Tim Lollar, baseball player, 1980-1986

Tim Lollar

Born: 3/17/1956 in Poplar Bluff, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-06-28 | Final Game: 1986-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: William Timothy Lollar

Biography

Tim Lollar, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1980 to 1986. Known for his left-handed pitching and competitive spirit, Lollar played in an era characterized by a mix of offensive prowess and evolving pitching strategies, a time when the game was transitioning from the more traditional styles of the 1970s. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 47 wins and 52 losses, with a notable earned run average (ERA) of 4.27. Lollar struck out 600 batters, demonstrating his capability as a strikeout pitcher, while also contributing to his teams with four saves. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Lollar showcased his versatility on the mound, often taking on challenging matchups and providing depth to his pitching rotations. His career unfolded during a period when pitchers were increasingly relied upon to adapt to the rising offensive statistics of the league, and he was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future pitching talent. Lollar's contributions to the game, both on and off the field, have solidified his place in baseball history as a dedicated competitor who navigated the complexities of the sport during a dynamic era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
47 52 199 131 9 4 4 906.0 841 430 93 480 600 4.27 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
204 231 27 54 3 3 8 38 0 18 64 0.234 0.286 0.377 0.662 -274.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1984 NLCS SDN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1984 WS SDN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 2 2 0 6.0 7 7 8 3 10.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1984 NLCS SDN 0 0 1 1 0 4.3 3 3 4 3 6.23
1984 WS SDN 0 1 1 1 0 1.7 4 4 4 0 21.60

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 199 131 29 128 2 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 199

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 BOS AL $541,250
1985 CHA AL $463,000
Total Career Earnings $1,004,250

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arkansas Fayetteville AR 1977, 1978