | 9 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | DET | 1B | 48 | 23 | 249 | 18 | 4 | 32 |
| 1980 | DET | OF | 18 | 11 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | MIN | 1B | 16 | 11 | 108 | 9 | 0 | 10 |
| 1983 | PHI | 1B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | PHI | 1B | 51 | 34 | 318 | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| 1984 | PHI | OF | 17 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | PHI | 1B | 59 | 38 | 386 | 25 | 3 | 27 |
| 1985 | PHI | OF | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | NYN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 183 |
| Left Field | 20 |
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 147 |
| Designated Hitter | 14 |
Salary History
Tim Corcoran's recorded salaries total $440,000 over 2 seasons, 1985 to 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Corcoran's career ran from 1977 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | NYN | NL | $220,000 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | $220,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $440,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1973, 1974 |
| Mount San Antonio College | Walnut | CA | 1971, 1972 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Tim Corcoran (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Tim Corcoran: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tim Corcoran debuted on May 18, 1977 and played a final game on June 6, 1986. Corcoran played for the Detroit Tigers (1977 to 1980), the Minnesota Twins (1981), the Philadelphia Phillies (1983 through 1985), and the New York Mets (1986). Born on March 19, 1953, in Glendale, CA, USA, Corcoran is listed as a first baseman and batted and threw left-handed. Corcoran's listed size is 5'11" and 175 pounds. Tim Corcoran was the playing name; the full given name is Timothy Michael.
Across 509 games at the plate, Corcoran's career line reads 283 hits in 1,050 at bats for a .270 average, along with 12 homers and 128 RBI. Corcoran got on base at a .349 rate and slugged .355 (.704 OPS). Corcoran hit .270 while the league hit .261 over the same span, a figure close to average. The highest hit total in a season was 86, in 1978. In 1984, a season of regular play, Corcoran hit .341 while the league hit .259.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Corcoran
- What years did Tim Corcoran play?
- Tim Corcoran played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1986.
- Was Tim Corcoran a pitcher?
- No. Tim Corcoran was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tim Corcoran hit?
- Tim Corcoran hit 12 career home runs with 283 hits.
- What teams did Tim Corcoran play for?
- Tim Corcoran played for 4 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1977–1980), the Minnesota Twins (1981), the Philadelphia Phillies (1983–1985), and the New York Mets (1986).
- What were Tim Corcoran's career stats?
- In 509 games, Tim Corcoran had 283 hits, 12 home runs, 128 RBI, 120 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .270 batting average.
- How much did Tim Corcoran earn in his career?
- Tim Corcoran's recorded salaries total $440,000 over 2 seasons, 1985 to 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Corcoran's career ran from 1977 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Tim Corcoran's salary?
- Tim Corcoran's last recorded salary was $220,000, in 1986. His highest recorded salary was $220,000, in 1985, and his lowest was $220,000, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1986.
- What position did Tim Corcoran play?
- Tim Corcoran played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tim Corcoran and how much did he weigh?
- Tim Corcoran was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tim Corcoran hit each season?
- Tim Corcoran's home runs by season: 3 in 1977, 1 in 1978, 0 in 1979, 3 in 1980, 0 in 1981, 5 in 1984, 0 in 1985, and 0 in 1986. His most in one season was 5, in 1984.
- What was Tim Corcoran's career batting average?
- Tim Corcoran batted .270 over his career, with 283 hits in 1,050 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tim Corcoran have?
- Tim Corcoran drove in 128 runs in his career.
- Is Tim Corcoran in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tim Corcoran has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.