Tim Laudner
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1989)
Tim Laudner was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1989 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 9 seasons. In 734 career games, he hit .225 with 458 hits, 77 home runs, and 263 RBI. Tim Laudner was an All-Star.
- 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
- 6'3" / 212 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-08-28
- Last Game
- 1989-09-03
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Timothy Jon Laudner
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 734 | 2,038 | 221 | 458 | 97 | 5 | 77 | 263 | 3 | 190 | 553 | .225 | .292 | .391 | .682 | -1,391 |
Career AVG .225 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.
Career SLG .391 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .682 vs. league average .711 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 14 | 43 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 17 | .163 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 93 | 306 | 37 | 78 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 0 | 34 | 74 | .255 | .261 (-2%) | .324 (+1%) | .388 (+1%) | .712 (+1%) | 87.2 |
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 62 | 168 | 20 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 49 | .185 | .260 (-29%) | .324 (-23%) | .389 (-11%) | .714 (-17%) | -476.6 |
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 87 | 262 | 31 | 54 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 35 | 0 | 18 | 78 | .206 | .259 (-21%) | .322 (-20%) | .384 (+1%) | .707 (-9%) | -436.9 |
| 1985 | MIN | AL | 72 | 164 | 16 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 45 | .238 | .257 (-7%) | .323 (-10%) | .390 (+1%) | .714 (-4%) | -110.6 |
| 1986 | MIN | AL | 76 | 193 | 21 | 47 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 29 | 1 | 24 | 56 | .244 | .257 (-6%) | .325 (+2%) | .395 (+14%) | .720 (+9%) | 314.4 |
| 1987 | MIN | AL | 113 | 288 | 30 | 55 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 43 | 1 | 23 | 80 | .191 | .262 (-27%) | .331 (-24%) | .415 (-6%) | .746 (-14%) | -747.2 |
| 1988 | MIN | AL | 117 | 375 | 38 | 94 | 18 | 1 | 13 | 54 | 0 | 36 | 89 | .251 | .254 (-1%) | .317 (-1%) | .377 (+8%) | .695 (+4%) | 257.0 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 100 | 239 | 24 | 53 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 1 | 25 | 65 | .222 | .254 (-13%) | .319 (-8%) | .375 (-6%) | .694 (-7%) | -278.4 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 734 | 2,038 | 221 | 458 | 97 | 5 | 77 | 263 | 3 | 190 | 553 | .225 | — | — | — | — | -1,391 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (734 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 372 | 996 | 110 | 222 | 40 | 133 | .223 |
| Away | 362 | 1042 | 111 | 236 | 37 | 130 | .226 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-09-03 | MIN | TOR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-02 | MIN | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-01 | MIN | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989-08-30 | MIN | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-08-29 | MIN | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-08-28 | MIN | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-08-27 | MIN | SEA | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-08-25 | MIN | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-08-23 | MIN | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-08-22 | MIN | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 22 | 3 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| C | 657 | 570 | 3122 | 217 | 53 | 31 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | MIN | C | 12 | 10 | 49 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | MIN | C | 93 | 90 | 454 | 41 | 12 | 5 |
| 1983 | MIN | C | 57 | 50 | 259 | 22 | 4 | 5 |
| 1984 | MIN | C | 81 | 75 | 362 | 38 | 9 | 2 |
| 1985 | MIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | MIN | C | 68 | 53 | 233 | 19 | 8 | 3 |
| 1986 | MIN | C | 68 | 57 | 299 | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| 1987 | MIN | 1B | 7 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1987 | MIN | C | 101 | 76 | 517 | 28 | 7 | 2 |
| 1988 | MIN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | MIN | C | 109 | 102 | 621 | 35 | 5 | 8 |
| 1989 | MIN | 1B | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | MIN | C | 68 | 57 | 328 | 16 | 3 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 657 |
| First Base | 22 |
| Designated Hitter | 33 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MIN | AL | $625,000 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | $700,000 |
| 1988 | MIN | AL | $295,000 |
| 1986 | MIN | AL | $155,000 |
| 1985 | MIN | AL | $145,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,920,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Tim Laudner (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Tim Laudner: the record in brief
Tim Laudner's major league career runs from a debut on August 28, 1981 to a final game on September 3, 1989. The team column never changes: it is the Minnesota Twins from 1981 to 1989. Laudner played primarily as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on June 7, 1958, in Mason City, IA, USA, Laudner was listed at 6-foot-3 and 212 pounds. Tim Laudner was the playing name; the full given name is Timothy Jon.
Laudner finished with 458 hits from 2,038 at bats in 734 games, which works out to .225, plus 77 homers and 263 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .292 and .391 give Laudner a career OPS of .682. Laudner's .225 average ran 13.0% below the .258 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season beat the 16 home runs Laudner hit in 1987. No season topped the 94 hits of 1988. Laudner drove in a season-high 54 runs in 1988. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .255 in 1982, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Laudner
- What years did Tim Laudner play?
- Tim Laudner played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1989.
- Was Tim Laudner a pitcher?
- No. Tim Laudner was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tim Laudner hit?
- Tim Laudner hit 77 career home runs with 458 hits.
- What was Tim Laudner's career batting average?
- Tim Laudner batted .225 over his career, with 458 hits in 2,038 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tim Laudner have?
- Tim Laudner drove in 263 runs in his career.
- Is Tim Laudner in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tim Laudner has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.