Bubba Trammell, baseball player, 1997-2003

Bubba Trammell

Born: 11/6/1971 in Knoxville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-04-01 | Final Game: 2003-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Thomas Bubba Trammell

Biography

Bubba Trammell, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2003. A versatile position player, Trammell played in a total of 584 games throughout his career. He was known for his powerful hitting, accumulating 469 hits, including 82 home runs, and driving in 285 runs, which showcased his ability to produce in crucial situations. His career batting average stood at .261, complemented by 10 stolen bases, reflecting a blend of power and speed in his playing style. Trammell played during an era characterized by offensive explosion, often attributed to the late 1990s and early 2000s steroid era in baseball. Despite the challenges of competition and the scrutiny of performance-enhancing substances, Trammell carved out a niche for himself as a reliable contributor to his teams. His career included stints with the Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and New York Yankees, where he demonstrated resilience and adaptability. Although he may not have achieved the superstar status of some contemporaries, Trammell's contributions to the teams he played for and his role in the evolving landscape of baseball during his time are noteworthy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
584 1798 243 469 96 7 82 285 10 210 325 0.261 0.339 0.459 0.798 1676.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 8 1 2 0 0 0 3 1 3 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2000 WS NYN 4 5 1 2 0 0 0 3 1 1 0.400
2000 NLCS NYN 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 469 414 779 18 11 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 194
Right Field 298
Designated Hitter 68

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 NYA AL $2,500,000
2002 SDN NL $1,500,000
2001 SDN NL $335,000
2000 TBA AL $253,000
1999 TBA AL $230,000
1998 TBA AL $180,000
1997 DET AL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $5,148,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Tennessee Knoxville TN 1994
Cleveland State Community College Cleveland TN 1993