Tim Pyznarski
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986)
Tim Pyznarski was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1986 for the San Diego Padres. In 15 career games, he hit .238 with 10 hits.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-09-14
- Last Game
- 1986-10-05
Full name: Timothy Matthew Pyznarski
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 42 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | .238 | .319 | .262 | .581 | 0 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .262 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.
Career OPS .581 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 19.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SDN | NL | 15 | 42 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 15 | 42 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 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 (15 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .130 |
| Away | 7 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .368 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-10-05 | SDP | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-30 | SDP | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986-09-29 | SDP | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-28 | SDP | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-27 | SDP | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-26 | SDP | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986-09-25 | SDP | LAD | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-25 | SDP | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-23 | SDP | ATL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-22 | SDP | ATL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | Charleston | IL | 1979, 1980, 1981 |
Tim Pyznarski: the record in brief
The profile opens with Tim Pyznarski's first major league game on September 14, 1986; the last one listed came on October 5, 1986. The team column never changes: it is the San Diego Padres in 1986. Pyznarski played primarily as a first baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on February 4, 1960, in Chicago, IL, USA, Pyznarski was listed at 195 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. On the record, Tim Pyznarski was born Timothy Matthew Pyznarski.
Across 15 games at the plate, Pyznarski's career line reads 10 hits in 42 at bats for a .238 average. The on-base percentage is .319 and the slugging percentage .262, for an OPS of .581. Pyznarski's .238 average ran 7.6% below the .258 that the league posted over the same seasons. Pyznarski's lone season row is 1986 with the San Diego Padres: 15 games, 10 hits in 42 at bats.
Every defensive appearance on record for Pyznarski, 13 games, came at first base. At first base, the fielding record shows 3 errors alongside 118 putouts and 8 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Pyznarski
- Was Tim Pyznarski a pitcher?
- No. Tim Pyznarski was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tim Pyznarski hit?
- Tim Pyznarski hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What was Tim Pyznarski's career batting average?
- Tim Pyznarski batted .238 over his career, with 10 hits in 42 at bats.
- Is Tim Pyznarski in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tim Pyznarski has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Tim Pyznarski play for?
- Tim Pyznarski played for the San Diego Padres.