Terry Bulling, baseball player, 1977-1983

Terry Bulling

Born: 12/15/1952 in Lynwood, CA, USA

Died: 3/8/2014 in Salem, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-07-03 | Final Game: 1983-04-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Terry Charles Bulling

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Biography

Terry Bulling was a professional baseball player born in 1952, who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 until 1983. Primarily a position player, Bulling appeared in a total of 138 games during his career. He recorded 77 hits, which included 3 home runs, and drove in 28 runs, finishing his playing days with a batting average of .223. Known for his tenacity on the field, he contributed not only with his bat but also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 2 stolen bases. Bulling's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the increasing athleticism of players and the rise of power hitting. Although his individual statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, Bulling's journey through the majors exemplified the determination and grit required to compete at the highest level. His contributions to the teams he played for highlighted the vital role of role players in a successful baseball roster. After retiring from the game on April 14, 1983, Bulling left behind a legacy as a dedicated competitor in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
138 345 34 77 11 0 3 28 2 45 41 0.223 0.315 0.281 0.596 -472.7

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.596 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1977 MIN AL 15 32 2 5 1 0 0 5 0 5 5 0.156 — — — — 0.0
1981 SEA AL 62 154 15 38 3 0 2 15 0 21 20 0.247 .255 (-4%) .320 (+7%) .368 (-17%) .688 (-6%) -70.0
1982 SEA AL 56 154 17 34 7 0 1 8 2 19 16 0.221 .261 (-15%) .324 (-5%) .388 (-26%) .712 (-17%) -402.7
1983 SEA AL 5 5 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
C 133 108 597 48 11 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 MIN C 10 6 37 3 2 0
1981 SEA C 62 50 239 21 6 2
1982 SEA C 56 50 304 24 3 5
1983 SEA C 5 2 17 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 133
Designated Hitter 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Golden West College Huntington Beach CA 1972
California State University Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1973, 1974