Tim Ireland
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1982)
Tim Ireland was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1982 for the Kansas City Royals, a span of 2 seasons. In 11 career games, he hit .143 with 1 hits.
- 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-09-20
- Last Game
- 1982-05-25
Full name: Timothy Neal Christopher Ireland
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .143 | .250 | .143 | .393 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.
Career OPS .393 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 44.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | KCA | AL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | KCA | AL | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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 (11 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Away | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-05-25 | KCR | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-24 | KCR | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-23 | KCR | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-13 | KCR | BOS | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-11 | KCR | MIL | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-05-04 | KCR | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-05-03 | KCR | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-27 | KCR | SEA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-26 | KCR | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-24 | KCR | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chabot College | Hayward | CA | 1972, 1973 |
Tim Ireland: the record in brief
The profile opens with Tim Ireland's first major league game on September 20, 1981; the last one listed came on May 25, 1982. The team column never changes: it is the Kansas City Royals from 1981 to 1982. The bio lists Ireland as a first baseman who batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6-foot-0 and 180 pounds. Ireland was born on March 14, 1953, in Oakland, CA, USA. Ireland's full given name, per the bio, is Timothy Neal Christopher Ireland.
The batting record for Ireland: 11 games, 1 hits in 7 at bats, and a .143 average. Measured against the leagues Ireland played in, the .143 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 44.8% below the league. The OPS comparison is .393 to a league .703, 44.1% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 1, in 1982.
Most of Ireland's defensive work, 4 games, came at first base; the rest of the position table shows second base (4), right field (2), and third base (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Ireland
- What years did Tim Ireland play?
- Tim Ireland played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1982.
- Was Tim Ireland a pitcher?
- No. Tim Ireland was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tim Ireland hit?
- Tim Ireland hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Tim Ireland play for?
- Tim Ireland played for one team, the Kansas City Royals (1981–1982).
- What were Tim Ireland's career stats?
- In 11 games, Tim Ireland had 1 hits and 3 runs, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Tim Ireland play?
- Tim Ireland played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tim Ireland and how much did he weigh?
- Tim Ireland was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What was Tim Ireland's career batting average?
- Tim Ireland batted .143 over his career, with 1 hits in 7 at bats.
- Is Tim Ireland in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tim Ireland has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.