Tim Manning
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1885)
Tim Manning was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1885 for the Providence Grays and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 4 seasons. In 200 career games, he hit .189 with 138 hits, 2 home runs, and 24 RBI.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 6/11/1934 in Oak Park, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-05-01
- Last Game
- 1885-07-20
Full name: Timothy Edward Manning
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 730 | 99 | 138 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 56 | 24 | .189 | .256 | .252 | .508 | -1,133 |
Career AVG .189 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.
Career OBP .256 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.
Career SLG .252 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.
Career OPS .508 vs. league average .613 across their career seasons — 17.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | PRO | NL | 21 | 76 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .105 | .248 (-58%) | .275 (-42%) | .329 (-68%) | .605 (-56%) | -544.9 |
| 1883 | BL2 | AA | 35 | 121 | 23 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | .215 | .257 (-16%) | .285 (+4%) | .345 (-26%) | .631 (-12%) | -136.9 |
| 1884 | BL2 | AA | 91 | 341 | 49 | 70 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | .205 | .243 (-16%) | .278 (-1%) | .327 (-10%) | .606 (-6%) | -195.7 |
| 1885 | BL2 | AA | 43 | 157 | 17 | 32 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 | .204 | .244 (-16%) | .287 (-8%) | .325 (-18%) | .613 (-13%) | -255.8 |
| 1885 | PRO | NL | 10 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .057 | — | — | — | — | -255.8 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 200 | 730 | 99 | 138 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 56 | 24 | .189 | — | — | — | — | -1,389 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
| Second Base | 167 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 27 |
Tim Manning: the record in brief
The profile opens with Tim Manning's first major league game on May 1, 1882; the last one listed came on July 20, 1885. The team column moves through the Providence Grays (1882 through 1885) and the Baltimore Orioles (1883 through 1885). At 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds, Manning is listed as a second baseman. Manning batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 3, 1853, in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. Manning died on June 11, 1934, in Oak Park, IL, USA. Tim Manning was the playing name; the full given name is Timothy Edward.
Manning finished with 138 hits from 730 at bats in 200 games, which works out to .189; the totals also include 2 homers and 24 RBI. Manning's career OPS of .508 combines a .256 on-base mark with .252 slugging. Measured against the leagues Manning played in, the .189 career average compares with a .247 league average over the same seasons, 23.5% below the league. The OPS comparison is .508 to a league .613, 17.1% below average. The hits column peaks at 70, in 1884.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Manning
- What years did Tim Manning play?
- Tim Manning played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1885.
- Was Tim Manning a pitcher?
- No. Tim Manning was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tim Manning hit?
- Tim Manning hit 2 career home runs with 138 hits.
- What was Tim Manning's career batting average?
- Tim Manning batted .189 over his career, with 138 hits in 730 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tim Manning have?
- Tim Manning drove in 24 runs in his career.
- Is Tim Manning in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tim Manning has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.