Tim Stauffer
Born: 6/2/1982 in Portland, ME, USA
MLB Debut: 2005-05-11 | Final Game: 2015-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Timothy James Stauffer
Biography
Tim Stauffer, born in 1982, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 2005 to 2015. He made his debut in the Major Leagues with the San Diego Padres and was known for his reliable pitching and ability to control the game. Over his career, Stauffer finished with a record of 33-34 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97. He struck out a total of 449 batters, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound despite not recording any saves throughout his time in the league.
Stauffer's career unfolded during a period of evolving pitching styles and strategies in Major League Baseball, as teams increasingly valued strikeouts and the development of specialized roles within the pitching staff. His ability to maintain a competitive ERA and contribute to his team's pitching rotation reflected his skill and determination, earning him respect among teammates and opponents alike. Stauffer's journey through the sport exemplified the perseverance required to succeed in the face of the challenges that often accompany a professional baseball career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 34 | 201 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 595.7 | 591 | 263 | 64 | 202 | 449 | 3.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 3 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.0 | 92 | 48 | 29 | 49 | 5.33 | - |
| 2006 | SDP | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.50 | - |
| 2007 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 15 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 21.13 | - |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 4 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.0 | 71 | 29 | 34 | 53 | 3.58 | - |
| 2010 | SDP | NL | 6 | 5 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82.7 | 65 | 17 | 24 | 61 | 1.85 | - |
| 2011 | SDP | NL | 9 | 12 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 185.7 | 180 | 77 | 53 | 128 | 3.73 | - |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5.40 | - |
| 2013 | SDP | NL | 3 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.7 | 59 | 29 | 20 | 64 | 3.75 | - |
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 6 | 2 | 44 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.3 | 67 | 25 | 23 | 67 | 3.50 | - |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 6.60 | -1218.3 |
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 7.94 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 140 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 63 | 0.150 | 0.178 | 0.171 | 0.350 | -524.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 15 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SDP | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SDP | NL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 14 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | SDP | NL | 32 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | SDP | NL | 32 | 54 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.148 | -524.1 |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | SDP | NL | 43 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 44 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 201 | 73 | 50 | 90 | 1 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SDN | P | 15 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | SDN | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SDN | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | SDN | P | 14 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | SDN | P | 32 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | SDN | P | 31 | 31 | 21 | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | SDN | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | SDN | P | 43 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | SDN | P | 44 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | MIN | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | NYN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 201 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MIN | AL | $2,200,000 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | $1,600,000 |
| 2012 | SDN | NL | $3,200,000 |
| 2011 | SDN | NL | $1,075,000 |
| 2010 | SDN | NL | $415,100 |
| 2008 | SDN | NL | $391,200 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,881,300 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Richmond | Richmond | VA | 2001, 2002, 2003 |