Todd Linden

Born: 6/30/1980 in Edmonds, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-08-18 | Final Game: 2007-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Todd Anthony Linden

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Biography

Todd Linden, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2003 to 2007. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 270 games, amassing 116 hits and 8 home runs, while driving in 36 runs with a batting average of .231. Known for his versatility on the field, Linden was a player who combined speed and power, contributing 8 stolen bases during his time in the league. Linden's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the ongoing discussions surrounding performance-enhancing drugs and the evolution of offensive play styles. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions as a depth player were noteworthy as he navigated the challenges of competing in the highly competitive landscape of MLB. After retiring on September 30, 2007, Linden left behind a legacy as a determined athlete who exemplified the spirit of perseverance in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
270	502	64	116	22	3	8	36	8	44	148	0.231	0.303	0.335	0.638	-969.4

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career SLG .335 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.638 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 15.9% 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
2003	SFG	NL	18	38	2	8	1	0	1	6	0	1	8	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	SFG	NL	16	32	6	5	1	0	0	1	0	5	7	0.156	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	SFG	NL	60	171	20	37	8	0	4	13	3	10	54	0.216	.264 (-18%)	.330 (-15%)	.418 (-20%)	.749 (-18%)	-556.3
2006	SFG	NL	61	77	15	21	4	2	2	5	1	9	20	0.273	.269 (+1%)	.336 (+6%)	.431 (+5%)	.768 (+6%)	85.1
2007	SFG	NL	30	55	6	10	1	0	0	3	0	5	23	0.182	.268 (-32%)	.335 (-26%)	.422 (-53%)	.758 (-41%)	-381.3
2007	MIA	NL	85	129	15	35	7	1	1	8	4	14	36	0.271	.268 (+1%)	.335 (+3%)	.422 (-14%)	.758 (-6%)	-381.3