Tim Fortugno
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1995)
Tim Fortugno was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1995 for the California Angels, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 4 seasons. Across 76 career appearances, he went 3-4 with a 5.06 ERA and 84 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-07-20
- Last Game
- 1995-07-26
Full name: Timothy Shawn Fortugno
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CAL | AL | 1 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 41.2 | 37 | 24 | 19 | 31 | 5.18 | 3.75 (-38%) | -497.6 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 32 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 4.20 | 4.51 (+7%) | 563.9 |
| 1995 | CHA | AL | 1 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.2 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 5.59 | 4.45 (-25%) | -1197.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 3 | 4 | 76 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 110.1 | 99 | 62 | 52 | 84 | 5.06 | — | -1,131 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +26.5% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.
Career OPS .667 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CAL | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | 25 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHA | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 76 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 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 (152 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 45 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 45 | 71.0 | 61 | 39 | 37 | 55 | 4.94 |
| Away | 31 | 39.1 | 38 | 23 | 15 | 29 | 5.26 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-26 | CHW | BOS | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-07-21 | CHW | MIL | — | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-07-20 | CHW | BOS | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-07-15 | CHW | MIL | L | 1.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-07-13 | CHW | MIL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-07-12 | CHW | MIL | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-07-09 | CHW | BAL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-07-08 | CHW | BAL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-07-06 | CHW | BAL | L | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995-07-02 | CHW | KCR | W | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 76 |
Salary History
Tim Fortugno's recorded salaries total $130,000 over 1 season, in 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fortugno's career ran from 1992 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1992 and 1994.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CHA | AL | $130,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $130,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden West College | Huntington Beach | CA | 1984 |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa | CA | 1985, 1986 |
Tim Fortugno: the record in brief
Tim Fortugno played a first major league game on July 20, 1992 and a last one on July 26, 1995. The team column moves through the California Angels (1992), the Cincinnati Reds (1994), and the Chicago White Sox (1995). At 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds, Fortugno is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Fortugno both batted and threw left-handed. Fortugno was born on April 11, 1962, in Clinton, MA, USA. Tim Fortugno was the playing name; the full given name is Timothy Shawn.
Across 76 games (5 starts), Fortugno recorded 3 wins against 4 losses with a 5.06 ERA. The same table counts 84 strikeouts. The league ERA over Fortugno's seasons was 4.21, so the 5.06 figure ran 20.2% worse than average. 1994 was Fortugno's sharpest full season, a 4.20 ERA against the league's 4.51.
The position breakdown shows 76 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 3 putouts and 17 assists against 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Fortugno
- What years did Tim Fortugno play?
- Tim Fortugno played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1995.
- Was Tim Fortugno a pitcher?
- Yes. Tim Fortugno pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 84 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Tim Fortugno hit?
- Tim Fortugno hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Tim Fortugno play for?
- Tim Fortugno played for 3 teams: the California Angels (1992), the Cincinnati Reds (1994), and the Chicago White Sox (1995).
- What were Tim Fortugno's career stats?
- In 76 games, Tim Fortugno went 3-4 with a 5.06 ERA, 84 strikeouts, 110.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Tim Fortugno earn in his career?
- Tim Fortugno's recorded salaries total $130,000 over 1 season, in 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fortugno's career ran from 1992 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1992 and 1994.
- What was Tim Fortugno's salary?
- Tim Fortugno's recorded salary was $130,000 in 1995.
- What position did Tim Fortugno play?
- Tim Fortugno played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tim Fortugno and how much did he weigh?
- Tim Fortugno was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was Tim Fortugno's career ERA?
- Tim Fortugno finished with a 5.06 career ERA, going 3-4 with 84 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tim Fortugno have?
- Tim Fortugno recorded 84 career strikeouts.
- Is Tim Fortugno in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tim Fortugno has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.