Tim Manning

Tim Manning, born in 1853, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from May 1, 1882, to July 20, 1885. As a position player, he participated in 200 games during a period that was characterized by the early development of professional baseball in America. Manning's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on contact hitting rather than power, as evidenced by his career batting average of .189 and a total of 138 hits, which included 2 home runs and 24 RBIs. While Manning was not known for his speed on the bases, as indicated by his 0 stolen bases, he contributed to his teams in other ways. His career unfolded during the tail end of the 19th century when baseball was transitioning from the underdeveloped tactics of the deadball era to the more strategic styles that would emerge in the following decades. Although not a standout player statistically, Manning's presence on the field during the formative years of Major League Baseball helped lay the groundwork for the evolution of the game.