Tim Byrdak

Born: 10/31/1973 in Oak Lawn, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-08-07 | Final Game: 2013-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Timothy Christopher Byrdak

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Biography

Tim Byrdak, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1998 until his retirement in 2013. He made his Major League Baseball debut on August 7, 1998, and played for several teams, showcasing his talents primarily as a left-handed reliever. Byrdak finished his career with a record of 13-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.35, accumulating a total of 326 strikeouts and four saves. His ability to generate strikeouts made him a valuable asset in the bullpen during his playing years. Byrdak’s career unfolded during a time when the game was experiencing a transition toward more specialized pitching roles, particularly in relief. This era saw an increased emphasis on matchups, and Byrdak's left-handed arm often faced off against tough left-handed hitters, leveraging his unique skill set. Although he may not have achieved household name status, Byrdak's contributions to his teams over the years left an indelible mark on the franchises he represented, earning him respect among teammates and opponents alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
13	13	479	0	0	0	4	339.7	308	164	46	203	326	4.35	0

Career ERA 4.35 vs. league average 4.31 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1998	KCR	AL	0	0	3	0	1.7	5	1	0	1	5.40	—	-
1999	KCR	AL	0	3	33	1	24.7	32	21	20	17	7.66	4.71 (-63%)	-
2000	KCR	AL	0	1	12	0	6.3	11	8	4	8	11.37	—	-
2005	BAL	AL	0	1	41	1	26.7	27	12	21	31	4.05	4.29 (+6%)	424.6
2006	BAL	AL	1	0	16	0	7.0	14	10	8	2	12.86	—	0.0
2007	DET	AL	3	0	39	1	45.0	38	16	26	49	3.20	4.47 (+28%)	845.4
2008	HOU	NL	2	1	59	0	55.3	45	24	29	47	3.90	4.32 (+10%)	-1594.3
2009	HOU	NL	1	2	76	0	61.3	39	22	36	58	3.23	4.32 (+25%)	-1414.8
2010	HOU	NL	2	2	64	0	38.7	40	15	20	29	3.49	4.08 (+14%)	-385.6
2011	NYN	NL	2	1	72	1	37.7	34	16	19	47	3.82	3.94 (+3%)	744.3
2012	NYN	NL	2	2	56	0	30.7	18	15	18	34	4.40	4.01 (-10%)	332.4
2013	NYN	NL	0	0	8	0	4.7	5	4	2	3	7.71	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
479	13	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.154	0.154	0.231	0.385	0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.385 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1998	KCR	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1999	KCR	AL	33	2	1	1	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—
2000	KCR	AL	12	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2005	BAL	AL	41	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2006	BAL	AL	16	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2007	DET	AL	39	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2008	HOU	NL	59	6	0	1	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—
2009	HOU	NL	76	3	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2010	HOU	NL	64	2	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2011	NYN	NL	72	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2012	NYN	NL	56	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2013	NYN	NL	8	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	479	0	18	42	3	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1998	KCA	P	3	0	0	0	0
1999	KCA	P	33	2	6	0	1
2000	KCA	P	12	1	0	0	0
2005	BAL	P	41	0	4	0	0
2006	BAL	P	16	0	1	1	0
2007	DET	P	39	0	2	2	0
2008	HOU	P	59	7	7	0	1
2009	HOU	P	76	6	10	0	0
2010	HOU	P	64	0	3	0	0
2011	NYN	P	72	1	4	0	0
2012	NYN	P	56	1	5	0	1
2013	NYN	P	8	0	0	0	0