Tim Hosley

Born: 5/10/1947 in Spartanburg, SC, USA

Died: 1/21/2014 in Moore, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-08 | Final Game: 1981-06-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Timothy Kenneth Hosley

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Biography

Tim Hosley was a professional baseball player born in 1947, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1970 until his retirement on June 10, 1981. Over the course of his career, he participated in 208 games, achieving 79 hits and recording 12 home runs alongside 53 RBIs. His batting average stood at .215, reflecting the challenges of maintaining offensive consistency during an era characterized by evolving pitching strategies. Known for his versatility, Hosley contributed to his teams not only through his bat but also with his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 1 stolen base. While he may not have been a household name, Hosley’s perseverance and commitment to the game exemplified the spirit of many players during the transitional period of the 1970s, a time when baseball was navigating changes in player demographics and the introduction of new training methodologies. His journey through the ranks of Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the dedication required to compete at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
208	368	43	79	11	0	12	53	1	57	73	0.215	0.324	0.342	0.666	61.9

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.666 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1970	DET	AL	7	12	1	2	0	1	2	0	0	6	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	DET	AL	7	16	2	3	0	2	6	0	0	1	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	OAK	AL	13	14	3	3	0	0	2	0	2	3	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	OAK	AL	11	7	3	2	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	CHC	NL	62	141	22	36	7	6	20	1	27	25	0.255	.257 (-1%)	.327 (+17%)	.374 (+16%)	.701 (+16%)	494.6
1976	CHC	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	OAK	AL	37	55	4	9	2	1	4	0	8	12	0.164	.255 (-36%)	.320 (-16%)	.360 (-29%)	.681 (-23%)	0.0
1977	OAK	AL	39	78	5	15	0	1	10	0	16	13	0.192	.264 (-27%)	.329 (+1%)	.401 (-42%)	.730 (-23%)	-241.2
1978	OAK	AL	13	23	1	7	2	0	3	0	1	6	0.304	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	OAK	AL	18	21	2	2	0	1	5	0	2	5	0.095	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	0	17	2	2	0
C	144	67	502	48	18	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	DET	C	4	3	22	3	0	0
1971	DET	1B	1	0	5	0	0	0
1971	DET	C	4	3	21	0	0	0
1973	OAK	C	13	2	19	1	1	0
1974	OAK	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1974	OAK	C	8	0	11	1	0	0
1975	CHN	C	53	36	254	16	9	3
1976	OAK	C	37	8	79	13	3	0
1977	OAK	1B	3	0	7	2	1	0
1977	OAK	C	19	10	74	11	4	0
1978	OAK	C	6	5	22	3	1	0
1981	OAK	1B	1	0	3	0	1	0