Tim Corcoran

Born: 3/19/1953 in Glendale, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-05-18 | Final Game: 1986-06-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Timothy Michael Corcoran

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Biography

Tim Corcoran, born in 1953, was a versatile position player whose career spanned from 1977 to 1986. Over the course of 509 games in Major League Baseball, he showcased his skill and tenacity on the field, finishing with a batting average of .270. Throughout his career, Corcoran recorded 283 hits, including 12 home runs and 128 RBIs, while also demonstrating speed with 4 stolen bases. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to his teams during the competitive landscape of the late 1970s and 1980s. Corcoran's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during his era, characterized by a mix of power and contact hitting. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, he carved out a respectable niche in the game, earning the respect of teammates and fans alike. His contributions to the sport are remembered as part of a generation that laid the groundwork for future talent in the league. After his retirement, Corcoran's legacy continued to resonate within the baseball community, as he exemplified the dedication and spirit that define the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
509	1050	120	283	46	4	12	128	4	130	102	0.270	0.349	0.355	0.704	296.1

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.704 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — near 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	DET	AL	55	103	13	29	3	0	3	15	0	6	9	0.282	.264 (+7%)	.329 (-4%)	.401 (-1%)	.730 (-2%)	-61.2
1978	DET	AL	116	324	37	86	13	1	1	27	3	24	27	0.265	.257 (+3%)	.323 (avg)	.378 (-15%)	.702 (-8%)	-472.8
1979	DET	AL	18	22	4	5	1	0	0	6	1	4	2	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	DET	AL	84	153	20	44	7	1	3	18	0	22	10	0.288	.264 (+9%)	.326 (+16%)	.387 (+5%)	.714 (+10%)	347.8
1981	MIN	AL	22	51	4	9	3	0	0	4	0	6	7	0.176	.255 (-31%)	.320 (-19%)	.368 (-36%)	.688 (-28%)	-231.7
1983	PHI	NL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	PHI	NL	102	208	30	71	13	1	5	36	0	37	27	0.341	.259 (+31%)	.322 (+36%)	.384 (+26%)	.707 (+31%)	1374.0
1985	PHI	NL	103	182	11	39	6	1	0	22	0	29	20	0.214	.257 (-17%)	.323 (-3%)	.390 (-34%)	.714 (-20%)	-660.1
1986	NYN	NL	6	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	183	109	1108	75	8	92
OF	174	133	282	8	4	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	DET	OF	18	16	38	0	0	0
1978	DET	OF	109	87	186	6	3	4
1979	DET	1B	5	2	35	1	0	2
1979	DET	OF	9	2	10	1	0	0
1980	DET	1B	48	23	249	18	4	32
1980	DET	OF	18	11	25	1	1	0
1981	MIN	1B	16	11	108	9	0	10
1983	PHI	1B	3	0	4	0	0	0
1984	PHI	1B	51	34	318	21	1	20
1984	PHI	OF	17	16	20	0	0	0
1985	PHI	1B	59	38	386	25	3	27
1985	PHI	OF	3	1	3	0	0	0
1986	NYN	1B	1	1	8	1	0	1