Craig Tatum
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2011)
Craig Tatum was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2011 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 3 seasons. In 100 career games, he hit .223 with 60 hits, 1 home runs, and 22 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-07-21
- Last Game
- 2011-09-25
Full name: Craig Browning Tatum
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 269 | 21 | 60 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 25 | 52 | .223 | .291 | .264 | .554 | -990 |
Career AVG .223 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.
Career OBP .291 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.
Career SLG .264 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.
Career OPS .554 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — 24.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 26 | 68 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 10 | .162 | .262 (-38%) | .332 (-25%) | .417 (-47%) | .750 (-37%) | -405.6 |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | 43 | 114 | 11 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 21 | .281 | .257 (+9%) | .325 (+7%) | .402 (-22%) | .728 (-9%) | -113.6 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | 31 | 87 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 21 | .195 | .255 (-23%) | .320 (-24%) | .399 (-42%) | .719 (-34%) | -470.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 100 | 269 | 21 | 60 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 25 | 52 | .223 | — | — | — | — | -990 | ||
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 (100 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 51 | 144 | 12 | 37 | 1 | 10 | .257 |
| Away | 49 | 125 | 9 | 23 | 0 | 12 | .184 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-25 | BAL | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-19 | BAL | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-18 | BAL | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011-09-10 | BAL | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-07 | BAL | NYY | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-04 | BAL | TBR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-31 | BAL | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-28 | BAL | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011-08-25 | BAL | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-08-21 | BAL | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 98 |
| First Base | 1 |
Salary History
Craig Tatum's recorded salaries total $400,000 over 1 season, in 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tatum's career ran from 2009 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2009 and 2011.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BAL | AL | $400,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $400,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State | MS | 2003, 2004 |
Craig Tatum: the record in brief
According to the bio, Craig Tatum debuted on July 21, 2009 and played a final game on September 25, 2011. The team column moves through the Cincinnati Reds (2009) and the Baltimore Orioles (2010 to 2011). Tatum, a catcher by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'1" and 225 pounds. The birth record reads March 18, 1983, in Hattiesburg, MS, USA. The given name on file is Craig Browning Tatum.
The batting record for Tatum: 100 games, 60 hits in 269 at bats, and a .223 average, plus 1 home run and 22 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .291 and .264 give Tatum a career OPS of .554. Tatum's .223 average ran 13.6% below the .258 that the league posted over the same seasons. 2010 produced Tatum's most hits, 32 of them for the Baltimore Orioles. 2010 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .281 against a league .257, a 9% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Craig Tatum
- What years did Craig Tatum play?
- Craig Tatum played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2011.
- Was Craig Tatum a pitcher?
- No. Craig Tatum was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Craig Tatum hit?
- Craig Tatum hit 1 career home run with 60 hits.
- What teams did Craig Tatum play for?
- Craig Tatum played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (2009) and the Baltimore Orioles (2010–2011).
- What were Craig Tatum's career stats?
- In 100 games, Craig Tatum had 60 hits, 1 home runs, 22 RBI, 21 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .223 batting average.
- How much did Craig Tatum earn in his career?
- Craig Tatum's recorded salaries total $400,000 over 1 season, in 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tatum's career ran from 2009 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2009 and 2011.
- What was Craig Tatum's salary?
- Craig Tatum's recorded salary was $400,000 in 2010.
- What position did Craig Tatum play?
- Craig Tatum played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Craig Tatum and how much did he weigh?
- Craig Tatum was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 225 pounds.
- How many home runs did Craig Tatum hit each season?
- Craig Tatum's home runs by season: 1 in 2009, 0 in 2010, and 0 in 2011. His most in one season was 1, in 2009.
- What was Craig Tatum's career batting average?
- Craig Tatum batted .223 over his career, with 60 hits in 269 at bats.
- How many RBI did Craig Tatum have?
- Craig Tatum drove in 22 runs in his career.
- Is Craig Tatum in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Craig Tatum has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.