Tim Cullen, baseball player, 1966-1972

Tim Cullen

Born: 2/16/1942 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-08-08 | Final Game: 1972-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Timothy Leo Cullen

Biography

Tim Cullen was a versatile position player who had a professional baseball career spanning from 1966 to 1972. Born in 1942, Cullen made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by a mix of emerging talents and established stars. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 700 games, accumulating 387 hits and demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively with a .220 batting average. While his power numbers were modest, with 9 home runs and 134 RBIs, Cullen's role was often that of a reliable utility player who could fit into various infield positions. Cullen's career included stints with several teams, where he showcased his speed on the bases with 10 stolen bases. His playing style was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and a solid defensive presence, which contributed to his teams in crucial situations. Though he may not have garnered the spotlight like some of his contemporaries, Cullen's contributions to the game during the late 1960s and early 1970s were significant in their own right, reflecting the transitional nature of baseball in that period. After retiring in 1972, Cullen left behind a legacy as a dependable player who exemplified the spirit of teamwork and resilience.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
700 1761 155 387 57 9 9 134 10 147 219 0.220 0.282 0.278 0.559 -5323.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1972 ALCS OAK 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 498 346 888 1087 43 248
3B 31 20 27 44 4 4
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 180 140 245 472 33 92

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 500
Third Base 31
Shortstop 180

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Santa Clara University Santa Clara CA 1962, 1963, 1964