Jeff Tam
Born: 8/19/1970 in Fullerton, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-06-30 | Final Game: 2003-07-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 202 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Eugene Tam
Biography
Jeff Tam, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1998 to 2003. Known for his versatility and effectiveness on the mound, Tam played a significant role in various major league teams during his tenure. With a career record of 7-14 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.91, he showcased a competitive spirit and a solid understanding of pitching mechanics. Over the course of his career, he struck out 146 batters and recorded 7 saves, demonstrating his ability to perform in high-pressure situations.
Tam's playing style was characterized by a mix of finesse and strategic pitching, which allowed him to navigate through hitters effectively, especially during an era when offensive statistics were on the rise. Although he may not have had the flashiest statistics, his contributions to his teams were invaluable, particularly in critical game situations. As a member of the pitching staff, Tam left an imprint on the game, representing the hardworking athletes of his generation who provided depth and reliability in the bullpen.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 251 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 271.3 | 289 | 118 | 18 | 98 | 146 | 3.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | NYN | NL | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 6.28 | -237.6 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 81.00 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3.18 | -354.7 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 3 | 3 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 85.7 | 86 | 25 | 23 | 46 | 2.63 | 3080.8 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 2 | 4 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 74.7 | 68 | 25 | 29 | 44 | 3.01 | 1400.5 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 1 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.3 | 56 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 5.13 | 254.1 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 0 | 4 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44.7 | 58 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 5.64 | -754.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 | 1.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | NYN | NL | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | NYN | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 44 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ALDS2 | OAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2000 | ALDS1 | OAK | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ALDS2 | OAK | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 |
| 2000 | ALDS1 | OAK | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 251 | 0 | 24 | 46 | 2 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | NYN | P | 15 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | NYN | P | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | OAK | P | 72 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | OAK | P | 70 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | OAK | P | 40 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | TOR | P | 44 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 251 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TOR | AL | $600,000 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | $700,000 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | $350,000 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | $240,000 |
| 1999 | NYN | NL | $207,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,097,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1992, 1993 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach | FL | 1990 |