Tim Birtsas, baseball player, 1985-1990

Tim Birtsas

Born: 9/5/1960 in Pontiac, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-05-03 | Final Game: 1990-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Timothy Dean Birtsas

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Tim Birtsas, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 1990. Birtsas made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by the evolving dynamics of the game. With a record of 14-14 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.08, he showcased his skills on the mound while playing for several teams. Throughout his career, he recorded a total of 231 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters with his pitching style. Additionally, he notched 1 save, contributing to his teams' efforts in crucial situations. Birtsas's tenure in baseball coincided with the late 1980s, a time when the sport was witnessing a shift toward more offensive-oriented play, yet he remained a reliable option for teams in need of solid pitching. His career, though not marked by overwhelming accolades, resonated with the dedication and competitive spirit typical of pitchers of his era. As a retired player, Tim Birtsas remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a vibrant phase in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 14 138 30 2 0 1 328.7 324 149 37 170 231 4.08 0

Career ERA 4.08 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — 6.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1985 OAK AL 10 6 29 25 2 0 0 141.3 124 63 91 94 4.01 3.89 (-3%) -4041.9
1986 OAK AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 5 4 1 22.50 — 0.0
1988 CIN NL 1 3 36 4 0 0 0 64.3 61 30 24 38 4.20 3.73 (-12%) -530.5
1989 CIN NL 2 2 42 1 0 0 1 69.7 68 29 27 57 3.75 3.71 (-1%) 634.1
1990 CIN NL 1 3 29 0 0 0 0 51.3 69 22 24 41 3.86 3.86 (avg) -756.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
138 18 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0.056 0.056 0.222 0.278 0.0

Career AVG .056 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 78.3% below league average.

Career OBP .056 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 82.8% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 42.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.278 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 60.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1985 OAK AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 OAK AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 CIN NL 36 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 CIN NL 42 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1990 CIN NL 29 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 138 30 5 36 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 OAK P 29 25 0 11 1 1
1986 OAK P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1988 CIN P 36 4 2 8 2 0
1989 CIN P 42 1 0 9 1 0
1990 CIN P 29 0 3 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 138

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 CIN NL $120,500
1989 CIN NL $85,000
1985 OAK AL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $265,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Michigan State University East Lansing MI 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982