Ozzie Timmons
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-2000)
Ozzie Timmons was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2000 for 4 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 6 seasons. In 186 career games, he hit .235 with 95 hits, 20 home runs, and 60 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-04-26
- Last Game
- 2000-10-01
Full name: Osborne Llewellyn Timmons
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186 | 405 | 62 | 95 | 20 | 1 | 20 | 60 | 4 | 33 | 82 | .235 | .293 | .437 | .730 | -251 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.
Career SLG .437 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .730 vs. league average .768 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CHN | NL | 77 | 171 | 30 | 45 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 3 | 13 | 32 | .263 | .266 (-1%) | .337 (-7%) | .417 (+14%) | .755 (+4%) | 80.9 |
| 1996 | CHN | NL | 65 | 140 | 18 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 30 | .200 | .269 (-26%) | .340 (-17%) | .426 (-11%) | .767 (-14%) | -331.5 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 6 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 26 | 44 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | .114 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TBA | AL | 12 | 41 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .341 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 186 | 405 | 62 | 95 | 20 | 1 | 20 | 60 | 4 | 33 | 82 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -251 | ||
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 (186 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 99 | 213 | 36 | 49 | 14 | 31 | .230 |
| Away | 87 | 192 | 26 | 46 | 6 | 29 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-01 | TBR | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000-09-30 | TBR | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-29 | TBR | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-28 | TBR | NYY | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000-09-27 | TBR | NYY | W | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-24 | TBR | TOR | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000-09-23 | TBR | TOR | L | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-22 | TBR | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-20 | TBR | SEA | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-16 | TBR | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 89 |
| Right Field | 40 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
Ozzie Timmons's recorded salaries total $259,000 over 2 seasons, 1995 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Timmons's career ran from 1995 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1997, 1999, and 2000.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CHN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1995 | CHN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $259,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tampa | Tampa | FL | 1989, 1990, 1991 |
Ozzie Timmons: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ozzie Timmons debuted on April 26, 1995 and played a final game on October 1, 2000. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (1995 to 1996), the Cincinnati Reds (1997), the Seattle Mariners (1999), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2000). Timmons played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Born on September 18, 1970, in Tampa, FL, USA, Timmons was listed at 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds. Timmons's full given name, per the bio, is Osborne Llewellyn Timmons.
The batting record for Timmons: 186 games, 95 hits in 405 at bats, and a .235 average, adding 20 home runs and 60 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .293 and .437 give Timmons a career OPS of .730. Timmons's .235 average ran 12.8% below the .269 that the league posted over the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 45, in 1995. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .263 in 1995, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ozzie Timmons
- What years did Ozzie Timmons play?
- Ozzie Timmons played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2000.
- Was Ozzie Timmons a pitcher?
- No. Ozzie Timmons was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ozzie Timmons hit?
- Ozzie Timmons hit 20 career home runs with 95 hits.
- What teams did Ozzie Timmons play for?
- Ozzie Timmons played for 4 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1995–1996), the Cincinnati Reds (1997), the Seattle Mariners (1999), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2000).
- What were Ozzie Timmons's career stats?
- In 186 games, Ozzie Timmons had 95 hits, 20 home runs, 60 RBI, 62 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .235 batting average.
- How much did Ozzie Timmons earn in his career?
- Ozzie Timmons's recorded salaries total $259,000 over 2 seasons, 1995 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Timmons's career ran from 1995 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1997, 1999, and 2000.
- What was Ozzie Timmons's salary?
- Ozzie Timmons's last recorded salary was $150,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $150,000, in 1996, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 1996.
- What position did Ozzie Timmons play?
- Ozzie Timmons played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ozzie Timmons and how much did he weigh?
- Ozzie Timmons was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ozzie Timmons hit each season?
- Ozzie Timmons's home runs by season: 8 in 1995, 7 in 1996, 0 in 1997, 1 in 1999, and 4 in 2000. His most in one season was 8, in 1995.
- What was Ozzie Timmons's career batting average?
- Ozzie Timmons batted .235 over his career, with 95 hits in 405 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ozzie Timmons have?
- Ozzie Timmons drove in 60 runs in his career.
- Is Ozzie Timmons in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ozzie Timmons has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.