Ron Tingley, baseball player, 1982-1995

Ron Tingley

Born: 5/27/1959 in Presque Isle, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-25 | Final Game: 1995-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Ronald Irvin Tingley

Biography

Ron Tingley, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1982 until his retirement in 1995. Over the course of his career, Tingley participated in 278 games, showcasing his versatility and determination at the plate. He recorded 110 hits, which included 10 home runs and 55 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .195. Tingley also demonstrated his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases, contributing to his overall presence in the game. Tingley played during a transitional era in baseball, marked by the evolution of player training and offensive strategies. While he may not have achieved the lofty statistics of some contemporaries, his resilience and commitment to the sport defined his playing style. His contributions, both on and off the field, reflected the spirit of the game during the 1980s and early 1990s, making him a memorable figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
278 563 52 110 27 3 10 55 2 54 165 0.195 0.270 0.307 0.577 -1604.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
C 274 193 1104 127 14 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 273
First Base 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 DET AL $280,000
1994 FLO NL $270,000
1993 CAL AL $262,500
1992 CAL AL $170,000
1990 CAL AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $1,082,500