Tim Hyers
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1994-1999)
Tim Hyers was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1999 for the San Diego Padres, the Detroit Tigers, and the Florida Marlins, a span of 6 seasons. In 133 career games, he hit .217 with 50 hits, 2 home runs, and 19 RBI.
- 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
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1994-04-04
- Last Game
- 1999-08-05
Full name: Timothy James Hyers
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | 230 | 22 | 50 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 3 | 27 | 32 | .217 | .298 | .287 | .585 | -554 |
Career AVG .217 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.
Career SLG .287 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.
Career OPS .585 vs. league average .767 across their career seasons — 23.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SDN | NL | 52 | 118 | 13 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 15 | .254 | .269 (-6%) | .338 (-9%) | .424 (-34%) | .763 (-23%) | -427.1 |
| 1995 | SDN | NL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 17 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | FLO | NL | 58 | 81 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 11 | .222 | .271 (-18%) | .344 (-3%) | .433 (-15%) | .778 (-10%) | -126.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 133 | 230 | 22 | 50 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 3 | 27 | 32 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -554 | ||
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 (133 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 67 | 95 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 6 | .211 |
| Away | 66 | 135 | 14 | 30 | 2 | 13 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-05 | MIA | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-04 | MIA | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-08-03 | MIA | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-30 | MIA | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-29 | MIA | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-28 | MIA | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-27 | MIA | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-07-26 | MIA | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-25 | MIA | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-24 | MIA | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 65 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
Tim Hyers's recorded salaries total $309,000 over 2 seasons, 1994 to 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hyers's career ran from 1994 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1995 and 1996.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | FLO | NL | $200,000 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $309,000 | ||
Tim Hyers: the record in brief
Tim Hyers's major league career runs from a debut on April 4, 1994 to a final game on August 5, 1999. By club, Hyers's seasons break down as the San Diego Padres (1994 to 1995), the Detroit Tigers (1996), and the Florida Marlins (1999). Hyers played primarily as a first baseman and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 3, 1971, in Atlanta, GA, USA and a listed size of 185 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. On the record, Tim Hyers was born Timothy James Hyers.
Hyers collected 50 hits in 230 at bats across 133 games, good for a .217 batting average, adding 2 home runs and 19 runs batted in. Hyers got on base at a .298 rate and slugged .287 (.585 OPS). Over the seasons Hyers played, league hitters batted .270; the .217 career figure is 19.3% below that. By OPS the gap is 23.6% below league average (.585 against .767). The highest hit total in a season was 30, in 1994. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .254 in 1994, did not top the league's .269.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Hyers
- What years did Tim Hyers play?
- Tim Hyers played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1999.
- Was Tim Hyers a pitcher?
- No. Tim Hyers was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tim Hyers hit?
- Tim Hyers hit 2 career home runs with 50 hits.
- What teams did Tim Hyers play for?
- Tim Hyers played for 3 teams: the San Diego Padres (1994–1995), the Detroit Tigers (1996), and the Florida Marlins (1999).
- What were Tim Hyers's career stats?
- In 133 games, Tim Hyers had 50 hits, 2 home runs, 19 RBI, 22 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .217 batting average.
- How much did Tim Hyers earn in his career?
- Tim Hyers's recorded salaries total $309,000 over 2 seasons, 1994 to 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hyers's career ran from 1994 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1995 and 1996.
- What was Tim Hyers's salary?
- Tim Hyers's last recorded salary was $200,000, in 1999. His highest recorded salary was $200,000, in 1999, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1994. The Salary History table lists each season from 1994 to 1999.
- What position did Tim Hyers play?
- Tim Hyers played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tim Hyers and how much did he weigh?
- Tim Hyers was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tim Hyers hit each season?
- Tim Hyers's home runs by season: 0 in 1994, 0 in 1995, 0 in 1996, and 2 in 1999. His most in one season was 2, in 1999.
- What was Tim Hyers's career batting average?
- Tim Hyers batted .217 over his career, with 50 hits in 230 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tim Hyers have?
- Tim Hyers drove in 19 runs in his career.
- Is Tim Hyers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tim Hyers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.