Tim Conroy, baseball player, 1978-1987

Tim Conroy

Born: 4/3/1960 in McKeesport, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-06-23 | Final Game: 1987-06-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Timothy James Conroy

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Biography

Tim Conroy, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 until 1987. He made his debut during an era marked by a transition in the game, as the late 1970s and early 1980s began to shift away from the conservative styles of play of the previous decades towards a more dynamic offensive approach. Conroy's career spanned nearly a decade, during which he was known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound. Throughout his career, Conroy compiled a record of 18 wins and 32 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.69. He struck out a total of 307 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite not being a dominant closer, as evidenced by his zero saves. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Conroy's contributions to his teams were significant in their own right, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers of his time. His journey through the league exemplified the trials and tribulations of a dedicated athlete striving to leave his mark in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 32 135 71 5 1 0 466.7 438 243 47 284 307 4.69 0

Career ERA 4.69 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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
1978 OAK AL 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 4.7 3 4 9 0 7.71 — 0.0
1982 OAK AL 2 2 5 5 1 0 0 25.3 20 10 18 17 3.55 3.86 (+8%) -99.5
1983 OAK AL 7 10 39 18 3 1 0 162.3 141 71 98 112 3.94 3.87 (-2%) -2987.1
1984 OAK AL 1 6 38 14 0 0 0 93.0 82 54 63 69 5.23 3.81 (-37%) -2624.8
1985 OAK AL 0 1 16 2 0 0 0 25.3 22 12 15 8 4.26 3.89 (-9%) -1014.5
1986 STL NL 5 11 25 21 1 0 0 115.3 122 67 56 79 5.23 3.97 (-32%) -
1987 STL NL 3 2 10 9 0 0 0 40.7 48 25 25 22 5.53 4.29 (-29%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
136 44 2 4 2 0 0 6 0 3 19 0.091 0.149 0.136 0.285 0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 65.0% below league average.

Career OBP .149 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 54.2% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 65.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.285 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 60.2% 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
1978 OAK AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 OAK AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 OAK AL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 OAK AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 OAK AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 STL NL 26 29 2 4 2 0 0 6 0 3 11 0.138 — — — — 0.0
1987 STL NL 10 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 135 71 14 44 12 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 OAK P 2 2 0 0 1 0
1982 OAK P 5 5 1 3 2 0
1983 OAK P 39 18 7 11 2 0
1984 OAK P 38 14 0 7 0 1
1985 OAK P 16 2 0 3 1 0
1986 SLN P 25 21 3 16 5 0
1987 SLN P 10 9 3 4 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 135

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 SLN NL $115,000
1986 SLN NL $113,775
Total Career Earnings $228,775