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
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BAL | AL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $400,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State | MS | 2003, 2004 |
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 runs with 60 hits.
- 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.