Tim Hosley
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1970-1981)
Tim Hosley was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1981 for the Detroit Tigers, the Athletics, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 12 seasons. In 208 career games, he hit .215 with 79 hits, 12 home runs, and 53 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 90.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 1/21/2014 in Moore, SC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1970-09-08
- Last Game
- 1981-06-10
Full name: Timothy Kenneth Hosley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 368 | 43 | 79 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 53 | 1 | 57 | 73 | .215 | .324 | .342 | .666 | 90 |
Career AVG .215 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .342 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.
Career OPS .666 vs. league average .700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | DET | AL | 7 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | DET | AL | 7 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | OAK | AL | 13 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | OAK | AL | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CHN | NL | 62 | 141 | 22 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 27 | 25 | .255 | .257 (-1%) | .327 (+17%) | .374 (+16%) | .701 (+16%) | 494.6 |
| 1976 | CHN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | OAK | AL | 37 | 55 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 12 | .164 | .255 (-36%) | .320 (-16%) | .360 (-29%) | .681 (-23%) | 0.0 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 39 | 78 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 13 | .192 | .264 (-27%) | .329 (+1%) | .401 (-42%) | .730 (-23%) | -225.0 |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 13 | 23 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .304 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 18 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .095 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 208 | 368 | 43 | 79 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 53 | 1 | 57 | 73 | .215 | — | — | — | — | 270 | ||
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 (208 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 113 | 201 | 26 | 42 | 9 | 32 | .209 |
| Away | 95 | 167 | 17 | 37 | 3 | 21 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-10 | OAK | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-06-09 | OAK | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-05 | OAK | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-05-31 | OAK | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981-05-24 | OAK | TOR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-05-23 | OAK | TOR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-20 | OAK | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-19 | OAK | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-17 | OAK | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-10 | OAK | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| C | 144 | 67 | 502 | 48 | 18 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | DET | C | 4 | 3 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | DET | C | 4 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | OAK | C | 13 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | OAK | C | 8 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | CHN | C | 53 | 36 | 254 | 16 | 9 | 3 |
| 1976 | OAK | C | 37 | 8 | 79 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | OAK | 1B | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | OAK | C | 19 | 10 | 74 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 1978 | OAK | C | 6 | 5 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 142 |
| First Base | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 17 |
Tim Hosley: the record in brief
Tim Hosley played a first major league game on September 8, 1970 and a last one on June 10, 1981. By club, Hosley's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (1970 to 1971), the Oakland Athletics (1973 through 1981), and the Chicago Cubs (1975 through 1976). At 5'11" and 185 pounds, Hosley is listed as a catcher. The bio says Hosley threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is May 10, 1947, in Spartanburg, SC, USA. The bio records the death on January 21, 2014, in Moore, SC, USA. The bio lists the given name Timothy Kenneth.
Hosley finished with 79 hits from 368 at bats in 208 games, which works out to .215, along with 12 homers and 53 RBI. Reaching base at a .324 clip and slugging .342, Hosley finished with a .666 OPS. Hosley's .215 average ran 16.3% below the .257 that the league posted over the same seasons. Hosley collected a career-high 36 hits in 1975.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Hosley
- What years did Tim Hosley play?
- Tim Hosley played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1981.
- Was Tim Hosley a pitcher?
- No. Tim Hosley was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tim Hosley hit?
- Tim Hosley hit 12 career home runs with 79 hits.
- What teams did Tim Hosley play for?
- Tim Hosley played for 3 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1970–1971), the Oakland Athletics (1973–1974, 1976–1978, 1981), and the Chicago Cubs (1975–1976).
- What were Tim Hosley's career stats?
- In 208 games, Tim Hosley had 79 hits, 12 home runs, 53 RBI, 43 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .215 batting average.
- What position did Tim Hosley play?
- Tim Hosley played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tim Hosley and how much did he weigh?
- Tim Hosley was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tim Hosley hit each season?
- Tim Hosley's home runs by season: 1 in 1970, 2 in 1971, 0 in 1973, 0 in 1974, 6 in 1975, 1 in 1976, 1 in 1977, 0 in 1978, and 1 in 1981. His most in one season was 6, in 1975.
- What was Tim Hosley's career batting average?
- Tim Hosley batted .215 over his career, with 79 hits in 368 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tim Hosley have?
- Tim Hosley drove in 53 runs in his career.
- Is Tim Hosley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tim Hosley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.