Tim Ireland, baseball player, 1981-1982

Tim Ireland

Born: 3/14/1953 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-20 | Final Game: 1982-05-25

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Timothy Neal Christopher Ireland

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Biography

Tim Ireland, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1982. Primarily a position player, Ireland made a total of 11 appearances during his time in the league. His playing career was limited, as he recorded only 1 hit in 7 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .143. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones, his presence in the major leagues during this period contributed to the rich tapestry of the game. Ireland's career unfolded during an era that was marked by significant transitions in baseball. The early 1980s saw a mix of veterans and rising stars, as teams began to embrace new strategies and player development techniques. While his time on the field was short-lived, Ireland's dedication to the sport and his journey through professional baseball exemplified the perseverance and passion that many athletes bring to the game, regardless of the length of their careers.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 7 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.143 0.250 0.143 0.393 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.393 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 44.1% 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
1981 KCR AL 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 KCR AL 7 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 3 0 0 0
2B 4 0 1 5 0 1
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 2 2 3 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 KCA 1B 4 0 3 0 0 0
1982 KCA 2B 4 0 1 5 0 1
1982 KCA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1982 KCA OF 2 2 3 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4
Second Base 4
Third Base 1
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Chabot College Hayward CA 1972, 1973