Tim Hulett, baseball player, 1983-1995

Tim Hulett

Born: 1/12/1960 in Springfield, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-15 | Final Game: 1995-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Timothy Craig Hulett

Biography

Tim Hulett was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1983 until his retirement in 1995. Over his 12-year career, Hulett appeared in a total of 720 games, showcasing his versatility and adaptability on the field. He recorded 529 hits, including 48 home runs and 220 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .249. Known for his speed, he also contributed 14 stolen bases, demonstrating a well-rounded offensive skill set. Hulett's career spanned an era characterized by a transition in the sport, where power-hitting and strategic base running began to take precedence. He played for several teams, bringing his experience and competitive spirit to each club. While not always in the limelight, Hulett's contributions as a reliable role player were integral to the teams he represented, helping to shape the dynamics of the game during the 1980s and early 1990s. His journey through the majors reflects the diverse talent pool of the time and the evolving nature of baseball as it approached the steroid era, which would redefine player performance in the years to come.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
720 2128 245 529 90 13 48 220 14 145 438 0.249 0.298 0.371 0.669 -3020.1

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 215 158 372 524 16 129
3B 454 390 295 851 64 90
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 21 0 6 17 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 215
Third Base 454
Shortstop 21
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 38

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 BAL AL $550,000
1993 BAL AL $400,000
1992 BAL AL $420,000
1991 BAL AL $327,500
1990 BAL AL $207,500
1989 BAL AL $150,000
1987 CHA AL $185,000
1986 CHA AL $195,000
Total Career Earnings $2,435,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami-Dade College - North Campus Miami FL 1980
University of South Florida Tampa FL 1979