Tim Crews, baseball player, 1987-1992

Tim Crews

Born: 4/3/1961 in Tampa, FL, USA

Died: 3/23/1993 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-07-27 | Final Game: 1992-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Stanley Timothy Crews

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Biography

Tim Crews was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1961, whose career spanned from 1987 to 1992. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by offensive prowess and evolving pitching strategies. Crews played a pivotal role as a reliable arm in the bullpen, finishing his career with a record of 11-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.44. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he amassed a total of 293 strikeouts throughout his career, complemented by 15 saves, showcasing his capacity to perform under pressure. Throughout his five years in the majors, Crews distinguished himself with a competitive spirit and a strong work ethic that resonated with teammates and fans alike. His performance on the mound contributed to the teams he played for, as he navigated the challenges of an era where pitchers often had to adapt to the increasing offensive capabilities of hitters. While his career may not have reached legendary status, Crews's contributions to the game and his solid statistics serve as a testament to his dedication to the craft of pitching in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 13 281 4 0 0 15 423.7 444 162 34 110 293 3.44 0

Career ERA 3.44 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 11.2% better 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
1987 LAD NL 1 1 20 0 0 0 3 29.0 30 8 8 20 2.48 4.29 (+42%) -
1988 LAD NL 4 0 42 0 0 0 0 71.7 77 25 16 45 3.14 3.73 (+16%) -
1989 LAD NL 0 1 44 0 0 0 1 61.7 69 22 23 56 3.21 3.71 (+13%) -
1990 LAD NL 4 5 66 2 0 0 5 107.3 98 33 24 76 2.77 3.86 (+28%) -
1991 LAD NL 2 3 60 0 0 0 6 76.0 75 29 19 53 3.43 3.91 (+12%) -
1992 LAD NL 0 3 49 2 0 0 0 78.0 95 45 20 43 5.19 3.75 (-39%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
281 22 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 12 0.136 0.167 0.136 0.303 0.0

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 46.9% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 48.4% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 64.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.303 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 57.3% 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
1987 LAD NL 20 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 LAD NL 42 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1989 LAD NL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 LAD NL 66 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1991 LAD NL 60 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 LAD NL 49 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 281 4 31 43 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 LAN P 20 0 2 5 0 0
1988 LAN P 42 0 6 4 1 1
1989 LAN P 44 0 3 7 0 0
1990 LAN P 66 2 8 7 1 0
1991 LAN P 60 0 7 10 1 0
1992 LAN P 49 2 5 10 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 281

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 LAN NL $1,175,000
1991 LAN NL $670,000
1990 LAN NL $215,000
1989 LAN NL $130,000
1988 LAN NL $78,000
Total Career Earnings $2,268,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Valencia Community College Orlando FL 1980