Tim Laudner, baseball player, 1981-1989

Tim Laudner

Born: 6/7/1958 in Mason City, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-08-28 | Final Game: 1989-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 212 lbs

Full name: Timothy Jon Laudner

Biography

Tim Laudner was a professional baseball player born in 1958, who played as a position player from 1981 until his retirement on September 3, 1989. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 734 games, compiling 458 hits and achieving 77 home runs. Laudner finished his career with 263 RBIs and a batting average of .225. Known for his strong defensive skills behind the plate, he contributed significantly to his teams, earning an All-Star selection during his playing years, which underscored his impact on the field. Laudner played during a time when the game was transitioning into a more power-oriented style, reflective of the late 1980s. His ability to connect for home runs was notable for a catcher, providing both offensive support and defensive reliability. Though his batting average may not have been exceptional, Laudner's contributions went beyond statistics, as he played a crucial role in the development of pitching staffs and was respected for his game management skills. After his playing career, he remained involved in baseball, further solidifying his legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
734 2038 221 458 97 5 77 263 3 190 553 0.225 0.292 0.391 0.682 -1739.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 36 5 8 2 0 1 6 7 9 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1987 ALCS MIN 5 14 1 1 1 0 0 2 2 5 0.071
1987 WS MIN 7 22 4 7 1 0 1 4 5 4 0.318

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

Career Games by 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