Tim Fortugno, baseball player, 1992-1995

Tim Fortugno

Born: 4/11/1962 in Clinton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-07-20 | Final Game: 1995-07-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Timothy Shawn Fortugno

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Biography

Tim Fortugno, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1995. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Fortugno contributed to his teams with a career record of 3-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.06. Throughout his career, he recorded 84 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations and secure victories for his team. Fortugno's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. While he may not have reached the lofty heights of some of his contemporaries, his dedication to the game and contribution to his teams during his tenure left a lasting impression. After his retirement on July 26, 1995, Fortugno's legacy remained as a testament to the hardworking pitchers who provided crucial innings and stability in the ever-changing landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 4 76 5 1 1 1 110.3 99 62 14 52 84 5.06 0

Career ERA 5.06 vs. league average 4.21 across their career seasons — 20.2% 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
1992 LAA AL 1 1 14 5 1 1 1 41.7 37 24 19 31 5.18 3.75 (-38%) -
1994 CIN NL 1 0 25 0 0 0 0 30.0 32 14 14 29 4.20 4.51 (+7%) 563.9
1995 CHW AL 1 3 37 0 0 0 0 38.7 30 24 19 24 5.59 4.45 (-25%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
76 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +26.5% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
1992 LAA AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 CIN NL 25 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1995 CHW AL 37 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 76 5 3 17 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 CAL P 14 5 0 4 0 0
1994 CIN P 25 0 2 6 0 1
1995 CHA P 37 0 1 7 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 76

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 CHA AL $130,000
Total Career Earnings $130,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Golden West College Huntington Beach CA 1984
Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa CA 1985, 1986