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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 18 | 34 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 124 | 402 | 35 | 95 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 4 | 40 | 47 | 0.236 | -832.7 |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 72 | 155 | 16 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 23 | 0.200 | -290.2 |
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 47 | 114 | 8 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0.272 | -290.2 |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 119 | 249 | 22 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 27 | 0.209 | -1304.0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 123 | 262 | 22 | 56 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 31 | 38 | 0.214 | -896.0 |
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 125 | 403 | 34 | 77 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 33 | 47 | 0.191 | -1927.3 |
| 1972 | OAK | AL | 72 | 142 | 10 | 37 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0.261 | -207.3 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WS2 | 2B | 5 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 1966 | WS2 | 3B | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | WS2 | 2B | 46 | 34 | 98 | 107 | 9 | 24 |
| 1967 | WS2 | 3B | 15 | 12 | 16 | 30 | 1 | 3 |
| 1967 | WS2 | SS | 69 | 64 | 105 | 224 | 17 | 40 |
| 1967 | WS2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | CHA | 2B | 71 | 52 | 104 | 150 | 9 | 34 |
| 1968 | WS2 | 2B | 16 | 15 | 34 | 40 | 3 | 7 |
| 1968 | WS2 | 3B | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | WS2 | SS | 33 | 18 | 35 | 56 | 3 | 10 |
| 1969 | WS2 | 2B | 105 | 56 | 166 | 188 | 7 | 44 |
| 1969 | WS2 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | SS | 9 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 3 | 3 |
| 1970 | WS2 | 2B | 112 | 75 | 211 | 262 | 3 | 65 |
| 1970 | WS2 | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | WS2 | 2B | 78 | 69 | 165 | 213 | 1 | 47 |
| 1971 | WS2 | SS | 62 | 54 | 97 | 166 | 10 | 39 |
| 1972 | OAK | 2B | 65 | 43 | 103 | 117 | 11 | 24 |
| 1972 | OAK | 3B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | OAK | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 |