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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 32.3 | 33 | 12 | 20 | 13 | 3.34 | - |
| 1981 | SDP | NL | 2 | 8 | 24 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 76.7 | 87 | 52 | 51 | 38 | 6.10 | - |
| 1982 | SDP | NL | 16 | 9 | 34 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 232.7 | 192 | 81 | 87 | 150 | 3.13 | - |
| 1983 | SDP | NL | 7 | 12 | 30 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 175.7 | 170 | 90 | 85 | 135 | 4.61 | - |
| 1984 | SDP | NL | 11 | 13 | 31 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 195.7 | 168 | 85 | 105 | 131 | 3.91 | - |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 5 | 5 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 67.0 | 57 | 34 | 40 | 44 | 4.57 | -1799.1 |
| 1985 | CHW | AL | 3 | 5 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.0 | 83 | 43 | 58 | 61 | 4.66 | - |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 51 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 6.91 | -2379.3 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | NYY | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | SDP | NL | 24 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | SDP | NL | 36 | 85 | 12 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0.247 | -82.5 |
| 1983 | SDP | NL | 31 | 58 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0.241 | -123.6 |
| 1984 | SDP | NL | 31 | 68 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 0.221 | -68.7 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CHW | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | NYA | P | 14 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | SDN | P | 24 | 11 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | SDN | P | 34 | 34 | 7 | 38 | 0 | 4 |
| 1983 | SDN | P | 30 | 30 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | SDN | P | 31 | 31 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | BOS | P | 16 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CHA | P | 18 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | BOS | P | 32 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
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 |