Tim Nordbrook
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1979)
Tim Nordbrook was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1979 for 5 teams, including the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 6 seasons. In 128 career games, he hit .178 with 30 hits and 3 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-09-13
- Last Game
- 1979-06-10
Full name: Timothy Charles Nordbrook
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | 169 | 27 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 33 | .178 | .286 | .195 | .481 | -414 |
Career AVG .178 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career SLG .195 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.
Career OPS .481 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 31.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | BAL | AL | 6 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | BAL | AL | 40 | 34 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | BAL | AL | 27 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CAL | AL | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CHA | AL | 15 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 24 | 63 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | .175 | .264 (-34%) | .329 (-32%) | .401 (-49%) | .730 (-41%) | 0.0 |
| 1978 | TOR | AL | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | ML4 | AL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | ML4 | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 128 | 169 | 27 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 33 | .178 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (129 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 63 | 82 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 2 | .159 |
| Away | 66 | 87 | 16 | 17 | 0 | 1 | .195 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-10 | MIL | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-09 | MIL | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-29 | MIL | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978-04-28 | MIL | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-27 | TOR | KCR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-24 | TOR | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-21 | TOR | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-19 | TOR | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-17 | TOR | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-15 | TOR | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 19 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 104 | 55 | 90 | 180 | 11 | 29 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | BAL | 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1974 | BAL | SS | 5 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 1975 | BAL | 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | BAL | SS | 37 | 9 | 15 | 50 | 2 | 7 |
| 1976 | BAL | 2B | 14 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | BAL | SS | 12 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| 1976 | CAL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | CAL | SS | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CHA | SS | 11 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 3 |
| 1977 | TOR | SS | 24 | 24 | 35 | 57 | 1 | 10 |
| 1978 | TOR | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | ML4 | SS | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | ML4 | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 19 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 104 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola College in Maryland | Baltimore | MD | 1970 |
Tim Nordbrook: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tim Nordbrook debuted on September 13, 1974 and played a final game on June 10, 1979. The season rows list, in order, the Baltimore Orioles (1974 through 1976), the California Angels (1976), the Chicago White Sox (1977), the Toronto Blue Jays (1977 to 1978), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1978 to 1979). At 180 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame, Nordbrook is listed as a shortstop. Nordbrook both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is July 7, 1949, in Baltimore, MD, USA. On the record, Tim Nordbrook was born Timothy Charles Nordbrook.
Nordbrook collected 30 hits in 169 at bats across 128 games, good for a .178 batting average; the totals also include 3 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .286 and .195 give Nordbrook a career OPS of .481. Measured against the leagues Nordbrook played in, the .178 career average compares with a .260 league average over the same seasons, 31.6% below the league. Nordbrook collected a career-high 11 hits in 1977. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .175 in 1977, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Nordbrook
- What years did Tim Nordbrook play?
- Tim Nordbrook played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1979.
- Was Tim Nordbrook a pitcher?
- No. Tim Nordbrook was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Tim Nordbrook hit?
- Tim Nordbrook hit 0 career home runs with 30 hits.
- What teams did Tim Nordbrook play for?
- Tim Nordbrook played for 5 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1974–1976), the California Angels (1976), the Chicago White Sox (1977), the Toronto Blue Jays (1977–1978), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1978–1979).
- What were Tim Nordbrook's career stats?
- In 128 games, Tim Nordbrook had 30 hits, 3 RBI, 27 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .178 batting average.
- What position did Tim Nordbrook play?
- Tim Nordbrook played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tim Nordbrook and how much did he weigh?
- Tim Nordbrook was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- What was Tim Nordbrook's career batting average?
- Tim Nordbrook batted .178 over his career, with 30 hits in 169 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tim Nordbrook have?
- Tim Nordbrook drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Tim Nordbrook in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tim Nordbrook has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.