Tim Crabtree

Born: 10/13/1969 in Jackson, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-06-23 | Final Game: 2001-06-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Timothy Lyle Crabtree

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Biography

Tim Crabtree, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2001. Over the course of his career, Crabtree appeared in various roles, primarily as a reliever, showcasing his versatility on the mound. He concluded his career with a record of 21-22, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.2, 288 strikeouts, and 9 saves. His ability to manage innings and provide critical relief in high-pressure situations made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Crabtree's playing days unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, characterized by a blend of emerging pitching strategies and the evolving role of relief pitchers. He contributed to his teams' efforts with a competitive spirit and resilience, reflecting a style that was becoming increasingly important in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Though not a superstar, his consistent performances and dedication to the game left a mark on the franchises he represented, as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing era in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
21	22	342	0	0	0	9	394.0	434	184	29	150	288	4.20	0

Career ERA 4.20 vs. league average 4.54 across their career seasons — 7.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1995	TOR	AL	0	2	31	0	32.0	30	11	13	21	3.09	4.45 (+31%)	682.7
1996	TOR	AL	5	3	53	1	67.3	59	19	22	57	2.54	4.61 (+45%)	2127.0
1997	TOR	AL	3	3	37	2	40.7	65	32	17	26	7.08	4.39 (-61%)	-1107.6
1998	TEX	AL	6	1	64	0	85.3	86	34	35	60	3.59	4.43 (+19%)	1966.2
1999	TEX	AL	5	1	68	0	65.0	71	25	18	54	3.46	4.71 (+26%)	2567.4
2000	TEX	AL	2	7	68	2	80.3	86	46	31	54	5.15	4.77 (-8%)	1254.8
2001	TEX	AL	0	5	21	4	23.3	37	17	14	16	6.56	4.42 (-48%)	-504.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
342	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1995	TOR	AL	31	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1996	TOR	AL	53	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1997	TOR	AL	37	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1998	TEX	AL	64	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1999	TEX	AL	68	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2000	TEX	AL	68	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2001	TEX	AL	21	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1999	ALDS2	TEX	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
1998	ALDS2	TEX	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	4	0	0	5.7	2	1	1	3	1.59

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1999	ALDS2	TEX	0	0	2	0	0	1.7	1	1	1	1	5.40
1998	ALDS2	TEX	0	0	2	0	0	4.0	1	0	0	2	0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	342	0	25	54	2	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1995	TOR	P	31	2	8	0	1
1996	TOR	P	53	4	10	1	1
1997	TOR	P	37	3	8	0	1
1998	TEX	P	64	4	8	1	2
1999	TEX	P	68	6	4	0	0
2000	TEX	P	68	5	11	0	3
2001	TEX	P	21	1	5	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	342

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2001	TEX	AL	$1,300,000
2000	TEX	AL	$975,000
1999	TEX	AL	$670,000
1998	TEX	AL	$290,000
1997	TOR	AL	$245,000
1996	TOR	AL	$133,000
1995	TOR	AL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$3,722,000