Tim Naehring
Born: 2/1/1967 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-07-15 | Final Game: 1997-06-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Timothy James Naehring
Biography
Tim Naehring was a professional baseball player born in 1967, who graced the Major League Baseball (MLB) landscape from 1990 until his retirement in 1997. Known for his versatility as a position player, Naehring appeared in 547 games throughout his career, showcasing a solid offensive profile characterized by a batting average of .282. He recorded a total of 527 hits and contributed 49 home runs along with 250 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to both hit for average and power during a competitive era in baseball.
Naehring's career unfolded during a time when the game was transitioning into the power-hitting era of the late 1990s. While he was not among the league's most prominent stars, his consistent performance and reliability as a player made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Additionally, he showed a modest base-running ability with 5 stolen bases over his career. Naehring's contributions to the game, both on and off the field, left a lasting impression on the teams and fans who followed his journey in professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 547 | 1872 | 254 | 527 | 104 | 4 | 49 | 250 | 5 | 236 | 312 | 0.282 | 0.365 | 0.420 | 0.785 | 2333.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 24 | 85 | 10 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 0.271 | 69.1 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 20 | 55 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0.109 | -476.5 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | 72 | 186 | 12 | 43 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 31 | 0.231 | -289.8 |
| 1993 | BOS | AL | 39 | 127 | 14 | 42 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 26 | 0.331 | 227.2 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 80 | 297 | 41 | 82 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 42 | 1 | 30 | 56 | 0.276 | 51.6 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 126 | 433 | 61 | 133 | 27 | 2 | 10 | 57 | 0 | 77 | 66 | 0.307 | 1596.8 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 116 | 430 | 77 | 124 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 65 | 2 | 49 | 63 | 0.288 | 551.4 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 70 | 259 | 38 | 74 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 1 | 38 | 40 | 0.286 | 604.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.308 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ALDS1 | BOS | 3 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.308 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 7 | 60 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2B | 90 | 74 | 197 | 252 | 8 | 54 |
| 3B | 345 | 336 | 229 | 606 | 33 | 56 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 78 | 67 | 103 | 216 | 12 | 48 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | BOS | 3B | 5 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | BOS | SS | 19 | 19 | 33 | 57 | 8 | 12 |
| 1991 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | BOS | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | BOS | SS | 17 | 15 | 16 | 49 | 3 | 8 |
| 1992 | BOS | 2B | 23 | 19 | 54 | 66 | 1 | 11 |
| 1992 | BOS | 3B | 10 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | BOS | SS | 30 | 22 | 36 | 86 | 1 | 19 |
| 1992 | BOS | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | BOS | 2B | 15 | 10 | 36 | 35 | 2 | 10 |
| 1993 | BOS | 3B | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | BOS | SS | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | BOS | 1B | 8 | 7 | 60 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | BOS | 2B | 49 | 45 | 106 | 149 | 5 | 33 |
| 1994 | BOS | 3B | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | BOS | SS | 8 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | BOS | 3B | 124 | 123 | 85 | 244 | 16 | 23 |
| 1996 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | BOS | 3B | 116 | 113 | 82 | 206 | 11 | 17 |
| 1997 | BOS | 3B | 68 | 68 | 40 | 111 | 3 | 11 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 8 |
| Second Base | 90 |
| Third Base | 345 |
| Shortstop | 78 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 23 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | BOS | AL | $2,800,000 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | $2,700,000 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | $1,200,000 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | $642,500 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | $300,000 |
| 1993 | BOS | AL | $200,000 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | $145,000 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | $125,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,112,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University of Ohio | Oxford | OH | 1986, 1987, 1988 |