Tim Tolman, baseball player, 1981-1987

Tim Tolman

Born: 4/20/1956 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

Died: 6/3/2021 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-09 | Final Game: 1987-08-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Timothy Lee Tolman

Biography

Tim Tolman was a professional baseball player born in 1956, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1981 until his retirement in 1987. Over his career, he appeared in 132 games, primarily as an outfielder. Tolman navigated a competitive era in baseball during the early 1980s, a time characterized by shifting player roles and an evolving game strategy that began to emphasize power hitting and speed on the bases. Although his batting statistics reflect the challenges he faced at the plate, with a career batting average of .168, Tolman contributed to his teams in various capacities, totaling 33 hits, 5 home runs, and 24 RBIs. He also showcased his speed with 1 stolen base during his time in the majors. While he may not have been a standout performer statistically, Tolman's dedication and perseverance on the field earned him a place in baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to their teams in less visible ways throughout the game's storied past.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
132 196 21 33 10 0 5 24 1 24 31 0.168 0.262 0.296 0.558 -111.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 18 10 92 5 0 11
OF 34 21 43 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 18
Left Field 19
Right Field 16
Designated Hitter 11

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1976, 1977, 1978