Tom Timmermann
Born: 5/12/1940 in Breese, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-06-18 | Final Game: 1974-04-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Thomas Henry Timmermann
Biography
Tom Timmermann, born in 1940, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1969 to 1974. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over his six-year career, Timmermann compiled a record of 35 wins and 35 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.78, he proved to be a reliable option for his teams, often stepping up in crucial situations.
Timmermann recorded a total of 315 strikeouts and notched 35 saves throughout his career, highlighting his ability to both start games and close them effectively. His versatility as a pitcher was an asset, allowing him to adapt to different roles as needed. Although he may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Timmermann's contributions to the sport during a dynamic era in baseball history remain noteworthy. His performance reflected the evolving nature of pitching in the early 1970s, as players began to focus more on specialized roles and the importance of strikeouts in the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 35 | 228 | 44 | 8 | 2 | 35 | 548.0 | 508 | 230 | 42 | 208 | 315 | 3.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | DET | AL | 4 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 55.7 | 50 | 17 | 26 | 42 | 2.75 | 1225.6 |
| 1970 | DET | AL | 6 | 7 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 85.3 | 90 | 39 | 34 | 49 | 4.11 | 1461.5 |
| 1971 | DET | AL | 7 | 6 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 84.0 | 82 | 36 | 37 | 51 | 3.86 | -267.6 |
| 1972 | DET | AL | 8 | 10 | 34 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 149.7 | 121 | 48 | 41 | 88 | 2.89 | 295.3 |
| 1973 | CLE | AL | 8 | 7 | 29 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 124.3 | 117 | 68 | 54 | 62 | 4.92 | -2442.0 |
| 1973 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39.0 | 39 | 16 | 11 | 21 | 3.69 | 76.5 |
| 1974 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5.40 | -338.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | 88 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 49 | 0.091 | 0.140 | 0.091 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | DET | AL | 31 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | DET | AL | 61 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | DET | AL | 52 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.053 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | DET | AL | 35 | 44 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CLE | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | DET | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CLE | AL | 4 | 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 | 228 | 44 | 30 | 72 | 7 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | DET | P | 31 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | DET | P | 61 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | DET | P | 52 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972 | DET | P | 34 | 25 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 2 |
| 1973 | CLE | P | 29 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | DET | P | 17 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | CLE | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 228 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale | IL | 1960 |