Tim Dillard, baseball player, 2008-2012

Tim Dillard

Born: 7/19/1983 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-05-23 | Final Game: 2012-07-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Timothy Charles Dillard

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Biography

Tim Dillard, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2012. Known for his versatility and durability on the mound, Dillard made his mark in a competitive era of baseball that emphasized both power hitting and strategic pitching. Over his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 1-4 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.7. Dillard struck out 62 batters during his time in the major leagues, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff. Dillard's career spanned a transitional period in baseball, as the game was increasingly influenced by advanced analytics and specialized roles in the bullpen. While he did not accumulate saves, his role as a reliable reliever was evident in his appearances. His contributions to the teams he played for, along with his perseverance through the challenges of professional baseball, solidified his legacy as a player who exemplified the spirit of competitive sportsmanship. After his playing days, Dillard remained involved in baseball, reflecting on his experiences and the evolution of the game he loved.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 4 73 0 0 0 0 84.3 95 44 9 29 62 4.70 0

Career ERA 4.70 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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
2008 MIL NL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 14.3 17 7 6 5 4.40 4.32 (-2%) -424.2
2009 MIL NL 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 4.3 7 6 5 1 12.46 — 0.0
2011 MIL NL 1 1 24 0 0 0 0 28.7 26 13 4 27 4.08 3.94 (-4%) 585.6
2012 MIL NL 0 2 34 0 0 0 0 37.0 45 18 14 29 4.38 4.01 (-9%) 202.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
73 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 0.500 0.500 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +93.1% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +53.2% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — +22.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — +35.9% above 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
2008 MIL NL 13 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 MIL NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 MIL NL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 MIL NL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 73 0 6 14 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 MIL P 13 0 1 1 0 1
2009 MIL P 2 0 1 0 0 0
2011 MIL P 24 0 1 9 0 0
2012 MIL P 34 0 3 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 73

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 MIL NL $482,000
Total Career Earnings $482,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Itawamba Community College Fulton MS 2002, 2003