Tom Tellmann
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1985)
Tom Tellmann was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1985 for the San Diego Padres, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Athletics, a span of 7 seasons. Across 112 career appearances, he went 18-7 with a 3.05 ERA and 94 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-06-09
- Last Game
- 1985-06-02
Full name: Thomas John Tellmann
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | SDN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16.88 | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | SDN | NL | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 22.1 | 23 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 1.61 | 3.84 (+58%) | 460.4 |
| 1983 | ML4 | AL | 9 | 4 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 99.2 | 95 | 31 | 35 | 48 | 2.80 | 3.87 (+28%) | 136.7 |
| 1984 | ML4 | AL | 6 | 3 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 81.0 | 82 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 2.78 | 3.81 (+27%) | -838.4 |
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 33 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 5.06 | 3.89 (-30%) | -680.1 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 18 | 7 | 112 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 227.0 | 240 | 77 | 83 | 94 | 3.05 | — | -921 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .111 | .111 | .111 | .222 | 0 |
Career AVG .111 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.
Career OBP .111 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 65.9% below league average.
Career SLG .111 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 71.5% below league average.
Career OPS .222 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 68.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | SDN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | SDN | NL | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | ML4 | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | ML4 | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 112 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 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 (224 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 56 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
| Away | 56 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 56 | 119.2 | 117 | 34 | 37 | 48 | 2.56 |
| Away | 56 | 107.1 | 123 | 43 | 46 | 46 | 3.61 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-02 | OAK | BAL | — | 3.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985-05-26 | OAK | NYY | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-05-24 | OAK | NYY | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-05-18 | OAK | DET | — | 4.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985-05-11 | OAK | BOS | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-05-03 | OAK | BOS | — | 2.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-05-01 | OAK | MIL | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-04-30 | OAK | TOR | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-04-28 | OAK | MIN | — | 1.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-04-26 | OAK | MIN | — | 2.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 112 |
Salary History
Tom Tellmann's recorded salaries total $207,500 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tellmann's career ran from 1979 to 1985. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | OAK | AL | $207,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $207,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix | AZ | 1976 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | NV | 1975 |
Tom Tellmann: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 9, 1979 and the final game on June 2, 1985, Tom Tellmann built the record summarized on this page. By club, Tellmann's seasons break down as the San Diego Padres (1979 through 1980), the Milwaukee Brewers (1983 to 1984), and the Oakland Athletics (1985). Tellmann played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on March 29, 1954, in Warren, PA, USA, Tellmann was listed at 195 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Tom Tellmann was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas John.
The pitching table credits Tellmann with a 18-7 record and a 3.05 ERA in 112 games. Also on Tellmann's record: 94 strikeouts and 13 saves. The leagues Tellmann pitched in allowed 3.88 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 21.4% better than average. No season topped the 9 wins of 1983. 1984 was Tellmann's sharpest full season, a 2.78 ERA against the league's 3.81.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Tellmann
- What years did Tom Tellmann play?
- Tom Tellmann played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1985.
- Was Tom Tellmann a pitcher?
- Yes. Tom Tellmann pitched in the major leagues, recording 18 wins and 94 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Tom Tellmann hit?
- Tom Tellmann hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Tom Tellmann play for?
- Tom Tellmann played for 3 teams: the San Diego Padres (1979–1980), the Milwaukee Brewers (1983–1984), and the Oakland Athletics (1985).
- What were Tom Tellmann's career stats?
- In 112 games, Tom Tellmann went 18-7 with a 3.05 ERA, 94 strikeouts, 227.0 innings pitched, and 13 saves.
- How much did Tom Tellmann earn in his career?
- Tom Tellmann's recorded salaries total $207,500 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tellmann's career ran from 1979 to 1985. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Tom Tellmann's salary?
- Tom Tellmann's recorded salary was $207,500 in 1985.
- What position did Tom Tellmann play?
- Tom Tellmann played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom Tellmann and how much did he weigh?
- Tom Tellmann was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Tom Tellmann's career ERA?
- Tom Tellmann finished with a 3.05 career ERA, going 18-7 with 94 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tom Tellmann have?
- Tom Tellmann recorded 94 career strikeouts.
- Is Tom Tellmann in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Tellmann has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.